Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has urged the EU to adopt flexibility in its EV transition to protect the auto industry. The new chief executive of carmaker Stellantis has urged the European Union to show flexibility on the transition to electric vehicles in order to protect the auto industry. “A strategic dialogue is very important, but… Continue reading New Stellantis CEO calls for EU to help support car sector
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Save $60 on the DJI Mic Mini Kit—Price Drops to Just $109 Today
Looking to upgrade the audio for your phone or action camera footage? Amazon is offering $60 off the DJI Mic Mini kit. Our reviewer gave DJI’s lavalier mic, a 7/10 and this kit includes two mics, a receiver, and a handy charging case. That’s the lowest price yet for this bundle at just $109, and… Continue reading Save $60 on the DJI Mic Mini Kit—Price Drops to Just $109 Today
Tesla, magical thinking, and the madness of obsession
Trial $1 for 4 weeks Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism. Cancel anytime during your trial. Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit: Access on iOS and web FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT… Continue reading Tesla, magical thinking, and the madness of obsession
The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous
Electric Cars Transportation Based on the Polestar Precept concept from 2020, the new EV will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 3.1 seconds. Based on the Polestar Precept concept from 2020, the new EV will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 3.1 seconds. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous
Future of Skoda Octavia revealed with radical EV estate concept
The radically styled Skoda Vision O concept previews the next-generation Octavia and the firm’s new design language – and shows Skoda is committed to the estate car in the electric era. The new concept is described by the Czech firm as representing “the brand’s electrified future”, with a production vehicle confirmed to arrive in “the… Continue reading Future of Skoda Octavia revealed with radical EV estate concept
Vauxhall eyes sporty rebrand with next-generation Corsa
Vauxhall will look to become a sportier brand within the Stellantis stable in its next generation of models, starting with the new Corsa. Stellantis Europe boss Jean-Philippe Imparato said Munich’s Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo showed the initial thinking behind moving Stellantis’s brands into more “white space” and breaking out further away from one another, Vauxhall’s white… Continue reading Vauxhall eyes sporty rebrand with next-generation Corsa
Chinese tech firm Dreame could build car factory near Berlin
Chinese start-up Dreame Auto is considering establishing a manufacturing facility near Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, Autocar has learned. The move, if confirmed, would make Dreame Auto the first Chinese car brand to establish production activities in Germany. The news follows the announcement at the end of August that the newly established division of Dreame Technology is planning to enter… Continue reading Chinese tech firm Dreame could build car factory near Berlin
VW Group aims for road-ready solid-state battery by 2030
The Volkswagen Group is aiming to have solid-state batteries ready for production by 2030, having started testing the breakthrough technology in a Ducati motorbike. The first Group prototype to use solid-state cells is based on the Italian bike maker’s V21L MotoE racer – but the cells are designed to transfer into cars with minimal changes once the technology is… Continue reading VW Group aims for road-ready solid-state battery by 2030
Leapmotor B05 revealed as sub-£30k VW ID 3 rival
Leapmotor has revealed the B05, an electric hatch that will arrive early next year as a rival to the Volkswagen ID 3. Revealed at the Munich motor show by the Stellantis-backed Chinese brand, the new B05 sits between the T03 city car and the recently revealed B10 crossover – the latter of which is due… Continue reading Leapmotor B05 revealed as sub-£30k VW ID 3 rival
CATL bets on batteries for BMW, Volkswagen to win in Europe as it revs up Hungary plant
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is betting on two specially designed battery packs to win over customers in Europe, as the world’s largest maker of power sources for electric vehicles (EVs) counts down to flicking the on switch at its plant in Hungary in December. The first pack is a long-life variant that is usable for… Continue reading CATL bets on batteries for BMW, Volkswagen to win in Europe as it revs up Hungary plant