Lynk & Co Z20: all-electric compact SUV to debut in Milan on October 11
Lynk & Co has unveiled teaser images of its upcoming electric compact SUV, the Z20. It will debut on October 11 in Milan, Italy, with a European launch to follow, marking the brands push into the electric vehicle market. Built on Geelys SEA (Susta…
Geely-backed Zeekr enters Norway with two BEVs: Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X
Geelys high-end NEV brand Zeekr officially enters Norway with two electric cars: Zeekr 001 liftback and Zeekr X crossover. They will become available for order later this month with up to 10 years of warranty. Zeekr will curate a retail network with d…
Honda's Future EVs Will Simulate S2000, NSX, and HondaJet Sounds
Hondas EVs to Feature Sounds of Past IconsHondaHonda shared a spread of new details about its future EV plans at its 0 Tech Meeting 2024 event last week, but one bit of tech in particular has caught the attention of enthusiasts. While showcasing the H…
Zeekr secured 20,000 firm orders for Zeekr 7X SUV in China
Zeekr 7X electric crossover obtained 20,000 firm orders 18 days after the market launch. The brands officials indicated they aim to deliver 10,000 units of their first SUV in the first month after the sales start. Zeekr 7X (see specs) entered the Chin…
Geely's next generation Thor PHEV system will launch soon and at least match BYD's DM 5.0 tech
Earlier this year, when BYD launched its DM 5.0 technology, it got into a running battle with Geely over who had the better technology. A big line in BYDs argument was "put up or shut up," and finally, Geely seems to be on the verge of launc…
Mazda EZ-6 China only EV and EREV opens pre-sales
On September 28, the Mazda EZ-6 officially opened pre-sales for both the fully electric and EREV versions of the car, which was jointly developed by Mazda and its JV partner Changan. The actual price is quite fuzzy, with it being quoted purely as 160,…
Mercedes doubles down on China with a 2 billion USD investment to compete local EV startups
On September 4th, the Mercedes-Benz Group announced their intention to invest more than 14 billion yuan (2 billion USD) with local partners to expand its product lineup in China. Starting from 2025, Mercedes-Benz will begin production of the China-exc…
BYD was third best-selling brand in the world in July this year
BYD Dolphin small electric hatchback car photographed in Shanghai, China.According to data from Yiche, BYD was the third best-selling brand in the world in July of this year. The data shows that BYD sold nearly half as many cars as first-placed Toyota…
BYD Song Pro DM-i costs US$13,000 more in Mexico than China, for the PHEV SUV
It was reported on September 3 that the BYD Song Pro DM-i had entered the Mexican market. In Mexico, the compact SUV is only available in one PHEV configuration priced at 599,880 pesos (30,200 USD). The version available in Mexico has a 71 km all-elec…
Xpeng released modular flying car with first flight scheduled for November
Xpeng Land Aircraft CarrierXpeng AeroHT officially released its modular flying car. It consists of a land carrier and an aircraft. Its first public flight is scheduled for November this year. As for the market launch, the Xpeng modular flying car will…
Grenades and poison gas won't bother this armor-plated Lucid
At $475,000, the armored Air Sapphire can even shuttle a President through The Bronx without worriesIt used to be that heads of state and royalty bragged about their "invincible" bulletproof limousines that shed gunfire, but the Lucid Air Sa…
Nio tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey, Li Auto and Xpeng also score high
A Nio ET7 undergoing battery swapping with the Nio Power Swap Station 3.0 installed at the Nio Delivery Center, Nanxiang, Jiading District, Shanghai, China. Nio topped the J.D. Power 2024 China New Energy Vehicle Customer Experience Value Index (NEV-C…
BYD MPV to launch at Chengdu Auto Show–more likely to be called Zhou than Tang Max
The new BYD MPV will be officially released on August 30 at the Chengdu Auto Show. This car has previously been spotted in various spy shots, and there has been considerable speculation as to whether it will be called the Tang Max or Zhou. The mystery…
Historic 1914 Stutz 4E Bearcat to Hit the Auction Block at Mecum Dallas
An exceptional piece of automotive history is set to cross the auction block at Mecum Dallas on Friday, September 6th, 2024. The 1914 Stutz 4E Bearcat, a rare and iconic speedster, will be offered to the highest bidder. This particular Bearcat, chassi…
First car to use CATL's CIIC skateboard about to enter mass production
According to an announcement on August 23, the forthcoming 800V Neta S wagon will use the CATL skateboard chassis known as CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis). This, its claimed, is a world first for a production car, with the Neta S Wagon not …
MG producer SAIC faces a sales crisis and it's not all to do with General Motors
The 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show showing the SAIC stands showing the Maxus, Roewe and MG brands.For about the last week, there have been a lot of rumors about General Motors in China. These suggest that GM will retrench its operations in the Middle Kingdo…