The all-new, sixth-generation Nissan MICRA will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully connected, pure EV. ales of the new MICRA will commence in Europe later this year. Designed at Nissan's Design Europe (NDE) in London, the new MICRA boasts a refreshed and distinctive new exterior look – combining a premium exterior finish and a ton of attitude with an SUV-like design, simple and uncluttered surfaces, and...

23 May 2025

Dodge unveiled the all-new, all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan - the world's only four-door muscle car. The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, still the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, will be available in both four-door sedan and two-door coupe options for the 2026 model year, with virtually all content the same for both models. Four-door and two-door Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles share a...

23 May 2025

The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies. The concept battery integrated in the BMW i7 test vehicle combines proven Gen5 construction principles (prismatic cells in modules) with...

23 May 2025

Xiaomi YU7 was unveiled yesterday in China as a mid-to-large sized SUV. The vehicle is positioned as a direct Tesla Model Y competitor. Even during the event, the basic specs of the YU7 were directly compared with those of the Model Y. The YU7 has a 3000 mm wheelbase and a 4999 mm length. It is 1996 mm wide and 1608 mm high. With a 3.11㎡ clam-type aluminum cover design, which is the largest on a mass-produced car...

23 May 2025

CATL unveiled three groundbreaking EV battery products at its inaugural Super Tech Day: The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery, Naxtra - the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery, and the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, as well as an integrated 24V start/stop Naxtra battery for heavy-duty trucks. The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery introduces a pioneering cross-chemistry system design that...

24 April 2025

Subaru unveiled the all-new 2026 Subaru Solterra EV, adding significant improvements to overall driving performance, efficiency, styling, and cabin comfort. The new 2026 Subaru Solterra is powered by a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery, providing an estimated range of more than 285 miles, up more than 25% compared to the outgoing model. Thanks to a newly added battery preconditioning system, when navigating to a charging...

24 April 2025

The all-new, all-electric 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV SUV was unveiled at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. With its advanced electric powertrain and adventurous style, the Trailseeker represents the next generation of Subaru vehicles. Featuring 375 horsepower, the Trailseeker delivers an engaging driving experience with the grip of legendary Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 8.3 inches of ground...

24 April 2025

Kia unveiled the all-new 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show last week. It is expected to arrive in Canada in early 2026. It is based on a 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which underpins multiple Kia BEVs. The sedan is produced at Kia's Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in South Korea. Inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the all-new all-electric compact sedan...

24 April 2025

The all-new Mazda EZ-60 was unveiled at the 2025 Auto Shanghai by Changan Mazda Motor Corporation, the joint venture between Mazda and Chongqing Changan Automobile. It is the second NEV developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda through collaboration with Mazda and Changan Automobile. Planned to go on sale in China in 2025, this new model will expand Mazda's electric vehicle lineup in the Chinese market. The Mazda...

24 April 2025

Volkswagen and its three Chinese joint venture partners has unveiled three concept BEVs at the 2025 Auto Shanghai this week. The ID. AURA (from FAW-Volkswagen), the ID. ERA (from SAIC VOLKSWAGEN) and the ID. EVO (from Volkswagen Anhui) are representative of a new generation of smart electric vehicles and give a preview of the product strategy for the coming years. Volkswagen has also integrated the needs of Chinese...

24 April 2025

At the 2025 Auto Shanghai, Toyota unveiled the new bZ7 BEV, which follows the bZ4X, bZ3, bZ3X, and bZ5. The new bZ7 was developed locally by GAC, Guangzhou Toyota Motor, and the Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA in China. It is a BEV sedan that is over five meters in length and combines the strengths of each company, including Toyota's safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing and China's...

24 April 2025

The all-new Lexus ES premiered at Auto Shanghai this week. It is the second of three new Lexus BEV models scheduled to debut by March 2026 and catalyzes a product momentum that coincides with a comprehensive reimagining of the LEXUS brand set to be revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in October. Developed under the concept of Experience Elegance and Electrified Sedan, this model aspires to deliver a refined...

24 April 2025

Honda presented the world premiere of GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT, the second set of the 烨 (yè) Series ("Ye Series"), a Honda EV series exclusive to the Chinese market, at Auto Shanghai 2025. The GAC Honda GT and the Dongfeng Honda GT models were developed as flagship models of the Ye Series with the goal of offering customers a new sensation of driving pleasure. While each vehicle features the “low & wide”...

24 April 2025

Cadillac has confirmed that the OPTIQ has earned the V-Series badge. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V will be part of Cadillac's fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio, elevating the brand's performance offering. Building on OPTIQ's agile drive, Cadillac engineers delivered a unique package prioritizing precision, a dynamic suspension, and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience. This luxury performance...

24 April 2025

At the 2025 Auto Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a lineup of 19 models made by Audi and its two local partners, FAW and SAIC. Five of those made their world debut at the show and two of them are all-electric. AUDI E5 Sportback The first production model from the new sister brand AUDI, the E5 Sportback, was developed together with partner SAIC – integrating the "best of both worlds." The fully electric mid-size...

24 April 2025