BMW might expand its electrified drivetrain options beyond mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and pure electric vehicles (EVs) to include petrol range-extenders. Sources have told Bloomberg BMW is considering adding
Great Wall’s self-driving arm Haomo.AI collapses as company reports abrupt staff layoff, report says
Haomo.AI, the self-driving startup once nurtured by Great Wall Motor (GWM), reportedly suspended all operations this week after an internal notice told employees to stop reporting to work starting November
Toyota models could hang around for longer as the company concentrates more on software updates, and its electrified drivetrains. According to The Nikkei, Toyota will stretch the lifecycle for its
The first vehicle to wear the revived Freelander name will be a large electrified SUV set for reveal early in 2026, ahead of a launch in China in the second
Nio’s self-developed advanced intelligent driving chip enters external licensing market, report says
Nio is set to generate revenue from one of its most significant investments as its self-developed advanced intelligent driving (AD) chip, “Shenji NX9031,” begins external technical licensing. This marks a
Audi is reportedly planning a rugged off-road SUV to compete with the popular Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class, built in the US and based on the Scout platform. Citing
Afters years of backing away from each other, Renault and Nissan are reportedly discussing increasing cooperation and new model development programs. Multiple sources have told the Financial Times the two
New European Union noise regulations will reportedly spell the end of several high-performance Mercedes-AMG models… and it’s not the ones you might think. German publication Elektroauto-News reports it has obtained
Is Tesla finally caving into owners’ wishes and adding Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring to its infotainment system? Sources within Tesla have told Bloomberg the automaker is actively developing and testing
Cadillac is working on a new petrol-powered CT5 sedan, and this could open the door for a revival of the Chevrolet Camaro. As part of GM’s grand EV plans, Cadillac
A significant change in China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) tax policy is driving one of the largest buying waves of the year. With the full tax exemption set to end
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck may end up as a flash in the pan rather than the company’s next Model T, as it was once billed. Sources have
The Nissan X-Trail hybrid might spawn Ford or Dodge versions in North America. Sources have told Automotive News that Nissan is speaking to other automakers about producing a vehicle based
After the automotive industry committed to a future switch to electric vehicles (EVs), it seems like every week another car company is reversing its stance – with significant investment being
In late September Porsche announced the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman would not be electric-only after all, but will be offered with petrol engines for ‘top’ variants. The next-generation 718
A high-performance version of the next-generation Nissan Leaf could be on the cards if there’s sufficient demand for a high-performance version of the electric SUV, according to a US report.
Nissan has been accused of softening several of its SUVs in recent times, with the likes of the X-Trail and Pathfinder – and arguably even the Patrol – pivoting more
The range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee electric muscle car has reportedly been axed as Stellantis curtails its EV efforts, especially in North America, and re-embraces petrol power. Suppliers have
The financial problems continue to plague Nissan, and the automaker is reportedly looking to sell its majority stake in the Yokohama F. Marinos soccer club. According to The Nikkei, Nissan
It’s about to be blessed with a plugless ‘performance hybrid’ system, but the Toyota LandCruiser could also be in line to receive a plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to an unconfirmed