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The YouTube show Everything Electric visited the headquarters of McMurtry Automotive to learn about the origins of the Speirling fan car. The company had to invent several technical solutions to make the Speirling possible, and a lot of work was done in-house. McMurtry is now taking orders for this single-seater track toy, and the first deliveries are expected to kick off in 2026. McMurtry is on a mission to create small, lightweight electric vehicles that are insanely quick. And it’s been doing a pretty bang-up job, to put it mildly. Its first product, a track-only single-seater called the Speirling, can…

The BYD Qin family models sold 71,248 units in October, remaining BYD’s best-selling lineup. The Seal family sold 58,046 units, surpassing the Sealion to become BYD’s second-highest selling lineup. BYD’s (HKG: 1211) Qin family continued to contribute the most sales last month, while the Seal family replaced the Sealion as the second-highest seller. The Qin family sold 71,248 units in October, remaining BYD’s top-selling model, according to data released today. This represents a 17.72 percent year-on-year decrease but a 5.43 percent increase compared to September. BYD’s Seal family sold 58,046 units in October, ranking as the second-highest selling BYD model.…

GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in October, marking the third consecutive month of record highs and accounting for 39.95 percent of total monthly sales. From January to October, GWM sold 1,066,436 vehicles, representing a 9.87 percent year-on-year increase. GWM (HKG: 2333) delivered robust sales performance last month as overseas market sales hit new peaks. The automaker sold 143,078 vehicles in October, its second-highest monthly total on record, trailing only December 2021’s 162,369 units, according to data released today. This represents a 22.50 percent year-on-year increase and a 7.06 percent rise from September. GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in…

Earlier this year, Stellantis made major changes to its North American operations. Tim Kuniskis, who returned in 2025 to retake the top spot at Ram, became the head of the automaker’s American brands and announced the return of the SRT division. And according to the automaker’s earnings presentation, we’ll see the results of that revival very soon.  On page 19 of Stellantis’ Q3 shipments and revenue report, it states that Ram will introduce two SRT products within the next three months. During the call, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said:    ‘Lastly, Ram will be showing even more of its trademark…

The coPILOT system has secured orders from domestic Chinese automakers and is scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026. The system is built on ZF’s ProAI computing platform and Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip. (Image credit: Horizon Robotics) Chinese smart driving solutions provider Horizon Robotics (HKG: 9660) announced today that it has collaborated with German automotive parts giant ZF to jointly launch the coPILOT driver assistance system in China, supporting urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). The system has secured orders from Chinese domestic automakers and is scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026, Horizon Robotics said. The coPILOT…

The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard. Yes, just two. But that tiny number is surprisingly meaningful. Despite how universal USB-C has become across phones, laptops, tablets, headphones, and now even Apple’s latest accessories, the e-bike industry has remained stuck in a sprawling mess of incompatible barrel plugs, XLR jacks, Rosenberger magnets,…

Google’s ambitious Street View project to create a 360-degree map of the world began in 2007. Since then, over 220 billion images have been captured, covering more than 10 million miles across 100 countries and territories. For its latest effort, the tech giant teamed up with Ford to map roads far off the beaten path: the TransAmerica Trail (TAT). To make it happen, a Bronco was equipped with the latest version of Google’s Street View camera. The off-roader spent 35 days crossing 13 states, capturing everything from backcountry roads to truly remote terrain. It wasn’t alone on the journey, as…

Top Gear tests the Munro M280 off-road in the Scottish hills, where it proves itself quite capable. This vehicle features a heavy-duty construction and a drivetrain that’s closer to a combustion 4×4 than many modern EVs. Munro says it has some 250 orders and you can put your name down for one today, although it’s not clear when you’ll get one. There’s a growing number of electric vehicles that are doing off-roading better than combustion vehicles. You not only get to hear and smell nature without engine noise and exhaust fumes, but you also enjoy electric motors’ plentiful instant torque,…

General Motors had over 500,000 active Super Cruise users at the end of the third quarter. The number of subscribers to the hands-free driving assistance system nearly doubled from last year. GM expects to end the year with over 600,000 active subscribers and $200 million in revenue from Super Cruise alone. Amid a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report, General Motors claims it now has over 500,000 subscribers to its Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system. It’s a big boost to GM’s autonomy ambitions, and an important potential revenue source for the future.  Super Cruise allows drivers to drive hands-free on over 750,000 miles…

Beyond the Hi4-T variant targeting the hardcore off-road market, Tank has added the Hi4-Z version of the Tank 400 geared toward urban use. Tank’s main competitor is Fang Cheng Bao, a BYD sub-brand that launched new variants for two models yesterday. (Tank 400 Hi4-T. Image credit: Tank) GWM’s (HKG: 2333) Tank brand has commenced pre-sales for the updated Tank 400 SUV (sport utility vehicle), refreshing one of its most important models. The Tank 400 offers Hi4-T and Hi4-Z versions, with pre-sales prices starting at RMB 309,800 ($43,520) and RMB 329,800 respectively. The hybrid SUV was first launched in September 2023,…