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Most of General Motors’ new electric cars don’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the U.S. That’s despite the cars’ infotainment systems supporting both features. Now, a new third-party mod wants to bring back CarPlay to GM EV owners. General Motors removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from almost all of its new electric cars in the United States, and it’s planning to pull the plug on the two smartphone mirroring features for upcoming gas cars, too. Unsurprisingly, the internet got mad, with some saying they would never buy a new car that doesn’t have CarPlay or Android Auto.…
File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores. GM Authority reports that Buick parent company General Motors has renewed its trademark for the Buick Electra name in the US in a filing from 09DEC2025 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and received an assigned serial number 99538079. The application carries a Goods and Services of, “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.” Electra a nameplate that holds a long history with the near-luxe Buick brand and has generally…
Nio Capital is one of Aulton’s major shareholders, holding a 5.53 percent stake. In the first half of this year, Aulton’s service system completed an average of 206 battery swap services daily. (A screenshot from Aulton’s prospectus shows some of its battery swap stations.) Aulton New Energy Co Ltd, a leading third-party battery swap solution provider in China, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to raise funds and increase its investment in this sector. CMB International is the sole sponsor for the Hong Kong IPO, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing yesterday. The…
The Cannonball Run is a roughly 2,800-mile run from New York City to Redondo Beach in California. Most, if not all, gas cars that attempted to set a record on the route were heavily modified. So someone thought to do the same with a Rivian R1T. The Rivian R1T is a fine electric pickup, but it’s far from the perfect long-distance cruiser. Its energy efficiency is not the greatest, and its charging curve is lackluster, to say the least. It’s fine for the daily commute and the odd trip to Moab, but a record-setting 2,800-mile run was probably not on…
The Smart #6 EHD is a hybrid sedan and the largest model in Smart’s lineup to date. It will be Smart’s second hybrid model following the Smart #5 EHD. (Filing image of the Smart #6 EHD.) Smart, the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, has filed for its all-new sedan model #6 EHD, continuing to expand its lineup. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released its latest catalog of vehicles soon to be approved for sale on Friday for public comment, with the Smart #6 EHD included. Public feedback can be submitted between December 6-12. Inclusion in this…
Xiaomi EV’s November deliveries saw their first month-on-month decline since July, driven by a significant drop in SU7 series sedan deliveries. From January to November, Xiaomi EV delivered 361,625 vehicles. (A Xiaomi SU7 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Xiaomi EV’s deliveries last month showed a month-on-month decline, with the SU7 electric sedan experiencing a significant drop, while the YU7 SUV (sport utility vehicle) hit a new high. Xiaomi’s (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY) electric vehicle (EV) unit delivered 46,249 vehicles in November, according to data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).…
A European electric vehicle repair shop said Teslas powered by LG battery packs made in China have higher failure rates than those made in Europe or the U.S. The LG cells face accelerated degradation compared to those made by Panasonic. Repairs can cost thousands of dollars and swapping the cells is even more expensive. Tesla sells its electric vehicles the world over, but does not equip them all with the same high-voltage battery packs. They come from different suppliers, and if one European repair shop is to be believed, Tesla batteries even experience varying levels of degradation at the cell…
Sustainable boatbuilder Sunreef Yachts has unveiled another stunning solar electric catamaran, or “supercat,” which it is calling “Double Happiness.” This fully-electric yacht is 100 feet, Sunreef’s longest to date. As we’ve pointed out in the past, Sunreef Yachts has been pushing the boundaries of sustainable marine travel since 2002. Over that time, the Polish boatbuilder launched the world’s first 74-foot luxury oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge. Over twenty years later, hundreds of Sunreef Yachts can be seen traversing waters worldwide, showcasing the company’s lineup of sustainable luxury catamarans, all-electric propulsion, and advanced solar panels it calls “solar skin.” Over the years,…
The CPCA said that trade-in subsidies adjustments in most Chinese provinces intensified consumer wait-and-see sentiment, impacting the auto market. From January to November, China’s NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 13.78 million units, representing a 29 percent year-on-year increase. (A Deepal S09 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) wholesale sales last month are poised to hit another historic high despite the impact of stimulus policy adjustments. Passenger NEV wholesale sales in November are projected to reach 1.72 million units, marking a 20 percent year-on-year increase and a 7 percent…
The news cycle usually slows down near the end of the year, but this will be a December to remember thanks to Toyota. We’ve already learned a new supercar will break cover on Friday morning in Japan, but it turns out there’s more to the story. The GR GT will share the spotlight with a Lexus-badged model, and as if that weren’t enough, a track-only machine will join them as well. A new teaser image puts the road-going Toyota front and center. It might not actually carry the Toyota badge since the automotive juggernaut recently announced plans to make Gazoo…