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The BYD e7 is a midsize sedan that is expected to target primarily the shared mobility market. The BYD e7 is not part of the Dynasty or Ocean series, but is displayed on a website aimed at corporate customers. (BYD e7. Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) today officially launched its new all-electric sedan e7, which is expected to be one of the car-buying options for the shared mobility market. The BYD e7 is available in three variants with starting prices of RMB 103,800 ($14,400), RMB 109,800 and RMB 115,800 respectively. The company is offering a limited-time RMB…
Geely completed the trial production of the first EX5 at its plant in Puwakarta, Indonesia. The plant will officially start mass production in the fourth quarter and is expected to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units. (Image credit: Geely) Geely Auto has completed the trial production of its first EX5 at its plant in Puwakarta, Indonesia, marking a milestone in its EV internationalization strategy. The Chinese auto giant shared the development in an announcement yesterday, saying that it will provide Indonesian consumers with intelligent mobility solutions that will contribute to sustainable development in the region. The EX5 is the…
Tesla dropped from No. 3 in March to No. 8 in April in the Chinese NEV market, as its local deliveries slipped. In the January-April period, BYD’s share of China’s NEV market was 29.0 percent, and Tesla’s was 4.9 percent. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) maintained its position as China’s largest new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker in April, while Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) slipped in the rankings. BYD had retail sales of 268,778 NEVs in April, up 5.8 percent from 254,131 in the same month last year, according to rankings released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The company continued…
Assembly workers at Tesla’s Austin factory were reportedly told to stay home or clean the factory floors for a week. Production of the Model Y crossover and Cybertruck pickup will be affected by this move. Tesla’s demand issues seem to have taken a turn for the worse, with its most successful product being the latest victim. Some assembly workers responsible for building the Model Y crossover–the brand’s best-selling model–were told to stay home for the week of Memorial Day, according to several employees quoted by Business Insider. The move impacts Tesla’s factory in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Cybertruck line workers were…
[UPDATE] Toyota Europe gives us a glimpse of the interior with new teaser images. Replacing a hugely successful product is never easy. Toyota sold 475,193 RAV4s in the United States last year, securing the top spot well ahead of the Camry and Corolla sedans. Despite its age, the compact crossover saw a 9.3 percent increase in sales compared to the year prior. It was the best-selling SUV in America for the eighth consecutive year, so Toyota has to tread carefully when introducing a successor. Although Toyota doesn’t explicitly say this is the next-generation RAV4, teaser images appear to match a…
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in May, 2025! As I was putting this list together, I realized there were plenty of ways for me to present this information. “Best EVs ..?” Too opinion based. “Cheapest EVs ..?” Too much research. “Best deal ..?” Too opinion based. In the…
The new A6 hasn’t even gone on sale in the United States yet, but Audi is already expanding the lineup in Europe. Both the sedan and wagon are now offered as plug-in hybrids based on a four-cylinder engine. A major upgrade over the previous PHEV version is the battery, which now has a net capacity of 20.7 kWh, or about 45 percent more than before. That translates to a solid electric range, potentially enough to handle daily driving without using the engine. These upscale PHEVs can travel up to 66 miles (106 kilometers) on a single charge in the combined…
The partnership is expected to first launch in a key market in the Middle East later this year. Pony AI is the third Chinese company to announce a partnership or deepening of a partnership with Uber in the past few days. (Image credit: Pony AI) Pony AI (NASDAQ: PONY) has entered into a partnership with Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) on robotaxi services, becoming the latest Chinese autonomous driving company to enter into a similar partnership with the US ride-hailing giant. Pony AI today announced a strategic partnership to deploy its robotaxis to Uber’s platform, according to a press release. The…
Xpeng delivered 94,008 vehicles in the first quarter, exceeding the upper end of its guidance range. In the January-April period, Xpeng delivered 129,053 vehicles, up 313.45 percent year-on-year. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) announced today that it will report unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, May 21, prior to the opening of the US markets. The company’s management will host an earnings conference call on May 21 at 8:00 am US Eastern time, or 8:00 pm Beijing time. Already released figures show that Xpeng delivered 94,008 vehicles in the first quarter, up 330.81 percent from 21,821 in…
The all-new Jeep Compass is available as an all-electric, plug-in hybrid or mild-hybrid model. The top-spec EV has 375 horsepower and all-wheel drive. There are also front-wheel drive versions. The all-new Jeep Compass is here, and this time it’s official. After some photos were leaked last week, parent company Stellantis has finally spilled the beans on its shiny new compact crossover. Powertrain-wise, the latest generation Compass will be available in Europe as either an electric model, a plug-in hybrid or a gas-powered mild-hybrid. The most powerful version is the dual-motor electric Compass, which puts down 375 horsepower from two drive…