A new twist on EV charging: plugging into the curb

German supplier Rheinmetall has started production of a charge point that gets embedded at the ground level.

May 27, 2025 10:04 PM
Alpine A390 electric crossover will rival EVs from Tesla, Porsche

The A390 electric crossover will expand the Alpine range to three models. Alpine executives have identified the Porsche Macan as a key rival.

May 27, 2025 04:05 PM
Lynk & Co turns to PHEV with 200 km electric-only range in bid to end sales slump

The 08 joins the fast-growing PHEV niche in the midsize SUV segment, which is led by the BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid.

May 27, 2025 09:36 AM
Europe sales fell in April as weak economy holds back consumers

VW Group, Renault and BMW had sales increases while Stellantis and Mercedes registrations fell. EV sales were up but slower than some analysts had expected.

May 27, 2025 08:17 AM
Toyota to add Corolla sports car output in UK for U.S., Canadian markets, report says

Building the North America-bound GR Corolla in Britain will cut delivery wait times for U.S. buyers of the car.

May 27, 2025 06:33 AM
Volvo will cut 3,000 jobs amid profit plunge, tariff uncertainty

Volvo faces high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle demand and uncertainty over trade tariffs.

May 26, 2025 11:33 AM
Ex-VW managers get jail terms in Germany over diesel scandal

Almost 10 years after the diesel-scandal broke, the Brunswick Regional Court handed down its first verdicts in the criminal probe targeting managers at VW’s core brand.

May 26, 2025 09:37 AM
BMW will build €500,000 Speedtop concept in limited run

BMW will build 70 units of the 625-hp Speedtop concept, which it unveiled at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy.

May 26, 2025 09:34 AM
News analysis: How the EV competition between BMW and Mercedes will evolve

BMW has a big sales lead that Mercedes aims to reduce, but experts say the real battle will be won — or lost — in China.

May 26, 2025 07:01 AM
Smart #5 midsize electric SUV is a big step up in size, and price, for Mercedes/Geely brand

The #5, Smart's biggest car to date will compete with EVs, including the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 E-tron, with 800-volt technology, dual OLED screens for driver and passenger, and a powerful Brabus variant.

May 22, 2025 10:05 PM
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