The Electric Minivan Dodge Needs Already Exists – Just Not Here
Stellantis owns a stake in Leapmotor, which just unveiled a minivan with 310 miles of electric range. Meanwhile, American families are stuck with a Pacifica offering 32 miles.The Leapmotor D99 was revealed during the company’s 10th anniversary celebration in late December, marking the Chinese automaker’s entry into the premium electric minivan segment. The vehicle launches […]
Alpine A390 Pricing Revealed: French Performance Brand’s Tri-Motor EV Takes Aim at Porsche Before Planned U.S. Launch
The Alpine A390 brings French motorsport heritage and tri-motor performance to the premium EV segment. Image: Alpine The wait is over. Alpine has officially announced pricing for the A390, its second pure-electric vehicle and arguably the most important car in the French brand’s ambitious plan to crack the American market. With three trim levels ranging […]
Alpine A390 Pricing Revealed: 464-HP Tri-Motor EV Undercuts Porsche Macan Electric
The Alpine A390 brings French motorsport heritage to the premium EV segment. Image: Alpine The wait is over. Alpine has officially announced pricing for the A390, its second pure-electric vehicle and arguably the most important car in the French brand’s ambitious plan to crack the American market. With three trim levels ranging from approximately $78,000 […]
Alpine A390: Tri-Motor Electric Fastback Teased Ahead of U.S. Expansion in 2027
Alpine’s A390 promises motorsport-inspired design and tri-motor performance. Image: Alpine If you haven’t heard of Alpine before, you’re not alone. The French performance brand has largely stayed out of the American market for decades, but that’s about to change. Alpine, owned by Renault and famous for its lightweight A110 sports car and rich motorsport heritage, […]
Volkswagen ID. Polo Features Digital Cassette Tape Player and Retro Mode Display
The ID. Polo’s Retro Mode transforms the digital cluster into something resembling a 1980s Volkswagen. Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s upcoming ID. Polo includes a digital cassette tape player that appears on screen when music is playing, a nostalgic touch that signals just how far the German automaker is willing to go to win back customers […]
Volkswagen ID. Polo Interior Revealed: Physical Buttons Return After Customer Backlash
The Volkswagen ID. Polo brings back physical buttons for climate control and windows. Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen has pulled back the curtain on the interior of its new ID. Polo, and the message is clear: buttons are back. The subcompact electric hatchback, set to launch in Europe this April with a starting price under €25,000 (approximately […]
Zeekr 8X: Three-Motor PHEV SUV With 1,200 km Range Coming Late 2025
Zeekr’s expanding lineup now includes the 8X, positioned between the 7X and flagship 9X. Image: Zeekr Geely’s premium electric brand Zeekr has revealed details of its upcoming 8X plug-in hybrid SUV, boasting more than 400 kilometers of pure electric range, a three-motor all-wheel-drive system, and an 800-volt architecture typically reserved for high-end battery-electric vehicles. […]
China’s BYD Tops Tesla as Global Electric Vehicle Sales Reach Record Levels In 2025
Chinese BYD has replaced Tesla as the largest seller of electric vehicles in the world. The Chinese carmaker posted impressive sales growth per year, with Tesla experiencing a reduction in deliveries in 2025. This breakthrough is a notable change in the world EV market. The transformation is because of the increase in the need of […]
Tesla Hits 9M EVs as XPENG Launches SUV With 1,704km Range
Tesla, XPENG, and Changan Auto each reported key updates on December 30, 2025. Tesla hit a new production total from its Shanghai plant. XPENG revealed a new extended-range SUV. Changan Auto announced a large funding plan focused on its electric and smart vehicle programs. Meanwhile, Tesla reported that its nine-millionth electric vehicle came off the […]
China Approves Initial Rare Earth Magnet Export Applications From Indian Manufacturers
China has started limited approvals for rare earth magnet exports to India after months of supply strain. The move follows repeated industry warnings about material shortages affecting vehicle and electronics production. Indian manufacturers rely heavily on Chinese supplies for motors and precision components. Thus, the approvals bring measured relief, while uncertainty remains across supply chains. […]