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Xpeng introduced its G9 and G6 SUVs in Qatar and announced the imminent local launch of its P7+ sedan. Xpeng formed a strategic partnership with Mauritian distributor Axess Limited to enter this East African market. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV, HKG: 9868) announced a series of recent developments in the Middle East and Africa as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker continues its rapid overseas market expansion. The company recently held a brand launch event in Doha, Qatar, marking its official entry into this premium Middle Eastern market, Xpeng said in a release today. At the event, Xpeng introduced…
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular electric cars in the world. It’s particularly popular among big city taxi drivers. This rear-wheel drive Model 3 Long Range used to be a taxi, and in just four years, it has racked up no fewer than 238,000 miles. A recent Consumer Reports study found that used Tesla EVs are at the bottom of the list when it comes to reliability, but there’s some nuance there, and it’s important. CR said that cars made between 2016 and 2021 are the worst offenders, as Tesla was trying to ramp up production…
U.S. EV sales will fall by 2.1% in 2025, Cox Automotive says. This decade, electric car sales soared as more models hit the market and awareness grew. Policy whiplash put an end to that growth story in 2025. So what comes next? This was a rocky year for the electric vehicle industry in the United States. People rushed to buy electric cars this summer and fall before the $7,500 EV tax credit expired, leading to a record third quarter in which well over 400,000 Americans bought electric cars. Once that longstanding policy bit the dust on Sept. 30, thanks to…
Ford offers both BEV and EREV options for the electric Bronco in China, part of its efforts to make a comeback in the world’s largest EV market. The electric Bronco BE is equipped with a 105.4-kWh LFP battery pack, delivering a CLTC range of 650 km. (Image credit: Ford) Ford (NYSE: F) officially launched its new electric Bronco in China, intensifying its push to regain ground in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market. The American automaker rolled out the model in China today with a starting price of RMB 229,800 ($32,640), offering extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric…
China’s overall passenger car retail sales in December are projected to come in at about 2.3 million units, marking a year-on-year decline of 12.7 percent. Due to the widespread adjustments to trade-in subsidies in November, most manufacturers have adopted a neutral-to-conservative outlook for December sales. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) expects China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales this month to hit a record high, though growth will be less robust than in previous years’ year-end periods. In December, China’s passenger NEV retail sales are projected to reach 1.38 million units, with a penetration rate around…
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…
New cars are outrageously expensive. This fall, several estimates put the “average” new car costs at a record-high $50,000, which is understandably out of the reach of many American buyers. And one key policy change for electric vehicles in particular is helping to drag down the entire field. Welcome back to Critical Materials, our morning roundup of everything you need to know in the automotive and technology space. Sign up here for the morning’s must-read briefing on industry news and tech. On today’s docket: Hyundai’s head of software research steps down as the Korean giant lags in autonomous vehicle technology, and General Motors’ new chief product…
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…