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EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Leads
The second quarter of 2026 saw plugin EVs at 98.1% share in Norway, up from 96.7% in Q2 2025. BEV share grew year on year (YoY), and PHEV share declined. Overall Q2 auto volume was 46,221 units, up...
EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Leads
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I currently own a Maruti Ignis, which I have had for approximately nine years, and I am considering upgrading to the Sierra EV. I recently test-drove a demonstration model and found it to be quite heavy. This made me question whether such a robust build is truly necessary for vehicles. While I acknowledge that safety is paramount, I believe there may be opportunities to optimize the weight of the vehicle. The increased weight inherently affects the performance and power consumption of petrol, CN
The Tata Sierra EV is a very different proposition from your Ignis, and the weight you felt is a natural consequence of both its size and its construction. This Tata car is a significantly larger a...
I currently own a Maruti Ignis, which I have had for approximately nine years, and I am considering upgrading to the Sierra EV. I recently test-drove a demonstration model and found it to be quite heavy. This made me question whether such a robust build is truly necessary for vehicles. While I acknowledge that safety is paramount, I believe there may be opportunities to optimize the weight of the vehicle. The increased weight inherently affects the performance and power consumption of petrol, CN
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Subaru’s Todd Lawrence and Jim Pernas talk service department challenges; Honda discontinues electric Prologue
Subaru’s Todd Lawrence and Jim Pernas talk service department challenges. Honda will discontinue the electric Prologue next year. Foxconn postpones the U.S. release of a midsize EV crossover due to...
Subaru’s Todd Lawrence and Jim Pernas talk service department challenges; Honda discontinues electric Prologue
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EV registrations fell 0.7% in May for best showing in 8 months; Tesla, Hyundai, Toyota drove rebound
Mobility Global forecasts 2026 EV share at 6.8 percent of the light-vehicle market, down from 2025's 7.8 percent and 2024's 8 percent.
EV registrations fell 0.7% in May for best showing in 8 months; Tesla, Hyundai, Toyota drove rebound
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XPeng L03 ships Google Maps Auto SDK — a first for an APAC automaker
XPeng used the global launch of its new L03 in Munich to announce that the electric SUV coupe is the first vehicle from any Asia-Pacific automaker to ship with Google Maps’ Auto SDK built in. The i...
XPeng L03 ships Google Maps Auto SDK — a first for an APAC automaker
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Chip Motors unveils $15,000 electric ‘life utility vehicle’
Miami-based startup Chip Motors has unveiled Chip, an electric “life utility vehicle” that starts at $15,000 and tops out at 25 mph. The boxy, open-air four-seater is a low-speed vehicle aimed at s...
Chip Motors unveils $15,000 electric ‘life utility vehicle’
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Volvo considers U.S. sedan, wagon revival with pair of EVs in 2028
Volvo believes the vehicles, likely to start in the low $50,000s, potentially would generate incremental volume of only about 10,000 sales combined annually in a challenging U.S. EV market.
Volvo considers U.S. sedan, wagon revival with pair of EVs in 2028
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Inside Chevy’s 5-year plan: More gasoline models, new sedan as it adjusts EV strategy
Chevy will launch a new sedan and largely lean on production of gasoline-powered models as it adjusts to weaker-than-expected EV demand. But it's not backing out of the EV market.
Inside Chevy’s 5-year plan: More gasoline models, new sedan as it adjusts EV strategy
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Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric: which company car is right for you?
Electrification is happening in stages, so there’s plenty of choice if you’re shopping your next company car – but each has its pros and cons. Diesel The diesel engine enjoyed a decade of strong d...
Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric: which company car is right for you?
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These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.
These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
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Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
Tesla Model 3-sized ID Unyx 07 is among the Chinese models VW could build in Germany Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plants Volkswagen...
Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
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Geely E2 electric hatchback, at less than €20,000, challenges BYD, Citroen on price
The E2, also known as the EX2 in some markets, will be one of Europe's cheapest small EVs. It launches in Italy in October, as Geely's namesake brand expands its European lineup.
Geely E2 electric hatchback, at less than €20,000, challenges BYD, Citroen on price
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GM Energy’s Aseem Kapur on using EVs to power the grid, rising demand from AI data centers
Aseem Kapur, chief revenue officer at GM Energy, joins the Automotive News “Shift” podcast to describe GM Energy’s strategy for home and public electric vehicle charging.
GM Energy’s Aseem Kapur on using EVs to power the grid, rising demand from AI data centers
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Has the hate killed Ferrari’s EV? We asked Aston Martin’s boss
Adrian Hallmark knows luxury cars – he’s run Aston Martin and Bentley. Why does he think luxury EVs – and the Ferrari Luce – are having such a troubled birth?
Has the hate killed Ferrari’s EV? We asked Aston Martin’s boss
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Toyota is promising big things for the Lexus LFA EV sports car, but will we ever get to see it?
Toyota’s luxury marque is bringing back its iconic sports car as an EV. The all-electric Lexus LFA made a public appearance at the Goodwood FOS, but will it ever reach production?
Toyota is promising big things for the Lexus LFA EV sports car, but will we ever get to see it?
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China’s Great Wall launches Ora 5 crossover, pivots Europe strategy to hybrids
Great Wall Motors launched its Ora 5 compact SUV in Europe, shifting strategy from battery-electric to hybrid vehicles. The automaker targets 3 percent to 5 percent market share by 2030 with at lea...
China’s Great Wall launches Ora 5 crossover, pivots Europe strategy to hybrids
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Mercedes-AMG's New CLA45 Is an Absurd 680-Horsepower Tri-Motor EV
Yep, that's a subcompact sedan (and wagon!) with a 0-60-mph time well under three seconds.
Mercedes-AMG's New CLA45 Is an Absurd 680-Horsepower Tri-Motor EV
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BYD reveals prices for its new 1,500+ luxury EV sports car start at nearly $200K [Images]
BYD took the covers off its new drop-top electric sports car at the Goodwood FOS. The Denza Z packs over 1,500 hp and can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, but it’s not cheap.
BYD reveals prices for its new 1,500+ luxury EV sports car start at nearly $200K [Images]
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Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Revealed as 670-Horsepower Forbidden Fruit
The luxury sport compact sedan ditched its turbocharged four-banger for a much more powerful trio of axial-flux electric motors.
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Revealed as 670-Horsepower Forbidden Fruit
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I intend to buy an SUV with AWD, a peppy engine, and seating for five, with a generous boot. I'm also open to a seven-seater, as I can keep the third row folded when not in use. I would prefer a comfortable suspension setup, ideally with a multi-link independent suspension. I'm slightly inclined towards an EV, but only if its software is highly reliable, as I don't want to deal with breakdowns or roadside assistance due to software issues. My current shortlist includes the Tata Sierra EV QWD and
Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel AWD. With your highway-heavy use and worry about EV software stranding you, the diesel AWD is the safer long-trip tool, gives strong torque for quick overtakes, and...
I intend to buy an SUV with AWD, a peppy engine, and seating for five, with a generous boot. I'm also open to a seven-seater, as I can keep the third row folded when not in use. I would prefer a comfortable suspension setup, ideally with a multi-link independent suspension. I'm slightly inclined towards an EV, but only if its software is highly reliable, as I don't want to deal with breakdowns or roadside assistance due to software issues. My current shortlist includes the Tata Sierra EV QWD and
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