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  1. Tesla Supercharging Prices Rise 15% in a Year

    Tesla's Supercharger network has become significantly more expensive for drivers, with prices up 15% over the past year, adding pressure to the running costs of electric …

    · 3 min

  2. ZF Lifetec Develops Seatbelt Tech That Checks If You're Wearing It Correctly

    German automotive supplier ZF Lifetec is developing new sensor technology that can detect whether a driver's seatbelt is properly positioned, moving beyond simple buckle detection to …

    · 4 min

  3. Higher Compression Ratios Deliver More Power and Better Fuel Economy

    Modern engine design is breaking the long-standing trade-off between horsepower and fuel efficiency by raising compression ratios, a technique that squeezes more energy from every drop …

    · 4 min

  4. Dodge Charger to Get Supercharged V-8 Hellcat Power by 2028

    Documents indicate Dodge will reintroduce a supercharged Hemi V-8 to the Charger lineup for the 2028 model year, reviving Hellcat performance with rear-wheel drive.

    · 3 min

  5. BMW Unveils Electric M3 Concept at China Debut

    BMW has presented its M Concept Neue Klasse in China, previewing the first fully electric M3 with four motors, 800-volt architecture, and a dual-powertrain strategy that …

    · 4 min

  6. BMW X5 Gains M Performance Parts Across Range

    BMW is offering factory-approved M Performance Parts on the new X5 from launch, bringing carbon-fibre styling and 23-inch wheels to regular and electric versions alike.

    · 3 min

  7. US Fast-Charging Network Passes 80,000 Ports as Tesla Raises Supercharger Prices

    America's public fast-charging estate has grown beyond 80,000 ports, with new sites offering more stalls and higher power, but Tesla has increased Supercharger prices while most …

    · 4 min

  8. Porsche's Electric 718 Will Put Batteries Where the Engine Used to Be

    Porsche's next-generation Boxster and Cayman will adopt an unorthodox mid-engine layout for electric cars, placing their battery packs behind the seats to preserve the sports car's …

    · 5 min

  9. GM Defense Unveils Driverless Silverado for Military Logistics

    GM Defense has converted a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD into an unmanned ground vehicle for military logistics, with Army trials planned for 2027. The move scales the …

    · 5 min

  10. Volkswagen Confirms Second-Generation ID. Buzz on New SSP Platform

    Volkswagen has confirmed that a second-generation ID. Buzz electric Microbus will move to the company's new SSP architecture, bringing improvements across the board and addressing the …

    · 4 min

  11. Avatr Confirms European Launch With Eight Models Planned Over Three Years

    Chinese electric vehicle maker Avatr will enter Europe in 2027, beginning with Norway and Spain, and has confirmed the 06T estate and 07L SUV among its …

    · 4 min

  12. Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving Across Europe

    Tesla has rebranded its Full Self-Driving system as Tesla Assisted Driving on European websites and owner's manuals, bowing to regulator concerns that the name overstated the …

    · 5 min

  13. Citroën Confirms Electric 2CV for 2028 With €15,000 Target Price

    Citroën will put an electric reinterpretation of the 2CV into production in 2028, targeting a starting price of around €15,000, as the brand bets on affordable …

    · 4 min

  14. BYD Atto 8 Debuts in Paris with Nine-Minute Charging

    BYD's new three-row electric SUV, the Atto 8, has made its European debut at the Paris Motor Show, featuring a second-generation Blade battery that can charge …

    · 3 min

  15. Paris Motor Show 2026: Chinese brands crowd the floor as Avatr and Leapmotor target Europe

    The Paris Motor Show has returned to form with a heavy Chinese presence, as Avatr launches its European push with two models and Leapmotor expands its …

    · 4 min

  16. Hyundai Bayon Grows Into Mini-SUV for Second Generation

    Hyundai has redesigned the Bayon as a more distinct compact SUV, with a longer wheelbase, hybrid power and a roomier interior, as it seeks to separate …

    · 4 min

  17. Xpeng G9L: A 5.12-Metre Electric SUV With 591 km Range and 540 kW Charging

    Xpeng has unveiled the G9L, a full-size electric SUV measuring 5.12 metres long with a 110 kWh battery, up to 591 km of WLTP range, and …

    · 5 min

  18. Citroën Revives 2CV Fourgonnette as Electric Van Concept

    Citroën has unveiled a cargo variant of its new 2CV concept at the Paris motor show, reviving the Fourgonnette name as a possible electric commercial vehicle.

    · 3 min

  19. Opel Unveils STX Concept to Keep the Estate Alive in the Electric Era

    Opel has revealed the Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept in Paris, an all-wheel-drive electric estate that previews a bold new design language and signals the brand's commitment …

    · 4 min

  20. Citroën Revives the 2CV as an Electric Car for 2028

    Citroën has unveiled a concept version of the iconic 2CV at the Paris Motor Show, confirming a production electric model for 2028 with an expected starting …

    · 5 min