Audi Unveils A2 E-tron as Its Cheapest, Most Efficient EV With 401 Miles
Audi unveils the compact A2 E-tron EV in Europe, starting at £32,200 with up to 401 miles WLTP range, aero design and bidirectional charging.
Audi unveils the compact A2 E-tron EV in Europe, starting at £32,200 with up to 401 miles WLTP range, aero design and bidirectional charging.
The $24,950 compact electric pickup Slate Truck is US-only, combining low-price appeal with the reality of borders it cannot cross.
Waymo is mass-importing Chinese-built autonomous vehicles. Despite a 127.5% tariff, their significant cost advantage over US models allows them to maintain economic superiority.
Kia's compact EV, the EV3, goes on sale in the US from $29,450. 321-mile range, fast charging support.
A report by the IEA reveals a sharp rise in global EV sales during Q2 2026, with 50 countries reaching record highs. Oil price surges caused by U.S.-Iran tensions and challenges linked to China's supply dominance and inventory surplus are highlighted.
China's Zeekr unveils the 5-seater model of its large SUV, the "9X," priced 14,000 yuan less than the 6-seater version. The model features an expanded rear cabin and luggage space while retaining the 900V hybrid powertrain.
Tesla reported a 26% year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2026, reaching $28.2 billion, but net income grew only 5% to $1.11 billion, while free cash flow worsened to negative $1.1 billion due to heavy investments in AI infrastructure and robotics.
Polestar exits the U.S. market due to Chinese software regulations, leaving thousands of owners and dozens of dealers concerned about vehicle value and service continuity.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, BYD debuted the Denza Z Coupe and Z Racing for the European market. These high-performance EVs boast a maximum output of 1,604 horsepower and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.96 seconds, with prices starting at over £130,000. This marks a significant step in BYD's entry into the European luxury car market.
U.S. startup Slate unveils a $25,000 electric truck, leveraging mass-produced LFP batteries from China. Ironically, a policy shift under the Trump administration helped pave the way for this reliance.
Volkswagen is reportedly considering a workforce reduction of up to 100,000 employees. Behind its 53% drop in operating profit lies delays in transitioning to electrification and software, as well as the side effects of the successful platform strategy that once supported its growth.
Customers have filed a class action lawsuit against Rivian, alleging that the first-generation R1T and R1S models lack the hardware necessary for Level 3 autonomous driving despite the company's claims.
GM begins distributing V2G-compatible firmware to over 250,000 EVs. Also announces grid-scale sodium-ion batteries, accelerating distributed power grid vision to address AI-driven electricity demand.
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