Autonomous & SoftwareDongfeng and Huawei's Epicland X9 SUV Sets September 24 Debut
The Epicland X9, the first model from Dongfeng and Huawei's joint brand, will launch on September 24. The large SUV starts at 299,800 yuan in pre-sales.
Autonomous & SoftwareThe Epicland X9, the first model from Dongfeng and Huawei's joint brand, will launch on September 24. The large SUV starts at 299,800 yuan in pre-sales.
Classic CarsA 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III showing only 24,000 original miles has surfaced at Barn Finds, highlighting one of Lee Iacocca's sharpest product moves.
Batteries & ChargingA Rivian R1T electric ute, a model not sold in Australia, was spotted plugged into a charger at a Melbourne supermarket car park, highlighting the country's thin electric pickup market.
Industry & MarketsToyota plans to start EREV production in China in April 2027, targeting 400,000 units by 2028, according to a Nikkei Asia report.
Hybrid & PHEVHyundai's Elantra Hybrid delivers 139 hp and nearly 600 miles of range from an 11-gallon tank, blending efficiency with everyday practicality.
Classic CarsA 1974 Clenet Roadster is still looking for a new owner, and the seller has adjusted tactics after failing to find a buyer at the original price.
EV NewsBYD slashes Dolphin EV price by over $4,000, now under $30,000 driveaway, following a recent cut to its Atto 1 model.
Industry & MarketsBentley-certified body shops meet manufacturer standards for training, equipment, procedures and parts. Here's why that matters for collision repairs.
Stock & Financial MarketsVolkswagen faces about $11.5 billion in charges as its profit outlook falls to 1%, a sharp financial setback for the global automaker.
EV NewsChina's EV market hit a record 65% share in August, with BEVs alone at 45%, as weakening ICE sales and new electric models reshape the world's largest auto market.
EV NewsFord recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E EVs from 2023-2025 after a BECM software update can misreport the battery's state of charge, prompting dealer visits.
Classic CarsA 1974 Plymouth Road Runner GTX, reportedly one of only 386 built, represents the rare final chapter of the American muscle car era.
EV NewsThe Jaecoo J5 has become a consistent high seller in Australia, showing how affordable Chinese EVs are winning over buyers.
Stock & Financial MarketsAlly Financial reaffirms full-year guidance, citing margin gains that offset pressures from Stellantis lease residuals. No change to prior targets.
EV NewsClimate XChange opens its 11th annual EV raffle, offering winners up to $120,000 toward a customized electric vehicle — or two.
Batteries & ChargingDetroit-based Red E Charge activates Plug & Charge at many of its stalls, letting EV drivers plug in and pay automatically under the new Red E Go service.
EV NewsHertz's EV troubles show why treating electric cars like gasoline models fails. Fleets need new charging, training, and operations strategies — not just new vehicles.
Industry & MarketsBHP says Wabtec's 4,400 hp FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives have proven ready for prime time after nearly a year hauling iron ore in Australia.
Batteries & ChargingCATL and Octopus Energy's Swaptopus joint venture is advancing plans for a European battery-swap network for commercial trucks, backed by a new semi truck battery.
Classic CarsA 1972 Mobilux RV has surfaced on the classic market, a coachbuilt motorhome recalling the 1950s-70s boom when smaller builders joined Fleetwood and Winnebago.
Classic CarsA refurbished 1974 Honda ATC90, the three-wheeler model tied to a James Bond film appearance, is offered for sale with a rebuilt engine.
Autonomous & SoftwareHyundai plans to build tens of thousands of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo, using autonomous fleets to counter slowing consumer EV demand.
EV NewsIslamabad's police fleet now includes 50 electric cars, which have already entered service across the Pakistani capital.
Autonomous & SoftwareLucid and Bolt plan to deploy 25,000 autonomous electric vehicles in Europe based on Lucid's midsize platform, advancing robotaxi services.