Batteries & ChargingZapgo Launches Its Biggest Charging Site Yet in Northern England
Zapgo has opened its largest DC fast charging hub to date in Barrow-in-Furness, England, with ten bays powered by five 200 kW Alpitronic chargers.
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Batteries & ChargingOnsemi Unveils Embedded Power Platform to Boost EV Inverter Power Density Fourfold
Onsemi introduces Embedded Power Platform, claiming up to 4x power density and 15% lower losses in EV traction inverters.
Stock & Financial MarketsTesla's Delivery Beats Haven't Lifted the Stock — What October Could Bring
Tesla's last four delivery reports were followed by stock declines, even on beats. Here's what the historical pattern suggests for October.
Industry & MarketsVolkswagen Dealers Top Pied Piper Service Scheduling Study
Volkswagen dealers lead Pied Piper's service scheduling study, with Volvo, Acura, BMW, Mazda and Nissan also strong. Aftermarket shops beat dealers on phone booking.
Stock & Financial MarketsVolkswagen Shares Plunge 7.5% After Profit Guidance Cut
Volkswagen shares drop 7.5% after the automaker lowers its full-year profit guidance, citing weak demand and rising costs.
Industry & MarketsHacked Oil Tankers Approached US Coast, Prompting Federal Response
FBI and Coast Guard investigate hacked oil tankers near US coast after intrusions disrupted navigation and propulsion systems on at least one vessel.
Autonomous & SoftwareXPeng Pushes Its Self-Driving Tech to Rivals as Tesla's Licensing Pitch Stalls
XPeng is courting automakers and suppliers to license its self-driving and smart cockpit tech, echoing Tesla's FSD strategy but with more apparent interest.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Targets Doubled Profit Margins with New Vehicle Push
Volvo aims to double profit margins with a new vehicle lineup and regional electrified cars, leveraging Geely synergies.
Industry & MarketsUS House Passes Bill Mandating AM Radio in Every New Car, EVs Included
The US House passed a bill requiring AM radio in every new car sold in America, with no exemption for EVs. The measure now heads to the Senate.
Industry & MarketsMcLaren Ends the Holdout: Its First SUV Is Now Official
McLaren confirms its first SUV in 63 years, ending a long-standing refusal and joining Porsche, Ferrari and Lotus in the performance SUV segment.
Industry & MarketsMcLaren's First SUV Confirmed: A New Chapter for the Supercar Brand
McLaren confirms its first-ever SUV, joining the high-performance luxury SUV segment dominated by Porsche and Lamborghini.
Hybrid & PHEVHonda Shifts Focus to Next-Gen CR-V and Hybrids After Cancelling EV Plans
Honda is reportedly speeding up the next-gen CR-V and adding more hybrids after cancelling some EV projects, signaling a strategic shift toward gasoline-electric powertrains.
Industry & MarketsRam 1500 Pickups Recalled: Backup Camera Glitch Affects 239,000 Trucks
FCA US recalls 239,000 Ram 1500 trucks over backup camera failure. This follows a similar recall of 800,000 vehicles earlier this year.
Industry & MarketsBYD and CATL Reportedly Tapped for Xi's Washington Delegation
Reports suggest BYD and CATL may join Xi Jinping's business delegation to Washington, spotlighting the overlap between EV supply chains and US-China security tensions.
Classic CarsA 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu With a Three-on-the-Tree Manual: A Nostalgic Oddity
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe features a rare three-on-the-tree manual transmission and a 307 V8, a standout in the automatic-dominated 1970s.
Batteries & ChargingIsuzu Tests Battery Swapping for Electric Trucks in Thailand Logistics Push
Isuzu launches battery-swapping trial for electric trucks in Thailand with logistics firm V. Cargo and retailer HomePro.
Stock & Financial MarketsAutomaker Stocks Slide as Rotation Trade Unwinds: GM and Stellantis Drop 4%, Ford Retreats
General Motors and Stellantis each fell about 4% while Ford also pulled back as a rotation trade favoring automaker stocks unwound, according to Yahoo Finance.
Stock & Financial MarketsEisman Questions Tesla's Valuation: Robotaxi Hype or Overreach?
Steve Eisman calls Tesla’s valuation 'crazy' without robotaxi global dominance, voicing skepticism about the company’s autonomous future.
Industry & MarketsHyundai CEO Warns US May Face Chinese Car Influx Like Europe
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz warns the US could face a Chinese car surge similar to Europe's, urging supportive conditions for domestic automakers.
EV NewsVolkswagen ID. Buzz Sets Guinness Record With 92-Country EV Journey
Volkswagen's ID. Buzz set a Guinness World Record by driving through 92 countries in one continuous EV journey, covering nearly 100,000 km.
Industry & MarketsTrump Administration Rebrands Wind Power as "Aeromechanical Energy Systems" at DOE
The US Department of Energy has rebranded wind turbines as "aeromechanical energy systems," the latest twist in the Trump administration's ongoing criticism of wind power.
Batteries & ChargingAustralia's First 8-Hour Grid Battery Goes Live with 144 Tesla Megapacks
RWE's Limondale battery in New South Wales becomes Australia's first 8-hour grid battery, powered by 144 Tesla Megapacks for longer renewable storage.
EV NewsVW ID. Buzz Tackles 8,222-Mile American Road Trip
Volkswagen ID. Buzz owner Lee Wilson completes an 8,222-mile road trip across the U.S., showcasing the reliability of today's EV charging infrastructure.
Industry & MarketsChina Rejects Voluntary Hybrid Export Limits to EU, Points to WTO Rules
China's commerce ministry rejects voluntary hybrid export limits to the EU, insisting any solution must comply with WTO rules.