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Solar-powered electric cars never became a mass phenomenon, and many companies that tried to bring them to the market ended up going bankrupt. German startup Sono Motors is one such example. Now you can buy a piece of the failed electric car revolution for just a few hundred euros.
Xiaomi is facing a challenge that most carmakers can only dream of: its new YU7 electric crossover is in such high demand that the main task now isn't finding customers, but assembling and delivering the cars as quickly as possible.
The database of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) now contains information about a new version of the Yangwang U9 electric hypercar. The specifications are impressive: the track version of the U9 from premium brand BYD received a four-motor powertrain with a total output of 2,220 kW, which is equivalent to 3,019 horsepower.
Online auction site Catawiki has put up for sale an unusual lot - a replica of the Batmobile used by actor Adam West as a set at events. The car is based on the original car from the 1966 Batman TV series.
GAC Toyota is preparing to bring a new generation of the Wildlander crossover to the Chinese market. Unlike its predecessor, the novelty almost completely repeats the design of the global Toyota RAV4. The powertrain lineup includes a 2.0-litre petrol engine and two hybrid versions.
General Motors has confirmed that it will import batteries from China Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) for the next generation of its most affordable electric model. This is a temporary measure until the joint venture with LG increases production in the US.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has published certification data for new electric car models that are just getting ready to enter the local market. These include the Tesla Model 3+ sedan and the Model Y L, a six-seat version of the Tesla Model Y crossover.
In July this year, the Lucid Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record for the longest range of a production electric car, travelling 1,205 kilometres on a single charge from Switzerland to Germany. Almost a month later, Samsung SDI has decided to boast that it is the battery supplier for this model.
Bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt may get a second chance. US company Lyten plans to buy all remaining European assets of Northvolt, including the plant under construction in Germany.
Google Maps recently became the main navigation system in electric SUVs and pickup trucks of the American brand Rivian. For some users, the software update resulted in constant failures.
The US Air Force is set to buy two Tesla Cybertrucks - but not to patrol bases or introduce electrification to the military. The electric pickups will be used as targets for precision weapons.
Not long ago, General Motors planned to make Cadillac an all-electric brand by the end of this decade, but last year abandoned the idea. And now it has become known which model will retain the petrol engine after 2030.
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has published new details on its official Weibo account about the new version of the P7 fastback, including interior features and powertrain versions.
After months of rumours, General Motors and Hyundai have officially announced plans to jointly develop five car models. Most of them are intended for Central and South America.
The AirConsole app is now available in the integrated Audi Application Store, allowing you to run multiplayer and single-player games directly on the MMI centre display or, depending on equipment, on the screen in front of the front passenger.
