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Heatwave Sparks Air Suspension Failures on XPeng X9

A severe heatwave battering Chongqing has triggered a wave of air suspension failures in XPeng’s flagship X9 MPV, according to multiple owner reports and...

Hyundai and Kia Lead European Battery Health Rankings, Outperforming Tesla and Volvo

Hyundai and Kia have taken the top two spots in a European survey measuring electric vehicle battery health, boosting confidence in South Korean automakers’...

Mercedes Set to Add On-Device AI Assistant to Cars in North America Using Sub-$60 Chips

According to Ramin Hasani, CEO of Liquid AI, speaking on Peter Diamandis's podcast, Mercedes-Benz will begin rolling out a software update in 2026 to...

Aion S Battery Dispute Escalates as CALB 177-Ah Cells Reported Defective

A wave of complaints has erupted over power battery performance in GAC Aion’s Aion S vehicles fitted with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells made...

Volkswagen Debuts ID. Cross: A Premium-Positioned Compact Electric SUV With Up to 427 km Range

Volkswagen has unveiled the all-electric ID. Cross, a compact sport utility vehicle built on the company’s MEB+ platform. The model is scheduled for a...

Geely Unveils Integrated “16-in-1” Electric Drive, Claims Guinness Efficiency

Geely Auto Group has introduced a new “16-in-1” intelligent electric drive system designed to improve both efficiency and performance in upcoming electric vehicles. The...

Used EVs branded “too old” after 4 years as dealers price new technology cycles

Dealers are increasingly telling some electric vehicle (EV) owners that their cars are “too old” soon after purchase—sometimes after only about four years—reflecting a...

Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron intensify race for “auto memory” as demand surges with autonomous driving

The market for memory chips inside vehicles is becoming a new battleground for the world’s top semiconductor makers, with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and...

UK to introduce mileage-based EV tax from April 2028, charging drivers per mile

The UK government has confirmed that a new mileage-based tax on electric vehicles will start in April 2028, aiming to replace declining fuel-duty receipts...

China’s Car Market Stuns: Geely Tops BYD at Home as Exports Power a New Power Duo

China’s auto market in the first half of 2026 has shifted sharply, with demand at home contracting while overseas sales surged, reshaping the competitive...

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