The all-electric Slate pickup truck has swapped its original nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery chemistry for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ahead of its on-sale date, a move that reshapes its pricing, range, and safety profile. When the Slate was first unveiled in…
The all-electric MINI Aceman E steps into the spotlight with a lineup of Genuine MINI Accessories, proving it’s as practical as it is stylish for outdoor escapades. This compact crossover delivers emission-free driving pleasure, a 300-litre boot (expandable to 1,005…
Lucid Group Inc. shares crashed as much as 55% on July 14, 2026, after a report claimed the EV maker is exploring drastic measures including bankruptcy protection or going private. The intraday drop triggered multiple trading halts and rippled through…
Mercedes-Benz has doubled the production area of its Kecskemét plant in Hungary, transforming it into one of the largest facilities in the company’s global manufacturing network. The expansion increases the site’s footprint from 200 to 440 hectares, making it Hungary’s…
China’s aggressive push to electrify its roads is getting a tailwind from the age of its car fleet. The average vehicle on Chinese roads is under seven years old, according to the latest figures from the Chinese Ministry of Public…
A new analysis of warranty repair requests by Warrantywise in the UK reveals that used EV owners are more likely to encounter ordinary mechanical and electrical faults rather than expensive battery failures. The study found that the top five EV…
The Slate EV Truck’s extensive customization options can nearly double its starting price of $24,950. Converting the pickup into an SUV, such as the Squareback or Fastback, adds thousands to the cost, with prices starting at $29,950 and $31,950, respectively.…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will restore 400 jobs and add 200 more workers at its Mount Holly, North Carolina Freightliner plant by the end of 2026, CEO John O’Leary confirmed to Transport Topics. The move reflects a rebound in…
Volkswagen Group reported a brutal 8.6% drop in global sales during the second quarter, with deliveries falling to just under 2.1 million vehicles. The decline was led by a catastrophic 33%+ slump in China, where rising tariffs, regulatory pressure, and…
The BMW Group has reported mixed global sales performance in the first half of 2026, with growth in the US and Europe offsetting declines in China and the Asia-Pacific region. The company delivered approximately 1.15 million vehicles worldwide between January…