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Volkswagen Group reported 252,100 electric vehicles sold in the third quarter of 2025, which is 33.1% more than last year for the same period.
Toyota has entered into an agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining for the joint production of cathode materials for solid-state batteries. The first cars with such batteries are expected in 2027–2028.
The German organization ADAC tested the updated Nissan Qashqai with the hybrid e-Power system and recorded fuel consumption of 5.4 l/100 km.
Mercedes-Benz presented the mobile charging station ELF — an experimental electric vehicle that can turn the charging process itself into a quick stop "for a minute".
The compact electric crossover has received a rear-wheel drive Single Motor version for $38,950. The new model is almost $6,000 cheaper than the least expensive version of the EX30 2025 model year.
The only seven-seat electric crossover from the German brand is being discontinued, but a replacement is already in development.
Tesla launched a new base version of its best-selling electric car. The Model Y Standard costs $41,630 including delivery — $5,000 cheaper than the previous base model thanks to simplified equipment.
The Japanese brand has unveiled the new compact crossover Tekton. It is a rebranded Duster with the appearance of a Nissan Patrol SUV.
Tesla abandoned the idea of a new budget electric car and instead released a simplified version of the Model 3, which is $5,500 cheaper than the previous most affordable version in the US.
Nearly 43 thousand second-generation Nissan Leaf electric vehicles in the USA will be recalled due to a possible battery defect. Owners are advised not to use fast charging until the company releases a software update or finds another solution.
The electric hatchback Dacia Spring has been updated for the fourth time in four years. Now it has an LFP battery, power of up to 100 hp, and faster charging — all at the same price starting from €16,900.
Lamborghini showcased the design concept Manifesto, which demonstrates the direction of the company’s signature style development. The project is dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Lamborghini Centro Stile, its own design studio.
Kia America officially announced that the last production version of the Soul hatchback will roll off the assembly line by the end of October. Over the past decade and a half, more than 1.5 million vehicles of this model were sold in the USA alone.
The Japanese brand has officially unveiled the EZ-60 crossover developed as part of its electrification strategy. The model will be sold in international markets from 2026 under the name Mazda CX-6e.
From 1 January 2026, the Chinese government will require exporters of all-electric vehicles to obtain a licence to export such vehicles. In this way, China is strengthening its control over models shipped abroad.
