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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.
The lawsuit alleges that some Mercedes-Benz SUVs have hidden interior defects that cost owners thousands of dollars to repair.
New details have been revealed about the next-generation VW Amarok pick-up truck in South American specification. It will hit the market in 2027 and apart from the name will have nothing in common with the global version of the Amarok, based on the Ford Ranger. The chassis will be of Chinese origin and the powertrain will be hybrid.
Officially, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has a range of up to 493 miles (729 km) on the EPA cycle. However, the production vehicle managed to travel 1,059.2 miles (1,600 km) on a full charge in tests conducted by General Motors engineers. This achievement broke the world record of 749 miles (1,200 kilometres) set by Lucid earlier this summer.
Buick has unexpectedly revealed a concept version of a luxury electric sedan called Electra Orbit - exclusively for the Chinese market. The novelty with a long body, streamlined silhouette and expressive shapes is clearly inspired by the legendary Citroën DS, but in a futuristic reading.
BMW continues to reveal details about the new iX3 crossover - the first production model on the Neue Klasse platform. One of the novelty's features is a high proportion of recycled materials - 33% of iX3 components are made from recycled materials.
