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Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle lineup. A new compact crossover Uncharted, which is the result of a mutation of the electric Toyota C-HR, has debuted in the US. In the hierarchy of the brand, the new model is positioned one step below the Solterra.
The new Tesla Model 3+ is coming to China in September 2025. An improved battery, a range of up to 700 kilometres and a starting price of around $37,600 make it a competitor to China's premium EVs.
Opel has presented a new modification of the electric crossover Frontera - Extended Range. It has a 59 kWh battery and can travel up to 409 kilometres without recharging using the WLTP cycle. Charging from 20 to 80 per cent takes about 30 minutes when connected to a 100-kilowatt station.
A certification application to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed the specifications of the first model of Huawei's new car brand, Shangjie.
Tesla is preparing to launch a longer version of the Model Y crossover in China. The new version with the index L will have three rows of seats, six seats, increased wheelbase and more powerful powertrain. The premiere is expected in autumn 2025.
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom sportsboat with power from the electric Porsche Macan Turbo set a new speed record at the Monaco race, accelerating to 49.84 knots (92 km/h).
The German car club ADAC has completed a four-year endurance test of the Volkswagen ID.3. The electric car has covered more than 160,000 kilometres, and at the end of the test, the high-voltage battery retained 91% of its original usable capacity.
Kia has unveiled an all-electric version of the Carens Clavis minivan, the first time it has been built entirely in India. The electric vehicle is designed with an eye on emerging markets.
Panasonic Energy (part of the Panasonic Group) has officially opened a new plant for the production of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles in De Soto, near Kansas City, USA. The facility has become one of the largest battery plants in North America.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new generation CLA Shooting Brake. Following the sedan, the station wagon became the second model of the range, available both with internal combustion engine and in an all-electric version. At the same time, it was the two electric cars that made their debut, while the petrol versions with mild hybrid will appear later, in 2026.
Tesla will open its first car showroom in India on 15 July. Amid falling sales, investor pressure and outdated models, Musk is betting on one of the fastest growing markets. Risks are many, but choices are few.
An audit of China's state subsidy programme for electric vehicles has revealed widespread irregularities. BYD and Chery received hundreds of millions of yuan without meeting the conditions of support.
The British division of Skoda has unveiled a new variant of the Enyaq electric crossover - the Cargo commercial version, developed in co-operation with conversion specialists Strongs Plastic Products. The novelty is aimed exclusively at corporate customers and will be available through regional fleet managers.
Chinese auto giant BYD is planning to install 1,000kW fast charging stations in the UK. The first such station is due to appear in time for the local market launch of the new Denza Z9 GT electric Schutting Break in the first quarter of 2026.
Exactly one year after the concept premiere, Volkswagen has announced the start of series production and sales of the limited edition ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, created in collaboration with sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE.
