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Mercedes-Benz will suspend production of all versions of the EQE and EQS electric models for the US market from 1 September. Although the manufacturer calls it a "temporary" measure, the specific timing of the resumption has not been specified. Also, dealers have already been informed that they will stop taking orders for these models.
Isuzu has announced prices for its first electric pick-up truck, the D-Max EV. Sales of the model started in the UK on 21 July and the first vehicles will reach customers in February 2026. The prices are shocking
Two electrified versions of the Ford Bronco have been unveiled in China - an all-electric version and a hybrid with an extended range extender (EREV). Production will be undertaken by a joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors (JMC).
Tesla is giving Full Self-Driving (FSD) - a $12,000 autopilot system - for free to those who buy a Cybertruck. The promotion is aimed at stimulating sales of the failed model before the end of tax incentives in the US.
American electric car manufacturer Rivian has made life easier for drivers: the latest software update uses the familiar Google Maps as on-board navigation. The functionality is unlimited: route guidance, real-time traffic jam forecasts and easy search right on the multimedia screen.
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.
