Author: Robin Cannon

Jaguar will introduce its first new all-electric model in 2026, a delay from the previously planned launch at the end of 2025, the company confirmed. The British automaker is prioritizing the United States as the main market for the vehicle, despite current challenges in the US EV sector. The model, which will take the form of a four-door GT, is designed to follow the polarizing aesthetics of the Type 00 concept, though it will not be a direct production version of the concept. Jaguar CEO Rawdon Glover said the company is committed to a bold design direction. “We’re not looking…

Kia has indefinitely postponed the US launch of its EV4 Fastback, a model originally intended to compete with the Tesla Model 3, citing deteriorating market conditions. The decision reflects a combination of higher import tariffs, changes in government incentives, and shifts in consumer demand. The EV4 Fastback, manufactured in South Korea, would have faced 15 percent tariffs under the Trump administration, making the vehicle more expensive for US customers. While earlier plans under the Biden administration retained duty-free access for Korean passenger cars under the KORUS Free Trade Agreement, the expiry of US federal EV tax credits on 30 September…

Fraunhofer ITWM has joined 16 European partners in a new EU-funded project called “Stellar”, which seeks to develop a cost-effective and sustainable roll-to-roll test facility for producing lithium metal (LiM) battery anode foils. The project, officially launched in June 2025, will run for four years and is backed by €7.9 million in funding from the European Commission. The initiative, formally titled “Safe, Sustainable, and High-throughput Production of Reliable Lithium Metal Anodes for Gen 4b/4c/5 Batteries”, aims to address key challenges in producing lithium metal anodes—materials known for their higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries but limited by safety…

Hyundai Translead has been named the official North American distributor for Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks, a move that advances Hyundai’s zero-emission logistics strategy and strengthens its integrated hydrogen mobility ecosystem across the U.S. commercial transport market. By consolidating its trailer portfolio, commercial vehicles, and advanced transport technologies under one network, Hyundai Translead aims to enhance fleet efficiency and simplify procurement for customers pursuing sustainability goals. See also: Hyundai’s XCIENT Hydrogen Semi Trucks Debut in Georgia for Logistics Operations Since the global debut of the XCIENT Fuel Cell in 2020, Hyundai has delivered over 3,500 fuel cell commercial vehicles…

LG Energy Solution (LGES) has unveiled B.once, a new battery diagnostic service aimed at the used electric vehicle (EV) market, as part of its broader push to expand into battery lifecycle management and value-added services beyond cell production. The company said B.once is designed to determine an EV battery’s health and performance status within minutes, offering two service tiers — Quick Scan and Power Scan. Quick Scan provides an assessment in about five minutes by connecting an onboard diagnostic device while the vehicle is switched on, delivering data on remaining capacity, voltage, and temperature. See also: LG Energy Solution Forecasts…

Porsche’s difficulties in 2025 are becoming increasingly evident as the luxury automaker contends with a global electric vehicle downturn, falling sales, and strategic restructuring efforts. Outgoing CEO Oliver Blume acknowledged in July that the company faces “significant challenges,” with shipments declining six percent in the first half of the year and plans underway to cut up to 1,900 jobs by 2029. The extent of the slowdown is clear in Porsche’s latest financial results. The automaker reported operating profits of just €40 million ($42 million) through the first three quarters of 2025 — a 99% plunge from €4.04 billion a year…

Ampere, Renault Group’s electric vehicle division, has inaugurated its new battery cell laboratory at the Renault Group Technical Centre in Lardy, south of Paris. The 3,000-square-metre facility, announced last year, is dedicated to developing and testing battery cell prototypes to advance the company’s next generation of electric vehicles. The laboratory integrates prototype cell development with detailed assessments of battery performance, durability, and charging behaviour. Equipped with over 120 advanced instruments across two floors, including a 600-square-metre drying room, the site enables electrophysical and chemical characterisation of cells. Ampere said the laboratory will play a strategic role in anticipating technological breakthroughs…

Tesla has introduced a $6,500 lease credit for U.S. customers as the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit expires, even as the automaker raises monthly lease prices for its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV by up to 11 percent. The Model Y, previously leased for between $479 and $529 per month, now costs up to $599, while the Model 3 lease ranges from $429 to $759, up from $349 to $699. All prices assume a $3,000 deposit and a 36-month lease term. Tesla noted on its website that the amounts include the $6,500 lease credit, effectively offsetting most…

Nio’s compact premium brand Firefly has delivered 20,000 vehicles since its launch in April, doubling its total in just over two months after reaching the 10,000 mark in late July. The milestone, announced on Firefly’s Weibo account on Sunday, indicates that 5,445 vehicles have been delivered so far in September, putting the brand on pace for a new monthly record. Firefly’s hatchback, available in two trims starting at RMB 119,800 ($16,800), is positioned to compete with Mini and Smart in China’s crowded small EV market. Deliveries began on April 29, with 231 units sold in the first two days. The…

UK-based Equipmake said on Tuesday it had won an order worth £5.45 million from Brazilian bus maker Agrale to supply electric drivetrain systems for 50 buses, expanding their partnership in South America’s growing zero-emission transit market. The deal follows an initial order for five drivetrains placed in August 2024, which Equipmake has already delivered. Under the new agreement, systems will be supplied in batches from now through mid-2026. The contract also covers Agrale’s non-recurring engineering costs. “This expansion of our partnership with Agrale represents a significant step for Equipmake and reflects the company’s move to generate higher margin product and…

BMW is challenging the notion that Apple CarPlay is an indispensable feature for car buyers, citing in-car data suggesting customers rely more heavily on its own navigation system. The remarks come as debate over smartphone integration in vehicles intensifies across the industry. Stephan Durach, BMW’s Senior Vice President of UI/UX Development, said analysis of usage patterns from 10 million cars shows that drivers are not using CarPlay as consistently as often assumed. “People say they’re driving all around and using CarPlay for navigation. I can tell you, that’s not true,” Durach said. He added that while phones remain connected, CarPlay…

KGM Motors UK, formerly known as SsangYong, will showcase its new Musso EV pick-up truck in the United Kingdom for the first time this September at the SUPBIKERUN adventure triathlon in the Lake District. Attendees will have the opportunity to take the vehicle on early trial test drives, providing feedback to guide its development for the UK market. Kevin Griffin, Managing Director at KGM Motors UK, said: “SUPBIKERUN is all about adventure and new experiences, which makes it a fitting environment for participants to test drive the Musso EV for the very first time. At this stage, it is about…