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Most of you would probably have known for a long time that Xiaomi also builds electric vehicles. You would also have noticed that these sporty EVs are currently only available in China and not anywhere else in the world. However, this situation is likely to change in just a few years. As the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei reported, Xiaomi is preparing to expand into international markets. From 2027 onward, the Chinese manufacturer’s EVs will also be sold outside the country’s borders to build on its domestic sales success.
Crisis intensifies for Tesla
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I do admit this is a somewhat dramatic choice of words, but what happened at Tesla in the first quarter of 2025 was, strictly speaking, quite the crash landing. Sales and profits plummeted to such an extent that even CEO Elon Musk no longer has the option of simply letting everything operate as before. Due to his numerous engagements in the political environment under the eyes of US President Donald Trump, he wants to step on the brakes for now and devote more time to his companies, Tesla included.
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Well, who else is curious about what the van of the future will look like? Mercedes has a pretty cool answer to this question: the Vision V! The e-car is based on the future Van Electric Architecture, or VAN.EA for short. It has been set to shake up the MPV luxury class. It has what it takes because it offers sheer luxury from the get-go. In fact, it feels and looks like it is from a different planet.
Mercedes CLA (2025): This EV is a game changer
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A direct question for all e-mobility fans: Can it be a little faster? We’re talking about charging electric cars, a process that still often takes quite a long time. However, BYD aims to change this and has now launched its first two electric cars that—no joke—feature charging capacities measured in megawatts, specifically up to 1,000 kW. This represents a significant leap forward for e-mobility, demonstrating what’s technically possible today—provided the infrastructure keeps pace.
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Electric cars that sport a sleek coupé design are currently riding a popular wave worldwide. Chinese manufacturer Xpeng wants to jump aboard this bandwagon as well, revealing the Xpeng G6 which is far more than a visually interesting alternative to the usual suspects from well-known European manufacturers. We took a closer look at the crossover coupé and put it through its paces.
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Attention electric car fans! Skoda has launched the new Elroq RS, the sporty-looking spearhead among compact SUVs with an electric drive. If you’re in the mood for plenty of power, impressive specifications, and maybe even an exclusive color, then this is the car for you. The best thing? All-wheel drive and an adaptive chassis to boot.
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Something is definitely brewing for many companies worldwide. Due to significantly increased new customs duties, trade with the United States of America could become quite tricky in the future. Things have already gotten rough in the automotive industry!
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It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that many consumers are currently hesitant to buy new electric cars. But Tesla is being hit particularly hard—and there are several reasons for that. Not only are its models starting to feel a bit dated, but the CEO himself is also stirring up trouble.
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What does a gaming car actually look like when it hits the road? This is precisely what Hyundai wants to emphasize with a new concept car. The Hyundai Insteroid boasts a unique design study with lines and curves inspired by computer games, among other things. The concept car was developed by the European design team at Hyundai Motor in Rüsselsheim and is based on the recently launched Hyundai Inster electric car. The car integrates design elements from games to appeal to a new generation of potential customers, based on the manufacturer’s press release.
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Have you noticed? There is a new recall in the automotive industry. More than 70,000 vehicles with plug-in hybrid drives have to go to the workshop because the batteries may be defective. After a check, the entire energy storage system may even have to be replaced.