BMW Group posts significant BEV growth in challenging market conditions
In a globally challenging market, the BMW Group increased its sales of fully-electric vehicles by +19,1% in the first nine months of 2024, with a total of 294,054 BEVs delivered to customers. During this period, BMW brand sales of fully electric models rose by +22.6% to 266,151 vehicles. Of those, 121,844 BEVs were delivered to customers in Europe – an increase of +35.8% for this region...
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In a globally challenging market, the BMW Group increased its sales of fully-electric vehicles by +19,1% in the first nine months of 2024, with a total of 294,054 BEVs delivered to customers. During this period, BMW brand sales of fully electric models rose by +22.6% to 266,151 vehicles. Of those, 121,844 BEVs were delivered to customers in Europe – an increase of +35.8% for this region...
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The new MINI John Cooper Works Electric and the new Aceman debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show
Just in time for the Paris Motor Show from 14 October to 20 October, MINI is presenting two new top models - the <b>MINI John Cooper Works Electric</b> and the <b>MINI John Cooper Works Aceman</b>, each with up to 190 kW / 258 hp of power. The MINI 3 door sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, while the MINI John Cooper Works Aceman reaches 100 km/h from a standing start in 6.4 seconds...
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Just in time for the Paris Motor Show from 14 October to 20 October, MINI is presenting two new top models - the <b>MINI John Cooper Works Electric</b> and the <b>MINI John Cooper Works Aceman</b>, each with up to 190 kW / 258 hp of power. The MINI 3 door sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, while the MINI John Cooper Works Aceman reaches 100 km/h from a standing start in 6.4 seconds...
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All-new Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron are unveiled
Audi is further expanding its electric model portfolio with the debut of Q6 Sportback e-tron models, offering a more progressive and dynamic silhouette and greater emphasis on design-oriented aesthetics. The Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron benefit from the strength of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture in terms of performance, range, efficiency, and charging, and are yet another example of the scalability of the all-new platform...
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Audi is further expanding its electric model portfolio with the debut of Q6 Sportback e-tron models, offering a more progressive and dynamic silhouette and greater emphasis on design-oriented aesthetics. The Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron benefit from the strength of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture in terms of performance, range, efficiency, and charging, and are yet another example of the scalability of the all-new platform...
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Audi A6 e-tron - new attractively priced entry-level models are introduced
The Audi A6 e-tron family is expanding with an entry-level variant with rear-wheel drive and a more affordable variant with quattro drive. The new drive variants are now available to order. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron costs 62,800 euros, and the Audi A6 Avant e-tron - 64,450 euros. The price for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro is 79,800 euros, and for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro 81,450 euros...
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The Audi A6 e-tron family is expanding with an entry-level variant with rear-wheel drive and a more affordable variant with quattro drive. The new drive variants are now available to order. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron costs 62,800 euros, and the Audi A6 Avant e-tron - 64,450 euros. The price for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro is 79,800 euros, and for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro 81,450 euros...
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2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V stars in video teaser
The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ-V has been officially confirmed by GM and stars in a video teaser. Launching early next year, the LYRIQ-V pushes the performance pedigree of the V-Series sub-brand to new heights. It will be available in select markets worldwide in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More markets will be announced at a later date...
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The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ-V has been officially confirmed by GM and stars in a video teaser. Launching early next year, the LYRIQ-V pushes the performance pedigree of the V-Series sub-brand to new heights. It will be available in select markets worldwide in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More markets will be announced at a later date...
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra debuted in China and is already on pre-sale
In a huge press conference last night, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the EV is already in pre-sale for the local market starting at CNY 814,900, which is roughly USD 114,200. This price is four times higher than the price of the vanilla Xiaomi SU7. The first customers will get their Ultra models in March next year...
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In a huge press conference last night, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the EV is already in pre-sale for the local market starting at CNY 814,900, which is roughly USD 114,200. This price is four times higher than the price of the vanilla Xiaomi SU7. The first customers will get their Ultra models in March next year...
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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring orders will open on November 7
Lucid Group announced customer orders for the Lucid Gravity will open on November 7, 2024, at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for the Grand Touring trim, priced from $94,900 and offering more than 800 horsepower and a projected range surpassing 440 miles. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is scheduled to begin production in late 2024 and the Lucid Gravity Touring is planned for late 2025, with pricing starting at $79,900...
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Lucid Group announced customer orders for the Lucid Gravity will open on November 7, 2024, at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for the Grand Touring trim, priced from $94,900 and offering more than 800 horsepower and a projected range surpassing 440 miles. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is scheduled to begin production in late 2024 and the Lucid Gravity Touring is planned for late 2025, with pricing starting at $79,900...
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Suzuki and Toyota to deepen collaboration in the field of electrified vehicles
Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have decided to further strengthen collaboration in the supply of a battery EV (BEV) SUV model developed by Suzuki to Toyota. This new model is scheduled to be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India from the spring of 2025...
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Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have decided to further strengthen collaboration in the supply of a battery EV (BEV) SUV model developed by Suzuki to Toyota. This new model is scheduled to be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India from the spring of 2025...
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The all-electric 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ luxury three-row SUV debuts today, sales start in early 2025
Cadillac is adding more choice for EV customers with the debut of the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, a luxury three-row SUV that delivers on the brand’s promise of performance, craftsmanship, and technology. VISTIQ will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in early 2025 at General Motors' Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee...
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Cadillac is adding more choice for EV customers with the debut of the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, a luxury three-row SUV that delivers on the brand’s promise of performance, craftsmanship, and technology. VISTIQ will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in early 2025 at General Motors' Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee...
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Porsche Taycan 4, Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo join the Porsche Taycan lineup
With a sharper design, more power, more range and even better charging performance, Porsche extensively modernised the Taycan at the beginning of 2024. Now three new versions complete the 16-version family: The new edition of the Taycan GTS builds on the model-spanning success story that is the Gran Turismo Sport at Porsche. In addition, the entry-level sports sedan is also available with all-wheel drive for the first time...
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With a sharper design, more power, more range and even better charging performance, Porsche extensively modernised the Taycan at the beginning of 2024. Now three new versions complete the 16-version family: The new edition of the Taycan GTS builds on the model-spanning success story that is the Gran Turismo Sport at Porsche. In addition, the entry-level sports sedan is also available with all-wheel drive for the first time...
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VinFast begins U.S. deliveries of the all-electric VF 9
VinFast Auto has officially commenced delivery of its flagship VF 9 all-electric, 7-passenger, 3-row SUV to U.S. customers. Beginning in November, the VF 9 will be available for delivery across VinFast's retail store network in California and through its dealerships, with prices starting at $69,800 for the Eco version and $73,800 for the Plus version. The first VF 9 customers received their vehicles during a customer event at VinFast's Los Angeles headquarters...
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VinFast Auto has officially commenced delivery of its flagship VF 9 all-electric, 7-passenger, 3-row SUV to U.S. customers. Beginning in November, the VF 9 will be available for delivery across VinFast's retail store network in California and through its dealerships, with prices starting at $69,800 for the Eco version and $73,800 for the Plus version. The first VF 9 customers received their vehicles during a customer event at VinFast's Los Angeles headquarters...
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Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric available from only £22,995 OTR
The Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric will be priced from only £22,995 OTR when order books open in January 2025. Demonstrators will be available for test drive from March, with the first customer deliveries expected shortly afterwards...
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The Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric will be priced from only £22,995 OTR when order books open in January 2025. Demonstrators will be available for test drive from March, with the first customer deliveries expected shortly afterwards...
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2025 Lexus RZ expands its all-electric lineup
The 2025 Lexus RZ brings more options to consumers in the BEV marketplace, adding the entry-level grade to its RZ 300e and RZ 450e AWD lineup. With this addition, the RZ now offers three grades as it continues to showcase a minimal yet refined interior and a smooth, quiet ride that’s become synonymous with the Lexus brand. The 2025 RZ is built at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, and goes on sale later this year...
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The 2025 Lexus RZ brings more options to consumers in the BEV marketplace, adding the entry-level grade to its RZ 300e and RZ 450e AWD lineup. With this addition, the RZ now offers three grades as it continues to showcase a minimal yet refined interior and a smooth, quiet ride that’s become synonymous with the Lexus brand. The 2025 RZ is built at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, and goes on sale later this year...
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 debuts with expansive interior space and curring-edge design
Hyundai IONIQ 9 - the new three-row, all-electric SUV - debuted today with expansive interior space that fuses cutting-edge design and innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology. "IONIQ 9 embodies Hyundai Motor's unwavering commitment and confidence in electrification," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "Based on Hyundai Motor Group's acclaimed Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 9 offers outstanding interior space, providing customers with unique value while solidifying our leadership in the global EV market."...
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 - the new three-row, all-electric SUV - debuted today with expansive interior space that fuses cutting-edge design and innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology. "IONIQ 9 embodies Hyundai Motor's unwavering commitment and confidence in electrification," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "Based on Hyundai Motor Group's acclaimed Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 9 offers outstanding interior space, providing customers with unique value while solidifying our leadership in the global EV market."...
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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 goes official with a larger 84 kWh battery
Genesis unveiled the newly redesigned 2026 Electrified GV70 SUVs at an exclusive event in Los Angeles on Nov. 19. Dual-sourced at the brand's production facilities in Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, Korea, the newly redesigned Electrified GV70 will arrive at North American retailers in the first half of 2025. The 2026 model is equipped with a larger 84 kWh high-capacity battery that will offer more range, providing customers with greater flexibility...
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Genesis unveiled the newly redesigned 2026 Electrified GV70 SUVs at an exclusive event in Los Angeles on Nov. 19. Dual-sourced at the brand's production facilities in Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, Korea, the newly redesigned Electrified GV70 will arrive at North American retailers in the first half of 2025. The 2026 model is equipped with a larger 84 kWh high-capacity battery that will offer more range, providing customers with greater flexibility...
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Stellantis launches the STLA Frame platform for up to a 500-mile BEV range
The STLA Frame platform is designed to deliver class-leading range of up to 690 miles/1,100 km with the REEV and 500 miles/800 km in BEV, a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg). Additionally, the platform supports water fording up to 24 inches (610 mm), making it ready for challenging environments and diverse use cases...
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The STLA Frame platform is designed to deliver class-leading range of up to 690 miles/1,100 km with the REEV and 500 miles/800 km in BEV, a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg). Additionally, the platform supports water fording up to 24 inches (610 mm), making it ready for challenging environments and diverse use cases...
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Honda unveils demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries located in Sakura City, Japan
Honda unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries developed independently by Honda for mass production. The line was constructed on Honda's property in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s...
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Honda unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries developed independently by Honda for mass production. The line was constructed on Honda's property in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s...
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Argonne leads a $50M Sodium-ion innovation push in batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium. Led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory, the consortium includes Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium. Led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory, the consortium includes Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory...
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2026 Kia EV9 GT makes its world debut at 2024 LA Auto Show
Kia today unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With standard e-AWD4, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP...
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Kia today unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With standard e-AWD4, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP...
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2025 Kia EV6 debuts at LA Auto Show with up to an 84 kWh battery pack
The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula...
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The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula...
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