Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trim
Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trim

A lot of automakers talk about wanting to minimize or eliminate driver distractions so as to make the experience of driving more rewarding and safer overall. Lamborghini has a different strategy; it wants the driver to become one with their vehicle. This helps explain the storied super car maker’s tagline for the new Revuelto SV: […]

Volkswagen’s new electric era begins with reveal of ID. ERA 5X SUV
Volkswagen’s new electric era begins with reveal of ID. ERA 5X SUV

Revealed in a new filing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the new VW ID. ERA 5X electric SUV is the first pure BEV on the brand’s new Compact Main Platform (CMP) platform.

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 09 doesn’t look like any VW I’ve seen, and I want it in the US

It could go on sale in China in H2 2026, and the rest of the world should be annoyed it’s not coming here.

Xpeng spends $500M/year on AI training to beat Tesla FSD
Xpeng spends $500M/year on AI training to beat Tesla FSD

Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving told Electrek that the company is spending roughly 300 million RMB (~$41 million) per month on AI training alone and believes it has already reached parity with Tesla’s FSD v13 — with v14 within reach before the end o…

Chinese researchers claim solid-state EV battery can charge in just minutes

Chinese researchers claim a new solid-state battery can survive ultra-fast charging while delivering dramatically higher energy density, potentially reshaping the future of electric vehicles. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences claim they ha…

Volkswagen is bringing back the electric ID.Buzz bus with some cool upgrades for 2027

VW’s electric microbus is back for 2027 with a fold-out mattress Tourer trim, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, updated infotainment, and new tech features.

XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%
XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%

XPeng (XPEV) is in talks with Volkswagen about acquiring a factory in Europe as the Chinese EV maker’s contract production in Austria runs out of capacity. The company’s exports hit a record 6,006 vehicles in April, up 62% year-over-year.

The move c…

At under $49,000, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz might FINALLY be priced right
At under $49,000, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz might FINALLY be priced right

Volkswagen aimed its all-electric ID.Buzz minivan squarely at an nostalgic baby boomer market that had aged out of $70,000 hippie nostalgia purchases by the time it arrived on US shores – but now VW that dealers are advertising the premium van for less…

Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon

VW Group’s stake will continue to grow under the $5.8 billion joint venture with Rivian.