Nissan Philippines will launch the Navara Pro Plug‑in Hybrid pickup and the Primera EV sedan on November 6, sourcing both models from its Dongfeng Motor joint venture in China. The move marks a strategic shift, using China as a development and production hub to supply left‑hand‑drive vehicles for the ASEAN market. The Navara Pro offers 408 horsepower and a 135‑km electric range, while the Primera EV delivers up to 635 km on a 73‑kWh battery and 14‑minute [...]

An Australian documentary examined the cybersecurity of Chinese‑made electric vehicles, focusing on BYD and Xpeng models. Researchers demonstrated that an insider could monitor an Xpeng G6’s location, speed, seat occupancy and steering angle, while a cybersecurity specialist accessed a BYD Shark 6 pickup without a password, remotely locking the driver, controlling lights, wipers and interior microphones, and even extracting personal data from a linked iPhone. The investigation revealed that both manufacturers collect telemetry and user information, which can [...]

XPeng announced a major expansion of its Malaysian network, adding ten new 3S/4S showrooms across the country by the end of 2026 to provide full sales, service, spare‑parts and body‑paint support. The move aims to create a high‑touch ownership experience and is expected to boost local sales. Simultaneously, the Chinese EV maker is preparing the global launch of its next‑generation AI flagship SUV, the G9L, at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The G9L will be offered [...]

Tesla concluded its Nevada Semi event on Thursday with a nine‑second teaser for the next‑generation Roadster, indicating a design departure from the 2017 prototype. The clip, posted on X, shows trailer doors opening, a thin white light bar across the car’s nose, and flashing Tesla and SpaceX logos before ending with “See you next week.” The front light strip contrasts with the original’s dual curved headlamps and aligns the Roadster’s styling with the Cybertruck, Cybercab, Semi and [...]

Tesla announced the start of deliveries for its Semi electric truck, marking the first commercial shipments of the vehicle since its 2017 unveiling. The company confirmed that the first set of trucks will be shipped this week from its Sparks, Nevada plant, with customers such as PepsiCo, DHL, and US Foods already receiving units. Tesla did not disclose pricing or production volumes but reiterated a target of 50,000 Semi trucks annually. The long‑range variant offers 500 real‑world [...]

Tesla’s 2027 Semi, the company’s first production electric Class 8 truck, was driven and showcased at the new Sparks, Nevada factory. The 82,000‑pound vehicle uses three permanent‑magnet motors and 4680 battery cells from GigaTexas, offering a GVWR of 48,800 pounds and a GCWR of 82,000 pounds. The design places batteries low between the frame rails, and the dual‑motor torque‑drive axle engages only when extra torque is needed, while the single‑motor efficiency axle powers the truck at cruising speeds. [...]

Chinese electric‑vehicle makers have surged ahead in technology, price and volume, reshaping the global auto market. By 2025 Chinese firms exported roughly 2.5 million EVs, and they now produce about 75 % of the world’s electric cars, projected to claim 57 % of global sales in 2026. BYD delivered 557,090 vehicles, overtaking Tesla’s 480,126 deliveries for the second consecutive year. Innovations include five‑minute battery charging, AR head‑up displays, massage‑seat luxury, water‑floating SUVs and a “dance mode” that syncs vehicle motion [...]