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It’s self-driving, connected-car week for China. Last week, Geely and Dongfeng announced their intent to integrate DeepSeek AI into their vehicles. This week, BYD announced its new smart assisted driving system that the brand intends to integrate into all of its models. Yes, that includes the entry-level BYD Seagull, a car…

BMW, like most automakers, is taking a long, hard look at the current EV market. After some careful consideration of the state of the industry, it's made a decision that's straight out of Toyota's playbook: it's not putting all of its eggs in one proverbial powertrain basket. But unlike rivals…

We used to laugh at how bad Chinese cars were 10 or 15 years ago. They were a constant topic of ridicule on Western auto sites and shows. We watched those crash tests that showed cars’ structures collapsing like an accordion, and, at the time, we never thought Chinese cars…

Because of his extensive background in businesses like hotels, mail-order steaks and private universities, many people assumed that President Trump's second tenure in the White House would be inherently good for business. Yet many businesses now feel they're being left holding the bag after Trump's administration ordered an immediate freeze to America's federally funded…

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 EQB electric crossovers in the United States for high-voltage battery packs that may fail internally and catch fire. The company said it hasn’t received any warranty claims, service reports or any other information related to this defect in the U.S. However, Mercedes is pushing through with the…

For electric crossover buyers who like the Volvo EX30 but want something a bit taller and more off-road-capable, the Swedish manufacturer has just introduced the EX30 Cross Country. It is the first Volvo EV to bear the CC designation, and it features all the usual changes, including a raised ride…

With over half a million vans to its name, the Estafette was a staple of Renault’s commercial vehicle lineup between 1959 and 1980 before being retired. Now, the French automaker has revived the iconic Estafette nameplate for a brand-new, all-electric commercial vehicle based on a newly developed 800-volt skateboard architecture.

Rivian's Electric Delivery Van (EDV) has been on the road for years, faithfully delivering your Amazon packages if you live in a more urban area. But the automotive upstart has long had broader ambitions for its van platform, and today they're being realized. The Rivian Commercial Van (RCV)—on which the…

Tesla is bundling the purchase or lease of a new Model X electric SUV with free lifetime Supercharging once again. The offer made a comeback last week after several years on hiatus. At first glance, it’s a nice incentive for potential buyers of the slow-selling flagship EV, but the details…

It’s been over two weeks since Tesla unexpectedly unveiled the heavily revised version of its Model Y crossover known as project Juniper. The manufacturer never put out a press release outlining the changes it made to the Model Y, but it has now released a video showcasing the new features,…

Of all of the Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles we can't get in the U.S., one inspires perhaps the most jealousy from truck-hungry Americans: the BYD Shark. China's EV juggernaut builds the sort of plug-in hybrid, capable off-road pickup that no one has brought to the U.S. so far.…