Electric Car

Borrowing design cues from Kia’s flagship EV9, the new 2027 Kia Seltos comes across as more upscale and noticeably cooler than before. While the Seltos isn’t going fully electric, its styling draws inspiration from the three-row EV9 and other recent Kia electric cars such as the EV5. The Seltos remains…

Paris, France and Cologne, Germany – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, December 9, 2025 The companies have signed a partnership agreement to develop two Ford-branded passenger electric vehicles based on Renault Groups Ampere platform. Additionally, the companies will explore the opportunity to collaborate in the commercial vehicle segment in Europe, to jointly…

GM's new electric cargo van was supposed to be its Ingersoll factory's salvation. Instead, it left the Cami plant idled. Why didn't it sell? Published Dec 08, 2025 8 minute read A BrightDrop electric van is displayed outside GM's Cami auto plant in Ingersoll. Photo taken on Oct. 21, 2025.…

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car? EV charging times depend on a complex variety of factors. We break down the details and provide real-world examples based on MotorTrend testing. Doug Newcomb Writer Ryan Lugo Illustration By MotorTrend Staff Photographer Manufacturer Photographer Dec 04, 2025 One of…

Uber South Africa has officially rolled out its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), marking a major step towards the company’s goal of fully electric rides and deliveries globally by 2040. The initiative began in Johannesburg, where 70 electric cars are now on the road. Uber plans to expand the…

Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng has officially launched in South Africa. The carmaker is debuting with a new compact electric hatchback aimed squarely at budget-conscious EV buyers. The company’s first local model, the Dongfeng Box, arrives in four variants and positions itself as one of the most accessible electric cars in…

Data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) clearly show the intensity of energy transformation on European roads. Although there are 248.8 million cars on the roads across Europe, only 3.9 percent of them can run on electricity. However, when plug-in hybrids are subtracted, the number of electric cars…

Electric vehicle drivers are bracing for a controversial new mileage tax, sparking fears of a chaotic system. Could this be a nightmare in the making? 04:04, Fri, Nov 28, 2025 Updated: 04:04, Fri, Nov 28, 2025 Drivers of electric vehicles will be forced to trek to MOT centres every year…

The levy will be introduced in April 2028, with owners of 100 per cent electric vehicles – otherwise known as battery electric vehicles – paying 3p per mile. Drivers of plug-in hybrids – which have a petrol engine in addition to a small battery – will pay 1.5p per mile,…

Honda says that overly optimistic forecasts regarding electric vehicles have negatively affected the company’s financial health. They also predict that the transition to electric vehicles will take longer than expected. What has been known all these years is that Japanese brands have always been the least willing to tie their…