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Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar’s widely-popular Polestar 2 EV has received a series of updates, including increased range, to remain fresh and competitive with newer models, such as the P
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Irvine, California-headquartered Rivian Automotive is now offering its R1T and R1S EVs for lease in nearly three dozen states across the U.S., following addition of three more states to the list.
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BYD Limited, China’s leading automobile manufacturer, has posed a challenge to Toyota in its home market by launching its latest electric vehicle, the Seal EV, in Japan.
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Marking a significant milestone in the evolution of electrified vehicles, the 2025 BMW M5 has emerged as the first-ever plug-in hybrid version of this iconic sports sedan.
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The European automotive market witnessed an unprecedented shift in May 2024 as Swedish luxury car brand Volvo emerged as a leading performer, driven by the strong sales of its EX30 e-SUV.
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German multinational luxury carmaker BMW is poised to enter the compact EV segment with a new approach through its innovative vehicle architecture called Neue Klasse, which has specifically been designed for battery-electric vehicles.
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South Korean automobile giant Kia Corporation’s electric vehicle (EV) retail sales exceeded 19,400 units in the month of May this year, setting a new benchmark as share of EVs reached 7.5 per cent of the brand's total volume.
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The trade war over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) seems to be expanding globally as Canada has become the latest country to join the fray.
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North Korea, the East Asian nation notorious for its authoritarian regime, recently unveiled its very first all-electric car, called the Madusan EV, which claims to be better than any of Tesla’s existing EVs.