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Cuma, Temmuz 31, 2026

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Q3 figures show Tesla back on track – but is the growth sustainable?

Tesla presents itself as strengthened in its latest financial report, avoiding fanfare and focusing on continuity. Those hoping for product news may be disappointed, but the Texans have delivered figures likely to please investors: revenue surged to 28.1 billion...

Wallbox launches 400 kW Supernova PowerRing

According to Wallbox, the PowerRing links several Supernova chargers within a single network that distributes power dynamically between outlets. Each configuration can include up to three Supernova units and six charging points, allowing installed capacities of 240, 480, or...

Zest completes charging station rollout at the University of Warwick

UK charge point operator Zest has completed a campus-wide rollout of 142 charging spaces at the University of Warwick, which it had kicked off roughly a year ago. It is not clear how power these chargers offer. Zest only...

Malaysia to open its first highway-integrated EV charging hub soon

Yinson GreenTech and PLUS Malaysia have announced a new joint-venture entity called ‘Terra ChargEV’ to develop the new EV charging facility, which they have aptly named ‘The Hub.’ They plan to build it at the Seremban Rest and Service...

VW: Blume to step down from Porsche post in 2026, Leiters to take over

Initially, the German publications Der Spiegel and Bild reported, citing insider sources, that the manager would step down as CEO of Porsche in 2026. The supervisory board had already agreed on a successor, though the name was not mentioned...

Heliox launches 44 kW V2G DC charger

As the name suggests, the Heliox 44 kW V2G delivers up to 44 kW and is capable of charging bidirectionally. According to the company, it is compatible with both networked and standalone operations. It complies with ISO 15118-20 and...

Illinois launches $20 million funding round for public EV charging

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new funding round to accelerate the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the state. The initiative will make up to $20 million available for new publicly accessible charging stations.Funding...

Ukraine impresses with strong electric car sales figures

Obtaining reliable figures on the Ukrainian car market is somewhat tricky. On the one hand, there are relatively inaccurate overviews of the overall market for new registrations available online, but on the other hand, there are also statistics specific...

Michigan expands EV charging at multifamily housing

The funding rounds focus on multifamily housing, which remains a key challenge for EV adoption due to limited access to home charging. A newly revised call for proposals allocates an additional $5 million for non-public Level 2 AC chargers...

Emanuele Cappellano to head up Stellantis Europe

Previously, Cappellano was Head of South America at Stellantis and also led Stellantis Pro One – the company’s commercial vehicle division. Now, he is set to succeed Jean-Philippe Imparato as Head of Enlarged Europe & European Brands. Cappellano will...

Zaptec introduces trolls ICE fans with private petrol pump

Norwegian charging infrastructure manufacturer Zaptec took to LinkedIn with a rather amusing video: “At Zaptec, we are committed to meeting our customers’ needs. When ‘PetrolDaddy_69’ wrote that electric cars are for vegans and batteries are for toys, we were...

Blink Charging announces collaboration with Karbon Homes

As part of its sustainability plans, Karbon pledged to equip all new property developments with renewable technologies, including solar PV, heat pumps, battery storage, and, with Blink’s help, EV charging infrastructure.“Working with Blink as a singular provider will increase...

SPIE to install 658 EV charging points in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

SPIE CityNetworks, a French subsidiary of SPIE and part of the European multi-technical services group, has been awarded the contract to install and operate a new network of electric vehicle charging stations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region. The 658 charging...

Interim CEO Markus Haupt continues to lead Seat and Cupra

When Wayne Griffiths unexpectedly left the Seat CEO position in spring, the Supervisory Board of Seat and Cupra appointed Markus Haupt, previously Head of Production, as interim CEO. This arrangement is now made permanent, with Haupt focusing primarily on...

Fastned continues revenue growth in Q3

Fastned, the Dutch fast-charging operator, has released its Q3 2025 results, reporting continued growth in its charging business. Revenue from charging reached €31.5 million, a 44% increase compared with Q3 2024, matching the growth rate seen in the first...

Weev and British Gas partner on home EV charging in Northern Ireland

British Gas is one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, providing energy and services to more than ten million homes and businesses. Through the partnership, homeowners will gain access to domestic charging installations supported by Weev’s team of local...

Q3 figures: Polestar is growing – but still accumulating higher losses

Specifically, Polestar reports revenue of $748 million (+36% YoY) for the third quarter of 2025. The main contributor to this increase was a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in sales to 14,192 vehicles in Q3. The Chinese-Swedish brand sees...

BC Hydro expands EV network beyond 700 charging points

BC Hydro has expanded its public charging network to more than 700 ports across British Columbia following the transfer of 28 electric vehicle charging sites previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. The new additions include 88...

Sourcewell contracts ChargePoint & The Mobility House in North America

ChargePoint announced that it has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract to provide EV charging solutions to public agencies in the U.S. and Canada. The contract marks ChargePoint’s third agreement with Sourcewell, with the first being signed in...

EO closes major funding round in the UK

EO Charging has completed a £25 million shareholder-led recapitalisation. The investment round is on the tail of a major strategic restructuring, which saw the above-mentioned exit from the US market. Furthermore, the market shift also included the sale of...

Tesla launches “MultiPass” in more countries – including Germany

On X, the @TeslaCharging account posted links to five corresponding support pages in German, English, Swedish and French (also for Belgium). These pages explain the background of the new feature and outline how to activate it.As previously reported, “MultiPass”...

Genesis selects Ohme as exclusive home charging partner

The aim of the partnership is to encourage customers to switch to an electric car by providing easy access through a simple referral scheme to a home-charging unit from Ohme. As mentioned above, Ohme will supply the charger, the...

EnBW to reduce charging prices in December

After the price for ad hoc charging at EnBW charging points was reduced to €0.79/kWh in August, EnBW is also adjusting the charging prices in the EnBW mobility+ charging tariffs as of 1 December. The new charging tariffs are...

Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia

According to the Skoda Group, Ústí nad Labem has one of the newest trolleybus networks in the Czech Republic. It was only put into operation in 1988. Over the course of more than 3.5 decades, it has “developed into...

Alpitronic fills two key positions

Alpitronic has announced two important personnel changes: the fast-charging station experts from Italy have filled senior positions in the service and finance departments. The two personnel decisions are intended to contribute to the strategic development of the company and...

Hubject and Electra expand Plug&Charge interoperability

Hubject has announced a strategic partnership with fast-charging provider Electra to integrate the French company’s high-power charging network into the Hubject intercharge eRoaming platform. The collaboration enables ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge functionality, allowing compatible EVs to charge automatically without the...

£10 million funding for ‘off-grid’ EV charging in England

The funding is specifically designed to allow EV chargers to operate in areas without large grid connections, or even function off-grid. The pool of cash is open to applications from private investors, who can bid for a share of...

UK charging industry faces £100m tax increase

Business rates are essentially taxes paid by most commercial properties in order to fund local services. Shops, petrol stations, and even car parks pay these rates, but up until now, EV charging bays have been exempt – meaning they’ve...

The new C5 Aircross has been selected as one of seven finalists for the Car of the Year award

French automotive giant Citroën has achieved another significant success with its ambitious second-generation C5 Aircross, which will soon be available for sale in Turkey. The new C5 Aircross was selected as one of seven finalists for the 2026 European...

Chery Sets New Record as Fastest Chinese Brand to Reach 1 Million Unit Exports!

Chery Group, China's leading automotive exporter, reached sales of 281,161 units in October. NEV sales accounted for 110,346 of these units, while Chery Group exports exceeded 126,000, marking the sixth consecutive month of exceeding 100,000 units. Between January and...

Dennis Eagle officially opens new Technical Training Centre in Warwick

Dennis Eagle, the UK’s industry leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), is enhancing its training offering by opening a new Technical Training Centre in Warwickshire. Officially inaugurated on 21 October 2025, the new 4,900m2...

Alexandre Malval is appointed Design Vice President of the Renault brand

Effective January 2, Alexandre Malval has been appointed Vice President of Design for the Renault brand. He will report to Laurens van den Acker, Chief Design Officer and member of the Renault Group Leadership Team. He will also join...

All-new smart #5 launches in the UK, priced from £39,800

Milton Keynes, UK – The smart #5 has launched in the UK, priced from just £39,800. The #5 is the brand’s first premium mid-size all-electric SUV, and its most spacious and versatile model to date. The #5 represents a significant step...

Finally, the EV you’ve been looking for: Suzuki’s first-ever electric car launch campaign

Suzuki has released an integrated campaign to launch its first-ever electric car, the all-new e Vitara. Running across TV, OOH, VOD, cinema, radio and social, the TMW-created campaign targets a large section of the UK car-buying market: the nearly five million...

Master Builder of the Year 2025 wins brand new Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu UK, headline sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Master Builder Awards, is privileged to congratulate R & M Williams Limited on being named Overall Master Builder of the Year 2025 at the prestigious awards evening, held...

SEAT S.A. advances electrification and CUPRA growth in Q1–Q3 2025 despite external headwinds

SEAT S.A. continues to navigate a complex landscape in 2025, as reflected in the company's financial results for the period between January and September. Despite higher sales revenue, the company’s operating profit declined compared with the same period in...

The Kia EV4 shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year

The Kia EV4 has been officially shortlisted for the final round of the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY) award. Selected by 60 jurors from 23 countries, the EV4 is one of just seven finalists from a long list...

MG further strengthens UK presence

MG Motor UK has announced that it is further strengthening its UK presence by launching a state-of-the-art warehousing and parts distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The new 15,000 m² facility will initially employ 40 people but has further capacity...

Test Drive: Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida 1.2 Hybrid VGT 145 HP

With its sporty stance, spacious interior, and Italian design, the Alfa Romeo Junior will awaken your passions and help you rediscover love. Its advanced technology, comfort, and safety will remind you why you're an Alfa Romeo enthusiast. Few people know...

New numbers, same signature look: Nissan Formula E Team to finalize Season 12 preparation at Valencia test

World Champion Rowland to run #1 car with Nato switching to #23, as the team retains its iconic livery for the new campaign YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team will hit the track for the first time in the 2025/26...

The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC: UK prices and specifications revealed

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.  The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is now available to order in the United Kingdom. Customers can choose from five distinct specifications – Sport, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus and Premier Edition...

Aston Martin to develop new Residences with Valor Real Estate Development

Aston Martin announces a multi-project partnership with Valor Real Estate Development commencing with a new Residences in Florida’s Daytona Beach Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores will be a luxury 18-storey development located close to the iconic Daytona International Speedway New...

Ferrari F76: the first digital hypercar celebrates the legend of Le Mans

Maranello– In the year of its third consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 499P, Ferrari presents the F76, the first car created exclusively for the digital world in the form of an NFT. The...

Flagship CHERY TIGGO 9 launched with range-topping spec and Chery Super Hybrid powertrain as standard

London, The CHERY TIGGO 9 CSH marks the beginning of a new flagship era for CHERY in the UK – a premium seven-seat SUV that blends intelligent design, efficient all-wheel drive hybrid power and everyday happiness. Sitting proudly at...

Dennis Eagle officially opens new Technical Training Centre in Warwick

WARWICK. Dennis Eagle, the UK’s industry leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), is enhancing its training offering by opening a new Technical Training Centre in Warwickshire. Officially inaugurated on 21 October 2025, the new 4,900m2...

Your electric car. Your electric charger. Perfectly matched.

British design brand Simpson & Partners is redefining what an electric vehicle charger can be, transforming it from a purely functional device into a beautifully crafted design statement that enhances both car and home. Hand-built in the Cotswolds, every Simpson & Partners...

Maserati MCPURA brings the pure essence of Italian performance on the roads of Versilia

The exclusive Driving Experience dedicated to the new Maserati MCPURA has just come to a close, showcasing the purest expression of energy and performance according to the Trident. From 6 to 18 October, the thrilling journey crossed some of...

Isuzu celebrates farming excellence as sponsor of 2025 British Farming Awards ‘Farm Worker of the Year’

Isuzu UK proudly continues its long-standing support of British agriculture by once again sponsoring the Farm Worker of the Year category at the 2025 British Farming Awards (BFA). Having supported the accolade since 2018, Isuzu remains committed to recognising...

Triple anniversary: Bentley celebrates three seminal sedans

2025 sees three significant anniversaries in Bentley’s history, each now celebrated with three bespoke Flying Spurs. The 1965 T Series, 1985 Turbo R and 2005 Continental Flying Spur each played a key role in defining the Bentley four-door sedan,...

25 Years of Adventure: Tracing the Nissan X-Trail’s journey

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Nissan X-Trail. Since the first-generation launched in November 2000, the X-Trail has been a trailblazer in the mid-size SUV segment and achieved global sales exceeding 8.1 million units*. While the latest, fourth-generation X-Trail...

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