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XPeng VLA 2. 0 review: can this autonomous tech outsmart Beijing traffic?
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (743+ words) Max Mc Dee, 17 May 2026 Beijing traffic does not care about your feelings. It is a place where lane lines are merely decorative. Drivers there move with a level of aggression that would make a New York City cab driver blush....
Rivian R2 configurator goes live with detailed pricing and option delivery timelines
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1109+ words) Arena EV Arena EV Rivian R2 configurator goes live with detailed pricing and option delivery timelines Max Mc Dee, 16 May 2026 Rivian has officially launched the online configurator for its much awaited Rivian R2. The American manufacturer has more than 200, 000 reservations for this…...
XPeng in talks to buy an empty Volkswagen factory
2+ day, 28+ min ago (100+ words) Arena EV Arena EV XPeng in talks to buy an empty Volkswagen factory Max Mc Dee, 16 May 2026 The European automotive market is experiencing an interesting shift. Legacy manufacturers dominated the continent for decades with massive factories and established supply chains,…...
Tesla implements an undismissible feedback window when intervening FSD
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (205+ words) Ro, 15 May 2026 Tesla implemented a feedback system for its Full Self Driving feature a while ago. Previously, you were able to record a voice note, tap on the screen and flag the reason for intervening on FSD or dismiss the…...
Xiaomi unveils Crimson Red YU7 GT ahead of official launch
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (139+ words) Arena EV Arena EV Max Mc Dee, 16 May 2026 To prove that this vehicle is a serious sports machine, the company spent a lot of time testing prototypes at the famous N'rburgring Nordschleife racetrack in Germany. Engineers also performed extensive chassis…...
Volkswagen reveals the new electric ID. Polo GTI
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (509+ words) Max Mc Dee, 15 May 2026 On the outside, the production model looks almost identical to the concept version we first saw back in 2023. Volkswagen designers added a full-width red stripe across the front end, a 3 D GTI badge, and a honeycomb…...
The first new-era Jaguar finally has a name
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (221+ words) Vlad, 15 May 2026 Jaguar's new all-electric era started off with some hiccups surrounding its rebranding and the launch of the Type 00 concept car back in 2024. Some time has now passed, the internet has moved on, so the company has decided it…...
Google upgrades Android Auto with smart AI integration and better visuals
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (616+ words) Arena EV Arena EV Google upgrades Android Auto with smart AI integration and better visuals Max Mc Dee, 15 May 2026 Software directs the modern automotive industry. Today, electric cars and traditional vehicles operate as rolling computers, and the dashboard screen serves…...
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts tomorrow - here's all we know
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (132+ words) Arena EV Arena EV Max Mc Dee, 14 May 2026 Under the metal, the ID. Polo GTI will have a front-mounted electric motor. We already know this motor produces 166 k W, which equals about 222 horsepower. According to Volkswagen, this makes the new model…...
Chinese EV market sets a new record - more than 60% of all vehicle sales in April were NEVs
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (231+ words) Ro, 14 May 2026 According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association, the local news outlet Dongchedi reports that NEVs (New Energy Vehicles) accounted for 61. 4% of all car sales in April, setting a new record for the collective EV…...