Battery-electric cars overtook petrol in the EU through September 2026, reaching 22.7% market share as registrations totalled nearly 1.93 million.
GM’s OnStar AI Assistant brings voice controls, range checks and charging help to the 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, with a new OnStar app coming in 2027.
GM’s fourth-generation EV platform targets 20% more range per kWh with LMR batteries, simpler motors and a new computing architecture.
Volkswagen showcases an autonomous ID. Buzz with NVIDIA Hyperion 10, featuring 14 cameras, nine radars and three lidars for driverless transport.
Mercedes-Benz MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO opens for orders in Germany in early 2027, bringing NVIDIA-powered urban driving assistance and OTA upgrades.
CATL pairs swappable truck batteries with a 77 kWh backup pack to unlock more usable energy, alongside five-minute swaps and a growing Qiji network.
BMW demonstrates the iX5’s 460 kW charging capability, targeting 170 miles in 10 minutes and a 22-minute 10–80% charge ahead of its 2027 U.S. launch.
Waymo plans a Madrid robotaxi service in 2027, with electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles starting local testing ahead of fully autonomous passenger rides.
Mercedes-Benz tests the electric CLA in a severe side-impact crash at 56 km/h per vehicle. Both cabins stayed intact and the EV battery remained undamaged.
An Oxford and Polestar study explores how the Polestar 4's performance affects driver attention, confidence, control and the overall driving experience.