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Toyota is reportedly preparing to launch an electric version of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car. The move would put the company's best-known nameplate into its battery-electric lineup, a notable shift for a manufacturer that has so far favored hybrids. Readers are debating whether an electric Corolla signals a real change in Toyota's EV strategy or a cautious branding move.
- 2EU Electric Car Sales Surge as EV Market Share Reaches 21.7%●EU Electric Car Sales Surge as EV Market Share Reaches 21.7% in 2026
Electric car sales in the European Union are reported to be rising sharply, with electric vehicles reaching a market share of 21.7% in 2026. The figures point to accelerating EV adoption across the bloc, driven by the ongoing shift away from combustion-engine cars. Commenters are weighing what the surge means for automakers, charging infrastructure and the EU's climate targets.
- 3Hacking a BYD was easy because it had no password●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners investigation reports that a BYD vehicle was hacked with ease because it lacked even basic password protection, raising questions about cybersecurity standards in Chinese-made electric cars sold in Australia. The documentary has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the security of connected vehicles and the pace of oversight for fast-growing EV brands.
- 4High-mileage electric cars beat petrol rivals on reliability, study finds●"High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds" # Cars # Vehicles # EV # ElectricVehicles h
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out faster. The findings are being widely shared among drivers and environmental commentators, with many saying they strengthen the case for buying second-hand electric cars over combustion-engine models.
- 5Norwegians keep buying Chinese EVs despite rising scepticism●Why Norwegians are buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in Norway are growing even as scepticism about Chinese-made cars increases in the country. Yahoo Finance reports that Norwegian buyers continue to choose Chinese brands, apparently drawn by price, quality and availability, notwithstanding political and public wariness. Norway remains a key test market for Chinese EV makers seeking a foothold in Europe, and the trend suggests consumer demand is holding up against the sceptical mood.
- 6Chinese electric vehicles reshape Pakistan's car market●Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping Pakistan’s car market — The Express Tribune
Chinese electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in Pakistan, according to a report by The Express Tribune. Affordable Chinese EV models are changing consumer preferences in a market long dominated by petrol cars, signaling a potential shift in the country's automotive industry amid rising fuel costs and growing interest in cleaner transport.
- 7High-mileage electric cars beat petrol cars on reliability, study finds▼High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reports that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EVs wear out faster. The findings are being shared widely on discussion forums, with readers debating battery longevity, repair costs and what the results mean for the second-hand car market.
- 8Europe's car fleet ages as Ukraine pivots to Chinese EVs●DATACRUNCH: Old bangers and Chinese EVs: Europe's cars grow old while war-torn Ukraine goes electric now with electric cars
IntelliNews reports, in its Datacrunch analysis, that Europe's average car fleet is growing older while Ukraine, despite the war, is shifting rapidly to electric cars, many of them Chinese-made. The piece contrasts the EU's ageing stock of combustion vehicles with Ukraine's fast EV adoption, highlighting a widening split in Europe's car markets and growing Chinese influence in EV supply.
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Reports say a Tesla Model S broke a crash test machine during testing, with headlines circulating about the electric sedan's unusual result. The claim has drawn attention from car and tech audiences, sparking discussion about the vehicle's strength and how crash testing equipment handles heavy electric vehicles. Details about when and where the test took place have not been confirmed.
- 10Geely to Buy 30% Stake in Nio's Battery-Swapping Unit●Geely To Buy 30% Stake in Rival Nio’s Battery-Swapping Unit
Geely has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in the battery-swapping business of rival Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio. The move would link two competing automakers in the infrastructure segment that Nio has built out as a differentiator for its cars, allowing drivers to exchange depleted batteries for charged ones in minutes. The reported deal highlights growing consolidation and cooperation in China's crowded electric vehicle market.
- 11Volkswagen's entry-level EVs outsell petrol cars in Germany●In Germany, Volkswagen hinders gas-car shift as entry-level EVs overtake ICE orders
Volkswagen's most affordable electric models are reportedly overtaking orders for its petrol and diesel cars in Germany, a shift the company is said to be slowing as it balances the transition. The development is being covered by finance and climate-focused outlets, with commentators framing it as a sign that cheap EVs are reaching mass-market buyers faster than the automaker planned.