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The Changan Nevo Q06 mid-size SUV is available in battery-electric and extended-range versions. Credit: Changan Nevo The Nevo Q06 offers 5 BEV variants and 1 EREV variant, with Changan’s in-house SDA Pilot driver-assistance system as standard. The all-electric variants offer up to 700 kilometers of range and come equipped with LiDAR. Changan Automobile (SZSE: 000625) launched the Q06 mid-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) under its Nevo brand on Wednesday, targeting one of China’s most crowded vehicle segments. The model comes in 6 variants, comprising 5 battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions and 1 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version. The Q06 lineup…

While car designers and companies do their best to create original, distinct vehicle designs, they all are working with similar buyers and technology. As such, every era of car design has some commonality across brands. The 1950s had fins and chrome. The 1980s had sharp edges and digital gauges. In the last decade, we’ve seen the mass adoption of piano black interior trim and big, bold flashy grilles, often with chrome. Nissan is apparently done with that, and it’s starting to drop those trimmings on its latest vehicles. Customers Said That It’s Time For A Change, And Nissan Agreed Automotive…

Car shows are a great way to get people together who love cars, whether they’re collectors, builders, or just fans. You’ve got your classic cars that have been restored to perfection, and your modern cars that have been customized to the max. Each one of these vehicles is a labor of love, with hundreds of hours of hard work and attention to detail put into it. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the people behind these amazing cars with awards that are just as special. It makes the whole experience more memorable and enjoyable for everyone involved,…

The flagship sedan will be among BYD’s most luxurious and advanced vehicles to date, with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors, 5-minute Flash Charging, and possibly solid-state batteries. BYD takes on ultra-luxe brands with Yangwang EV sedan Yangwang is BYD’s highest-end brand with ultra-luxury models ranging from electric hypercars to extreme off-road SUVs. BYD also uses Yangwang to showcase its breakthrough technologies. In the past, Yangwang vehicles have debuted with disruptive new tech, including BYD’s quad-motor e4 platform, second-generation Blade Batteries and Flash Charging, and its Disus Intelligent Body Control System. A new Yangwang model was recently spotted testing in China that, according…

How do you know when you’re truly a car brand’s biggest fan? You might never learn it until after you pass. That could be the case with one epic collector whose life has just been celebrated by Lamborghini and the company’s CEO. In fact, another even more exclusive automaker also bid farewell to this most notable enthusiast and collector. A Lamborghini Collection To Rival Them All Spiess Lamborghini CollectionLamborghini Albert Spiess was a Swiss businessman who also had one of the most incredible collections of Lamborghini vehicles in the world. The collection started with just one car, a Countach he…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. I’m still not sure we’ve seen a better street truck than the Ford F-150 Lightning. The old body style first-gen wowed the masses with a V8 pavement pounder at a time when pickups were mostly meant for working. But what if Ford had taken it a step further by selling a pumped-up diesel version of the Lightning? That question was probably far from Blue Oval executives’ minds, but it’s one we finally have an…

Meta announced a slate of new wearables during its annual Meta Connect showcase on Wednesday. The star of the event was the new Meta VR Glasses, which pack virtual reality tech into a lightweight smart glasses-style frame with a tethered puck. Meta also announced new pairs of screen-free smart glasses, along with some new AI features and style and frame options.You can catch up on all the highlights from this year’s Meta Connect below.Photo by Brett Putman / The VergeMeta’s latest wearable offers full virtual reality in a smart glasses-style form factor. Unlike a typical VR headset, the VR Glasses…

The next-generation IM Motors LS6 features a standard by-wire chassis and offers up to 782 km of CLTC range. Credit: IM Motors. The next-generation LS6 comes standard with a by-wire chassis and an 800-volt platform, taking on the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. The SUV measures 4,937 mm in length and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 3.48 seconds. IM Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) brand of SAIC Motor (SSE: 600104), launched the next-generation LS6 on Wednesday, bringing by-wire chassis technology to the family SUV (sport utility vehicle) segment around the 200,000-yuan mark. The…

Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the device on stage at Connect. Meta Meta has revealed a Tamagotchi-like device on stage at its Connect event, except instead of a digital pet, it contains the company’s Muse AI. During the demo, Mark Zuckerberg showed how you only have to tap on the “Muse Charm’s” fingerprint sensor at the corner to start interacting with the AI. Its screen shows a small animated and interchangeable avatar as the visual representation of Muse. Zuckerberg says Meta “packed the whole Muse experience, including the real-time voice and avatar stack into something that fits on…

UPDATE: 2026/09/23 20:00 EST BY SEAN MCMANUS The Most Reliable Volvo Models Are Used We added a section with two used Volvo SUVs that have recorded above-average reliability. When it comes to family movers among the safest in their class, most people think of Swedish automotive brand Volvo. While it now falls under the Chinese brand Geely and its automotive umbrella, Volvo vehicles remain distinguishable among other European brands currently on the market. The brand’s leaning towards a focus on electrified powertrains and vehicles is also defining its current range of family vehicles, from compact crossovers to midsize SUVs, and…