Yes, it’s true that Tesla is building a special factory for its Tesla Semi, an all-electric Class 8 truck. The factory is going up near Giga Nevada in Sparks, Nevada, right next to Tesla’s current Gigafactory. This strategic spot uses the setup and resources Tesla already has for making batteries and vehicles.
We have seen the future of pickup trucks, and it includes the Slate EV from Michigan-based startup Slate Auto. The truck is a compact, two-seat electric pickup with a starting price around $20,000-$25,000 (potentially under $20,000 after federal EV tax credits). It’s made to be super affordable and easy to customize, with over 100 accessories, including a DIY SUV conversion kit that turns the truck into a five-passenger SUV in about an hour.
No longer just a concept, the Honda GT is officially part of Honda’s China-exclusive “Ye” series of electric vehicles, unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 as a pre-production model. It comes in two variants: GAC Honda GT (red) and Dongfeng Honda GT (blue), produced through Honda’s joint ventures with Chinese automakers GAC and Dongfeng.
Unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025, the Toyota bZ7 is a China-exclusive electric sedan set to take on the Tesla Model S, Xpeng G3, NIO ET5, and BYD’s Han. It stretches over 5 meters (197 inches) long, larger than a Toyota Camry and in the same league as the Mercedes EQE. Its smooth, coupe-like shape with a sloping fastback design gives it a fancy, high-class look, mixing styles from the Prius and Crown.
For those who don’t know, Audi launched a separate China-only brand called AUDI (all caps), and the E5 Sportback is its first model. AUDI skips the iconic four-ring badge for a bold “AUDI” script, signaling a fresh identity tailored for China’s digital-first consumers. It’s built to feel like Audi’s premium DNA but with a distinct, modern twist.
Smooth, futuristic, and super practical, the Mercedes-Benz Vision V concept shows what fancy electric luxury vans could be like, built on the flexible Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA). This concept aims at the high-end market, wanting to make electric vans stylish, roomy, and packed with tech for private buyers, VIP shuttles, or even limousine services.
We probably won’t see the Kia Concept EV2 anytime soon, but the 2026 Kia EV4 officially made its New York International Auto Show debut today. Featuring Kia’s “Opposites United” design with a sleek, sporty look, including a low nose, long tail, roof spoiler, slim LED headlights, and a “Star Map” lighting signature.
BMW’s new HypersonX sound system makes a lively, all-around sound experience for their Neue Klasse electric vehicles. The engineers from the Sound Design Studio got ideas from nature, art, and science, using sounds like rustling leaves or other outdoor noises to build a one-of-a-kind, immersive audio vibe that’s different from anything else.
