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Xiaomi enters challenging Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car

By Sarah Wu and Yelin Mo BEIJING (Reuters) -Xiaomi kicked off sales of its electric car on Thursday, with the Chinese smartphone company pricing its SU7 at 215,900 to 299,900 yuan ($29,870-$41,493) as it enters a fiercely competitive domestic market. CEO Lei Jun told the launch event that the shift from electronics to car manufacturing had not been easy, noting that U.S. rival Apple had given up


Check Out Rev’It's New Tornado 4 H2O And Airwave 4 ADV Suits

One of them is adaptable for all types of weather, and the other one’s all about airflow.


20 of the world’s fastest family cars


BYD Launches Yuan Up Compact Crossover Starting At $13,400

The model is targeted at young people and might significantly boost sales volume.


Will Aston Martin get the mid-season development right?

Can Aston Martin nail the development window this season?


Magazine: Australian Grand Prix review

Carlos Sainz’s sensational Australian Grand Prix victory makes the cover of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (28 March).


Rolls-Royce given permission for expansion plans

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is building a new manufacture warehouse at its headquarters in Goodwood.


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.


The Porsche V-8 Engine Will Continue Into The Next Decade

But stricter noise regulations will make it quieter.


Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars

Kenya has launched a new motorsport academy that aims to inspire the next generation of local drivers at the Safari Rally round of the World Rally Championship.


This Special Volkswagen Badge Keeps Kangaroos Away

VW swears this isn't an early April Fools' Day joke.


10 times car makers collaborated with luxury brands


Mobility in Africa: A greener future amidst the fumes

There are millions of aging gas-guzzling cars on African roads — but some new, clean shoots between them. Electric motocycles are only one bearer of change. For cars, a large-scale transition is yet to begin.


Rookie racer Kumbi Mtshakazi recounts GR Cup baptism of fire

Arriving in Cape Town, I felt both excited and scared. While the GR Corolla is an excellent track companion, I needed to get all of the basics right.


Polestar Says More BST Performance Models Are Coming

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath gives us the latest on the Swedish EV brand. Expect more performance cars to come.


German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices

A court in Germany has ruled that the car giant Mercedes Benz knowingly put devices in its cars to cheat emissions tests.


Ford's $25,000 EV Platform Will Underpin Multiple Models: Report

One model could be an Escape-sized EV with the interior space of an Explorer.


75 years of the Rover P4


Why the new British GT season is too tough to call

The new British GT season begins this weekend, and it’s set for another bumper year as new heights are reached for strength in depth. Here's how the key players rate their prospects


Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them - Electric vehicle charging ports are a key part of President Joe Biden’s effort to encourage drivers to move away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks that contribute to global warming, but only four states have them


China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution

China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday. And Xiaomi, the world's third-biggest smartphone maker, entered the fray on Thursday.


Mercedes discover W15 ‘clue’ with key set-up clarification confirmed

"It can be either quick and dirty or a little more involved and a bit more complicated."


Ford Slashes Two-Thirds Of Its Workforce At F-150 Lightning Plant

Hundreds of workers are being reassigned to other plants to focus on gas trucks and SUVs.


Snow leads to 'extreme care' warning for drivers

Devon County Council urges people to "drive with extreme care" and "avoid high roads".


Pub's parking space for tractors is a hit

The landlord believes it is "the world’s first pub tractor bay".


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


PRICING: Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupè now available in South Africa

The sleek and stylish Mercedes-Benz CLE has officially gone on sale in South Mzansi, and we have pricing!


29 cars General Motors never made


The best and worst diesel cars in history

From early record breakers to modern performance cars, these are the highlights from the diesel engine’s story.


Rob Huff back in BTCC with Toyota

Former World Touring Car champion Rob Huff will contest his first full British Touring Car Championship season in 20 years with Toyota’s Speedworks Motorsport team.


22 sporting cars that missed the mark


Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience

Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience -


2025 Toyota 4Runner Teased in New Photo as Reveal Approaches

The close-up shot of the 2025 4Runner's rear bumper is the first we've seen of the fully redesigned SUV without any camouflage.


Drivers still being overcharged for fuel, watchdog finds

Drivers are still being overcharged for petrol at the pumps despite efforts to improve competition in the fuel market, the watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that petrol and diesel prices have been creeping up since January, causing more misery for motorists. It added that a sustained increase in fuel margins – th...


20 best e-bike accessories you need


A brief history of the Rover V8

We look at the highlights, and lowlights, of the mighty 3.5-litre 'Buick' V8


30 V6 classic car greats


LTN bollards to be replaced by cameras

Oxfordshire County Council says ANPR cameras are coming to six locations in the city.


I didn’t learn to drive until I was 30 – here’s why

Being young has always been hard. Sure, it has its perks – more energy, first loves, first everythings – but I feel for the under-25s with still so many life hurdles left to clear. With the list of current social ills ranging from the housing crisis to social isolation and the any-day-now background note of environmental doom, I think it’s fair to say it’s not easy for young people today. So when research last week from MoneySuperMarket found...


15 US states that plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars


Fisker Reportedly Delivered Cars Without Collecting Payments

After delivering some vehicles, employees had to track down credit card receipts and checks adding up to millions in customer payments.


26 exciting Italian concept cars


10 cars that are better than you think


Electric vehicles may not be as good for the planet as you think


Tesla No Longer Accepts Fisker Ocean Trade-Ins

Plus, EV owners and dealerships agree on service woes, and automakers face "daunting" tasks to hit 2032 EV adoption goals.


Lamborghini Has a New Logo, Which Looks a Lot Like the Old Logo

Future cars will get the discreetly updated raging bull.


Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.


WEC set to introduce minimum two car manufacturer Hypercar rule

Manufacturers competing in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship are set to be required to enter two cars from next season.


Take a look at businessman Selwyn Chatz' car collection

Selwyn Chatz in one of the most respected car enthusiasts around, and for good reason. The businessman's car collection has some of the finest beats on the market.


37 futuristic classic cars