Thatcham Research Demands ICE-Level Repairability to Solve the EV Write-Off Crisis
With minor collisions causing total write-offs and inflating insurance costs, Thatcham Research urges automakers to adopt modular, repairable battery designs.
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With minor collisions causing total write-offs and inflating insurance costs, Thatcham Research urges automakers to adopt modular, repairable battery designs.
Michael Calder evaluates the 2025 Peugeot E-5008 73 kWh. We look at the STLA Medium platform, real-world range, NMC battery chemistry, and interior controls.
Automakers unveiled hybrid variants of top-selling SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Palisade at the 2026 New York Auto Show.
Toyota's electric SUV lineup unexpectedly outsold Ford's entire EV portfolio in Q1 2026 as Lightning and Mach-E sales plunged amid a shifting US market.
An evaluation of the 2025 XPeng G6 RWD Long Range, analyzing its 800-volt architecture, interior ergonomics, real-world range, and long-term reliability.
Toyota commits $360 million to build its first localized hybrid vehicle production line in Vietnam, defending its market share against emerging electric startups.
BYD introduced a 1.5-megawatt charging architecture capable of filling a battery in five minutes, shifting the technical standard for global automakers.
Geopolitical tensions and a global fuel supply crunch have radically shifted consumer demand, accelerating EV adoption rates in early 2026.
Ford CEO Jim Farley officially confirmed the upcoming Bronco Hybrid, underscoring the brand's strategic pivot to offer a hybrid variant of every model.
A comprehensive review of the 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40, examining its range, engineering choices, touchscreen climate controls, and long-term reliability.
Subaru targets the budget EV market with the $34,995 Uncharted and unveils a 420-horsepower three-row flagship SUV at the New York Auto Show.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have revived the Freelander nameplate as a standalone electrified brand, launching first in China with global export plans.