In the traditional automotive world, a car’s features were largely frozen the moment it rolled off the assembly line. However, the industry is shifting toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where the driving experience is constantly refined through code. Kia is now leaning heavily into this trend with the expansion of the Kia Connect Store and a […]
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The race for electric vehicle (EV) dominance in Europe isn’t just about selling cars; it’s about controlling the very heart of the EV: the battery. As of 2026, the continent is rapidly building its “battery sovereignty,” driven by an unprecedented wave of gigafactory investments. While Asian giants initially led the charge, a new ecosystem of
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As we cross the threshold into 2026, the European automotive battery market has evolved from a supply-chain dependency into a cornerstone of regional industrial policy. What was once a scramble to secure Asian-made cells has transformed into a high-stakes race for “battery sovereignty.” According to current market data, the European battery sector is projected to
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The automotive hierarchy has officially been rewritten. For the first time in over a decade, Tesla has lost its title as the world’s leading seller of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Final data for 2025, confirmed as we move into 2026, shows that China’s BYD delivered 2.26 million pure electric vehicles, a staggering 28% increase that propelled
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Image source: Mercedes-Benz Media The wait is officially over. For the first time since the legendary 450 SE took the title in 1974, Mercedes-Benz has reclaimed the throne as the 2026 European Car of the Year. In a high-stakes vote held at the Brussels International Motor Show, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA emerged as the definitive
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