Peter Rawlinson, a trailblazing British engineer and Autocar’s 2025 Sturmey Award winner, is reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape with his vision for efficiency at Lucid Motors. As the mastermind behind the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air, Rawlinson champions…
BMW is gearing up to rival the Tesla Model 3 with its next-generation i3, a sleek sedan built on the innovative Neue Klasse platform, slated for a 2027 launch. According to recent reports, the i3 will offer an impressive range…
Serbia has secured a promise from China to expedite exports of critical minerals essential for electric vehicle (EV) production, directly benefiting Stellantis’ factory in Kragujevac, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. This development, announced on June 29, 2025, addresses supply…
Ford CEO Jim Farley has publicly backed Waymo’s LiDAR-based self-driving technology, diverging from Tesla’s camera-only approach, signaling a strategic shift for Ford’s autonomous vehicle development. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 27, 2025, Farley emphasized the critical role…
A software issue in select BMW electric vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, prompting a recall of 70,852 units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. This defect, affecting popular models like the 2022-2025 BMW…
On Sunday, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, broke ground on a $6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia, partnering with Indonesia Battery Corp. and PT Aneka Tambang, reports Bloomberg. This…
Lucid Motors CEO Marc Winterhoff has urged Congress to preserve the $7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit, warning that its elimination could cripple startups like his in a competitive market. As the Senate prepares to vote on a bill…
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., publicly condemned the U.S. Senate’s revised tax bill, which accelerates the elimination of the $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit. Musk’s sharp criticism, posted on his social media platform…
On June 28, 2025, Senate Republicans unveiled a revised tax and budget bill that would terminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle (EV) purchases and leases by September 30, 2025, alongside the $4,000 credit for used EVs,…
Excitement is building among Tesla enthusiasts in Germany as signs point to an imminent launch of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, potentially marking a breakthrough for autonomous driving in Europe. Recent posts on X suggest that Tesla may be…
Lotus, the iconic British automaker, is poised to halt production at its historic Hethel, Norfolk factory after 59 years, with plans to shift manufacturing to the United States, according to a report by Autocar. This strategic pivot, driven by U.S.…
Tesla has achieved a historic milestone with the first fully autonomous delivery of a Model Y to a customer’s home, completed a day ahead of schedule on June 27, 2025. The delivery, which navigated highways and local roads with no…
On June 16, 2025, Polestar, the Sweden-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced a $200 million equity investment from PSD Investment, a firm controlled by Geely Holding Group’s founder, Li Shufu. This funding, reportedly secured through a private investment in public…
Tesla has made a groundbreaking leap in electric vehicle (EV) technology with the first fully autonomous delivery of a Model Y, completing a journey from factory to a customer’s home across town, including highways, a day ahead of schedule. UPDATE:…
Chinese automaker BYD is set to triple its electric bus and truck production in Europe with a new $94 million facility in Komarom, Hungary, a move that strengthens Hungary’s position as a hub for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) investment. Announced…
Chinese automakers like BYD, Chery, and Great Wall Motor (GWM) are accelerating their push into Africa, leveraging low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids to tap the continent’s untapped potential. Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe, these companies…
Despite a sluggish start, electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to gain momentum, driven by falling prices, growing incentives, and a surge in model variety, according to recent industry forecasts. Cox Automotive and J.D. Power highlight a dynamic shift in…
China has tied a tentative deal on minimum import prices for French cognac to progress in negotiations over EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), creating a complex trade standoff with significant implications for the EV industry. This development, reported…
Redwood Materials, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, is giving retired EV batteries a second life by converting them into cost-effective microgrids, the company announced on Thursday. By repurposing still-functional batteries, Redwood’s new division, Redwood Energy, is creating…
Volex, a leading cable manufacturer, reported a 25% profit increase for the year ending March 2025, driven by soaring demand for its electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Despite concerns over U.S. tariffs under President Trump, the company’s strategic global operations and…
Xiaomi Corp.’s stock soared 8% to an all-time high after its $35,360 YU7 electric SUV, unveiled on June 26, 2025, drew an impressive 289,000 pre-orders in just one hour, signaling strong demand in China’s competitive EV market. Priced at 253,500…
Tesla’s vice president of sales and manufacturing for North America and Europe, Omead Afshar, has left the electric vehicle (EV) giant, marking another high-profile exit as the company navigates declining sales and a pivot to autonomous technology. The departure, confirmed…
The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving…
In May 2025, Tesla’s European sales plummeted for the fifth consecutive month, with only 8,729 vehicles sold across the European Union—a 40.5% decline from the 14,682 units sold in May 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.…
Tesla’s robotaxi trials in Austin, Texas, have hit roadblocks, with videos from riders revealing multiple driving errors just days into the public test. The incidents, reported by Reuters, highlight challenges in Tesla’s self-driving software as the company pushes toward autonomous…
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover will lead General Motors’ charge into Tesla’s charging ecosystem, becoming the first GM electric vehicle equipped with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, reports Automotive News. This shift, announced by Cadillac, marks…
Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market gained momentum in May 2025, with new-car registrations climbing 1.9% to 1.11 million units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. This uptick, driven by robust demand for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars, signals a…
Starting September 1, 2025, Ford Motor Company will require most of its global salaried workforce to return to the office four days a week, a move aimed at boosting performance as the automaker accelerates its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced…
On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, Cadillac delivered its first Celestiq, a hand-built electric sedan that signals a bold step into the ultra-luxury EV market. Priced from $340,000, the Celestiq was handed over at General Motors’ Global Technical Center in Warren,…
Lucid Motors is advocating for the $7,500 EV tax credit to remain in place for emerging automakers through 2026, arguing it levels the playing field against established brands. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff emphasized fairness, noting that legacy manufacturers have long…
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