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Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Robotaxi to Hit U.S. Roads with Uber in 2026

Volkswagen is set to bring its self-driving ID.Buzz electric minivan to the U.S. in 2026, partnering with Uber to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles. This move positions the German automaker as a key player in the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) market, challenging leaders like Waymo and Tesla. The Wall Street Journal reported that…

Rivian, Lucid Poised to Gain as Trump Tax Bill Ends EV Credits
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Rivian’s Tank Turn Returns with Quad-Motor Power for R1S and R1T

Rivian’s iconic Tank Turn, a feature that lets its electric vehicles spin 360 degrees in place, is back after a six-year hiatus, debuting on the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. A teaser video posted by Rivian shows the Quad-Motor R1S executing a sharp 90-degree turn, hinting at the feature’s return on July 8, 2025.…

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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Overhauls EV Incentives and ZEV Credits: Impacts for Owners and Industry

President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” slated for signing in the coming days, delivers a seismic shift to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credit systems, and clean energy policies. This legislation, detailed by EV industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, reshapes the landscape for EV owners, automakers, and enthusiasts, balancing new opportunities with significant challenges

Tesla

Xiaomi’s Bold Plan to Take Its Electric SUVs Global by 2027 Challenges Tesla

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant known for smartphones, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions with plans to sell its YU7 SUV globally by 2027, posing a direct threat to Tesla’s Model Y. The company’s automotive division secured 200,000 orders in just three minutes for the YU7 in late June, signaling strong demand in China,…

BMW

BMW EV Sales Plummet 21.2% in Q2 2025 as North American Demand Shifts

BMW’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in North America took a significant hit in Q2 2025, dropping 21.2% compared to the same period in 2024, despite a modest 1.6% overall sales increase for the brand in the first half of the year. This decline, reported by BMW of North America, highlights shifting consumer preferences and challenges…

Stellantis Posts €20 Billion Net Loss as CEO Filosa Promises Profitability Return That Won't Arrive Until 2027
Fiat

Stellantis Launches $20,000 Hybrid Fiat 500 to Boost Italian Production

Stellantis is set to launch a new hybrid Fiat 500 in November 2025, priced at $20,000 (17,000 euros), aiming to revitalize its struggling Italian manufacturing, according to Fiat’s CEO Olivier Francois. The move comes as the automaker grapples with a 46% drop in Italian car production in 2024, hitting a historic low since 1956, driven…

BYD

Chinese EV Giants BYD and Chery Outpace Tesla, GM, and VW in 2025 Global Race

In 2025, Chinese automakers BYD and Chery are reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, outmaneuvering global giants like Tesla, General Motors (GM), and Volkswagen (VW) with unprecedented speed and scale. A Reuters investigation reveals how these companies slashed vehicle development times to as little as 18 months, compared to over five years for Western rivals,…

Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
Ford

Flood of Affordable Used EVs Hits Market as Lease Returns Surge

A wave of affordable used electric vehicles (EVs) is flooding the market as leases signed under a 2022 tax loophole begin to mature, offering budget-conscious buyers unprecedented access to EVs. According to Cox Automotive, nearly 1 million EVs were leased from early 2022 through March 2025, driven by incentives that made leasing more attractive than…

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