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Slate Auto, a Troy, Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has secured 100,000 reservations for its sub-$30,000 electric mini-pickup, backed by $700 million in funding from investors like Jeff Bezos, reports Automotive News. Targeting a late-2026 production start, the company’s innovative approach to affordable, customizable EVs is generating buzz among enthusiasts and industry analysts. Sl
Toyota has introduced the bZ Woodland, a new outdoor-focused electric SUV set to join its bZ lineup in the U.S. by early 2026. Designed for adventure seekers, this larger sibling to the bZ EV combines rugged capability with electric efficiency, offering features like a 260-mile range and a 3,500-pound towing capacity. A Bigger, Bolder bZ…
Stellantis has postponed the launch of its all-electric Ram 1500 pickup to summer 2027, marking the second delay for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) initially unveiled in 2023, according to a memo to suppliers reported by Crain’s Detroit Business. The automaker is adjusting its strategy amid sluggish demand for electric half-ton pickups, prioritizing the extended-range…
Toyota has given its compact electric SUV a major overhaul, rebranding the bZ4X as the 2026 Toyota bZ with significant upgrades in range, power, and design. Set to arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2025, this mid-cycle refresh aims to reposition Toyota’s EV in a competitive market, addressing past criticisms of its range…
Honda has postponed its ambitious $11 billion (C$15 billion) electric vehicle (EV) production hub in Ontario, Canada, for at least two years, citing U.S. tariffs and a slower-than-expected EV market. The decision, announced by CEO Toshihiro Mibe on May 13, 2025, reflects the automaker’s cautious approach to navigating economic and regulatory challenges, according to Automotive…
Nissan Motor Co. is intensifying its turnaround with a drastic restructuring plan, slashing 10,000 additional jobs and closing seven assembly plants worldwide to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, as announced by CEO Ivan Espinosa on May 13, 2025. This move, part of the new Re:Nissan revival plan, aims to streamline operations and prioritize U.S.-based…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain’s largest automotive employer, has reported its strongest profits in a decade, reaching $3.14 billion (£2.5 billion) for the 2024-25 financial year, up from $2.77 billion (£2.2 billion) the previous year, despite looming U.S. tariff uncertainties. The Indian-owned automaker, part of Tata Motors, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, preparing…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and metals group Tsingshan have scrapped their plans to build lithium cathode plants in Chile, a move that could ripple through the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, according to Chile’s economic development agency Corfo. Announced on May 7, 2025, the decision highlights the challenges of securing stable lithium supplies…
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