sony Sony Honda Mobility Reveals Afeela Electric SUV Concept at CES 2023 Sony and Honda officially debut their collaborative electric SUV, formerly known as the Vision-S 02, under the new brand name Afeela. The vehicle features 45 total cameras and aims to begin deliveries in spring 2026.
ev Ample Expands EV Battery Swapping Globally as China Ramps Up Stations Ample is bringing its electric vehicle battery-swapping technology to Madrid and Japan through new fleet partnerships. The startup's growth highlights a stark contrast with China, where massive investments are driving thousands of new swapping stations.
cadillac Cadillac Unveils $300,000 Celestiq EV to Reclaim Luxury Crown Cadillac reveals the hand-built Celestiq electric vehicle, a $300,000 bespoke fastback sedan designed to restore the brand to the top of the luxury market.
volkswagen Volkswagen Partners With Horizon Robotics for Chinese Autonomous Driving Volkswagen invests €2.4 billion in a joint venture with Chinese chipmaker Horizon Robotics to develop advanced autonomous driving systems specifically for the Chinese market.
mullen automotive Mullen Automotive Grabs Controlling Stake in Bollinger Motors for $148 Million Mullen Automotive pays $148.2 million for a 60% controlling stake in Bollinger Motors to expand its reach in the commercial electric vehicle market. The partnership aims to accelerate the production of electric trucks across classes 1 through 6.
california California Mandates Complete Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035 California officially bans the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The landmark rule forces automakers to gradually increase zero-emission vehicle production starting in 2026.
tesla Tesla Raises Full Self-Driving Software Price to $15,000 in North America Tesla is hiking the cost of its Full Self-Driving beta software to $15,000 starting September 5, though current pricing is honored for orders placed before the deadline. The price increase arrives alongside a new software update that improves pedestrian detection and lane navigation.
lucid Lucid Introduces Sapphire Brand With 1200-HP Three-Motor EV Lucid unveils its new high-performance Sapphire brand with a $249,000 version of the Air sedan featuring a three-motor powertrain. The vehicle delivers over 1,200 horsepower and achieves zero to 60 mph in under two seconds.
rivian Rivian Drops Entry-Level Explore Package Due to Weak Customer Demand Rivian is discontinuing its cheapest Explore trim for the R1T and R1S after finding that most buyers prefer the higher-end Adventure package. Affected pre-order customers must reconfigure their vehicles by September 1 or face cancellation.
tesla Tesla Unfazed by China Heat Wave Despite Supplier Halt Fears Western headlines exaggerate the impact of China's record heat wave on Tesla, but the automaker's supply chain remains largely unaffected.
dodge Dodge Unveils Charger Daytona EV Concept to Replace Gas-Powered Muscle Car Dodge reveals the Charger Daytona SRT Concept, an all-electric muscle car that promises to match the power and sound of the iconic gas-powered Hellcat. The vehicle serves as a near-production preview ahead of its official 2024 release.
vinfast VinFast Promises $7,500 Discount to U.S. Buyers Blocked from EV Tax Credit As new federal rules threaten to disqualify most electric vehicles from the $7,500 tax credit, VinFast steps up with a direct rebate promise for preorder customers.
vinfast VinFast Promises $7,500 Rebate If New EV Tax Credit Rules Block Buyers As new U.S. legislation makes the federal EV tax credit harder to obtain, VinFast guarantees a $7,500 direct discount for ineligible preorder customers.
rivian Rivian Posts $1.7 Billion Q2 Loss Amid Supply Chain Headwinds Rivian confirms a $1.7 billion net loss for the second quarter while raising its full-year loss outlook to $5.4 billion. Despite rising costs and layoffs, the EV maker shows strong demand and significant production growth.
tesla Tesla Considers Ontario, Canada for Next North American Gigafactory A recent lobbyist registration reveals Tesla is actively engaging with the Ontario government to explore building a new advanced manufacturing facility. The move comes as the automaker looks to expand its global factory footprint beyond the headaches of its Shanghai plant.