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Polestar to Exit US Market After New Connected Vehicle Rule Blocks Sales

The regulation targets connected vehicle hardware and software linked to China or Russia, citing national security concerns.

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Ferrari Launches All-Electric Luce in China Starting at Nearly $587,000

The four-door grand tourer marks a major milestone for the Italian automaker as it expands into electrification while maintaining its focus on ultra-high-performance luxury vehicles.

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Rivian Drops Lowest-Priced R1T and R1S Models as Entry Prices Rise

The move raises the starting prices of both vehicles by $7,000, though buyers now receive significantly more driving range with the new entry-level configurations.

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Second Worker Dies at BYD’s Hungary EV Factory Construction Site

The latest fatality occurred on June 18, just months after another worker died in February, while investigations and labor inspections continue ahead of the factory’s planned production launch later this year.

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2027 Polestar 4 Arrives In UK With Chassis Upgrades And New Trim Structure

The electric crossover remains the brand’s quickest production SUV, with the dual-motor version capable of reaching 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. Pricing in the UK starts at £56,750 for the rear-motor model and £63,750 for the dual-motor variant.

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Slate Reveals $24,950 Electric Pickup As Future Rival To Ford’s Affordable EV Truck

The minimalist electric pickup is expected to compete with Ford’s upcoming affordable EV truck, though both companies have suggested the vehicles will target different buyers due to differences in size, features, and capability.

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Rivian Faces Lawsuit Over Driver+ Hands-Free Driving Claims For Early R1T And R1S Models

The complaint, filed in federal court in California, claims Rivian led customers to believe that Gen 1 vehicles would eventually receive software updates enabling hands-free and eyes-off driving, despite allegedly knowing those capabilities would never be achievable on the platform.

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Lucid Cuts 18% Of U.S. Workforce As COO Departs And Cost-Saving Efforts Intensify

The company expects the restructuring plan to generate roughly $158 million in annualized savings and confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Marc Winterhoff has departed effective immediately, with the COO position being eliminated.