#2025 Tesla Model 3

Toyota bZ Closes In on Hyundai Ioniq 5 as US EV Rankings Shift

The Tesla Model Y remains America’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2026, but Toyota’s bZ is emerging as a stronger contender in the race among non-Tesla models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 still ranks among the country’s leading EVs, although its sales have weakened sharply.

Nuro CEO Defends LiDAR as Lucid-Uber Robotaxi Program Nears Launch

Nuro Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jiajun Zhu has outlined the engineering case for multi-sensor autonomy as Nuro, Lucid and Uber prepare to launch commercial robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. In a set of four internal strategy memos shared publicly on Tuesday, October 27, Jiajun Zhu explained why the autonomous Lucid Gravity fleet pairs solid-state LiDAR and radar with cameras.

Rivian’s August EV Registrations Rose 33% as Electric Van Demand Surged

The company ranked second behind Tesla, with its electric vans helping offset a steep decline in R1S registrations.

Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Battery Software Issue

The recall covers vehicles built between July 3, 2023, and August 26, 2025.

Cadillac Beats Every Ranked Luxury Brand in J.D. Power Tech Study

The result puts Cadillac ahead of Genesis, BMW, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury category, although Tesla and Rivian both posted substantially higher scores while remaining ineligible for the official rankings.

Tesla Model Y Performance Could Get 659 km of Range in China

The vehicle uses a 78.4-kilowatt-hour battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with several details pointing toward a performance-focused position in Tesla’s expanding Model Y lineup.

Tesla Plans 3,500 New Jobs at Gigafactory Berlin as Volkswagen Restructures

The expansion comes as Volkswagen weighs factory closures and cost-cutting measures in response to mounting financial pressure.

BYD Reclaims Global BEV Sales Lead as Tesla Delivers Strongest Q2 on Record

While Tesla posted a stronger year-over-year growth rate and significantly outperformed Wall Street expectations, BYD finished the quarter with nearly 77,000 more BEV sales.

NHTSA Closes Tesla Power Steering Investigation After Recall

The probe examined reports of increased steering effort and potential loss of power steering assistance in 2023 model year vehicles.

Lucid Loses Key Engineering Executive Ahead of Critical Midsize EV Launch

Emad Dlala, Lucid’s senior vice president of engineering and software, has departed the company months after being promoted to oversee its Engineering and Digital division, creating another leadership challenge ahead of the launch of Lucid’s first midsize electric vehicle.

Xiaomi EV Delivers Over 30,000 Vehicles in May

Napoli succeeds interim leadership following a period of transition and now takes responsibility for guiding Lucid through its next phase of growth.

Rivian Stock Could Surge if the R2 Launch Delivers in 2026

After achieving positive gross profit in 2025, Rivian now faces two key milestones that could determine whether its stock becomes one of the EV sector’s biggest comeback stories over the next three years.

Polestar Says Premium EV Focus Will Continue as Lineup Expands

CEO Michael Lohscheller said the company is not concerned about overlap with sibling brand Volvo as it prepares a broader lineup that includes new crossovers and estate models.

Tesla Wins Approval for Self Driving Tests in Belgium

The approval currently applies to a single vehicle and testing is expected to begin after registration and insurance requirements are completed.

Cadillac Surpasses 100,000 EV Sales in the United States

Aldred said in a press release that Cadillac has become “one of the most popular luxury EV brands in the U.S.” since the launch of the LYRIQ nearly four years ago.

Lucid Restructures Norway Operations After Selling Just 31 Cars in 3 Years

The automaker is now moving operations from its central Oslo location to more modest facilities in Rud outside the city.

Tesla, Polestar EV Sales Double in Australia in April

The latest data points to continued momentum for electric vehicles across the country, with strong growth in both consumer interest and market share.

GM Canada outsells Tesla again in Q1 2026 EV market

The automaker’s strategy of covering more segments and price points is proving effective, as it captures nearly 20% of the country’s EV market.

Tesla Settles Norway case, Pays Legacy Model S Owners Over Charging Slowdown

Each owner will receive 50,000 Norwegian kroner, bringing total costs, including legal fees, to more than 20 million kroner, as the case concludes after multiple court rulings.

Cybertruck Joins Elite IIHS Top Safety Pick+ List for 2026

The award comes under stricter 2026 testing standards, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s safety credentials at a time when Tesla is working to stabilize sales and public perception.