#California

Lucid California Sales Fall 11.6% as Gravity SUV Declines for Second Straight Quarter

Lucid registered 1,011 new vehicles in California in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.6% from a year earlier and 10.8% from the previous quarter, according to California Energy Commission data. Sales of the Gravity SUV fell for a second consecutive quarter, while the Air sedan recorded its lowest quarterly total in the state’s registration data since the second quarter of 2023.

Rivian Opens Early Access to Point-to-Point Hands-Free Driving

Rivian is inviting select owners to test its upcoming driver-assistance technology through a new Autonomy Early Access Program, starting with point-to-point hands-free driving expected to debut on a limited basis in late 2026.<br /> The invitation-only program requires an active Autonomy+ subscription, regular use of preview features and participation in feedback activities before the technology reaches a wider group of customers.

Lucid Air Lease Starts at $699 a Month as Automaker Pushes Lower-Cost Offers

The offer gives qualifying customers a lower-cost entry point into the luxury electric sedan, while higher-performance Touring and Grand Touring versions are also available through separate lease deals.

Lucid Faces Class Action Over 20,000-Vehicle 2022 Production Target

The class covers investors who acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and August 3, 2022, as the four-and-a-half-year-old securities case moves toward trial or a potential settlement.

Rivian R2 VIN Count Nears 10,000 Ahead of Second Production Shift

Publicly reported VINs reached the 9,400s on Aug. 28, according to buyers posting their vehicle details online. One Southern California buyer reported receiving an R2 VIN in the 9,400 range at about 10 a.m. Pacific time that day. The buyer had placed an order for an R2 Performance on Aug. 18.

Ford CEO Says Formula 1 Talent Is Helping Shape the Company’s Next-Generation EVs

According to Farley, those skills are expected to play a key role in helping Ford develop more affordable electric vehicles with smaller, lighter battery packs.

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.

GM Says EV Owners Could Earn Money by Sending Power Back to the Grid

As utilities face rising demand from extreme weather events, growing electrification, and energy-intensive AI data centers, GM believes EVs can serve as distributed energy assets that help stabilize power networks while providing financial benefits to owners.

GMC Hummer X Concepts Take Aim at Bronco and Wrangler Territory

While GM emphasized that the concepts are purely design studies with no production plans attached, they offer an intriguing glimpse into how the Hummer brand could evolve in the future.

Lucid Air Sapphire and Gravity Shine at Trinitē Road Rally

The rally took participants across a variety of Northern California roads, from winding mountain routes to small coastal towns, providing an extensive test of both vehicles under real-world conditions.

GM Agrees to $12.75 Million Settlement Over Driver Data Sales

The proposed settlement also bars GM from selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and requires the deletion of previously collected information.

GM Super Cruise Hits 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles Milestone

The achievement reflects growing adoption across GM’s lineup and provides a massive dataset to refine future autonomous driving features.

Sony and Honda Halt Afeela EV Project and Refund Reservations

The decision follows Honda’s broader move to scale back its EV plans in North America.

GM Begins Supervised Public-Road Testing of Next-Gen Autonomous Tech

The testing phase represents a shift from data collection to real-world validation as GM advances its autonomous capabilities.

California Meets With Ford, GM, Stellantis on Future Emissions Rules

The talks come amid an escalating legal battle between California and the federal government over the state’s authority to set stricter vehicle rules.

Tesla Considers Turning Cybertruck Into Autonomous Delivery Vehicle

The idea would shift the Cybertruck away from consumer use and toward localized cargo delivery once full autonomy is achieved.

2027 Chevy Bolt Adds Major Fast-Charging Upgrade

The update signals progress toward series production of the automaker’s next-generation, lower-priced electric vehicle.

Rivian’s R2 SUV Could Be the Affordable EV Breakout of 2026

With a lower entry price, competitive performance targets, and early glimpses of its production process, the R2 could mark a turning point as Rivian pushes toward higher-volume, mass-market relevance.

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Drops Seatback Pockets as Ford Shuffles Features and Packages

The electric crossover loses its front seatback map pockets across all trims, while other updates affect storage options, appearance packages, and available colors.

Lucid Faces New Turmoil as Former Chief Engineer Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Bach claims a senior HR executive referred to him as a “German Nazi,” and that he lost responsibilities after a workplace-culture investigation launched in early 2025.