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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.

Rivian Plans to Bring Third-Party AI Assistants Into Future Vehicles

The company has not announced a rollout timeline, but it is expected to provide more information at its Autonomy & AI Day on December 9. The planned expansion builds on Rivian Assistant, the automaker’s existing in-vehicle AI system.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Loses $3,995 Spare Tire and Recovery Package

Buyers can still order the truck’s renamed Off-Road Package, which retains its core trail hardware, but the additional spare and recovery items are no longer available through GMC’s factory-listed options.

2019 Chevy Bolt EV Gets New Battery After 470,000 Miles for Under $3,000

In a new Out of Spec Renew video, the presenter documents the installation, software programming and estimated repair costs, showing how a used battery sourced from another Bolt can extend the life of a high-mileage electric vehicle.

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.

14 Rivian R2s Grounded Over High-Voltage Battery Fastener Checks

Rivian confirmed the number of affected vehicles in a September 28 update, while service-side information indicates the inspections are focused on how battery packs were assembled.

Nissan Chairman Expects Chinese Automakers to Reach U.S. in About Five Years

He also warned that Chinese brands are rapidly expanding elsewhere in the Americas, putting pressure on established automakers to reduce costs and prepare for increased competition.

Ford Admits Mustang Mach-E Pricing Is Holding Back Australian Sales

Ford Australia CEO Fadi Mawal says the electric crossover remains a strong product, but its pricing puts it at a significant premium to competing EVs. The Mach-E starts at $65,990 in Australia, while several rivals offer lower entry prices.

Rivian Secures Washington Dealer License, Expanding Direct Sales Operations

Rivian employees, partners and supporters gathered in Seattle on September 15 to mark the completion of a multi-year effort involving the company’s policy, legal, communications and field operations teams.

Volvo’s New EV Factory Begins Work Ahead of 2027 Production

Test production of the factory’s first electric vehicle is expected to begin within weeks, ahead of planned series production in 2027.

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

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

Maryland Car Shipping: Baltimore Port and DC Suburbs

Plan Maryland car shipping around Baltimore port release, terminal access, suburban unloading locations, and the details that affect your delivery schedule.

3 Reasons Rivian Could Be Better Positioned for Its Next Growth Phase: Motley Fool

Three factors highlighted in a recent Motley Fool analysis are Rivian’s liquidity, its relatively limited shareholder dilution and its progress toward gross profitability. Together, they provide context for the company’s ability to fund operations while scaling its business.

Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000-Unit Robotaxi Fleet for Europe

The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, with Bolt planning to own and operate the fleet.

2028 Volvo XC60 PHEV Gets 78 Miles of Electric Range in Major Upgrade

Volvo says the XC60’s range more than doubles that of the current model.

Rivian Expands Washington Footprint With New Showroom and Service Facility

The facility will occupy the former Evergreen Ford dealership at 1500 18th Ave. NW in the Hyla Crossing development. It will include 13 service bays, 21 charging stations and space to showcase Rivian’s electric vehicles. The company expects the site to create 35 jobs.

Ford Says Goodbye to the F-150 Lightning as Electric Comeback Takes Shape

Ford’s current Lightning page says the truck is “no longer available in its current form” and points toward the automaker’s next generation of EVs built on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Rivian is Using Test Drives Instead of Big Ad Campaigns to Sell the R2

The EV maker recorded 150,000 test drives across its three consumer models in North America through August 25, already surpassing the 118,000 it recorded throughout 2025. Interest increased sharply after the R2 went on sale in June.

Mary Barra Still Sees EVs as GM’s Destination Despite Slower US Adoption

In a recent interview with Fortune, Barra described EVs as the industry’s “end game” while pointing to regulations, charging infrastructure and consumer practicality as factors affecting how quickly drivers make the switch.

Li Auto is Taking its EVs to Europe, Starting with the New Li 6

The Chinese automaker has also partnered with the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, supplying 20 Li i6 SUVs for transportation during the women’s golf event. Li Auto described the partnership as the beginning of its European push.