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Finland Approves Tesla Assisted Driving for Use on Public Roads

Finland’s transport authority has recognized a Dutch provisional type-approval so Tesla Assisted Driving can be used on Finnish roads. Traficom said on November 11 that the recognition, dated November 10, allows Tesla to start offering the system to customers in Finland immediately.

Mercedes-Benz Opens Orders for the VLE 400 4MATIC and New Entry-Level Electric VLE Variants

Mercedes-Benz is now taking orders for an all-wheel-drive version of its electric VLE Grand Limousine, the VLE 400 4MATIC, and has added lower-priced entry-level variants of the model. The 310 kW VLE 400 4MATIC uses a 115 kWh battery and is rated for up to 654 kilometers of WLTP range, while a five-seat VLE 300 electric starts at 70,735.39 euros including VAT in Germany.

Nio Delivers Its 40,000th ES9 Less Than Six Months After the Model Went on Sale

Nio has delivered its 40,000th ES9 flagship electric SUV, less than six months after the model went on sale in China. William Li, Nio’s founder, chairman and CEO, disclosed the figure on Wednesday as he delivered the vehicle to Zhang Wenjie, who chairs Hangzhou H-Power Biopharmaceutical Group.

Lucid Reduces Cash Consumption 30% in the Third Quarter of 2026 and Expands Its PIF Credit Line by $1.75 Billion

Lucid reported third-quarter revenue of $350 million and said it cut free cash flow consumption by 30% from the prior quarter, to $1.04 billion. Lucid also said its delayed-draw loan facility with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia was increased by $1.75 billion, taking pro forma liquidity to $3.75 billion.

Rivian Will Add Alternative Routes, Spoken Alerts and Arrival Charge Controls to R1 and R2 in Update 2026.41

Rivian plans to bring a set of navigation upgrades to its R1 and R2 vehicles in the next over-the-air software update, 2026.41. Owners will be able to pick other routes, hear Waze and Google Maps alerts out loud, see more road warnings and traffic-sign icons, and choose how much charge they want left at a stop or at their destination, though Rivian has not said when the software will start to roll out.

BMW to Bring Navigation-Guided Level 2 City Driving Assistance to the iX3 in Germany From 2027

When a BMW Maps route is running, the SAE Level 2 system will be able to help with turning, changing lanes in town, giving way at junctions and getting through roundabouts, though the driver stays responsible for the car.

Polestar Files Plan to Convert Swedish Holding Company Into Dutch B.V. While Keeping Operations in Gothenburg

Polestar plans to convert its Swedish holding company into a Dutch B.V. as part of an effort to create a leaner corporate structure. Under the proposal, Polestar Performance AB would remain the same legal entity while changing its registered office, legal form and governing corporate law from Sweden to the Netherlands, with operations and headquarters planned to remain in Gothenburg.

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup’s Top Trim Will Reportedly Cost Less Than $40,000

Ford’s upcoming Fathom midsize electric pickup is being positioned as an affordable EV truck, with even its highest trim reportedly expected to stay below $40,000. The Fathom will be the first vehicle on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform, with a starting MSRP of $28,350, or $29,945 including the $1,595 destination fee, and a planned late-2027 launch.

XPeng Launches GX and G9L Extended-Range SUVs in 11 Middle East and African Markets

XPeng has put its GX and G9L extended-range flagship SUVs on sale in 11 countries each across the Middle East and Africa, pairing an 800V architecture with 5C fast charging as it pushes further overseas. XPeng says the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.7 minutes, and it cites a maximum combined NEDC range of 1,210 km.

Volkswagen Reportedly Pauses Electric ID. Golf Development Amid Cost Pressures

Volkswagen has put development of its next-generation electric ID. Golf on hold for now, saying it needs to secure the investment before work can continue. The move adds fresh uncertainty to an EV that was first planned for 2028 and has already been pushed back to the end of the decade.

Lucid Stock Closes at Record Low After Falling 5.6% on October 30

Lucid shares ended Friday, October 30, at a record closing low of $3.02, leaving the EV maker’s stock down more than 71% so far this year. The close came in below the previous record low of $3.10 from October 19 as investors weighed Lucid’s weak deliveries, its funding needs and its upcoming November 9 earnings report.

Ford Says Its New EV Motors Are 30% More Efficient Than BYD’s

Ford’s $28,350 Fathom electric pickup, the first model on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform, will use motors, gearboxes and inverters that CEO Jim Farley says are about 30% more efficient than BYD’s. Farley says that efficiency lets Ford fit a smaller battery, reducing the single biggest cost in building an electric vehicle.

Nio Opens First New European Battery Swap Station in More Than a Year

Nio has opened a new battery swap station in Germany, its first new site in Europe in more than 13 months. The third-generation facility brings the automaker’s European total back to 61 locations after a Danish station closed in late 2025.

Geely Auto Reports Record RMB 14.9 Billion Core Profit as Earnings Rise 41%

Geely Auto Group reported record core net profit for the first nine months of 2026, with core net profit attributable to owners of the parent rising 41% year over year to RMB 14.9 billion. The automaker also recorded record third-quarter revenue and profit, while expanding sales across its Geely, Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands and increasing exports to markets outside China.

BYD Tang EV Arrives at Chinese Dealers With 691 HP and New Electric Platform

BYD’s third-generation Tang EV is now showing up at Chinese dealerships, with its public debut expected at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. Built on a dedicated EV platform for the first time, the redesigned SUV gets five seats, dual-chamber air suspension, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and an all-wheel-drive version producing 515 kW (691 hp).

Polestar 2 Production Reportedly Ends in China Ahead of All-New Successor

Polestar 2 production in China has reportedly wound down after more than six years, with over 200,000 of the fastbacks built. The electric fastback has been one of the brand’s most important models since its launch, but customers in several European markets are already being directed toward existing inventory instead of new custom orders.

Rivian R2 Becomes Best-Selling Model as Automaker Raises Delivery Outlook

Rivian’s R2 has already become the company’s best-selling vehicle by volume, overtaking the R1T, R1S and electric delivery van during the third quarter. The milestone comes just months after customer deliveries began and has prompted the automaker to raise the baseline of its 2026 delivery forecast as it prepares for a larger production ramp.

Italy Backs Tesla’s Push for EU-Wide Approval of Supervised FSD

Tesla has gained public support from Italy’s government in its effort to secure European Union approval for its supervised driving software. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said he supports a swift decision after speaking with Elon Musk, giving the company backing from another major EU member state ahead of a planned December vote.

GM Requires Second Battery Replacement for Some Chevy EVs and BrightDrop Vans

General Motors is requiring a second high-voltage battery replacement for a small number of Chevrolet electric vehicles and BrightDrop commercial vans after replacement battery packs were found to contain modules that should not have been reused. A new Customer Satisfaction Program, issued on October 26, covers 66 vehicles across the United States, including select Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV and BrightDrop models.

Geely Auto Marks First UK Anniversary With 15,264 Registrations and Expansion Plans

Geely Auto, which entered Britain with the EX5 electric SUV, has recorded 15,264 vehicle registrations in the UK during its first year in the market, as the Chinese automaker builds its retail network and prepares to expand its lineup. The company, which launched in Britain on October 23, 2025, now has 80 operational retail locations and 92 employees.