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GM Executive Says Removing Radar ‘Ignores Physics’ as Escalade IQ Readies Multi-Sensor Super Cruise

General Motors plans to launch an upgraded version of Super Cruise in the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV, using radar, lidar and cameras rather than relying on cameras alone. Sterling Anderson, GM’s chief product officer and a former leader of Tesla’s Autopilot program, argues that multiple sensor types provide capabilities cameras cannot match, pushing back against Tesla’s approach to autonomous driving.

Rivian Acquires Third Dimension AI to Speed Up Autonomy Testing and Validation

Rivian has purchased Third Dimension AI, a two-year-old software firm headed by a former Tesla Autopilot simulation leader that converts recorded road-sensor data into interactive 3D driving worlds. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the startup’s 15-member staff, located primarily in the United Kingdom, will fold into the autonomy and AI division under Senior Vice President James Philbin.

Tesla Cybercabs Draw Record Austin Sightings Ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Tesla deployed a large wave of driverless Cybercabs across Austin on Sunday for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, as videos and photos online showed queues of the gold two-seaters and Model Y robotaxis outside Circuit of the Americas. The surge came after Tesla widened its Austin service zone to reach the track and pushed nightly ride requests to 1 a.m.

Lucid CEO Admits Company Fell Short as Midsize EV Launch Is Delayed

The comments came as Lucid reported a quarterly net loss of more than $1 billion and confirmed that its upcoming midsize electric vehicle has been pushed back to the second half of 2027.

Lucid CEO Rejects Bankruptcy, Take-Private Rumors Ahead Of Earnings

In a statement, Napoli said the reports are false and emphasized that Lucid has sufficient liquidity to continue funding its operations well into next year.

2027 Chevy Bolt Chief Engineer Explains Key Design Decisions in New Q&A

The 12-minute video addresses topics ranging from the Bolt’s limited production run and technology choices to charging features, Super Cruise, and cabin design.

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.

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.

BYD Offers to Pay Damages During Proper Use of Driver-Assist System

The program applies to eligible vehicles in China and is designed to encourage more drivers to adopt and trust advanced driver-assistance features.

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.

Lucid Completes Leadership Transition With New CEO Silvio Napoli

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

Lucid appears to shade Ferrari’s first EV after Luce launch

The launch places the ES9 directly into competition with other high-end Chinese smart EVs, including the recently updated Aito M9 backed by Huawei.

Rivian Expands Illinois EV Operations Around R2 Production

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian executives and local officials in Normal to mark the production milestone and emphasize the state’s growing role in electric vehicle manufacturing.

Lucid Suspends Forecast After Revenue Miss and Gravity Delivery Disruption

The company said the problem has been resolved, with orders and deliveries rebounding in March as production and demand trends improved.

BYD April Sales Rebound as Overseas Growth Hits record

The automaker is increasingly leaning on strong overseas growth to offset softer domestic demand and intensifying price competition.

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.

Rivian Awards CEO RJ Scaringe $402 Million as Performance Targets Drive Payout

The total package likely ranks among the biggest annual CEO payouts ever.

Ford Seemingly Hints at New EV Pickup Design in Product Day Photo

The vehicle, expected to debut within the next year, is seen as critical to Ford’s long-term EV strategy and competitiveness.

Lucid Marketing Chief Exits Amid Leadership Shakeup

The exit comes less than a year after Lucid restructured its marketing organization and as it ramps toward production of its upcoming mid-size model.

BYD Launches Sealion 05 with Lower Prices and Faster Charging

The refreshed SUV range includes both hybrid and fully electric variants, with improved range, faster charging, and expanded driver-assistance features aimed at staying ahead in an increasingly competitive segment.