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Polestar Reveals the Formula 2030 Concept to Preview the Next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7

Polestar has revealed a new concept car, Formula 2030, as a physical preview of the brand’s future design direction. Design features from the concept are confirmed to appear on the next-generation Polestar 2, planned for 2027, and on the forthcoming Polestar 7 compact SUV, due in 2028.

Tesla Starts Robotaxi Service in San Antonio at 5 a.m. Central on November 9

Tesla has opened its Robotaxi service in San Antonio, with the official account saying rides would be available from 5 a.m. Central on November 9. The company posted a launch-geofence map of central and north San Antonio but did not say how many vehicles would run the city, which models would be used, or what hours and fares would apply.

Ford Pro Opens Sales of Electric Transit City Van in Argentina on November 9

The van uses a 56 kWh LFP battery rated for up to 381 km in the WLTP urban cycle and 254 km in the WLTP combined cycle, while pricing is being held back until the van’s public debut at the Fenatran show in São Paulo.

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.

Rivian Expands 3D Printing Operations With More Than $5 Million in Equipment

Rivian is pushing 3D printing beyond development work, putting more than $5 million into printing equipment and opening the technology up to more of its employees. The EV maker says additive manufacturing is cutting costs and shortening the wait for tools and some vehicle parts, and it is adding an on-demand printing bay at its plant in Normal, Illinois.

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.

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.

Lucid Recalls 2,888 Air EVs in Saudi Arabia Over Fire Risk, With a Free Over-the-Air Fix

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has announced a recall of 2,888 Lucid Air electric sedans after identifying an exterior-lighting circuit issue that can overheat and create a fire or crash hazard. Covering 2023 through 2026 model-year cars, the campaign is being resolved through a free over-the-air software patch without requiring dealership visits.

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.

Ford Fathom Reveal Could Come in Early 2027

The midsize pickup is scheduled to enter production later next year, while Ford plans to open pre-orders in January, giving customers their first official look at the new EV soon.

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.

Ford Recalls More Than 42,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Rear Differential Defect

The issue affects certain 2021-2023 model year vehicles and could result in a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Slate EV Pickup Ditches Connectivity to Put Privacy First

The approach positions privacy as a core selling point for the startup’s minimalist EV, which has been designed to challenge assumptions about what modern vehicles actually need.

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.

Ford Opens Orders This Year for Affordable Mid-Size EV Pickup

The truck is expected to enter production in 2027 at the Louisville Assembly plant, with executives pointing to affordability as a central focus of the program.

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.

Rivian Factory Hit by Tornado Ahead of R2 Launch

The company confirmed no injuries, but damage to a key production building has forced a short-term pause as teams assess and repair the site.

Slate Auto Raises $650M to Launch Low-Cost Electric Pickup

The Series C round, led by TWG Global, brings the startup’s total funding to roughly $1.4 billion, with production targeted to begin later this year and preorders expected to open in June.

Lucid Recalls 3,627 Air Pure Sedans Over Rear-Drive Failure Risk

The updated luxury EV introduces major hardware and software changes, including a larger battery, 800-volt architecture, and new efficiency-focused engineering.