#Gen Z

Porsche Delivers 7,002 Cayenne Electrics Since Launch as Electric Macan Tops 23,000

Porsche has delivered 7,002 all-electric Cayennes since the model’s market launch in the summer, helping keep the Cayenne the brand’s best-selling model line. The electric Macan added 23,029 deliveries in the first nine months of 2026, while Porsche’s total deliveries fell 16% to 178,532 vehicles.

Volkswagen Opens Orders for ID. Cross With Smaller 37 kWh Battery

Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in Germany for the ID. Cross equipped with a 37 kWh battery, adding a lower-capacity option to the electric SUV’s lineup. The new version offers a WLTP range of up to 324 kilometers, with a starting price of €27,995 for the Trend trim with an 85 kW (116 PS) powertrain.

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.

Tesla Roadster Targets 10-Minute Charging With New High-Power Battery

Tesla says its next-generation Roadster will charge from 15% to 85% in about 10 minutes, using a high-voltage battery pack designed to prioritize power delivery and rapid charging. The electric supercar will use Tesla-developed 4680 cylindrical cells with a custom nickel-based lithium-ion chemistry, although the company has yet to disclose the pack’s capacity or confirm its peak charging rate. Tesla vice president of engineering Lars Moravy described the Roadster’s battery as the culmination of more than two decades of the company’s electric vehicle development.

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.

YouTube’s Engineering Explained Host Replaces Problematic Lucid With Mustang Mach-E GT

Fenske purchased the electric crossover as his new daily driver after Lucid bought back his sedan under lemon law provisions, and he is now giving Ford’s performance-oriented Mach-E a chance to become his next long-term EV.

Trump Administration Slashes 2031 CAFE Target to 34.9 MPG

The previous standard was projected to reach 50.4 mpg, meaning the new rule substantially reduces the fuel economy target automakers will have to meet.

Geely Updates Galaxy E5 With 6C Charging, LiDAR and Up to 635 km of Range

The top-spec version offers a 635-km (395-mile) CLTC range, while the updated SUV can charge from 10% to 70% in as little as 8 minutes and 25 seconds.

BYD Seagull Gets a Bigger Cabin and New Interior Design for Its Second Generation

The redesigned electric hatchback will also be substantially larger, measuring 425 mm (16.7 inches) longer than the current model and gaining a fifth seat.

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.

GM’s Buick Electra Hits 150,000-Unit Production Milestone in China

The 150,000th vehicle was a 2026 Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid, which also reached 30,000 units produced as the Electra portfolio continues expanding across several vehicle types and powertrains.

GM CEO Mary Barra Earned $48.2 Million in 2025, Ranking Third Among Auto CEOs

Barra’s realized compensation increased 61.7% from the $29.8 million reported for 2024, with stock options and equity awards accounting for much of the increase.

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.

Cadillac Launches Lyriq and Vistiq in Brazil Ahead of November Debut

Both models are now available to order through Cadillac’s Brazilian website and will launch in early November, with initial deliveries expected before the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

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.

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.

Geely Galaxy TT Arrives in China with 725 km of Range for Under $24,000

The mid-to-large-size sedan is available in five variants, with introductory prices ranging from 129,900 yuan to 185,900 yuan. The entry model also gains 100 km of additional claimed range compared with the version shown during pre-sales.