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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.

Rivian Software Business Generates $256 Million in Q3 Gross Profit as Automotive Unit Loses $80 Million

Rivian’s software and services unit posted $256 million in third-quarter gross profit at a 42% margin, while the EV maker’s automotive business lost $80 million. Rivian is leaning harder on AI and autonomy to grow that software business, with Autonomy+ and an upcoming Point to Point feature aimed at turning driver assistance into recurring revenue.

New Audi A2 e-tron Achieves 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP Consumption With SiC Inverter

Audi says the new A2 e-tron is its most efficient model ever, with the 140 kW version rated at 12.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle when fitted with the optional efficiency package. A key part of that is a newly developed silicon carbide (SiC) pulse inverter that reaches efficiencies of more than 97%, working alongside improvements to the electric motor and transmission.

BYD BEV Sales Top 300,000 for the First Time as October Sales Hit a Yearly High

BYD sold 305,743 battery electric passenger vehicles in October, passing the 300,000 mark for the first time and setting a monthly record for the third month in a row. That surge gave the Chinese automaker its best month of new energy vehicle sales so far this year, even as its plug-in hybrid sales kept falling compared with a year ago.

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.

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 Electric Van Spotted in Walmart+ Branding

A Rivian electric commercial van wearing Walmart+ branding has been spotted on a car hauler, adding another name to the list of companies whose liveries have appeared on the automaker’s delivery vans without a confirmed purchase announcement. The blue vehicle displayed Walmart+’s “Same day. Right to your door.” slogan, but neither Walmart nor Rivian had publicly commented on the sighting as of Tuesday afternoon.

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.

GM to Launch OnStar AI Assistant in 2027 Cadillac Lyriq

General Motors will debut its new OnStar AI Assistant in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, turning the brand’s telematics platform into a proactive in-cabin digital concierge. Designed to replace the earlier Google-backed Gemini voice setup, the cloud-connected platform links live vehicle telemetry with the OnStar mobile app and GM Fleet.

Rivian iPhone Duo App Redesign Set for Next Update, Software Chief Says

Rivian is rolling out a dedicated mobile app layout tailored for Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo in its upcoming version 3.18 software release. Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid previewed the split-screen layout on Tuesday, October 27, four days after Apple’s foldable handset went on sale.

Chevy BrightDrop Inventory Falls to 209 Units After Q3 Sales Jump to 1,344

Remaining U.S. dealer stock of the discontinued Chevrolet BrightDrop electric commercial van has shrunk to just 209 unsold vehicles nationwide. The rapid drawdown comes after third-quarter U.S. deliveries nearly tripled to 1,344 vans, up from 460 in the second quarter.

Volkswagen ID. UNYX 09 Launches in China at 169,900 Yuan With 5C Fast Charging and 755 km Range

Volkswagen Anhui has officially put the ID. UNYX 09 electric fastback sedan on sale in China at a promotional starting price of 169,900 yuan ($25,290), marking its second production EV co-developed with Xpeng. Built on an 800-volt architecture, every version of the fastback carries a 92 kWh CATL battery capable of adding 250 km of range in five minutes.

Wuling Bingo EV Family Surpasses 800,000 Sales in China

The milestone comes as the Bingo Pro, introduced earlier this year, has become the family’s best-selling model, according to GM Authority’s report on the announcement from SAIC-GM-Wuling.

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

Chevy Drops Cheapest 2027 Silverado EV From Retail Lineup

The 4WT started at $56,095, including destination charges, but its removal leaves the LT Standard Range as the entry-level option for private customers, with a starting price of $64,495.

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.

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.

Hyundai’s New Ioniq V Starts Under $15,000 With 650 km of Range in China

Developed specifically for Chinese customers by Hyundai’s China design team, the mid-size sedan offers up to 650 km (404 miles) of CLTC range, 800-volt fast charging, CATL batteries and an L2+ driver-assistance system developed with Momenta.

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.