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Lucid Air Pure Completes 40,000 Miles With No Major Reliability Problems

A 2024 Lucid Air Pure has completed 40,000 miles in Car and Driver’s long-term test, giving the publication an extended look at the luxury electric sedan’s reliability, comfort, efficiency and everyday usability. The car went through two winters and several drivers without leaving anyone stranded, although a handful of smaller problems and quality issues emerged along the way.

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).

Toyota bZ Closes In on Hyundai Ioniq 5 as US EV Rankings Shift

The Tesla Model Y remains America’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2026, but Toyota’s bZ is emerging as a stronger contender in the race among non-Tesla models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 still ranks among the country’s leading EVs, although its sales have weakened sharply.

BYD Launches Third-Generation Qin Plus DM-i With Up to 220 km of Electric Range

BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, bringing longer electric range, a larger body and optional LiDAR to its plug-in hybrid sedan. Limited-time prices start at 76,900 yuan, with the updated model retaining BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology.

Tesla Shares Hit Three-Month High as Texas Robotaxi Registrations Top 1,000

Tesla stock climbed to its highest intraday level in more than three months on Tuesday, October 27, after the automaker’s registered robotaxi fleet in Texas crossed the 1,000-vehicle mark. Records from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles list 1,051 registered autonomous vehicles in the state, split between 544 two-seat Cybercabs and 507 Model Y crossovers.

BMW Raises 2027 iX5 60 xDrive Range Estimate to 450 Miles Ahead of EPA Rating

BMW has bumped its projected EPA driving range for the upcoming 2027 iX5 60 xDrive—the first battery-electric X5—to as much as 450 miles on a charge, a 15-mile gain over the preliminary figure shared at its June reveal. The updated number remains an internal BMW projection rather than a certified federal rating, with official EPA figures expected in the next few weeks.

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.

Lucid Begins Building Gravity GT-S Units, Says Shipments Will Start Soon

The update comes as Lucid’s website continues to list the model as available in late 2026, without a formally announced production start or first delivery date.

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.

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.

Lucid Air Lease Starts at $699 a Month as Automaker Pushes Lower-Cost Offers

The offer gives qualifying customers a lower-cost entry point into the luxury electric sedan, while higher-performance Touring and Grand Touring versions are also available through separate lease deals.

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.

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.

Lynk & Co 20 Gets Standard LiDAR and 6C Charging From $17,620

The updated EV comes standard with LiDAR, an 800-volt silicon carbide platform and 6C fast charging across all five variants, while Lynk & Co said it received more than 14,663 firm orders within the first hour after launch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.