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Nio Delivers Its 40,000th ES9 Less Than Six Months After the Model Went on Sale

Nio has delivered its 40,000th ES9 flagship electric SUV, less than six months after the model went on sale in China. William Li, Nio’s founder, chairman and CEO, disclosed the figure on Wednesday as he delivered the vehicle to Zhang Wenjie, who chairs Hangzhou H-Power Biopharmaceutical Group.

Nio Opens First New European Battery Swap Station in More Than a Year

Nio has opened a new battery swap station in Germany, its first new site in Europe in more than 13 months. The third-generation facility brings the automaker’s European total back to 61 locations after a Danish station closed in late 2025.

Nio Firefly Gets CATL Qilin Battery With 560 km of CLTC Range

The larger battery uses nickel-cobalt-manganese cells and adds 140 km of claimed range over the original 42-kWh pack, which is supplied by Sunwoda and uses lithium iron phosphate cells.

Nio Delivers 20,000th ES9 Just 73 Days After Launch

The achievement comes as demand for the model continues to exceed production, with buyers of higher-end variants still facing delivery wait times of more than three months.

Nio’s Firefly Rolls Out First Halo Edition EV Inspired by Nature

The special edition builds on Firefly’s existing model with exclusive styling and interior details while retaining the same powertrain and battery.

Nio’s Firefly Unveils New Halo Series Ahead of July 20 Debut

The first Halo model will make its official debut on July 20, with display vehicles arriving at Firefly stores across China the same day.

Finland Approves Tesla Assisted Driving for Use on Public Roads

Finland’s transport authority has recognized a Dutch provisional type-approval so Tesla Assisted Driving can be used on Finnish roads. Traficom said on November 11 that the recognition, dated November 10, allows Tesla to start offering the system to customers in Finland immediately.

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.

Lucid Stock Closes at Record Low After Falling 5.6% on October 30

Lucid shares ended Friday, October 30, at a record closing low of $3.02, leaving the EV maker’s stock down more than 71% so far this year. The close came in below the previous record low of $3.10 from October 19 as investors weighed Lucid’s weak deliveries, its funding needs and its upcoming November 9 earnings report.

Italy Backs Tesla’s Push for EU-Wide Approval of Supervised FSD

Tesla has gained public support from Italy’s government in its effort to secure European Union approval for its supervised driving software. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said he supports a swift decision after speaking with Elon Musk, giving the company backing from another major EU member state ahead of a planned December vote.

BMW Electric M3 to Feature Simulated Gear Shifts and Artificial Sound

BMW M Chief Executive Officer Frank van Meel confirmed in a video interview published Monday, October 26, that the division’s upcoming battery-electric M3 sedan will pair synthesized soundtrack cues with virtual gearshifts. Slated to enter production in Munich in 2027 on the Neue Klasse architecture, the quad-motor sports sedan is being engineered to give track drivers audible and tactile feedback.

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.

Stellantis CEO Says More EVs Are Coming to the U.S. Market

CEO Antonio Filosa said at the Paris Motor Show that Stellantis will keep bringing new electric vehicles to the U.S., even as its latest strategy shifts more attention back to combustion powertrains. Filosa said the automaker expects EV sales to grow over the long term and will continue launching electric models based on consumer demand rather than government regulations.

EU Pressures UK to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars Amid ‘Made in Europe’ Push

The move is tied to negotiations over Britain’s inclusion in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policies, with Brussels concerned that lower UK tariffs could allow Chinese vehicles to enter the European market through Britain.

BYD Plans Four European Factories as It Expands Local EV Production

The company expects to select its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the preferred locations and existing factories favored over building new facilities.

Rivian Expands Washington Footprint With New Showroom and Service Facility

The facility will occupy the former Evergreen Ford dealership at 1500 18th Ave. NW in the Hyla Crossing development. It will include 13 service bays, 21 charging stations and space to showcase Rivian’s electric vehicles. The company expects the site to create 35 jobs.

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.

Zeekr Opens Pre-Sales for New Five-Seat 9X Hybrid SUV

The new variant joins the existing six-seat configuration and arrives as rival Nio prepares to launch a five-seat version of its flagship ES8.

Volvo Opens European Factories to Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co

The proposal comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to secure manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing trade barriers and import tariffs.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin

Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.