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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.

Nuro CEO Defends LiDAR as Lucid-Uber Robotaxi Program Nears Launch

Nuro Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jiajun Zhu has outlined the engineering case for multi-sensor autonomy as Nuro, Lucid and Uber prepare to launch commercial robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. In a set of four internal strategy memos shared publicly on Tuesday, October 27, Jiajun Zhu explained why the autonomous Lucid Gravity fleet pairs solid-state LiDAR and radar with cameras.

XPeng Begins Global L05 Shipments Ahead of Its China Launch

XPeng has started exporting its L05 midsize SUV to international markets ahead of the vehicle’s domestic Chinese launch. Planned for 65 countries and regions, the midsize SUV is heading overseas before XPeng discloses market-by-market shipment numbers or powertrain allocations.

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.

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.

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.

Next-Generation Ford F-150 Lightning EREV Will Target Long-Distance Truck Owners

Unlike a conventional battery-electric truck, the upcoming model will combine electric drive with a gasoline-powered generator to extend driving range and reduce reliance on public charging.

GMC Hummer X Concepts Take Aim at Bronco and Wrangler Territory

While GM emphasized that the concepts are purely design studies with no production plans attached, they offer an intriguing glimpse into how the Hummer brand could evolve in the future.

Nio Launches ES9 SUV at Lower-Than-Expected Starting Price

The launch places the ES9 directly into competition with other high-end Chinese smart EVs, including the recently updated Aito M9 backed by Huawei.

BYD Launches DOLPHIN G DM-i for Europe’s B-Segment

The DOLPHIN G DM-i is expected to officially launch across European markets in June, with first customer deliveries scheduled for later this year.

BYD Launches Two New Hybrid SUVs With LiDAR This Week

The launches come amid intensifying competition in China’s EV and plug-in hybrid market, where automakers are increasingly racing to integrate advanced driver assistance features and AI-powered software into mainstream vehicles.

Xiaomi Sets May 21 Launch for 990 HP YU7 GT Electric SUV

The all-electric SUV is expected to deliver up to 990 horsepower and a top speed of 300 km/h.

Lucid Restructures Norway Operations After Selling Just 31 Cars in 3 Years

The automaker is now moving operations from its central Oslo location to more modest facilities in Rud outside the city.

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.

2026 Buick Electra Encasa BEV Debuts in China

The model will expand the Encasa lineup following the launch of its plug-in hybrid variant and is scheduled to go on sale in China in March.

VW’s Scout Motors Delayed to 2028 at the Earliest, Claims Report

The delay is attributed to technical challenges and the financial scale of the project.

Jim Farley Says Ford’s Future Is Hybrids, EREVs, and $30K EVs

The shift reflects changing consumer demand, as Ford pivots away from an all-in EV push toward a broader mix that blends affordability, flexibility, and electrification.

Cadillac Optiq Badge Mix-Up Highlights Growing Pains of Expanded Lineup

The minor factory mix-up underscores how Cadillac’s expanding Optiq lineup can create confusion even before vehicles leave the showroom.

Lucid Air Regains EPA Efficiency Crown, Surpassing Tesla in 2026 Ratings

The benchmark highlights Lucid’s push to position efficiency as its core engineering advantage.

“Unnecessarily Fast, But Wonderful”: Tesla’s New Model Y Performance Wows Expert Testers

The upgraded SUV now sprints from 0–100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, matching a Lamborghini Urus while keeping the practicality of a family EV.