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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.

Lucid California Sales Fall 11.6% as Gravity SUV Declines for Second Straight Quarter

Lucid registered 1,011 new vehicles in California in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.6% from a year earlier and 10.8% from the previous quarter, according to California Energy Commission data. Sales of the Gravity SUV fell for a second consecutive quarter, while the Air sedan recorded its lowest quarterly total in the state’s registration data since the second quarter of 2023.

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.

Rivian Secures Washington Dealer License, Expanding Direct Sales Operations

Rivian employees, partners and supporters gathered in Seattle on September 15 to mark the completion of a multi-year effort involving the company’s policy, legal, communications and field operations teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tesla Launches Model Y Performance in China

The new all-wheel-drive model is priced at 369,000 yuan ($54,450), making it the most expensive Model Y available in China. Tesla lists an estimated delivery window of two to six weeks.

2026 Polestar 3 Performance Gets a Major Tech Upgrade

The Polestar 3 Performance now uses an 800-volt electrical architecture, produces up to 680 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Despite receiving a smaller battery, the SUV also gains range through improved efficiency.

Tesla Model Y Performance Could Get 659 km of Range in China

The vehicle uses a 78.4-kilowatt-hour battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with several details pointing toward a performance-focused position in Tesla’s expanding Model Y lineup.

Cadillac Vistiq Will Headline Brand’s EV Launch in Brazil

The launch is expected in early November ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Vistiq joining the smaller Optiq and Lyriq as Cadillac’s initial electric offerings in the market.

Xpeng to Debut G9L SUV and Open Pre-Sales on August 11

Positioned as a large five-seat electric SUV, the G9L targets China’s competitive 300,000-yuan (about $44,180) segment and will serve as one of the company’s global flagship models.

2027 GMC Sierra EV Adds New Camera Features and Tesla NACS Charging Port

The electric pickup also gains a factory-installed North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving owners direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and other compatible charging stations.

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.

Toyota’s bZ EV Is Outselling the Prius. Here’s Why.

Toyota sold just over 10,000 bZ models during the quarter, an increase of nearly 80% from a year earlier. Prius sales, meanwhile, fell by more than 40% to just under 10,000 units. Together, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles now account for well over half of Toyota’s U.S. sales.

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.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model

Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

Ferrari Launches All-Electric Luce in China Starting at Nearly $587,000

The four-door grand tourer marks a major milestone for the Italian automaker as it expands into electrification while maintaining its focus on ultra-high-performance luxury vehicles.