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Rivian R2 Named MotorTrend’s 2027 SUV of the Year

MotorTrend has named the Rivian R2 its 2027 SUV of the Year, selecting the midsize electric SUV from a field of 32 gasoline, hybrid and electric competitors. MotorTrend said the win makes Rivian the first EV startup to take two Of the Year titles, after the R1T was named 2022 Truck of the Year.

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.

BYD Produces Its 19 Millionth NEV as Fang Cheng Bao Opens Tai 9 Reservations

BYD has produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle, and the milestone car is a Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9 plug-in hybrid SUV. The company announced the figure on Monday, 124 days after it marked its 17 millionth NEV on July 8, and Fang Cheng Bao opened reservations for the Tai 9 the same day.

Polestar Reveals the Formula 2030 Concept to Preview the Next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7

Polestar has revealed a new concept car, Formula 2030, as a physical preview of the brand’s future design direction. Design features from the concept are confirmed to appear on the next-generation Polestar 2, planned for 2027, and on the forthcoming Polestar 7 compact SUV, due in 2028.

Mercedes-Benz Opens Orders for the VLE 400 4MATIC and New Entry-Level Electric VLE Variants

Mercedes-Benz is now taking orders for an all-wheel-drive version of its electric VLE Grand Limousine, the VLE 400 4MATIC, and has added lower-priced entry-level variants of the model. The 310 kW VLE 400 4MATIC uses a 115 kWh battery and is rated for up to 654 kilometers of WLTP range, while a five-seat VLE 300 electric starts at 70,735.39 euros including VAT in Germany.

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.

Lucid Reduces Cash Consumption 30% in the Third Quarter of 2026 and Expands Its PIF Credit Line by $1.75 Billion

Lucid reported third-quarter revenue of $350 million and said it cut free cash flow consumption by 30% from the prior quarter, to $1.04 billion. Lucid also said its delayed-draw loan facility with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia was increased by $1.75 billion, taking pro forma liquidity to $3.75 billion.

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.

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup’s Top Trim Will Reportedly Cost Less Than $40,000

Ford’s upcoming Fathom midsize electric pickup is being positioned as an affordable EV truck, with even its highest trim reportedly expected to stay below $40,000. The Fathom will be the first vehicle on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform, with a starting MSRP of $28,350, or $29,945 including the $1,595 destination fee, and a planned late-2027 launch.

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.

Volkswagen Reportedly Pauses Electric ID. Golf Development Amid Cost Pressures

Volkswagen has put development of its next-generation electric ID. Golf on hold for now, saying it needs to secure the investment before work can continue. The move adds fresh uncertainty to an EV that was first planned for 2028 and has already been pushed back to the end of the decade.

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.

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.

Geely Auto Reports Record RMB 14.9 Billion Core Profit as Earnings Rise 41%

Geely Auto Group reported record core net profit for the first nine months of 2026, with core net profit attributable to owners of the parent rising 41% year over year to RMB 14.9 billion. The automaker also recorded record third-quarter revenue and profit, while expanding sales across its Geely, Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands and increasing exports to markets outside China.

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).

Rivian R2 Becomes Best-Selling Model as Automaker Raises Delivery Outlook

Rivian’s R2 has already become the company’s best-selling vehicle by volume, overtaking the R1T, R1S and electric delivery van during the third quarter. The milestone comes just months after customer deliveries began and has prompted the automaker to raise the baseline of its 2026 delivery forecast as it prepares for a larger production ramp.

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.

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.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select Drops Phone-as-a-Key Feature

Ford has removed Phone As A Key capability from the entry-level Select trim of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E after including the digital key feature as standard equipment on the 2026 Select. Shoppers who want smartphone-based locking and starting will now need to step up to at least the Premium trim, even as Ford makes the extended-range battery standard across all models.