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Slate Reveals $24,950 Electric Pickup As Future Rival To Ford’s Affordable EV Truck

The minimalist electric pickup is expected to compete with Ford’s upcoming affordable EV truck, though both companies have suggested the vehicles will target different buyers due to differences in size, features, and capability.

Cadillac Opens 2027 Optiq Configurator Ahead of Production

The 2027 Optiq starts at $52,695, including destination charges, while the performance-focused Optiq-V tops the lineup with a starting price of $69,295.

Slate EV Pickup Ditches Connectivity to Put Privacy First

The approach positions privacy as a core selling point for the startup’s minimalist EV, which has been designed to challenge assumptions about what modern vehicles actually need.

Ford Fathom Prototype Spotted at Dearborn HQ With Prominent Front Sensor

Although heavy camouflage continues to conceal most of the truck’s design, the latest prototype sighting reveals a prominent sensor in the front grille and Michelin e-Primacy tires. Ford plans to fully unveil the all-electric pickup in early 2027.

Canada’s New Chinese EV Quota Has Yet to Bring a Flood of Imports

The figure provides an early indication of how slowly Chinese EV brands are entering the Canadian market despite the country’s decision to sharply reduce tariffs on qualifying vehicles made in China.

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.

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.

Rivian’s Higher 2026 Guidance Puts Pressure on the R2 Ramp

After delivering 22,559 vehicles through the first two quarters, the EV maker must deliver between 42,441 and 47,441 additional vehicles by year-end, placing the spotlight squarely on the ramp-up of the new R2 SUV.

Ford Launches Website for New Affordable EV Pickup Ahead of Expected Reveal

The new site, discovered after a QR code appeared on a camouflaged prototype, provides additional details about the truck’s development, manufacturing approach, and design as Ford prepares for a reveal expected before 2027.

Rivian Stock Could Surge if the R2 Launch Delivers in 2026

After achieving positive gross profit in 2025, Rivian now faces two key milestones that could determine whether its stock becomes one of the EV sector’s biggest comeback stories over the next three years.

Ford Seemingly Hints at New EV Pickup Design in Product Day Photo

The vehicle, expected to debut within the next year, is seen as critical to Ford’s long-term EV strategy and competitiveness.

Slate Auto Raises $650M to Launch Low-Cost Electric Pickup

The Series C round, led by TWG Global, brings the startup’s total funding to roughly $1.4 billion, with production targeted to begin later this year and preorders expected to open in June.

Chevy Equinox EV Scores Below Segment Average in J.D. Power 2026 Study

New data from J.D. Power shows the Chevrolet Equinox EV trailing much of its competition in owner satisfaction.

Ferrari Reveals Interior Design and Name of Its First Electric Sports Car

The reveal focused on the car’s cabin and user interface, offering the first real look at how Ferrari plans to translate its driving philosophy into an electric vehicle.

Why Lucid Gravity Was Chosen as the Foundation for Uber’s Robotaxi

Lucid unveiled a production-intent autonomous vehicle based on the Gravity SUV at CES 2026, developed in partnership with Nuro and slated for use exclusively on Uber’s platform.

Tesla Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results and Analysis

Management also outlined major strategic shifts, including winding down Model S and X production, expanding robotaxi operations, and ramping investment in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Tesla Signals Model S and Model X Exit as It Pivots Fully to Autonomy

The Model S and Model X paved the way for Tesla to become a mass-market electric vehicle maker.

AI Is Changing the Used EV Marketplace: What Buyers Should Check Before Trusting a Listing

Artificial intelligence can make the search faster, more personalized, and less intimidating. It cannot replace documentation, inspection, or judgment.

Ford Rethinks Europe EV Strategy as Cologne Plant Outlook Comes Into Focus

A newly announced partnership with Renault aimed at cutting EV costs could reshape Ford’s regional strategy, even as weak demand and recent layoffs cloud the outlook for its current Volkswagen-based models.

Ford Cancels Next-Gen Electric Van as Hybrid Strategy Reshapes EV Roadmap

Ford confirmed it has canceled a future all-electric commercial van that was slated to be built alongside the next-generation F-150 Lightning.