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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.

GM Expands Brazil EV Production Strategy As Captiva EV Assembly Begins

Through its partnership with Comexport at the Planta Automotiva do Ceará (PACE) facility, GM plans to add a third electrified model to local production before the end of 2026, signaling a broader push to grow its EV presence in South America.

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.

Ford Takes Over $3.8 Billion DOE Loan for Battery Storage Pivot

The move followed the dissolution of Ford’s battery manufacturing partnership with SK On, which was originally expected to receive up to $9.63 billion in federal financing through the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

Lucid builds 50,000th EV as production ramps under new CEO

The achievement highlights steady output growth as Lucid ramps production of its expanding EV lineup and prepares for its next phase of global manufacturing.

Rivian R2 Orders Near as Configurator Access Begins in June

The update signaled that the EV startup remained on track for initial deliveries, following plans to begin employee handovers by the end of April as production ramps at its Normal, Illinois facility.

Polestar 4 and Norway’s EV Boom are Reshaping Driving in the Arctic

Norway continues to lead global EV adoption, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 98% of new car sales in December and close to 90% across the full year.

Rivian Offers R2 Test Rides at SXSW 2026

From March 13–18, attendees in Austin can ride in the R2 on a purpose-built off-road course downtown.

Rivian Adds Apple Watch Controls for R1T and R1S

The update, rolling out next week as part of a broader mobile and vehicle software refresh, highlights Rivian’s push to position software as a core differentiator alongside its electric trucks and SUVs.

Ford Battery Plant Shift Leaves Kentucky Community Hopeful but Uneasy

In Kentucky, the shift has prompted cautious optimism after a major battery plant laid off roughly 1,500 workers as Ford retools its strategy.

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.

GMC Powers Entire Hummer EV Desert Commercial Using a Single Sierra EV

Every light, camera, and monitor on set was plugged directly into the truck’s outlets, which include multiple 120-volt ports and a 240-volt outlet.

$45,000 Rivian R2 Will Power Homes With New Bidirectional Charging Technology

Rivian says the feature could unlock gigawatt-hours of stored energy across its growing fleet, potentially creating a cost-effective power solution for owners.

Rivian Breaks Ground on $5B Georgia EV Plant With 7,500 Jobs Coming

The facility will be built in two phases, each capable of producing 200,000 vehicles annually.

Acura’s first in-house EV to launch in 2026 with advanced software features

Acura’s first in-house electric vehicle will launch in 2026 with advanced software features.

VinFast Builds India EV Hub After U.S. Setbacks

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has officially launched operations at its new $500 million electric vehicle plant in Tamil Nadu, India.

Mercedes-Benz Revamps The Roadmap: New Electric E-Class And New Strategies

Mercedes Plans A 30% Electrified Vehicle Share By 2027, With New Platforms, Cost-Cutting Strategies, And Heavy R&D And Production Investments

Honda’s 0 Series Prototypes: Set To Electrify At The CES 2025

From The Fastback Saloon To The Versatile Space-Hub, Honda’s Bespoke EVs Are Set To Debut At CES 2025 Before Their 2026 Launch

ZEEKR Officially Launches MIX Electric MPV In China Starting At RMB 279,000

ZEEKR MIX Arrives With Over 700 KM Of Range And Features A 5.5C Ultra-Fast Charging That Charges From 10% To 80% In 10.5 Minutes

Acura Set To Develop All-Electric Supercar Inspired By The NSX For 2027 To 2028

Acura’s Upcoming EV, Described As An “NSX-type” Model, Will Be Built On Honda’s 0 Series Platform