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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.

Polestar Builds First 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs in South Korea for Europe

Polestar has built its first 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs at a plant in Busan, South Korea, with the vehicles headed to Europe, CEO Michael Lohscheller told Automotive News.<br /> The production milestone comes as the automaker looks to revive European sales and improve profitability, although it has not disclosed how many of the vehicles have been ordered or how quickly they will reach customers.

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

Lucid Faces Class Action Over 20,000-Vehicle 2022 Production Target

The class covers investors who acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and August 3, 2022, as the four-and-a-half-year-old securities case moves toward trial or a potential settlement.

Lynk & Co 20 Gets Standard LiDAR and 6C Charging From $17,620

The updated EV comes standard with LiDAR, an 800-volt silicon carbide platform and 6C fast charging across all five variants, while Lynk & Co said it received more than 14,663 firm orders within the first hour after launch.

Rivian Recalls Nearly 99,000 EVs Over Rearview Camera Software Bug

More than 95% of the affected vehicles have already received the software fix through over-the-air updates, meaning most owners will receive recall notices after the issue has already been addressed.

Geely Updates Galaxy E5 With 6C Charging, LiDAR and Up to 635 km of Range

The top-spec version offers a 635-km (395-mile) CLTC range, while the updated SUV can charge from 10% to 70% in as little as 8 minutes and 25 seconds.

GM’s Buick Electra Hits 150,000-Unit Production Milestone in China

The 150,000th vehicle was a 2026 Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid, which also reached 30,000 units produced as the Electra portfolio continues expanding across several vehicle types and powertrains.

Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Battery Software Issue

The recall covers vehicles built between July 3, 2023, and August 26, 2025.

Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000-Unit Robotaxi Fleet for Europe

The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, with Bolt planning to own and operate the fleet.

Cadillac Launches Lyriq and Vistiq in Brazil Ahead of November Debut

Both models are now available to order through Cadillac’s Brazilian website and will launch in early November, with initial deliveries expected before the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

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’s R2 Ramp Faces Questions as Citi Flags Production Challenges

The analysts point to Rivian’s existing factory utilization and the production ramp expected at its future Georgia facility as key factors behind their concerns.

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.

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.

Li Auto is Taking its EVs to Europe, Starting with the New Li 6

The Chinese automaker has also partnered with the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, supplying 20 Li i6 SUVs for transportation during the women’s golf event. Li Auto described the partnership as the beginning of its European push.

2027 Range Rover Electric Arrives With 333 Miles of Range and 542 HP

The Range Rover Electric uses a pair of permanent-magnet electric motors, with each motor rated at 260 kilowatts. Combined output reaches 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.

Rivian R2 VIN Count Nears 10,000 Ahead of Second Production Shift

Publicly reported VINs reached the 9,400s on Aug. 28, according to buyers posting their vehicle details online. One Southern California buyer reported receiving an R2 VIN in the 9,400 range at about 10 a.m. Pacific time that day. The buyer had placed an order for an R2 Performance on Aug. 18.

Toyota Refreshes bZ5 With New Driver Assistance Tech in China

The refreshed bZ5 is offered in six variants, with official prices unchanged at between 129,800 yuan ($19,140) and 199,800 yuan. For a limited time, however, buyers can purchase the vehicle for between 109,800 yuan and 179,800 yuan after a combination of cash incentives and trade-in subsidies.