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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.

Polestar Files Plan to Convert Swedish Holding Company Into Dutch B.V. While Keeping Operations in Gothenburg

Polestar plans to convert its Swedish holding company into a Dutch B.V. as part of an effort to create a leaner corporate structure. Under the proposal, Polestar Performance AB would remain the same legal entity while changing its registered office, legal form and governing corporate law from Sweden to the Netherlands, with operations and headquarters planned to remain in Gothenburg.

Geely Auto Marks First UK Anniversary With 15,264 Registrations and Expansion Plans

Geely Auto, which entered Britain with the EX5 electric SUV, has recorded 15,264 vehicle registrations in the UK during its first year in the market, as the Chinese automaker builds its retail network and prepares to expand its lineup. The company, which launched in Britain on October 23, 2025, now has 80 operational retail locations and 92 employees.

EU Pressures UK to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars Amid ‘Made in Europe’ Push

The move is tied to negotiations over Britain’s inclusion in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policies, with Brussels concerned that lower UK tariffs could allow Chinese vehicles to enter the European market through Britain.

Denza Z Electric Supercar Opens China Pre-Sales Starting At $100,000

The two-door electric supercar starts at 680,000 yuan (about $100,300) in China, significantly lower than its starting price of 142,900 pounds (about $191,400) in the UK, where it made its global debut earlier this month.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP

The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

Ford CEO Says Formula 1 Talent Is Helping Shape the Company’s Next-Generation EVs

According to Farley, those skills are expected to play a key role in helping Ford develop more affordable electric vehicles with smaller, lighter battery packs.

2027 Polestar 4 Arrives In UK With Chassis Upgrades And New Trim Structure

The electric crossover remains the brand’s quickest production SUV, with the dual-motor version capable of reaching 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. Pricing in the UK starts at £56,750 for the rear-motor model and £63,750 for the dual-motor variant.

Kia Adds Elite Trim to Award-Winning PV5 Passenger Van

The additions strengthen Kia’s push into the growing electric people-mover market while supporting applications ranging from private ownership to ride-hailing, airport shuttles, and fleet services.

Polestar 5 Emerges as a Powerful New Luxury EV Flagship

The vehicle represents a rare clean-sheet engineering effort in today’s automotive industry, with much of its development led by a British engineering team near Nuneaton.

Polestar Says Premium EV Focus Will Continue as Lineup Expands

CEO Michael Lohscheller said the company is not concerned about overlap with sibling brand Volvo as it prepares a broader lineup that includes new crossovers and estate models.

BMW Plans Rear Wheel Drive Electric 1 Series for 2028 Launch

The model will become part of BMW’s broader Neue Klasse rollout and is aimed at attracting younger buyers in key European markets.

Ford CEO Slams Canada’s Move to Allow Chinese EV Imports

The move, backed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, allows up to 49,000 Chinese-built vehicles initially, with volumes expected to rise to 70,000 over five years.

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 Launches “RAD” Adventure Department to Push Limits

The move builds on years of high-profile testing and competition, from desert rallies to mountain record attempts, that have shaped the evolution of Rivian’s R1 platform.

Rivian R2 Launch Nears, But Early Charging Tests Raise Concerns

Early media drives suggest charging performance may fall short of segment leaders, putting added pressure on Rivian’s most important vehicle launch to date.

Tesla Fined in UK for Failing to Identify Drivers in Police Investigations

The convictions relate to Tesla Financial Services, which has been prosecuted multiple times for not responding to police requests over a two-year period.

Volvo Hits 500K Electric Cars Sold, With Sweden and Norway Leading

The figure highlights a rapid shift for a brand that once publicly doubted battery-only vehicles.

BYD Europe Registrations Jump 222% in November as Tesla Slips

New data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association showed BYD’s registrations surged more than 220 percent year over year, while Tesla’s fell nearly 12 percent.

Firefly To Enter UK and Thailand in 2026 As Nio Targets Rapid Expansion in RHD Markets

Firefly President Daniel Jin said the brand is accelerating into countries where Chinese EVs are not subject to heavy tariffs.