#United States

US Senate Delays Vote on Bill That Would Permanently Ban Chinese Vehicles

Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin had planned to seek unanimous consent on September 24, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul raised concerns about the bill. The sponsors now plan to continue discussions with Paul before trying again next week.

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.

Rivian Opens Early Access to Point-to-Point Hands-Free Driving

Rivian is inviting select owners to test its upcoming driver-assistance technology through a new Autonomy Early Access Program, starting with point-to-point hands-free driving expected to debut on a limited basis in late 2026.<br /> The invitation-only program requires an active Autonomy+ subscription, regular use of preview features and participation in feedback activities before the technology reaches a wider group of customers.

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.

Mary Barra Still Sees EVs as GM’s Destination Despite Slower US Adoption

In a recent interview with Fortune, Barra described EVs as the industry’s “end game” while pointing to regulations, charging infrastructure and consumer practicality as factors affecting how quickly drivers make the switch.

Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 HP As Automaker Battles Mounting Losses

The Gravity GT-S starts at nearly $128,000 and uses the same drivetrain found in the discontinued Lucid Air Dream Edition. Lucid says the new model is the most powerful three-row electric vehicle in the United States, putting it ahead of the 1,025-horsepower Rivian R1S.

Polestar Says It Was Blindsided by U.S. Sales Ban

Polestar and Volvo Cars share the same Chinese majority owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The companies also have vehicles with closely related hardware and software, while the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 are produced on the same line at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina.

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.

Cadillac Vistiq Will Headline Brand’s EV Launch in Brazil

The launch is expected in early November ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Vistiq joining the smaller Optiq and Lyriq as Cadillac’s initial electric offerings in the market.

Lucid CEO Admits Company Fell Short as Midsize EV Launch Is Delayed

The comments came as Lucid reported a quarterly net loss of more than $1 billion and confirmed that its upcoming midsize electric vehicle has been pushed back to the second half of 2027.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to Discuss EVs, AI, and Robotics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The session will explore how Rivian is bringing these technologies together as it works to expand its business over the coming years.

Ford CEO Says Battery Storage Business Is Already Filling Future Capacity

Speaking during Ford’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Farley said the company is well on its way toward securing customers for its planned 20-gigawatt-hour annual battery energy storage capacity.

Toyota’s bZ EV Is Outselling the Prius. Here’s Why.

Toyota sold just over 10,000 bZ models during the quarter, an increase of nearly 80% from a year earlier. Prius sales, meanwhile, fell by more than 40% to just under 10,000 units. Together, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles now account for well over half of Toyota’s U.S. sales.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Adopts Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

The update is part of a broader transition across General Motors’ electric vehicle lineup and arrives alongside several styling and feature enhancements for the new model year.

Report Says U.S. Clean Energy Policy Rollbacks Could Cost More Than 111,000 Jobs

According to the analysis, canceled or delayed projects could affect more than 111,000 jobs while putting billions of dollars in planned investment at risk.

Polestar CEO Says ‘The Days Are Over’ for Global Carmaking After US Sales Ban

The executive said the decision reflects a broader shift toward regionalized vehicle production and market strategies as governments tighten regulations surrounding connected vehicle technologies.

Ford Recalls More Than 42,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Rear Differential Defect

The issue affects certain 2021-2023 model year vehicles and could result in a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Polestar 4 Discounts Drop EV’s Price Below the New Chevy Bolt

Buyers can save as much as $25,000 on select vehicles as the automaker clears inventory before sales end under new federal regulations.

Chevy Bolt Sales Suggest GM’s One-Year Production Plan May Be the Right Call

While the 2027 Bolt continues to attract buyers, dealer inventory remains well above industry norms, indicating that a longer production run may not be necessary.

NHTSA Closes Tesla Power Steering Investigation After Recall

The probe examined reports of increased steering effort and potential loss of power steering assistance in 2023 model year vehicles.