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Polestar Reveals the Formula 2030 Concept to Preview the Next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7

Polestar has revealed a new concept car, Formula 2030, as a physical preview of the brand’s future design direction. Design features from the concept are confirmed to appear on the next-generation Polestar 2, planned for 2027, and on the forthcoming Polestar 7 compact SUV, due in 2028.

Mercedes-Benz Opens Orders for the VLE 400 4MATIC and New Entry-Level Electric VLE Variants

Mercedes-Benz is now taking orders for an all-wheel-drive version of its electric VLE Grand Limousine, the VLE 400 4MATIC, and has added lower-priced entry-level variants of the model. The 310 kW VLE 400 4MATIC uses a 115 kWh battery and is rated for up to 654 kilometers of WLTP range, while a five-seat VLE 300 electric starts at 70,735.39 euros including VAT in Germany.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select Drops Phone-as-a-Key Feature

Ford has removed Phone As A Key capability from the entry-level Select trim of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E after including the digital key feature as standard equipment on the 2026 Select. Shoppers who want smartphone-based locking and starting will now need to step up to at least the Premium trim, even as Ford makes the extended-range battery standard across all models.

Ford Adds Factory-Built Special Service Vehicle Version of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E

Ford is introducing a factory-built Special Service Vehicle (SSV) edition of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E, giving police departments and fleet operators their first turnkey agency package on the electric crossover. Built off the entry-level Select trim, the law-enforcement package bundles dual-motor eAWD, a 91 kWh extended-range battery and performance hardware borrowed from the Mach-E GT.

BMW Raises 2027 iX5 60 xDrive Range Estimate to 450 Miles Ahead of EPA Rating

BMW has bumped its projected EPA driving range for the upcoming 2027 iX5 60 xDrive—the first battery-electric X5—to as much as 450 miles on a charge, a 15-mile gain over the preliminary figure shared at its June reveal. The updated number remains an internal BMW projection rather than a certified federal rating, with official EPA figures expected in the next few weeks.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Trail Package, Makes Extended-Range Battery Standard

Ford is overhauling the 2027 Mustang Mach-E lineup by making the extended-range battery pack standard across every trim and debuting an off-road-inspired Trail Package. The updated electric crossover also introduces a lower-cost front motor designed to match the outgoing unit’s output while keeping retail pricing in check.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Loses $3,995 Spare Tire and Recovery Package

Buyers can still order the truck’s renamed Off-Road Package, which retains its core trail hardware, but the additional spare and recovery items are no longer available through GMC’s factory-listed options.

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.

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.

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.

Tesla Model Y Performance Could Get 659 km of Range in China

The vehicle uses a 78.4-kilowatt-hour battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with several details pointing toward a performance-focused position in Tesla’s expanding Model Y lineup.

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.

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.

Next-Generation Ford F-150 Lightning EREV Will Target Long-Distance Truck Owners

Unlike a conventional battery-electric truck, the upcoming model will combine electric drive with a gasoline-powered generator to extend driving range and reduce reliance on public charging.

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.

Ferrari Launches All-Electric Luce in China Starting at Nearly $587,000

The four-door grand tourer marks a major milestone for the Italian automaker as it expands into electrification while maintaining its focus on ultra-high-performance luxury vehicles.

Cadillac Drops Three Lyriq Appearance Packages for 2027

The changes affect dealer-installed appearance packages that previously allowed customers to add color-accented trim elements to the Lyriq without relying on aftermarket modifications.

Xiaomi YU7 GT Sets New Nürburgring Production SUV Lap Record

The high-performance electric SUV completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 34.931 seconds, nearly two seconds faster than Audi’s previous production SUV record.

VW Keeps Door Open for Scout IPO as EV Startup Strategy Expands

The executive said the setup could allow the brand to follow EV startups such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid in achieving high market valuations.