Author: Clara Weiss

Lucid has appointed former Rolls-Royce executive Neil Marsons as senior vice president of supply chain, tasking him with strengthening the company’s global supplier network as it scales production in the United States and Saudi Arabia. Lucid said Marsons, who brings more than 20 years of experience, will oversee supply chain operations supporting manufacturing at its facilities in Arizona and Saudi Arabia. He will report to Interim Chief Executive Marc Winterhoff. Marsons had spent the past six months advising Lucid on supply chain strategy before joining the company in a full-time role. See also: Lucid Air Grand Touring Tops Norway Winter…

Rivian is expanding its vehicle software ecosystem with the introduction of an Apple Watch companion app for its R1 lineup, enabling owners to control key vehicle functions directly from their wrist, the company said. The Apple Watch app will be available to both first- and second-generation R1 vehicles through software version 2026.03, alongside Rivian mobile app version 3.9. See also: Rivian Struggles to Fully Fix Battery Calibration Issue in Some R1 Vehicles The update allows drivers to lock or unlock doors, vent windows, sound the alarm, adjust cabin temperature and set a target state of charge using the watch’s digital…

Chinese automaker BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging the legality of tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump and seeking a refund of levies it says it has paid since April last year, according to court documents. The case, lodged on Jan. 26 at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, marks the first legal challenge by a Chinese carmaker to the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. Thousands of other global companies with U.S. operations have filed similar suits contesting the same authority. See also:…

Ford Motor Company has promised its U.S. dealer network that it will introduce five all-new vehicle models priced below $40,000 before the end of the decade, as the automaker seeks to address growing concerns over affordability in its lineup, Automotive News reported. Ford executives outlined the plan during meetings with dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in Las Vegas, according to the report. The strategy follows years of rising transaction prices and the company’s withdrawal from several lower-priced passenger vehicles, including the recent discontinuation of the Escape crossover. See also: Ford Says New Universal EV Platform Built…

Canada is exploring a deeper automotive cooperation agreement with South Korea that could pave the way for more vehicle and electric vehicle component production on Canadian soil, just weeks after Ottawa struck a deal with China to sharply cut tariffs on EV imports. The two countries, which have had a free trade agreement in place since 2015, are now discussing a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding industrial collaboration, particularly in the automotive and battery sectors. The talks come as both countries seek to diversify trade ties amid uncertainty over U.S. trade policy. See also: Canada–China EV Tariff…

Rivian has issued a recall covering 869 electric vehicles in the United States after identifying a potential issue with the installation of second-row seat belt components that could increase the risk of injury in a crash. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects certain 2022–2025 R1T electric pickup trucks and 2022–2026 R1S electric sport utility vehicles. Rivian said the bolts securing the second-row driver- and passenger-side seat belt retractor assemblies may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. See also: Rivian Backs Washington Ballot Push to Allow Direct EV Sales, Pledges $4.6 Million If…

Lucid Motors has assembled the first prototypes of its upcoming mid-size electric SUV at its Arizona facility, marking a key step as the company looks to expand beyond its current premium offerings, company executives said. Nick Twork, Lucid’s head of communications, said the prototypes were built at the company’s Casa Grande plant, where the manufacturer currently produces its Air sedan and Gravity SUV. “Spent time in our prototype build area today watching the first full Lucid midsize vehicles come together,” Twork wrote in a post on social media platform X. “Same Lucid DNA as Air and Gravity – space, efficiency,…

The U.S. state of Michigan has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against several of the world’s largest oil companies, accusing them of colluding to stifle competition from electric vehicles and renewable energy while keeping energy prices artificially high. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday brought the lawsuit against BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging the companies engaged in unlawful coordination to limit innovation and output in Michigan’s transportation and primary energy markets. See also: Michigan Allocates $1.84 Million to Expand EV Charging Across Multifamily Housing Sites According to the 126-page complaint, the defendants…

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity electric concept has been named Best Concept Vehicle for 2026 by EyesOn Design, marking the second consecutive year a Cadillac concept has received the honor after the Opulent Velocity’s win in 2025. The Elevated Velocity was selected by a jury of automotive designers and educators, with the award reflecting design innovation and overall vision rather than production readiness. Cadillac said the concept serves as a design study exploring the future direction of its electric and performance-focused vehicles. See also: Cadillac Plans Further Electric Vehicle Launches and Showroom Expansion in South Korea The electric 2+2 crossover concept features…

General Motors plans to end production of its revived Chevrolet Bolt after roughly a year and a half, curtailing the return of what had been the United States’ most affordable electric vehicle, Bloomberg reported. The decision will allow GM to free up capacity at its Fairfax, Kansas, factory for a gasoline-powered Buick crossover, according to the report. GM officials later confirmed the move to InsideEVs, reiterating that the next-generation Bolt was always intended to be a limited-run model. See also: Chevrolet Reveals EPA Range of 262 Miles for 2027 Bolt Electric Crossover “When we revealed Bolt in October, we said…

Porsche Cars Canada said it has enabled Plug & Charge functionality on the Tesla Supercharger network for the Macan Electric and model year 2026 Taycan, expanding automated charging access for Porsche electric vehicle customers across North America. The integration provides eligible vehicles with access to more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers through the Porsche Charging Service. Porsche said the upcoming Cayenne Electric will also support Plug & Charge when it launches in Canada later this year. Plug & Charge technology allows compatible vehicles to authenticate and process payment automatically when connected to a supported charger, removing the need for mobile apps…

Mercedes-Benz has quietly resumed U.S. sales of its EQ-branded electric vehicles, bringing the EQE and EQS model families back to the market after a five-month production pause tied to shifting demand and changes in federal incentives. The automaker halted production of U.S.-spec EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs on Sept. 1, 2025, coinciding with the scheduled expiry of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles at the end of that month. At the time, Mercedes-Benz said the move would be temporary while it reassessed market conditions. See also: Mercedes-Benz to Drop Level 3 Drive Pilot From Updated S-Class,…