Author: Harding Greenwood

U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to capture a smaller share of the market in the near term following the expiration of federal tax credits, Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley said. EV market share in the United States reached record levels in the third quarter, partly driven by buyers taking advantage of the tax credit before it expired at the end of September. Farley said he anticipates adoption to settle at around 5 percent of the overall market, down from the 10–12 percent recorded in September. See also: Ford Reportedly Weighs Discontinuing F-150 Lightning Amid Weak EV Demand “In…

Volkswagen Anhui, the majority-owned Chinese joint venture of Volkswagen, has filed for approval of the ID.UNYX 08 SUV with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), signaling the upcoming debut of the first model jointly developed with Xpeng, according to data published by the ministry. The ID.UNYX 08 appears in MIIT’s latest catalog of vehicles awaiting sales approval, a final step before market launch in China. Public comments on the listing will be accepted from November 11 to 17, indicating that the SUV is nearing commercial release. See also: Volkswagen Anhui Files for Approval of New ID.UNYX 07 Electric…

Joby Aviation  has signed a letter of intent worth up to $250 million with Alatau Advance Air Group (AAAG) to sell electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and related services, marking a significant step toward introducing air taxis in Kazakhstan. The deal includes pre-delivery payments and is backed by a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, which will help develop the regulatory framework and infrastructure required for advanced air mobility in the country. See also: Joby Aviation to Join U.S. eVTOL Pilot Program Ahead of Full Certification AAAG is leading the Alatau City…

France’s Renault has ended its joint project with Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor and is now seeking a lower-cost Chinese supplier, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. “The E7A engine project is no longer being done with Valeo,” one of the sources told Reuters, adding that “it will be done entirely in-house across the entire value chain, except for the stator which could be bought from a Chinese supplier.” The decision, according to the sources, was driven primarily by the need to cut costs, as Chinese suppliers offer significantly more competitive prices. See…

BMW has unveiled detailed updates for its 2026 i4 lineup, introducing silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters for enhanced efficiency and performance, along with a more powerful top variant renamed as the i4 M60. Production of the updated i4 range will begin in November 2025, with deliveries expected to follow shortly after. The adoption of SiC technology in the inverters allows for improved energy transfer between the battery and motors, enhancing power electronics efficiency and thermal management. BMW said this upgrade, first seen on the i5, will now extend to the i4 eDrive40, contributing to higher range and sustained performance. See also: BMW…

The “Harlander” self-driving shuttle pilot in Belfast has completed its operations as scheduled, recording a 92% passenger satisfaction rate and providing new insights for future autonomous vehicle strategies and government regulation in the United Kingdom. The nine-seater shuttle operated in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, providing “last mile” connectivity between the Titanic Halt railway station and the Catalyst innovation hub on a 15- to 20-minute loop. Originally scheduled to end in September, the service was extended by one month to gather additional data before concluding at the end of October. Research collected during the trial showed commuters represented 40% of users, followed…

Tesla will begin production of its long-awaited Cybercab, a fully autonomous electric vehicle without pedals or a steering wheel, in April 2026 at its factory in Austin, Chief Executive Elon Musk said during the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. The announcement came shortly after shareholders approved a compensation package for Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion in company shares, the largest in corporate history. “We’ve got the first car that is specifically built for unsupervised, full self-driving to be a robotaxi called a Cybercab — it doesn’t even have pedals or steering wheel,” Musk said. “It’s…

Xpeng has launched the extended-range version of its X9 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), offering a combined driving range of up to 1,602 kilometers, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker broadens its lineup to include extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). The seven-seat X9 EREV was introduced at a technology event in Guangzhou, where Xpeng is headquartered, and is now available for pre-sale ahead of its official market launch later this month. See also: Xpeng Unveils Interior of X9 EREV with AI Lighting and 4.2-Meter Wood Panel Two variants are offered: the 1602 Max, priced at RMB 350,000 ($49,150), and the 1602 Ultra at…

Ford Motor is reportedly considering discontinuing its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, amid declining demand for electric vehicles and ongoing production disruptions in the United States. According to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, executives are in active discussions about ending production of the all-electric pickup, which has been on hold since October due to supply issues at aluminium supplier Novelis. See also: Ford Prioritizes Gas and Hybrid F-Series Trucks After Supplier Fire Halts F-150 Lightning Production The report highlights growing pressure on Ford’s EV business, which has accumulated losses of $13 billion since 2023. October…

Citroen’s new e-C5 Aircross Long Range has officially qualified for the UK’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), becoming the third model and second manufacturer to reach the top subsidy level under the government’s zero-emission vehicle initiative. The long-range SUV, which offers a claimed range of 422 miles, now falls below the scheme’s £37,000 price cap, following its addition to the Department for Transport’s list of eligible vehicles. See also: Citroen Opens Orders for e-C3 Aircross Extended Range in UK “This recognition reinforces Citroen’s commitment to making electric mobility more accessible to UK drivers,” the company said in a statement.…

Europe’s truck market weakened through the first nine months of 2025, while bus demand showed signs of recovery, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Electric models continued to expand their footprint, led by Switzerland in battery-electric truck adoption and Germany in electric bus registrations. ACEA data showed total truck registrations across the European Union fell 9.8% year-on-year between January and September, while bus registrations rose 3.6%. Although fossil-fuel vehicles still dominate, electric trucks and buses are gaining market share. Battery-electric trucks accounted for 3.8% of new EU registrations, up from 2.1% a year earlier, and reached 4.4% when…

Renault has unveiled the new Twingo E-Tech Electric, a compact city car aimed at offering a fully electric option under €20,000 while avoiding the compromises typical of budget models. The vehicle, produced at the company’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia, marks a strategic effort to fill a gap in the small car market. “Offering an affordable and competitive electric city car required more than simply adjusting the price. Renault had to rethink its entire design and production process,” the company said, noting that the Twingo was developed faster than any other model in Renault’s history. The new generation is built…

Chrysler has announced a recall of more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire hazard associated with defective high-voltage batteries. The automaker has urged owners to park their vehicles outdoors and refrain from charging them until a repair is available. The recall affects 320,065 plug-in hybrid models, including 228,221 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles from model years 2020 to 2025 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles from model years 2022 to 2026. Chrysler said the risk of fire may occur whether the vehicles are parked or being driven. See also: Jeep Begins…

British startup Longbow has unveiled its first electric sports car, the Speedster, completing the model’s development in only six months. The hand-built vehicle marks the company’s debut in what it calls the “Featherweight Electric Vehicle” (FEV) category, showcasing its new “Speed of Lightness” engineering philosophy aimed at accelerating vehicle creation without compromising performance or quality. See also: Longbow Appoints Former McLaren, Lotus, and Alpine CEOs to Advisory Board According to Longbow, the Speedster weighs under 1,000 kilograms and features a bespoke aluminium chassis that combines structural rigidity with lightweight efficiency. Powered by an electric motor and a module-to-chassis battery system,…

Rivian Automotive reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer continues to pour resources into its next-generation R2 platform, production expansion, and autonomous driving development. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance and confirmed that the R2 compact SUV remains on schedule for a 2026 launch. Rivian’s net loss attributable to common stockholders widened to $1.17 billion in the third quarter, compared with $1.1 billion a year earlier. Total revenue rose 78 percent year-on-year to $1.56 billion, driven by higher vehicle deliveries and strong growth in software and services revenue. See also:…

German utility EnBW will lower prices for electric vehicle charging at its mobility+ network from December, the company said on Wednesday, as part of wider reductions in electricity, gas, and heating costs. The changes will reduce the S and M charging tariffs by three cents per kilowatt hour, while the top-tier L tariff will see a reduction in its monthly base fee. Under the new pricing, the S tariff without a monthly fee will drop to €0.56 per kWh from €0.59, and the M tariff, which carries a €5.99 monthly fee, will fall to €0.46 per kWh. The L tariff…

Tesla’s China-made vehicle sales declined in October as demand for the six-seat Model Y L eased following its initial launch surge. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed that Tesla China’s wholesale sales — which include both domestic deliveries and exports — totaled 61,497 units last month, down 9.93% year-on-year and 32.28% from September’s 90,812 units. The October figure marked Tesla’s lowest monthly sales since May and represented its eighth year-on-year decline within the first ten months of 2025. From January to October, Tesla China’s cumulative wholesale sales reached 667,861 units, a 10.24% drop compared with the same…

The E|MPOWER project has completed the construction phase of Germany’s first motorway test track for dynamic inductive charging of electric vehicles (EVs) on the A6 near Amberg. The section between Amberg-West and Sulzbach-Rosenberg, just under one kilometre long, is now entering its test phase. The project is led by Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) in collaboration with Electreon, VIA IMC, Risomat, Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, Seamless Energy Technologies, and Eurovia. The test track uses Electreon’s inductive charging technology, which embeds coils in the road surface. As a compatible EV drives over the coils, a counter coil in the…

Voyah, the premium electric vehicle division of Dongfeng Motor, reported record deliveries in October, underscoring continued sales growth as the brand expands its product lineup and international presence. The company delivered 17,218 vehicles last month, a 69.5 percent increase from 10,157 units in the same period a year earlier and a 13.1 percent rise from September’s 15,224 units, according to data released by Voyah. Cumulative deliveries from January to October reached 114,210 units, up 82.1 percent year-on-year. See also: Voyah Unveils 2026 Dream MPV with Eight Variants, Expanding PHEV and BEV Lineup Voyah’s CEO Lu Fang previously said in an…

International Motors and PlusAI said they are working together to develop and commercialize Level 4 autonomous trucks, leveraging the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform to enable scalable, production-ready driverless freight operations. The partnership aims to merge advanced artificial intelligence with proven vehicle engineering and manufacturing capability to deliver safe, efficient, and commercially viable autonomous transport. The initiative builds on fleet trials conducted in Texas and combines International’s long-standing vehicle engineering and production experience with PlusAI’s SuperDrive™ autonomous software, which has been trained and refined over six million miles of real-world testing. The NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor computing platform — based…