Author: Isabelle Fournier

General Motors is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in the United States over alleged software and electrical defects in its Cadillac Lyriq electric sport utility vehicle. The complaint, filed on April 2 in Washington on behalf of two drivers, alleges that defects in the Lyriq’s software and electrical systems can render the vehicle inoperable, preventing it from starting, charging or operating. According to the filing, affected vehicles may require towing and extended service periods, with some repairs reportedly taking weeks or months. The plaintiffs allege that General Motors was aware of the issues through internal testing, engineering reports, warranty…

The joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian, known as Rivian Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech), has completed winter testing of its software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, marking a milestone in the development of next-generation electric vehicles. The multi-month testing programme took place in Phoenix and Arjeplog, involving teams from Volkswagen, Audi and Scout Motors. Reference vehicles used in the tests included the Volkswagen ID.EVERY1, alongside models from Audi and Scout. According to Volkswagen, the tests validated both hardware and software performance under real-world and extreme conditions. Initial trials in Arizona focused on finalising software functions, while subsequent winter testing in…

Lexus has unveiled the eighth-generation ES sedan in the United States, introducing battery-electric variants for the first time in the model’s history as part of its broader electrification strategy. The new ES lineup includes two fully electric versions, the Lexus ES 350e and Lexus ES 500e, both equipped with a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery integrated into the vehicle floor. The front-wheel-drive ES 350e delivers 165 kW of power, while the all-wheel-drive ES 500e features dual motors with a combined output of 252 kW. According to Lexus, the ES 350e offers an estimated driving range of up to 307 miles, while…

Japanese automaker Honda Motor has cancelled plans to launch three electric vehicles in the United States, including two models from its upcoming Honda 0 Series and a performance SUV from its luxury brand Acura, as shifting market conditions and policy changes reshape the company’s electrification strategy. The affected models include the Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 Sedan, and the Acura RSX, which had been scheduled for release in the United States over the next several years. Prototypes of the Honda 0 Series vehicles were first presented during CES 2025 in Las Vegas, generating expectations that the models would form…

Mind Robotics said on Wednesday it has secured $500 million in a Series A funding round co-led by venture capital firms Accel and Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence-enabled robotics systems for industrial manufacturing. The financing, expected to close later this month, follows a $115 million seed round led by Eclipse Capital in late 2025. As part of the investment, Sameer Gandhi will join Mind Robotics’ board of directors. Mind Robotics is developing a robotics platform designed to perform complex industrial tasks that require dexterity, adaptation, and reasoning—capabilities that traditional factory robots often struggle to…

U.S. electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has appointed former Amazon executive Peter Faricy as its new chief executive, replacing founding CEO Christine Barman just months before the planned launch of the company’s affordable electric pickup truck. Faricy took up the role this week, company spokesperson Jeff Jablansky told technology outlet TechCrunch. Faricy previously served as vice president of Amazon Marketplace and later worked as an adviser at McKinsey & Company and Bessemer Venture Partners. The company said his experience building Amazon’s marketplace platform played a key role in the appointment, particularly as Slate Auto counts Amazon founder Jeff Bezos among…

Rivian is planning an accelerated market rollout for its upcoming R2 electric SUV in the United States, positioning the model as a key step toward expanding into the mass-market EV segment. The company told investors it expects to sell between 20,000 and 25,000 units of the R2 this year, with the first vehicles scheduled to reach customers around June after production begins. See also: Rivian Plans R2 Production Capacity of Up to 155,000 Vehicles Annually If Rivian meets even the lower end of that target, the R2 would rank among the fastest-selling electric vehicles in its price category, according to…

The Ford Mustang Mach-E, introduced by Ford Motor in 2020, has faced ongoing debate over its place in the automaker’s lineup. Despite early skepticism, the electric SUV has established itself as a steady option in the growing EV market, although it has yet to surpass the sales dominance of the Tesla Model Y. One owner in Santa Cruz, California has pushed the vehicle far beyond typical usage levels. David Blenke has driven more than 316,000 miles (about 508,500 kilometers) in a Mach-E Premium equipped with the extended-range battery since purchasing it in June 2022. See also: Ford Unveils 2026 Mustang…

Lucid Group has reported strong growth in deliveries and revenue for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, underscoring rising demand for its electric vehicles while highlighting the persistent financial pressures of scaling production. The California-based automaker delivered 15,841 vehicles in 2025, a 55% increase from the previous year, including 5,345 units in the fourth quarter alone — marking its eighth consecutive quarter of record deliveries. The gains were largely driven by the ramp-up of the Lucid Gravity SUV, the company’s second production model alongside the Air sedan. Financial performance improved in tandem. Lucid posted fourth-quarter revenue of $522.7…

Lucid Motors will lay off about 12% of its global workforce as the U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer attempts to streamline operations and improve financial performance, according to an internal communication from its interim chief executive. The California-based company, known for its premium Air sedan and Gravity SUV, has struggled with persistent losses despite rising vehicle deliveries. In the third quarter of 2025 alone, Lucid reported a net loss of $978.4 million, bringing cumulative losses since its founding to about $14.8 billion by the end of September 2025. “We are streamlining our organisation so we can operate with greater efficiency and…

U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian reported higher revenue for 2025 despite a sharp fall in vehicle deliveries, with growth largely driven by software and technology development for partner Volkswagen. Rivian said total revenue rose 8% year on year to about $5.39 billion, even as deliveries fell 18% to 42,247 vehicles from a record 51,579 units in 2024. Automotive revenue declined 15% to $3.83 billion, reflecting lower sales volumes despite a modest increase in revenue per vehicle. The company’s Software and Services segment expanded sharply, generating $1.56 billion in revenue—up 222% from the previous year. Rivian attributed the surge primarily to…

The Government of Canada has earmarked more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects nationwide, with the majority of funding directed toward expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of its new Automotive Strategy. Of the total, $84.4 million will support 122 projects under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, enabling the installation of more than 8,000 new EV charge points across the country. The projects cover public locations, workplaces, fleets and multi-unit residential buildings. See also: Canada Explores Sino-Canadian EV Assembly Plant to Boost Global Exports Major recipients include the Pollution Probe Foundation, which will receive $7.3 million…