Author: Isabelle Fournier

U.S. electric vehicle sales at Ford Motor fell sharply toward the end of 2025, underscoring a shift in the automaker’s electrification strategy even as it posted its strongest overall sales performance in several years. Ford delivered 14,513 electric vehicles in the fourth quarter in the United States, a 52% decline from a year earlier, as sales of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup dropped steeply. For the full year, Ford sold 84,113 EVs, down 14% from 2024, despite recording its best overall U.S. sales since 2019. See also: Ford Says New Low-Cost EV Platform Will Support Multiple Models and Cut Production…

Rivian said it produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 vehicles in 2025, finishing the year within its revised guidance after adjusting output to match a more challenging demand environment for electric vehicles. In the fourth quarter, Rivian built 10,974 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal and delivered 9,745 vehicles, closing the year without unexpected changes to production or delivery targets. See also: Rivian Rolls Out Hands-Free Driving Update For New R1 Models Annual volumes declined compared with earlier years as Rivian moderated output. The company produced about 57,000 vehicles in 2023, followed by roughly 49,500 in 2024. Deliveries reached…

Ford Motor Co said its upcoming low-cost electric vehicle platform will underpin a wide range of future models and play a central role in reshaping how the company designs and manufactures EVs, as it works to improve profitability and scale. The platform, internally referred to as the Universal EV or CE1 architecture, is expected to debut with a mid-size electric pickup in 2027. It will later support multiple vehicle types, including crossovers, vans and other body styles, Ford executives said. “This is one of our major bets,” Ford Chief Financial Officer Sherry House said during the 2025 Barclays Global Auto…

Audi has temporarily shelved plans for a dedicated manufacturing plant in the United States as part of its delayed five-year planning round, amid mounting pressure to cut costs and reassess investment priorities, according to a report by German business magazine Manager Magazin. The publication reported that Audi Chief Executive Gernot Döllner presented his five-year strategy to the Audi Supervisory Board in mid-December, including funding requirements that exceeded targets set by Arno Antlitz, the chief financial officer of Volkswagen Group. “There are differing accounts and interpretations regarding the size of the gaps,” Manager Magazin said, adding that the sums involved amounted…

The Tesla Cybertruck has become the only pickup truck to receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ designation in the organization’s final safety ratings for 2025, IIHS said. In its year-end update, IIHS evaluated 20 newly tested vehicles and awarded safety honours to 16 models across several segments. While a number of electric SUVs and sedans achieved top ratings, the Cybertruck was the only pickup truck to qualify for the highest-tier award. The Toyota Tundra had previously earned a Top Safety Pick+ earlier in the year, though with lower overall scores. See also: Unplugged Performance Unveils…

Lucid Group has introduced its first certified pre-owned (CPO) electric vehicle programme, marking a new step for the luxury EV maker as it seeks to attract a wider range of buyers amid a competitive market. The programme, branded Lucid Recharged, offers factory-backed inspection, reconditioning and additional warranty coverage for used Lucid vehicles. The company said eligible cars must be less than six years old, have fewer than 62,000 miles, and come from a single previous owner before undergoing a 160-plus-point inspection. See also: Lucid Motors Says It Is on Track to Build 18,000 EVs in 2025 as Production Ramps Up…

Ford Motor said it is preparing a next-generation version of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup featuring an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain, as the automaker looks to build on the model’s role in supporting its U.S. electric vehicle sales. The company said production of the current F-150 Lightning will end later this year, with the next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV to be assembled at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford did not disclose a launch date or detailed specifications, saying further information will be shared at a later stage. See also: Ford Files Patent for Road Trip Energy…

Polestar said it has opened a new full-service retail and service location in Coral Gables, Florida, as the Swedish electric vehicle maker expands its presence in the fast-growing South Florida EV market. The site, located at 336 Miracle Mile, transitions a former brand experience centre into a fully operational Polestar Space, offering vehicle sales, servicing and test drives. The facility is operated by Nordic Motors, which has assumed ownership and management of Polestar Miami. See also: Polestar Opens Largest Retail Hub in Stockholm to Combine Sales, Service and Delivery The expansion comes as electric vehicle demand accelerates in the region.…

Ford has filed a patent for a road trip energy consumption optimization system designed to make long-distance travel more efficient for electric-vehicle drivers, according to documents identified by Ford Authority. The patent, filed on May 29, 2024, and published on December 4, 2025, outlines a software-driven approach to enhancing charging convenience during extended journeys. The system would evaluate a driver’s destination, pre-condition the vehicle to improve range efficiency, and identify optimal charging stops along the route. It would also track charge levels and trip timing to prioritize charger availability and, where possible, off-peak hours when electricity is less expensive. The…

Faraday Future has started pre-production assembly of its FX Super One multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the company’s Hanford, California facility, marking a key step toward the model’s formal rollout scheduled for December 21. The process began following the arrival of knockdown component sets, each vehicle requiring roughly 3,000 parts. The company said the milestone validates the near-completion of its “Bridge Strategy,” a supply-chain model designed to ensure readiness across logistics, customs compliance, testing operations and tariff adaptation. See also: Zevo Partners with Faraday Future to Deploy 1,000 FX Super One Electric Vehicles The start of assembly also serves as a…

BMW has successfully integrated the Tesla Supercharger network into its BMW Charging Network in the United States, immediately adding over 2,000 Tesla sites and more than 25,000 individual Supercharger points for its electric vehicle customers. The move significantly expands the charging infrastructure available to BMW EV drivers and supports the broader automotive industry’s shift toward the North American Charging Standard (NACS). With the inclusion of the Supercharger network, BMW now provides access to approximately 180,000 public charging points across North America, including networks from partners like Electrify America and ChargePoint. See also: 2026 Subaru Solterra Gains Native NACS Port And…

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a recall for a limited number of 2023-2024 ID.4 electric vehicles (EVs) after finding a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery modules that poses a fire risk. The safety campaign, NHTSA Campaign 25V836, affects 311 units produced between September 16, 2022, and September 22, 2024. The underlying issue is a production deviation at the cell supplier, SK Battery America Inc., based in Commerce, Georgia. An investigation, which included tear-down analysis and CT imaging, confirmed that certain individual battery cells within the high-voltage (HV) modules contain misaligned electrodes, specifically shifted cathodes. This misalignment can…