Author: Jacob Sullivan

Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a safety recall for 169 EQB electric vehicles after identifying a potential fire risk linked to high-voltage battery cells, the company said in a regulatory filing. The recall affects certain 2022 and 2023 model-year EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. According to the automaker, the affected vehicles may contain battery cells that are susceptible to internal short circuits under specific conditions, potentially leading to thermal events. Mercedes-Benz said the issue stems from production variations at battery supplier Farasis Energy’s manufacturing facility, combined with external influences such as mechanical stress or electrical current…

General Motors has hired former Tesla executive and Aurora co-founder Sterling Anderson as it seeks to accelerate progress in software development, electric vehicle profitability and autonomous driving, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg. Anderson joined General Motors in June 2025 and is tasked with advancing key technology initiatives seen as central to the automaker’s long-term strategy. Bloomberg reported that some within the company view Anderson as a potential future chief executive, although General Motors said no succession planning is currently underway. Anderson declined to comment on speculation about a possible future leadership role, saying his attention…

Electrify America and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have opened a new hyper-fast electric vehicle charging station at the Rochester Institute of Technology Inn & Conference Center, expanding public charging access in the Finger Lakes region as New York accelerates deployment of federally funded infrastructure. The site features four 350-kilowatt direct current fast chargers equipped with CCS connectors, capable of charging compatible electric vehicles in about 20 minutes. The opening brings NYPA’s statewide EVolve NY network to 282 fast chargers across 66 locations. See also: Electrify America and Simon Expand Retail EV Charging Network to 500 High-Speed Units The…

bp pulse, the electric vehicle charging arm of bp, has opened a new high-capacity EV charging hub near O’Hare International Airport, marking its sixth major airport-focused location in the United States. The new hub, located close to Chicago’s O’Hare airport, features 40 ultrafast charging bays equipped with a mix of 400 kW and 150 kW DC fast chargers. The site supports both CCS and NACS connectors and is designed to serve ride-hailing drivers, airport users and local EV owners seeking rapid and convenient charging. See also: bp pulse Launches First Arizona Ultrafast EV Charging Hub bp pulse said the O’Hare…

Rivian founder and chief executive RJ Scaringe has reiterated that the electric vehicle maker will not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, maintaining its strategy of relying on a proprietary operating system to deliver what it describes as a more integrated digital experience. In an interview with technology publication Stratechery, Scaringe said allowing Apple CarPlay would result in “two different UIs playing out,” which he said leads to a poor user experience. He argued that demand for CarPlay largely stems from dissatisfaction with the native software offered by many automakers. See also: Rivian Unveils In-House AI Chip, Universal Hands-Free Driving…

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has significantly reduced its expansion efforts in North America after entering the market with one of the most ambitious growth plans seen from a new automaker in recent years, refocusing instead on opportunities in Asia. Founded in 2017 by Pham Nhat Vuong under the Vingroup conglomerate, VinFast moved quickly from domestic vehicle production in Vietnam to an export-led strategy aimed at global markets. The United States was positioned as a cornerstone of that plan, with VinFast announcing intentions to sell vehicles directly to consumers, roll out a broad electric lineup and build a large manufacturing…

Kia has launched the EV4 electric sedan in Canada, making it the country’s most affordable battery electric vehicle as it goes on sale with a starting price below C$40,000, undercutting rivals such as the Fiat 500e. Priced from C$38,995, the EV4 becomes Kia’s lowest-cost dedicated EV in the Canadian market and marks the brand’s first global electric sedan. The model is part of Kia’s broader strategy to expand its lower-priced electric vehicle lineup, even as the company has delayed plans to introduce the EV4 in the United States. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, the EV4 is offered with…

Lucid Motors is aiming to meet the lower end of its revised production target of 18,000 electric vehicles in 2025, with interim CEO Marc Winterhoff saying the company is “on a good track” as manufacturing accelerates into the final quarter of the year. Lucid cut its original 2025 production guidance from 20,000 units to a range of 18,000–20,000 after its second-quarter earnings report in August, citing a “continuously changing market environment” and external pressures affecting demand. Speaking on Bloomberg TV, Winterhoff said, “We’re doing everything we can in order to get there,” adding that the company expects to deliver its…