Lucid is advertising a 2026 Air Pure lease for $699 per month over 36 months, with $6,999 due at signing.
The 620-hp Air Touring starts at $819 per month, while the 819-hp Grand Touring is listed at $1,449 per month. The promotion is scheduled to end October 31, 2026.
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Rivian plans to bring third-party AI agents, including services from companies such as Anthropic, into future vehicles, CEO RJ Scaringe said at TechCrunch Disrupt.
The idea could let drivers use an assistant's existing conversation history in the car. Rivian says AI agents will not control safety-critical functions such as steering or braking.
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A Ford Fathom prototype has appeared at the automaker's Dearborn headquarters, revealing a prominent front-grille sensor and Michelin e-Primacy tires.
The upcoming electric pickup is expected to offer Level 3 driving assistance, integrated Apple Maps and navigation features at no additional cost. Ford plans to unveil it in early 2027.
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The 2027 GMC Hummer EV Pickup loses its $3,995 Off-Road Readiness Package, which included a spare wheel and tire, recovery kit, jack, tools, and bed-mounted spare carrier.
The renamed Off-Road Package retains the truck's core trail equipment, but those five items are no longer available through GMC's factory-listed options.
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A 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV with nearly 470,000 miles has received another battery, while keeping its original electric motor.
The Out of Spec Renew presenter estimates the replacement pack cost about $1,800 through a discounted arrangement, with labor and programming adding to the repair bill.
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BYD has revealed the interior of its second-generation Seagull, showing a minimalist cabin with a floating touchscreen, new two-spoke steering wheel and additional storage.
The redesigned EV is also 425 mm longer than the current model, gains a fifth seat and uses a 95-kW (127-hp) motor. One version can also be equipped with LiDAR and additional radar sensors.
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Volvo has begun initial operations at its new €1.2 billion EV factory near Košice, Slovakia.
The facility has now reached 1,000 employees, with test production of its first electric vehicle expected to begin within weeks. Series production is planned for 2027, with the factory eventually targeting capacity of up to 250,000 vehicles annually.
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Buick's Electra NEV sub-brand has reached 150,000 vehicles produced in China roughly 16 months after its 2025 relaunch.
The 150,000th vehicle was an Electra E7 PHEV, which also reached 30,000 units produced. The Electra lineup now spans sedans, SUVs and minivans with BEV, PHEV and EREV powertrains.
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GM CEO Mary Barra received $48.2 million in realized compensation in 2025, a 61.7% increase from the previous year.
That put Barra third among the highest-paid CEOs at U.S.-based companies in and around the automotive industry, according to the Automotive News/Equilar CEO Compensation Survey. Most of the increase came from gains tied to stock options and equity awards.
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The U.S. Senate has delayed a planned fast-track vote on legislation that would permanently bar Chinese vehicles from the American market.
Sens. Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin are seeking unanimous consent to advance the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, but Sen. Rand Paul has raised concerns about the bill. The sponsors plan to continue talks before trying again next week.
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Cadillac has officially launched the 2027 Lyriq-V in Australia and New Zealand.
The right-hand-drive performance EV produces 459 kW (615 hp) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft), reaches 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with Velocity Max mode, and uses a 92-kWh battery with an estimated 471 km (293 miles) of WLTP range.
Australian pricing starts at AUD 99,000, while New Zealand pricing starts at NZD 109,000.
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Ford is recalling 86 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers from the 2023-2025 model years over incorrect Battery Energy Control Module software.
The issue can cause inaccurate state-of-charge readings, unexpected power limitation or battery overheating. Dealers will update the software for free.
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Rivian is entering a major growth phase with the R2, and three factors could shape how the company handles the ramp.
Its liquidity, limited shareholder dilution and improving gross profitability provide important context as Rivian expands production and deliveries.
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Lucid and Bolt are teaming up to deploy 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid vehicles across major European cities.
The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and designed for SAE Level 4 autonomy. Bolt plans to own and operate the fleet.
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Cadillac has officially launched its Brazilian operations with the Lyriq and Vistiq as the brand’s first EVs offered in the country.
Both use dual-motor AWD and a 102-kWh battery, while deliveries are expected to begin before Brazil’s 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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BYD plans to establish three vehicle assembly plants and one battery factory in Europe over the long term.
The company expects to choose its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the leading candidates. BYD prefers acquiring and refurbishing an existing factory.
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Canada has imported 15,603 Chinese-made EVs under its new trade arrangement with China, well below the 49,000 vehicles allowed for 2026.
Only three companies have received quota allocations so far, while some automakers are still working through certification requirements.
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The 2027 Chevy Bolt has advanced to the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year competition.
The electric crossover is among 16 utility vehicles selected from an initial field of 56 new or substantially changed vehicles.
Jurors will evaluate the contenders in Michigan in October.
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The 2028 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD Long range will offer up to 78 miles of electric range, while the XC90 will reach up to 73 miles.
Volvo says the XC60’s new setup more than doubles the electric range of the current plug-in hybrid.
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Citi Research is questioning Rivian’s R2 production and sales targets, saying current market estimates may be difficult to achieve.
FactSet consensus calls for 82,000 R2 deliveries in 2027 and 183,000 in 2028, while Rivian’s Georgia plant is not expected to begin production until late 2028.
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