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The latest electric Minis are on hold for the U.S. until further notice.
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Vinfast VF 9 3-row electric SUV deliveries slowly beginThe electric three-row Vinfast VF 9 is now real, though only a handful have been delivered.
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Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platformThe multi-energy platform can accommodate EV and range-extended EV powertrains, as well as hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, and internal combustion vehicles.
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2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sees $1,000 price increaseThe hybrid flagship of the Lexus lineup sees no changes for 2025 aside from a higher price.
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US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax creditThe EV9 will qualify for half of the $7,500 EV tax credit in 2025 but it's unclear if it will ever qualify for the full amount.
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Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive powerSome Lucid Airs have an issue stemming from the wiring harness that could cause the car to lose power.
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The electric Mercedes-Benz CLA hasn’t been revealed yet but it already toppled one of the Porsche Taycan’s records.
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Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappearsThe ability to get some sort of color on a Tesla Cybertruck didn't last long.
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Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026That will get battery costs below the point needed to achieve EV price parity with gasoline vehicles.
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2026 Mercedes CLA will get J1772 and NACS charge ports, hybrid optionThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be more than one next-gen car; it’ll preview the automaker’s future.
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Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests94% of the amount spent nationally on EV-related political ads was in Michigan—most of it against Biden/Harris EV policy, with no counter ads.
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Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V SuperchargersA patent suggests big electric trucks like the Ram REV or Ramcharger could near their 800-volt charge rate when plugged into Tesla Superchargers with this tech.
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EVs are more likely to sustain rear-end damage, while combustion cars have a higher frequency of front-end collisions.
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Report: Nixing EV tax credit is a Trump priority, with Tesla supportThe tax credit could be tackled by the Republican-controlled Congress, in a move backed by Elon Musk but self-serving for Tesla, not EV adoption.
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Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires "strategic reset" from automakersNearly three in five Americans see themselves switching to an EV within 10 years, according to a new study.
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2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD modelThe Polestar 3 lineup has grown to three models while simultaneously lowering the base price.
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Tesla Cybertruck recalled for sixth time, may lose drive powerThe Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled, again.
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Report: US may undercut China on batteries by 2030Cheaper batteries make for cheaper cars—potentially boosting both EV adoption and U.S. competitiveness.
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During his campaign Trump possibly opened the door for the Chinese to enter the U.S. automotive market.
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Volkswagen's stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formedVW's investment in Rivian is growing as the joint venture gets off the ground for software and electrical architecture.
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2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versionsThe Polestar 2 lineup gets slimmed down for 2025.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 3-row EV SUV teased, debuts Nov. 21The three-row electric Hyundai Ioniq 9 will finally debut at the Los Angeles auto show November 21.
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Review: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid may not be moving enoughMazda creates strong high-mpg hybrid value in the middle of its U.S. lineup but loses its own narrative in the driver’s seat.
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Lucid Air cop car tested by California Highway PatrolThe Lucid Air could become the next EV to be put into police duty.
Stephen Edelstein