On May 6, Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said that validation production of Rivian’s brand-new, all-electric R2 crossover is underway at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. In a post shared to X/Twitter, Scaringe confirmed that "validation builds" of the R2 have reached Rivian's production line ahead of the mid-sized

Cadillac’s highly exclusive all-electric flagship sedan, the Celestiq, is soon to begin deliveries.
Originally slated for launch for the 2024 model year, after a series of delays, the first customer-bound units of the Cadillac Celestiq are now scheduled to arrive in mid-2025. In addition, GM has confirmed that only 2

On May 8, Toyota introduced the refreshed 2026 Corolla Cross with two new front fascia designs that provide a modern, color-matched look for the Hybrid version and a bold, rugged design for the ICE model. 
The interior brings a new front console design that maximizes usable space and a newly available 10.5-inch Toyot

Waymo announced it is investing in a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona along with its manufacturing partner Magna Steyr, where it plans to build more than 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles through 2026 with Waymo’s fully autonomous technology, which it designs and assemble in the U.S.
Magna built the I-Pace

On May 1, Hyundai Motor America revealed pricing for its new 2026 IONIQ 9 EV family. IONIQ 9 is a premium three-row SUV, as it is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships by early May.
All 2026 IONIQ 9 models sold in the United States will be built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Bryan Count

On April 30, Honda announced that its refreshed 2026 CR-V will be adding more standard technology and a new TrailSport Hybrid model to the line when it arrives at Honda dealers this spring.
The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with

On April 30, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that it has signed the first binding business-to-business (B2B) pre-order agreement, with a non-refundable deposit and a non-binding reservation for 1,000 units of its new FX model, the Super One MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).
The pre-order was placed by N

On April 29, Volvo Trucks announced it has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world since 2019. With eight electric truck models in production today, Volvo’s leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever.
The company’s top 5 markets for electric trucks

On April 28, Harbinger, a California-based medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicle (EV) manufacturer, unveiled a first-of-its-kind range extender EV chassis for medium-duty fleets. The new model is an EV featuring a gas-powered range extender that charges the battery, allowing for an estimated 500 miles of range betw

On April 28, ZM Trucks announced its collaboration with DS24, a specialty manufacturer for medium- and heavy-duty freight, refrigerated, and specialty truck bodies as it expands in North America. ZM Trucks' will combine its standard 600V dual Electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) and 24V chassis infrastructure with DS24's up

On April 24 in Long Beach, California, Slate Auto presented its strategically simplified 2-seat EV pickup, which will be produced in a single configuration from the factory, with available conversion modules to create a 5-seat crossover or SUV.
Troy, Michigan-based Slate will manufacture the truck at a renovated fact

Slate Auto, a startup EV company backed by Jeff Bezos, is revealing its new USD 25,000 electric pickup at a large, invite-only event happening on April 24 at the Long Beach Airport.
Over the past month, Slate has parked mockups of what’s possible with its Transformer approach on Californian streets. 
Founded in 2022,

On April 15, as they reintroduced the Gravity SUV, which begins deliveries later this month, Lucid executives said the company is on track to launch its midsize electric SUV in 2026 as it looks to match Tesla's bestselling Model Y crossover.
"There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world that can affect that

On April 16, Subaru of America unveiled the new 2026 Solterra EV at the New York International Auto Show. First debuted for 2023, the new Solterra adds significant improvements to overall driving performance, efficiency, styling, and cabin comfort.
The front of the new 2026 Solterra debuts an all-new Subaru EV lighti

On April 16, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, which will join the new-for-2025 Tiguan product line up as the nameplate’s top trim beginning in model year 2026. 
The Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo features a more powerful version of the EA888 evo5 turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter T

On April 16, Genesis revealed the X Gran Equator Concept at New York International Auto Show. As the brand's first adventure vehicle concept, the X Gran Equator Concept reimagines Genesis' "Athletic Elegance" design philosophy while embracing the rugged spirit of overlanding.
Inspired by reductive design principles,

On April 16, Hyundai’s all-new 2026 Palisade three-row SUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. This new-generation flagship now has a new XRT PRO model, with one more inch of ground clearance and more off-road-capable hardware- and software-level enhancements than any previous Hyund

On April 15, multiple sources reported that Troy, Michigan-based electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has been developing a new two-seater electric pickup truck that it plans to launch by late 2026 from a new manufacturing facility near Indianapolis, Indiana, with a target price of around USD 25,000.
An early prototyp

On April 16, Subaru of America revealed its newest model in the lineup and its second-ever all-electric SUV, the all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, at the 2025 New York International  Auto Show ahead of market launch at U.S. dealers in 2026. 
The newest addition to the Subaru lineup adapts an iconic silhouette onto a n

On April 16, Subaru of America revealed the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the all-new, seventh-generation Outback SUV continues to innovate with legendary capability and utility paired with an adventure-ready exterior and modern i