Subaru stands firm on U.S. pricing for massively improved 2026 Solterra electric midsize SUV On September 25, Subaru of America announced pricing on the massively improved 2026 Subaru Solterra electric midsize SUV arriving at Subaru retailers this fall. The 2026 Solterra EV is assembled in Japan, and will start at USD 38,495, which is exactly the same entry price as the outgoing model. The upgraded 2026 Solterra features a new all-wheel-drive pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries. The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punctures up to 6 mm in diameter, allowi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

IAA 2025：IAA Mobility 2025 opens in Munich, Germany On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14. From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of its all-new GLC D-segment electric SUV. VW Group unveiled ID. Polo, B segment...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

NIO announces plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica markets On August 18, NIO announced its plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026. In Singapore, NIO will partner with Wearnes Automotive, a leading luxury automotive retailer in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in 2026, the two parties will introduce small, smart high-end EV, firefly, in Singapore, marking the launch of NIO’s first-ever right-hand d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

EV powered by Samsung SDI’s batteries sets world record for longest driving distance South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. announced that the US Lucid Motors Ltd.'s electric vehicle (EV) model, the Lucid Air Grand Touring powered by Samsung SDI’s batteries, had set a world record for the longest driving distance. In July 2025, the Lucid Air Grand Touring drove 1,205 km in its record-breaking journey between St. Moritz, Switzerland, and Munich...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

IAA 2025: BMW Group to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 and EV innovations On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025. A major highlight will be the public debut of the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klass...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Honda Prologue EV SUV receives power, range upgrades for 2025 On March 3, Honda announced that’s its Prologue EV SUV, built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, has received an upgraded front power unit for 2025, offering notably higher range ratings and improved power.  Pricing is unchanged for 2025, with a starting price of USD 39,900 including the available USD 7,500 federal tax incentive, building upon the success that made it the #2 best-selling EV S...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Lucid Gravity to use Panasonic Energy’s latest-generation 2170 format batteries On January 6, Panasonic Energy and the Lucid Group announced that the new Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will be powered by Panasonic Energy’s 2170 high-capacity lithium-ion EV battery cells, which are designed to specifically meet Lucid’s standards for fast-charging, longevity and performance.  The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring offers 828 hp, is capable of 0-60 in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

BMW Group's global sales down 4.5% in YTD September 2024, EV sales up 19.1% On October 10, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2024 and YTD September 2024. BMW Group vehicle sales were down 4.5% YoY to 1,754,158 units in YTD September 2024 and in Q3, the sales were down 13% YoY to 540,882 units. It was affected by delivery stops due to Integrated Braking System issues and a challenging market in China. On September 10, BMW revised its 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

Honda Prologue EV qualifies for full USD 7,500 U.S. EV tax credit upon launch On March 7, Honda announced that most all-new 2024 Honda Prologue models will qualify for the U.S. USD 7,500 EV tax credit.  The federal tax credit applies to purchases of all 2024 Prologues built at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant after February 26, 2024, and all 2024 Prologues that are leased. The Prologue arrives at Honda U.S. dealerships in the coming weeks, with a 296-m...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/08

Cadillac Lyriq EV again qualifies for USD 7,500 federal tax credit On February 21, Cadillac announced that the electric Lyriq EVs now being produced at its Spring Hill plant in Tennessee are eligible for the USD 7,500 federal government clean-vehicle tax incentive after having temporarily lost eligibility following changed requirements at the start of 2024. "It's an example of how we can be nimble within our supply chain and within our allocation...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

Lucid announces price cuts for Lucid Air models in U.S. On February 15, in an ever-competitive U.S. EV market, the Lucid Group announced price cuts and other enticements along the entire lineup of Lucid Air models. •    The Lucid Air Pure rear-wheel drive (RWD) model, with an estimated driving range of up to 410 miles, is now priced as Lucid originally envisioned, starting at USD 69,900.•    The Lucid Air Touring, which adds all-wheel dri...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16

Honda’s 2024 Prologue EV launches in March with U.S. EPA range of 296 miles On January 25, Honda announced that its all-new 2024 Prologue, the first all-electric Honda SUV, will begin arriving in Honda dealerships in March. Prologue's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) begins with the well-equipped Prologue EX at USD 47,400 (excluding USD 1,395 destination charge), before the application of any government incentives or tax credits to ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/26

Honda starts pre-production of Prologue at GM Ramos Arizpe Plant On January 16, a photograph of the possible first unit produced of the 2024 Honda Prologue EV at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, was published on social media. This model is equipped with GM Ultium drive motors and GM Ultium batteries with an expected range of 300 miles. For the U.S., it will be offered in EX, Touring and Elite trim levels. Its standard configuration will be a sin...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/22

U.S. cuts list of USD 7,500 U.S. tax credit eligible vehicles to 14 EVs, 5 PHEVs The number of EV and PHEV models eligible for a USD 7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration began on January 1. The new rules exclude vehicles that use battery components made by Chinese manufacturers from the tax credit. Eligible vehicles are those put into service from January 1-December 31, 2024, and include: 2022-2023 Che...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/03

Fisker delivers first Fisker Ocean Sport entry model in UK On December 27, Fisker Inc. announced the first customer delivery of a Fisker Ocean Sport electric SUV this year, at the Fisker Lounge London location in UK. The Ocean Sport is Fisker’s entry in its EV lineup, which also includes the Ocean Extreme/One and Ocean Ultra AWD models. Powered by a single-motor, front-wheel-drive all-electric powertrain and Touring Range battery, the Ocean Spo...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/28

Karma presents Kaveya luxury EV sport coupe and Gyesera EV touring sedan Karma Automotive, is an American luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, presented its first two fully electric models, the Kaveya sport coupe and the Gyesera touring sedan. The latter will be expected to enter the market in the fourth quarter of 2024, while the Kaveya will arrive until the fourth quarter of 2025. The 2025 Karma Kaveya is a grand tourer with scissor doors. Thi...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/15

JMS 2023: Nissan unveils five concept cars, including the next-generation Hyper Force supercar At the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) press briefing held at Tokyo Big Sight, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) President and CEO Mr. Makoto Uchida took the stage to unveil five concept cars, including the next-generation high-performance supercar Nissan Hyper Force, the last in the EV concept car series, presented in conjunction with a character bas...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/26

BMW's Dingolfing plant targets 40% EV production by 2024 with BMW i5 Touring On October 13, BMW announced that the production of the BMW i5 Touring in the coming year will drive electric vehicle production to around 40% of the total by 2024, targeting over 300,000 units. With a highly flexible production system, the plant can efficiently build various drive train variants based on market demand. The plant has produced more than 12 million vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/16

Lucid Air Pure RWD launches with 410 miles of range in U.S. On October 5, the Lucid Group announced the launch of the Lucid Air Pure RWD, a new addition to the Air model lineup, with a driving range of an estimated 410 miles of range at a starting price of USD 77,400. The Air Pure RWD is the most aerodynamic car currently in production, and with Lucid’s proprietary EV technology, enables drivers to go longer distances, spend less time charging,...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/06