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In July this year, the Lucid Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record for the longest range of a production electric car, travelling 1,205 kilometres on a single charge from Switzerland to Germany. Almost a month later, Samsung SDI has decided to boast that it is the battery supplier for this model.
Bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt may get a second chance. US company Lyten plans to buy all remaining European assets of Northvolt, including the plant under construction in Germany.
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has published new details on its official Weibo account about the new version of the P7 fastback, including interior features and powertrain versions.
Officially, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has a range of up to 493 miles (729 km) on the EPA cycle. However, the production vehicle managed to travel 1,059.2 miles (1,600 km) on a full charge in tests conducted by General Motors engineers. This achievement broke the world record of 749 miles (1,200 kilometres) set by Lucid earlier this summer.
Buick has unexpectedly revealed a concept version of a luxury electric sedan called Electra Orbit - exclusively for the Chinese market. The novelty with a long body, streamlined silhouette and expressive shapes is clearly inspired by the legendary Citroën DS, but in a futuristic reading.
Volkswagen has unveiled an electric sports car concept designed back in 2017, but has yet to be shown to the public. The sketch was revealed by VW's Design Division representative Stepan Rehak as part of the "Blast from the Past" series of publications.
Mercedes-Benz has published a teaser of the new electric GLC without disguise. Judging by the image, we are expecting a compact SUV with a radically designed grille, inspired by classic models of the brand, but reinterpreted in a futuristic way. The model will make its full debut in September at the Munich Motor Show (IAA Mobility 2025).
Lyft and Baidu are teaming up to launch unmanned rides in Germany and the UK from 2026. The project is based on Baidu's Apollo Go platform and will be Lyft's first entry into the European autonomous transport market.
A jury in Florida has found Tesla partially at fault in a 2019 autopilot crash. The company must pay $243 million - $200 million fine and $43 million compensation to the family of the deceased.
Newport Fisker dealer Newport Fisker of Costa Mesa, California, has put 24 2023 Fisker Ocean crossovers for sale with almost no mileage - many with just 50 miles (80 kilometres) on them. And all priced from $22,990 to $27,990 - about the same as a used Toyota Corolla.
Porsche is reviewing its product strategy: after focusing on electric cars, the company is once again making a U-turn towards internal combustion engines. This was announced by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, who admitted that the attempt to switch to electric vehicles was premature.
BMW has announced the start of mass production of "Gen6" electric motors, which will be used in electric cars of the Neue Klasse series. At the first stage, their production was set up at the company's plant in Austria, but later the geography of production is to be expanded.
Subaru is considering selling the BRZ sports coupe on the European market. In the third generation, the model may become fully electric. Top managers of the Japanese carmaker told Autocar about it.
The Kia EV4 electric car has proven its quality in real-world conditions. The manufacturer claims that after more than 110,000 kilometres on public roads, the battery remains in almost perfect condition, with a residual capacity drop of just 5%.
Potential buyers of the Tesla Model S or Model X in Europe can no longer order customised cars. Only stocks of already manufactured vehicles remain available.
