News and updates from automotive manufacturers and EV brands
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Volkswagen plans to cut up to 50% of global models by 2030 after a 36.6% drop in Q2 China deliveries, sparking an intense domestic labor dispute in Germany.
Toyota is investing 3.6 billion dollars to expand its San Antonio plant and transfer Tacoma production from Mexico amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty.
The fifth-generation BMW X5 and all-electric iX5 debut from a flexible South Carolina assembly line, offering up to 435 miles of range and 460-kW charging.
Toyota debuts the ninth-generation Hilux in Europe with a modular strategy, featuring a lightweight 59.2-kWh battery-electric model and mild-hybrid options.
General Motors partners with Peak Energy to co-develop passively cooled sodium-ion grid batteries to serve skyrocketing AI data center energy demand.
Kia CEO Hosung Song confirms the 2027 Tasman pickup will offer both battery electric and range-extender variants to maintain utility under heavy loads.
Ford’s 2026 sustainability report details an $8.2 billion loss in the Model e division and a new focus on shared architectures and range-extended vehicles.
Lexus brings the eighth-generation 2026 ES sedan to market on a flexible multi-pathway architecture, housing both battery-electric and hybrid powertrains.
The next-generation BMW 7 Series arrives with mild-hybrid combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and a fully electric i7 boasting 720 kilometers of range.
Smart revealed the #2 EV city car concept alongside its first plug-in hybrid, the mid-size #6 EHD sedan, detailing range, pricing, and new vehicle platforms.
Volkswagen introduces a new full-hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T-Roc, offering mass-market buyers significant electric efficiency without the need to plug in.
General Motors indefinitely suspends its 2028 full-size EV truck program, reallocating resources to internal combustion and hybrid platforms across its plants.