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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV starts at $42,950—$3,315 less than before

Leapmotor B10 Production Confirmed at Stellantis Spain Plant for 2026

Stellantis confirms Leapmotor B10 electric SUV production in Spain starting H2 2026, expanding European manufacturing and boosting local EV output.

Hyundai and Kia Invest in Qnovo to Boost EV Battery Intelligence and Safety

Hyundai and Kia invest in Qnovo’s AI battery software to improve EV safety, performance and lifecycle value as global battery demand heads toward 4 TWh by 2030.

Volvo EX60 Production Boosted After Strong European Demand

Volvo increases 2026 EX60 production after strong demand in Sweden and Germany. The electric SUV delivers up to 810 km of range and rapid charging.

Aptera Completes First Validation-Line Vehicle, Advances Toward EPA Certification

Aptera builds its first vehicle on a 14-station validation assembly line, accelerating EPA certification, regulatory testing, and customer deliveries of its solar EV.

Volvo Rolls Out Massive OTA Update to 2.5M Cars with New Google-Based UX

Volvo launches its largest over-the-air update ever, bringing a faster, more intuitive Google-based infotainment experience to 2.5 million cars worldwide.

Gen Z Car Buyers More Open to Chinese EV Brands, Cox Study Finds

A new Cox Automotive study reveals 69% of Gen Z car shoppers would consider Chinese EV brands. Affordability, trust and brand partnerships could reshape the US market.

ChargePoint and RAW Charging to Install 300+ DC Fast Chargers Across the UK

ChargePoint and RAW Charging announce a £7.5m partnership to deploy 300+ DC fast chargers across the UK, boosting reliable destination EV charging nationwide.

BMW Launches Humanoid Robot Pilot at Leipzig Plant

BMW brings Physical AI to Europe with humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, expanding AI-driven production, battery assembly, and smart manufacturing innovation.