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Rivian is trimming staff again

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In today’s fast-moving EV market, timing means everything. Rivian shocked the industry by firing hundreds of workers on Tuesday. What made this even more surprising was the precise execution date – exactly seven days after the company celebrated first customer deliveries of the all-new R2 SUV. This highly unusual sequence of events reveals the intense financial pressure younger manufacturers face… Read more…

BMW adjusts its profit guidance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

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BMW, along with other German-based car manufacturers like VW and Mercedes-Benz, is experiencing mounting pressure from Chinese carmakers in both European and Chinese markets. That’s bad news for BMW since China is the company’s biggest market. And combining that with the ongoing war in Iran, the German automaker announced that it’s forced to adjust its profit guidance for 2026. BMW… Read more…

Skoda Peaq completes harsh global testing ahead of debut

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Skoda will officially reveal its newest electric car, the Skoda Peaq, on June 23, 2026. Ahead of this global launch, the new EV completed an intensive international testing program. Interestingly, the car manufacturer sent multiple prototypes to the United States for extreme desert testing, even though buyers in North America won’t be able to buy the vehicle. The large crossover… Read more…

China overhauls EV regulations with tough mandatory fire safety standards

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There’s a major shift on the automotive horizon as China introduces tough new safety regulations for electric cars. Starting July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards will officially take effect across the country. The new rules target both the vehicle and the battery systems inside it. Government bodies like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the State… Read more…

New MG 07 fastback arrives in two versions full of premium tech

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MG is expanding its EV footprint with the introduction of the latest fastback sedan, the MG 07. The new model made a formal appearance in China’s NEV (New Energy Vehicle) purchase tax exemption catalog, pointing to an imminent launch. With its core technical specifications officially registered with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, MG seems to be using the… Read more…

Tesla used contested safety metrics to lobby European officials for FSD approval

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Tesla, dare we say, the notorious American manufacturer of electric vehicles, faces a lot of market pressure. As it turns out, it presented inflated, self-published safety data directly to government regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands. Official correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests shows that the automaker used heavily disputed numbers while aggressively lobbying for the European approval… Read more…

Leapmotor B05 lands in Europe with an aggressive starting price

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The European EV market received another affordable contender. Chinese automotive manufacturer Leapmotor is launching its new compact model, the B05. It’s the first hatchback from the brand known for compact crossovers, as the company tries to merge performance metrics with an affordable price point. Consumers in continental Europe get a very attractive base price, but buyers in the United Kingdom… Read more…

Peugeot e-208 GTi officially unveiled with 281 hp and up to 375 km range

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The long-anticipated Peugeot e-208 GTi high-performance hot hatch has finally been announced and offers a familiar, but slightly different design compared to the regular e-208. The GTi version, of course, comes with GTi-intrinsic red accents around the exterior, a 208 GTi C-pillar badge, rear spoiler and 18-inch perforated wheels that reference the iconic “holed” wheels found on the Peugeot 205… Read more…

CATL calls for solid-state EV battery reality check

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Many EV fans hope that next-generation batteries will soon change the world of electric cars, and if you follow the news, it really sounds like solid-state technology is almost around the corner. These next-gen power packs promise longer driving ranges and incredibly fast charging times. Unfortunately, the largest battery manufacturer in the world delivered a major reality check – Dr.… Read more…