TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


electric vehicles

Nissan has announced pricing for its redesigned 2026 Leaf, setting a new benchmark for affordability in the EV market.

Nissan positions 2026 Leaf as most affordable new EV in U.S. market 

- August 20, 2025
On the Dash: The 2026 Leaf S Plus will start at $29,990 ($31,485 with destination), making it the lowest-priced new EV in the U.S. market without relying on federal incentives. ...
Rivian, direct to consumers

Rivian revives $5B Georgia EV factory, pledges 7,500 jobs

- August 19, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian’s $5B Georgia EV plant will create 7,500 jobs, with production by 2028. First announced in 2021, the factory is now set to break ground in 2026. ...
Tesla

Tesla expands China lineup with new Model Y L starting at $47,200

- August 19, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla is launching the new six-seat Model Y L in China, offering extended range and seating to compete in the family SUV market. The move aims to...
EV charging

California launches $55M incentive for EV fast-charging expansion

- August 19, 2025
On the Dash: California launched a $55M program to expand public and business EV fast-charging infrastructure statewide. Sites can receive up to $100,000 per charger, with priority for tribal, disadvantaged,...
Lucid Motors offers a $7,500 lease credit through the end of the year to keep Gravity SUV buyers engaged and committed.

Lucid offers $7,500 lease credit on Gravity SUVs through year-end

- August 18, 2025
On the Dash: Lucid is offering a $7,500 lease credit for Gravity SUVs to customers who order before Sept. 30 and take delivery by year-end. The Gravity SUV is pivotal...
Hundreds of high-speed EV charging stations are producing small but notable levels of air pollution, according to a recent study.

EV fast chargers produce unexpected air pollution risk

- August 15, 2025
On the Dash: A UCLA-led study found that nearly half of 50 fast-charging EV stations in Los Angeles County had particulate pollution above WHO guidelines, mainly from charging equipment fans...
Acura RSX prototype previews 2026 all-wheel-drive EV with fastback styling, ASIMO OS, and bidirectional charging capabilities.

Acura unveils RSX prototype, first in-house EV for 2026

- August 15, 2025
On the Dash: Acura’s RSX prototype is the brand’s first in-house EV, launching in the second half of 2026. The RSX will debut Honda’s ASIMO operating system with OTA updates...
revenue, economy

EV makers lose millions as Trump administration delays fuel economy enforcement

- August 15, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla are seeing pauses in regulatory credit income due to the Trump administration’s rollback of U.S. fuel economy rules and the suspension of compliance...
Ford and Toyota overhaul U.S. plants with faster, flexible EV production to compete with rising Chinese automakers.

Ford, Toyota revamp assembly lines to compete with Chinese rivals

- August 15, 2025
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
VinFast will spin off its R&D unit into Novatech and sell it to founder Pham Nhat Vuong for $1.5 billion to fund expansion.

VinFast spins off R&D department in $1.5B deal

- August 14, 2025
On the Dash: VinFast will spin off part of its R&D department into a new company called Novatech Research and Development SJC. VinFast will sell all its shares in Novatech...


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