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Lucid Motors Smashes Delivery Records in Q3 2024, Faces Production Hurdles

Arizona

Lucid Motors Acquires Nikola’s Arizona Facilities for $30M Post-Bankruptcy: A Strategic Expansion for EV Production

On April 13, 2025, Lucid Motors seized a pivotal opportunity by acquiring the Arizona facilities of Nikola, a once-hyped electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen truck manufacturer, for $30 million following Nikola’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in February. The deal, announced on April 13, 2025, encompasses Nikola’s truck business and customer relationships, providing Lucid with 884,000…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Model Y

General Motors Halts BrightDrop EV Production in Ontario, Lays Off 500 Workers Amid Weak Demand

On April 11, 2025, General Motors (GM) announced the temporary suspension of its BrightDrop electric delivery van production at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, a move that will result in the layoff of approximately 500 workers starting April 14. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the decision stems from lackluster demand…

Haye KestelooApr 11

Lucid

Lucid Gravity Achieves 450-Mile EPA Range, Exceeding Initial Estimates

Lucid Motors has reportedly secured an EPA-certified range of 450 miles for its new Gravity SUV, surpassing the company’s preliminary estimate of 440 miles, as mentioned before by the EV maker’s CEO, Peter Rawlinson. This achievement comes as Lucid begins production of the three-row luxury electric SUV at its Casa Grande, Arizona manufacturing facility. The…

Haye KestelooDec 10

Delaware

Tesla’s $100B Pay Package Drama: Delaware Supreme Court to Decide Musk’s Fate

In a pivotal development for the electric vehicle industry, Tesla’s controversial 300-million share grant to CEO Elon Musk faces fresh scrutiny as it heads to the Delaware Supreme Court, reports the Financial Times. This latest chapter in the ongoing saga comes after a lower court’s February ruling that invalidated Musk’s mammoth $56 billion compensation package.…

Haye KestelooDec 4

Jeep

Jeep Eyes Future with Advanced Drone-Vehicle Integration Patents

Recent patent filings reveal Jeep’s innovative vision for combining electric vehicle technology with drone integration, showcasing the company’s forward-thinking approach to off-road capabilities and security features. The Stellantis-owned brand is exploring multiple applications that could revolutionize how drivers interact with their vehicles in challenging environments, reports Motor Authority.

Haye KestelooNov 30

Tesla's Bold Proposition: Pushing for Greener Standards - Earnings Soar, Margins Dive in Tesla's Q2 Rollercoaster - Tesla Connector Supercharges Electrify America

California

Tesla Backs California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Policy Despite Trump’s Opposition

In a surprising move highlighting the complex interplay between business and politics, Tesla has joined forces with other major EV manufacturers to support California’s low-carbon fuel standard, according to Politico. Auto Industry Shows United Front Tesla, along with Hyundai, GM, Audi, and Rivian, sent a joint letter to California lawmakers on October 24, strongly endorsing…

Haye KestelooOct 30

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Cybertruck

Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices, Fueling Market Share Gains

Tesla has significantly reduced prices for its futuristic Cybertruck, potentially aiming to sustain momentum and boost sales. This move comes as the electric pickup truck jumps to the No. 3 spot among best-selling EVs in the U.S., reports Forbes. Price Cuts Across the Board The all-wheel drive (AWD) Cybertruck now starts at $79,990, down from…

Haye KestelooOct 19

Lamborghini

Lamborghini’s Electric Future: Hybrids Now, EVs Coming Later

Lamborghini’s Cautious Approach to Electrification Five years ago, Lamborghini made a bold decision to hybridize its entire lineup, but it didn’t jump headfirst into full electrification like many expected. Instead, it placed its bets on hybrid technology, while competitors rushed to release pure EVs. Today, with the pressure for automakers to electrify easing up, it…

Haye KestelooOct 8

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