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Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has named Rick Bryant as its new Head of North America, effective May 12, 2025, as the company aims to capitalize on its recent sales surge. Bryant’s appointment, announced in a company statement, follows a 76% year-over-year increase in global sales, with over 12,300 vehicles sold in Q1…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…
In a bold push to electrify heavy-duty trucking, Tesla is hiring over 1,000 workers at its Nevada Gigafactory to kickstart mass production of its long-awaited Semi truck by late 2025, Business Insider reports. This hiring surge signals Tesla’s determination to deliver on a vision first unveiled in 2017, promising a cleaner, high-performance alternative to diesel…
Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, is poised to unveil its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, starting April 18. Previewed by the striking Neolun concept, the GV90 promises to blend minimalist Korean design with cutting-edge technology, positioning it as a formidable contender in the premium electric vehicle…
Mini has indefinitely postponed its plans to bring new electric vehicles to the North American market, dealing a setback to the brand’s electrification strategy in one of the world’s largest EV markets. The decision affects both the electric Cooper and Aceman models, which were unveiled last year as key pillars of Mini’s electric future, reports…
In a dramatic shift from traditional industry-regulator dynamics, America’s largest automakers are quietly strategizing to preserve Biden’s EV mandates despite Trump’s promises to eliminate them, according to a New York Times report. The High-Stakes EV Transition The auto industry finds itself in an unprecedented position – defending regulations they once resisted. Ford, GM, and Stellantis…
Luxury automaker Bentley Motors has pushed back its timeline for going fully electric, announcing it will continue producing gas-powered vehicles until 2035 – five years later than originally planned. The British manufacturer also revealed its first electric vehicle will be an “urban SUV” coming in 2026, according to information shared by the company on Thursday,…
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