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US Regulator Probes Recall Fix for 27,000 Polestar 2 EVs Amid Rear-View Camera Failures

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the effectiveness of a prior recall remedy for over 27,000 Polestar 2 electric vehicles, following persistent reports of rear-view camera malfunctions. This action highlights ongoing safety concerns in the EV sector, where software updates often serve as fixes for hardware-related issues. According…

Tesla’s German Sales Collapse 55% While BYD Surges in 2025
Tesla

Tesla’s UK Sales Surge 12% in June with Updated Model Y, Signals EV Market Strength

In June 2025, Tesla’s new car sales in the United Kingdom climbed 12% compared to the previous year, driven by the launch of its refreshed Model Y, according to New AutoMotive data, reported by Reuters. This growth highlights a robust demand for battery electric vehicles (EVs) as the UK market continues its shift toward sustainable…

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Eyes Global EV Expansion in 2027, Focuses on Robust China Demand

China’s Xiaomi, a smartphone giant turned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, will prioritize its booming domestic market until 2027, when it plans to explore international car sales, CEO Lei Jun announced during a livestream on Wednesday. With its SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV driving strong demand at home, the company faces production challenges but signals ambitious…

Ford

Ford’s EV Sales Plummet 31% in Q2 2025 Due to Mustang Mach-E Safety Recall

Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle (EV) sales dropped sharply by 31.4% in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a safety-related stop-sale of its popular Mustang Mach-E. The recall, affecting over 317,000 vehicles globally, stems from a software glitch in the electronic door latches that could trap occupants inside, posing serious risks. This setback,…

Tesla

Tesla Cybertruck Surges to Lead U.S. EV Pickup Market in 2024

A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten EV Price Hikes, but Tesla and VW Gain Edge with U.S. Production
Tesla

European Automakers and Suppliers Unite to Build Open-Source Software Platform for EVs

On June 27, 2025, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, including Bosch and Continental, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform, aiming to challenge U.S. tech dominance in electric vehicle (EV) architectures, according to Automotive News Europe. Alliance Goals and Structure The alliance, backed by Germany’s VDA automotive lobby,…

BMW

BMW Recalls 70,852 Electric Vehicles for Software Glitch Causing Power Loss

A software issue in select BMW electric vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, prompting a recall of 70,852 units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. This defect, affecting popular models like the 2022-2025 BMW i4, 2022-2024 BMW iX, 2023-2024 BMW i7, and 2024 BMW i5, poses a crash risk…

Tesla

Photos of Tesla’s First Fully Autonomous Model Y Delivery

Tesla has achieved a historic milestone with the first fully autonomous delivery of a Model Y to a customer’s home, completed a day ahead of schedule on June 27, 2025. The delivery, which navigated highways and local roads with no human presence or remote operators, showcases Tesla’s advancements in AI-driven technology. Verified details from an…

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