The world’s largest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), has identified mining—not processing—as the critical bottleneck in securing raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries. Vice President Jiang Li told Bloomberg that CATL is prioritizing upstream investments to lock…
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles globally in the second quarter of 2026, beating Bloomberg’s average analyst estimate of 396,466 by a wide margin. The figure represents a 25% year-over-year increase from Q2 2025, when Tesla faced significant consumer backlash tied to…
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. has raised its 2026 delivery forecast to between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles, up from Wall Street’s expectation of roughly 63,000. The company delivered 12,194 vehicles in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates of about 10,600.…
Lamborghini has turned up the heat on its Urus SE with a new Performante PHEV variant for 2027, packing 801 horsepower and a raft of chassis upgrades aimed at sharpening dynamics without sacrificing daily usability. The headline number is the…
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…
Kia America has delivered a blockbuster June, posting its best-ever monthly sales and setting a new all-time record for first-half deliveries. Total June sales jumped 10.4% year-over-year to 70,507 units, while year-to-date sales surged 3.4% to 430,727 units. The surge…
The Chinese EV giant BYD is poised to retake the title of the world’s top seller of fully electric vehicles from Tesla Inc. after shipping 557,090 battery-electric models in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released Wednesday. While…
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has announced plans to begin Dunlop-branded tire deliveries in Europe later this year, marking a key milestone in its RISE 2035 growth strategy. The Japanese tire giant revealed in a June 30 update that it expects…
California is rolling out a $3,500 instant rebate for first-time electric-vehicle buyers, funded jointly by the state and automakers. The program, part of a $135.5 million budget deal, applies the discount at the point of sale—no post-purchase tax-credit paperwork required.…
Tire Rack has just put five ultra-high-performance all-season (UHPAS) tires through their paces, and the results may surprise Michelin loyalists. In a head-to-head test featuring the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season,…