LEPAS Opens First UK Dealership in Wolverhampton
LEPAS has opened its first UK dealership in Wolverhampton, starting a retail rollout targeting more than 60 outlets by the end of 2026 and more than 90 by the end of 2027.
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Rivian iKamper Skycamp 4.0 DLX Adds R2 Compatibility
Rivian and iKamper have launched the Skycamp 4.0 DLX rooftop tent in Duo and Trio sizes, starting at $4,800, with the new Trio adding R1S and R2 fitment.
Hyundai EV Owners Get 10% IONNA Charging Discount
Hyundai EV owners now receive an automatic 10% discount at all U.S. IONNA fast-charging stations, with an additional 10% IONNA bonus stacking on top through September 30, 2026.
Aptera, Launch Design Partner on $44M Production Program
Aptera Motors has partnered with Launch Design on a production program worth up to $44 million, covering tooling, pilot production, and supply-chain work for its first 40 production vehicles.
Lucid Names Munsterhuis as Netherlands Retail Partner
Lucid Group has named Munsterhuis Autobedrijven its first retail partner in the Netherlands, with a dedicated sales location and authorized service operations opening in Hengelo alongside the existing Hilversum facility.
Genesis GV90 Debuts With 123.5 kWh Battery
Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its first full-size flagship electric SUV, built on the eMP platform with a 123.5 kWh battery, 490 kW combined output and hidden B-pillar coach doors.
ALSO Closes $150 Million Series D for Autonomy
ALSO closed a $150 million Series D led by Prysm Capital, directing the capital toward its autonomous vehicle platform and multiple autonomous form factors built on existing TM-B and TM-Q architecture.
GM Moves Entire EV Lineup to Native NACS Ports
GM will fit native NACS ports to all 12 electric models across Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC for 2027. Ten 2026 models still need an adapter at NACS chargers.
Valeo 48V eAxle Heads for UK Aftermarket
Valeo Service UK is preparing independent workshops for the 48V 2-Speed eAxle now entering the fleet on the Dacia Duster and Bigster, promising OE parts and training support.
Mercedes C-Class Plug-In Hybrid Offers 62-Mile Electric Range
Mercedes-Benz opens C-Class sedan and wagon orders on August 18, 2026. Plug-in hybrid variants offer up to 62 miles of WLTP electric range from a 19.53 kWh battery, with German prices from €41,045.
Hyundai IONIQ 3 UK Pricing Starts at £22,245
Hyundai Motor UK has opened IONIQ 3 reservations with on-the-road prices from £22,245 across four trims, an expected 308-mile maximum range and Pleos Connect infotainment making its European debut.
BYD FLASH Charging UK Pricing and Rollout Detailed
BYD has detailed pricing, payment, and rollout plans for FLASH Charging in the UK, confirming per-kWh rates, preferential tariffs for factory-fitted vehicles, and 300 chargers within 12 months.
Acura NEXERA Vision Concept Previews RDX Hybrid Design
Acura unveiled the NEXERA Vision concept at Monterey Car Week, introducing a new design language and lighting signature that will reach production beginning with the fourth-generation RDX Hybrid.
2027 Rivian R1 Lineup Adds Trims, Captain’s Chairs
Rivian reorganizes the 2027 R1 lineup into Premium, Performance and Quad trims, adds second-row captain's chairs to R1S, a new 20-inch R1T wheel, and Esker Silver paint.
Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 Horsepower
Lucid has introduced the Gravity GT-S, a 1,070-horsepower three-row electric SUV priced from $125,900. The company claims a 3.1-second 0-60 mph time, with orders open and a Monterey Car Week debut.
Genesis Tunes GV60 Magma Powertrain and Driving Feel
Genesis detailed the GV60 Magma's powertrain and driver-engagement engineering, including motors spinning past 20,000 rpm, 641 hp, torque vectoring to either axle, and an electric Active Sound Design system paired with Virtual Gear Shift.
MINI Electric Debut in Pakistan, Return to Jordan
MINI has entered Pakistan with a fully electric three-model lineup through importer Dewan Motors and returns to Jordan on August 12, 2026, partnering with long-standing importer Abu Khader Automotive.
KAIYI X7 Hybrid Claims 746-Mile Combined Range
Kaiyi Automobile detailed the KAIYI Super Hybrid powertrain in the X7 Hybrid, pairing a 1.5T engine and two motors for 355 hp combined and up to 746 miles of range.
Farizon Hits 600,000 New Energy Vehicle Production Milestone
Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group produced its 600,000th unit, a Homtruck electric long-haul tractor configured for European Union regulations, at a tenth-anniversary roll-off ceremony at its Ma'anshan manufacturing plant.
Jaguar Reveals Type 01 Interior Ahead of Debut
Jaguar revealed the Type 01 interior, built around a full-length central spine creating four occupant spaces, ahead of a Pebble Beach prototype appearance and the EV's October 6 New York debut.