A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- See How Tesla Tore Down The Model S Factory To Build Robots Instead
on July 13, 2026The Fremont factory built the world’s first truly modern EV. A part of it is now being converted into a humanoid robot plant.
- This Chinese Micro EV Makes The Fiat Topolino Look Bare-Bones
on July 12, 2026The €8,000 Astraux tiny EV has all the features you would expect to find in an actual car, despite technically not being one.
- BMW's U.S. Sales Are Up. But Its EVs Are Struggling
on July 12, 2026BMW sales surged 13% in the U.S. in the second quarter. PHEVs grew while pure EVs struggled.
- What's It Like To Live With A (Mostly) Free Fiat 500e For Two Years? These YouTubers Found Out
on July 12, 2026Tommy and Case from TFL both leased Fiat 500es for essentially nothing. But that doesn't mean the experience has been perfect.
- Toyota's EV Sales Have More Than Doubled This Year
on July 11, 2026The company used to lag behind on EVs. Now it's growing its EV sales as others falter.
Automotive Addicts
- Dodge Charger Turns 60 With Nationwide Summer Tour Celebrating American Muscle
on July 10, 2026Dodge is taking the Charger’s 60th anniversary on the road this summer, giving enthusiasts across the country a chance to celebrate one of America’s most recognizable muscle-car nameplates. From its Full Article »
- 2027 Maserati Grecale Folgore Gets a Huge $22K Price Cut and More Range to Boost EV Appeal
on July 8, 2026Maserati is trying to make its electric Grecale Folgore a lot harder to ignore for 2027. The Italian brand has reportedly cut more than $22,000 from the electric SUV’s starting Full Article »
- Fiat Topolino Officially Goes on Sale in the U.S. as a Tiny $14,985 Electric Runabout
on July 7, 2026Fiat has officially opened U.S. sales for the Topolino, and it may be the cutest new vehicle you can buy in America, even if calling it a car requires a Full Article »
- Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Goes Electric With 680 HP and Supercar-Level Acceleration
on July 9, 2026Mercedes-AMG is taking the CLA 45 into a completely new performance era with the new CLA 45 4MATIC+, an all-electric compact performance machine that brings numbers once reserved for far Full Article »
- 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring Review & Test Drive
on July 2, 2026Lucid Motors has surely gained notable recognition for its innovations in the short lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). Through their many years of existence and utilizing forward-thinking tech derived from Full Article »
- 2027 BMW X5 Brings Neue Klasse Style and the First All-Electric iX5 to the Lineup
on June 30, 2026The BMW X5 has come a long way since the original model arrived in 1999 and helped prove that a luxury SUV could still carry the spirit of a sport Full Article »
EV
- Rivian to Launch Pet Cam and Upgrade Route-Planner This Year, Exec Says
on July 12, 2026Rivian's next over-the-air update for the R2 will restore a batch of features the midsize SUV launched without and lay the groundwork for a new in-cabin Pet Cam, the company's software chief said in a new interview. The post Rivian to Launch Pet Cam and Upgrade Route-Planner This Year, Exec Says appeared first on EV.
- Rivian’s Assigned R2 VINs Top 2,820 as Production Ramp Continueson July 11, 2026
Rivian has assigned more than 2,820 vehicle identification numbers to its R2 SUV, according to owner tracking on the Rivian Forums, one of the few outside gauges of how quickly the EV maker is ramping up the model it is counting on for growth. The post Rivian’s Assigned R2 VINs Top 2,820 as Production Ramp Continues appeared first on EV.
- Tesla Plans Dallas Showroom Near Rivian, State Filing Showson July 11, 2026
Tesla plans to open a showroom on a Dallas street where rival EV maker Rivian already operates, according to a state filing reported on Friday by the Dallas Morning News. The post Tesla Plans Dallas Showroom Near Rivian, State Filing Shows appeared first on EV.
- Lucid Air Sales Crash to Lowest Since Q3 2022, Cox Data Showson July 10, 2026
Lucid Motors registered 846 Air sedans in the United States during the second quarter, data published Friday by Cox Automotive showed. The post Lucid Air Sales Crash to Lowest Since Q3 2022, Cox Data Shows appeared first on EV.
- Lucid Delivers 1,811 Gravity SUVs in Q2 as 2026 Model-Year Units Lingeron July 10, 2026
Lucid Motors registered 1,811 units of its Gravity SUV in the United States during the second quarter, according to data published on Friday by Cox Automotive. The post Lucid Delivers 1,811 Gravity SUVs in Q2 as 2026 Model-Year Units Linger appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- A Fiat Topolino Abarth Sounds Ridiculous, But It Could Happen
on July 9, 2026The Italian automaker thinks it could be cool for buyers under the age of 17.
- The Next Range Rover Velar Could Look Very Different
on July 7, 2026Land Rover will turn its sleekest Range Rover into an entirely new kind of vehicle.
- Tesla Model Y L Debuts With A Human-Sized Third Row
on July 6, 2026The Chinese market has been able to buy the more spacious Model Y for a while now, but it’s finally coming to America.
Clean Technica
- Hydrogen Injection Can Make Diesel Exhaust Look Cleaner. The Carbon Math Still Fails.on July 12, 2026
A cleaner-looking diesel exhaust plume is evidence about smoke, not climate performance. Onboard hydrogen-injection systems ask customers to skip that distinction: they use electricity produced by the diesel engine to split water, feed the resulting hydrogen or oxyhydrogen back into the same engine, and then present a change in exhaust ... [continued] The post Hydrogen Injection Can Make Diesel Exhaust Look Cleaner. The Carbon Math Still Fails. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- China About To Get 156 New Electric Vehicle Models!on July 12, 2026
In the second half of 2026, a whopping 156 new electric vehicle models are expected to hit the Chinese auto market. Thinking from the perspective of an American looking at the US auto market, we don’t even have 156 EV models in total! It’s truly unfathomable the amount of choice ... [continued] The post China About To Get 156 New Electric Vehicle Models! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Waymo Expands Into Germany & Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisison July 11, 2026
The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it’s been lacking, or has ... [continued] The post Waymo Expands Into Germany & Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisis appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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- Tesla readies its autonomous Cybercab and Robotaxi cleaning serviceon July 13, 2026
A Texas permit just confirmed Tesla's cleaning robot is coming to service its Cybercab and Robotaxi fleet. The post Tesla readies its autonomous Cybercab and Robotaxi cleaning service appeared first on TESLARATI.
- SpaceX reveals Starship Flight 13 launch dateon July 12, 2026
SpaceX is preparing for the 13th integrated flight test of its Starship system, with a targeted launch as early as Thursday, July 16. The 90-minute launch window opens at 5:45 p.m. CT from Starbase in South Texas. This comes roughly seven weeks after Flight 12 on May 22, underscoring the company’s accelerating pace in its The post SpaceX reveals Starship Flight 13 launch date appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla shows rapid teardown of Model S and X lines, paving the way for Optimus at Fremonton July 10, 2026
Tesla shared a striking video showcasing the decommissioning of the original Model S and Model X assembly line at its Fremont Factory in Northern California. Completed in just 46 days, the teardown involved heavy machinery dismantling concrete pits, removing robotic arms and conveyors, and clearing the space for new production. The post, captioned “End of The post Tesla shows rapid teardown of Model S and X lines, paving the way for Optimus at Fremont appeared first on TESLARATI.