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BYD Teases Da Han Flagship Sedan With Over 1,000 KM of Range
BYD teased the Da Han flagship sedan on Weibo on July 25, 2026, previewing an aerodynamic evolution of the Han with front LiDAR, up to 1,008 km of CLTC range on the RWD variant, and Flash Charging rated at 10-70 percent in 5 minutes. Full unveil is expected next month at the Chengdu Auto Show.
Jul 25, 2026 · 11 min read
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BYD Teases Da Han Flagship Sedan With Over 1,000 KM of Range
BYD teased the Da Han flagship sedan on Weibo on July 25, 2026, previewing an aerodynamic evolution of the Han with front LiDAR, up to 1,008 km of CLTC range on the RWD variant, and Flash Charging rated at 10-70 percent in 5 minutes. Full unveil is expected next month at the Chengdu Auto Show.
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BMW Confirms Mexico Will Build Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 From 2027
BMW confirmed Mexico production of the Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 starting in 2027, expanding its San Luis Potosi plant by more than 110,000 square meters with an EUR 800 million investment and adding a battery assembly center for Gen6 packs, even as Section 232 tariff exposure raises pricing questions for US-bound vehicles.
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Ford and Geely Form Joint Venture to Build EVs in Valencia, Spain
Ford and Geely announced a Valencia, Spain joint venture on July 23, 2026. Ford holds about 66 percent and Geely about 34 percent, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027 and new vehicles arriving in 2028, including a Ford multi-energy crossover, a Bronco-family SUV, and two Geely EVs.
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NHTSA Opens Rulemaking on Flush and Electronic Door Handles
NHTSA is moving toward industrywide rules on flush and electronic door handles across all automakers, even as it denied a request to open a defect investigation into a specific 2022 Tesla Model 3 incident.
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2026 Polestar 4 Becomes One of July's Most Aggressive EV Lease Deals
The 2026 Polestar 4 LR Single Motor leases for $399/mo for 39 months with $1,399 DAS per polestar.com, including $19,000 clean vehicle incentive support. Offer expires July 31, 2026.
Jul 17, 2026 · 9 min read
The Biggest New-Car Lease Price Drops of July 2026
July 2026 lease payments fell sharply on select EV and luxury models with verified prior pricing. We highlight confirmed moves like the Polestar 4 and explain which segments saw the deepest cuts.
Jul 17, 2026 · 10 min read
Best EV Lease Deals for July 2026
July 2026 EV lease highlights with verified Polestar 4 pricing and a framework for evaluating other offers without relying on unverified deal lists.
Jul 16, 2026 · 11 min read
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BYD Teases Da Han Flagship Sedan With Over 1,000 KM of Range
BYD teased the Da Han flagship sedan on Weibo on July 25, 2026, previewing an aerodynamic evolution of the Han with front LiDAR, up to 1,008 km of CLTC range on the RWD variant, and Flash Charging rated at 10-70 percent in 5 minutes. Full unveil is expected next month at the Chengdu Auto Show.
Jul 25, 2026 · 11 min read
BMW Confirms Mexico Will Build Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 From 2027
BMW confirmed Mexico production of the Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 starting in 2027, expanding its San Luis Potosi plant by more than 110,000 square meters with an EUR 800 million investment and adding a battery assembly center for Gen6 packs, even as Section 232 tariff exposure raises pricing questions for US-bound vehicles.
Jul 24, 2026 · 11 min read
Ford and Geely Form Joint Venture to Build EVs in Valencia, Spain
Ford and Geely announced a Valencia, Spain joint venture on July 23, 2026. Ford holds about 66 percent and Geely about 34 percent, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027 and new vehicles arriving in 2028, including a Ford multi-energy crossover, a Bronco-family SUV, and two Geely EVs.
Jul 23, 2026 · 11 min read
2027 Volvo EX60 Certified for Up to 330 Miles of EPA Range
Volvo's 2027 EX60 P10 AWD is EPA-rated for up to 330 miles with 20 or 21-inch wheels, or 312 miles with 22-inch wheels, both ahead of Volvo's earlier roughly 322-mile estimate, with the entry P6 rated at 307 and 295 miles respectively.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10 min read
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28 articlesBYD Teases Da Han Flagship Sedan With Over 1,000 KM of Range
BYD teased the Da Han flagship sedan on Weibo on July 25, 2026, previewing an aerodynamic evolution of the Han with front LiDAR, up to 1,008 km of CLTC range on the RWD variant, and Flash Charging rated at 10-70 percent in 5 minutes. Full unveil is expected next month at the Chengdu Auto Show.
Jul 25, 2026 · 11 min read
BMW Confirms Mexico Will Build Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 From 2027
BMW confirmed Mexico production of the Neue Klasse i3 and iX3 starting in 2027, expanding its San Luis Potosi plant by more than 110,000 square meters with an EUR 800 million investment and adding a battery assembly center for Gen6 packs, even as Section 232 tariff exposure raises pricing questions for US-bound vehicles.
Jul 24, 2026 · 11 min read
Ford and Geely Form Joint Venture to Build EVs in Valencia, Spain
Ford and Geely announced a Valencia, Spain joint venture on July 23, 2026. Ford holds about 66 percent and Geely about 34 percent, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027 and new vehicles arriving in 2028, including a Ford multi-energy crossover, a Bronco-family SUV, and two Geely EVs.
Jul 23, 2026 · 11 min read
NHTSA Opens Rulemaking on Flush and Electronic Door Handles
NHTSA is moving toward industrywide rules on flush and electronic door handles across all automakers, even as it denied a request to open a defect investigation into a specific 2022 Tesla Model 3 incident.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10 min read
2027 Volvo EX60 Certified for Up to 330 Miles of EPA Range
Volvo's 2027 EX60 P10 AWD is EPA-rated for up to 330 miles with 20 or 21-inch wheels, or 312 miles with 22-inch wheels, both ahead of Volvo's earlier roughly 322-mile estimate, with the entry P6 rated at 307 and 295 miles respectively.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Range Rover GT: Land Rover's First EMA Electric Grand Tourer
Range Rover unveiled the GT electric grand tourer on July 22, 2026: EMA architecture, prototype testing now, production targeted for first half of 2027, with a hybrid option planned later.
Jul 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Nissan LEAF NISMO Goes on Sale in Japan
The Nissan LEAF NISMO went on sale in Japan July 22, 2026, with Japan-market pricing from ¥6,601,100. It builds on the new third-gen LEAF platform with NISMO handling and styling upgrades.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Tesla's Q2 2026 Earnings: Record Deliveries and Revenue, Shrinking Margin
Tesla's Q2 2026 results show deliveries up 25 percent and revenue up 26 percent year over year, even as operating income dropped to about $398 million, free cash flow turned negative, and inventory days stayed lean at 15.
Jul 22, 2026 · 12 min read
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Restrict Chinese-Linked Connected Vehicles
The Connected Vehicle Security Act, sponsored by Senators Slotkin and Moreno, cleared the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously on July 22, 2026. It targets vehicles with more than 15 percent ownership tied to China and other covered countries, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2027, and raises questions for automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Polestar.
Jul 22, 2026 · 11 min read
Toyota Launches Ninth-Gen Hilux With First 4×4 BEV Variant
The all-new Toyota Hilux (ninth generation) includes updated diesel models and the nameplate's first 4×4 BEV. Retail sales began in the Philippines in July 2026 with ICE from ₱1.77M and BEV at ₱2.99M.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 min read
Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700: 1,113-HP Off-Road PHEV Debuts July 24
The Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 (Zhanjian 700) debuts July 24, 2026 in Hangzhou with a tri-motor PHEV powertrain. Geely Galaxy sales rebounded 19.9% YoY in June after five months of declines.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Why Shoppers Are Turning to Plug-In Hybrids in 2026
Plug-in hybrids remain a 2026 growth pocket for buyers who want daily electric miles with gas backup. What it means for pricing, leases, and used-market planning—without claiming PHEVs beat BEVs everywhere.
Jul 20, 2026 · 9 min read
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