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STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent to 1,156 PS, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and offering a range of up to 642 kilometers on a single charge. The model represents the most powerful production Porsche to date and a major milestone in the company’s electric transformation. The Cayenne, first launched in 2002, became a cornerstone in Porsche’s global success, bringing sports car performance into the SUV category. More than…

NORTH CAROLINA, Feb. 14: Toyota has opened its new battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina, confirming that its investment in the project has reached about $10 billion. The facility is one of the automaker’s largest manufacturing commitments in the United States and begins domestic production of lithium-ion batteries for its hybrid and electric vehicles. Initial production areas are now operational following years of phased construction across the large industrial campus. The plant, located in Randolph County, will supply batteries for electrified vehicles assembled at Toyota facilities across North America. According to the company, production will start with batteries for hybrid models, with additional…

US opens probe into 2.9M Tesla vehicles over FSD-related crashes and violations, raising safety concerns around autonomous systems.

Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.

Ram reintroduces the 5.7‑liter HEMI V‑8 with eTorque in the 2026 Ram 1500, now available for order and arriving at dealers summer 2025.

Alphabet’s Waymo begins testing electric driverless cars in Denver and Seattle as part of a wider expansion across challenging U.S. weather conditions.

Canada invests $22.7M to deploy 480 EV chargers in B.C., expanding public charging access as national EV sales experience a multi-month decline.

Tesla saw its seventh consecutive monthly decline in Europe as BYD surged with a 225 percent rise in EV registrations, reshaping the regional EV market.

Ford is recalling over 355000 F-150 and Super Duty trucks in the US due to a dashboard display failure that may block vital driving information.

Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.