Automotive News’ Electric Vehicles section curates a broad slate of industry developments, led by product performance and safety moves. As Genesis marks its first decade, executives are positioning the Magma initiative to elevate the brand into true luxury with a high-performance edge, framed as a uniquely Genesis answer to established German performance divisions. Rivian, meanwhile, plans to redesign doors on its electric vehicles to address safety concerns. In the global sales race, BYD extends its Tesla-beating streak to four consecutive quarters. The coverage also flags weekly Canadian roundups that include NextStar finishing a factory build, Eagers’ interest in CanadaOne, and Ford increasing its electric vehicle market share.
Battery strategy and localization are a central thread. NextStar Energy has completed construction of an electric vehicle battery plant, underscoring capacity additions coming online. Executives at BMW South Africa are calling for a joint battery strategy with Europe, highlighting cross-regional coordination needs for the supply chain. BYD’s European ambitions are also in focus, with the company indicating it will need a battery plant in the region to support local production of electric vehicles.
Charging infrastructure and user behavior receive equal attention. Canada is funding U.S.-made electric vehicle chargers and installations in Alberta and British Columbia, while new guidance for federally backed NEVI stations aims to speed infrastructure deployment. Analysis points to improving charging experiences even as the United States remains attached to gasoline vehicles, with Europe shifting more decisively to electric. On the technology front, Volvo’s EX90 moves to an 800-volt electrical system for faster charging and added power, and Toyota research suggests that gentle reminders can nudge plug-in hybrid owners to charge more consistently.
Mobility and software feature prominently. A Shift podcast spotlights Magna’s Todd Deaville on how the mega-supplier uses Artificial Intelligence in its operations. Stellantis is exploring a sale of its car-sharing unit Free2move. Mercedes is adopting Momenta’s driver-assist system for models built in China and is spinning out a Silicon Valley chip group into a new company targeting drones and self-driving cars. In autonomy and software funding, Wayve, a Nissan partner in Artificial Intelligence, expects fresh backing from Nvidia and plans expansion in Japan. Another Shift episode examines how electric vehicles became politically polarizing and where future incentives might land.
