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Ford announced a formal 'privacy promise' committing to protect customer vehicle data and give owners control over what they share. The automaker also launched a website explaining what data it collects, why, and how customers can adjust their settings, ahead of new connected vehicles built on its upcoming electric vehicle platform.
Rivian's third-quarter 2026 earnings show the R2 electric vehicle now outselling all of the company's other models for the first time. Total revenue reached $2.155 billion, up 38 percent year over year, with automotive revenue at $1.55 billion and software/subscription revenue at $605 million. Automotive gross losses narrowed to $80 million from $130 million a year earlier, while software and services profit rose to $256 million, boosted largely by licensing deals with Volkswagen.
Meta continues to pour significant capital into artificial intelligence development and infrastructure, according to a roundup of recent tech coverage. The same coverage also touches on a budget EV's road trip performance, Demis Hassabis's AI ambitions, and a review of an iPhone accessory.
A New York Times columnist took one of America's lowest-priced electric vehicles on a road trip through the Deep South after readers specifically challenged the writer to test a route with sparse charging infrastructure. The resulting account details the charging difficulties encountered along the way.
Jaguar revealed the Type 01, a four-door electric production car with no rear window, unveiled in New York. The car claims a 400-mile range and a 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds, with US prices starting at $130,500 and UK prices at £130,000; sales begin in early 2027 with deliveries later that year.
Jaguar has revealed the production version of its Type 01 electric car, carrying over the long, low, polarizing design from its 2024 Type 00 concept. The car stretches 17.1 feet long, lacks a rear window in favor of a camera system, and uses an 850-volt architecture with a 118 kWh battery to deliver up to 450 miles of WLTP range.
IEA head Fatih Birol said at the United Nations that the traditional energy trilemma—balancing cost, security and clean energy—is increasingly aligning in favor of electrification, partly due to disruptions from the Iran war raising fossil fuel prices. The IEA's new report finds $100 of electricity now powers an EV nearly three times farther than $100 of gasoline powers a gas car, and buys roughly 40% more heating days via heat pumps than gas boilers.
Tesla reported 486,532 vehicle deliveries and 464,391 units produced in the third quarter, exceeding analyst forecasts of roughly 461,000-462,000. Deliveries were down about 2% from a year earlier but rose from the second quarter's 480,126, with Model 3 and Model Y making up 98% of the total. Tesla shares rose about 2% after the announcement.
Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first all-electric model and fourth current model line, built on the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 800-volt PPE platform. The SUV comes in Core and S trims, both using a 113.2 kWh battery rated for up to 375 miles WLTP range (about 320 miles EPA) and 400 kW fast charging. The S trim produces 888 PS and 996 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 162 mph, while the Core does 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.
Toyota is developing a next-generation Corolla built on a modified version of its TNGA-C platform that will support multiple powertrains, including a fully electric option, alongside gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. The redesign was previewed as a concept at last year's Japan Mobility Show and includes new sedan, hatchback, crossover and GR body styles.
Toyota is said to be developing a battery-electric version of the Corolla, its best-selling nameplate globally, according to a recent report. This would mark the first time the long-running compact car lineup has offered a fully electric option alongside its existing gas and hybrid variants.
Ars Technica revisited the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5, testing an AWD Limited trim with an 84 kWh battery, NACS charging port, and 320 hp output following the car's early 2025 refresh. The reviewer found the retro styling and fast-charging capability still hold up well five years after launch, though the AWD version's range drops to 269 miles compared to 318 miles for the rear-wheel-drive model.