
Chery's Canadian Gambit: Crashing the EV Party or Getting Left Out in the Cold?
Chery is making a bold move into Canada's EV market after new tariff rules, but not everyone's rolling out the welcome mat, especially not Premier Doug Ford.
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Chery is making a bold move into Canada's EV market after new tariff rules, but not everyone's rolling out the welcome mat, especially not Premier Doug Ford.

California's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales continued to grow in Q4 2025, surpassing 2.5 million cumulative units, despite the expiration of federal EV incentives, highlighting the state's strong policy support and consumer demand.

Heybike, known for its commuter e-bikes, is breaking new ground with the launch of the Villain, a compact 45 MPH light electric dirt bike designed for off-road fun at an affordable price point, stepping squarely into e-moto territory.

Tesla has officially commenced Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marked by a flashy launch event in Dubai, making it the second market outside North America to receive the electric pickup amidst high demand for luxury status symbols.

Tesla has finally released a redesigned CCS adapter specifically for the Cybertruck, resolving a long-standing compatibility issue that prevented the stainless-steel pickup from accessing third-party fast chargers, thus expanding its charging network.

FAW Group, China's most veteran automaker, has begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its luxury Hongqi Tiangong 06 SUV, marking a significant milestone in the country's pursuit of advanced energy storage solutions.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in South Africa skyrocketed by 280% in 2025, largely driven by the aggressive introduction of more affordable models from Chinese brands, while traditional hybrid sales dipped, signaling a shift in consumer preference.

BYD, fresh off surpassing Tesla in global EV sales, is set to unleash a new wave of flagship electric vehicles in early 2026, including the premium Seal 08 sedan, Sealion 08 SUV, and Dynasty-branded Tang 9 SUV and Han 9 sedan, indicating a strong push into the luxury segment.

Rivian is still struggling with a persistent software calibration issue affecting LFP battery range estimates in some second-generation R1 vehicles, leaving owners frustrated and occasionally stranded.

Elon Musk warns that early production of Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot will be 'agonizingly slow' due to their novel designs, though he maintains they will eventually ramp up to be 'insanely fast,' mirroring past 'production hell' experiences.
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