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Rivian R2 Production Officially Begins, Spring 2026 Deliveries Next
April 22, 2026
Rivian confirmed April 22 that customer R2 production has officially started at its Normal, Illinois plant. First customer deliveries ship later this spring.
2026 Lucid Gravity Touring Preview: Price, Range, Launch Window
April 21, 2026
2026 Lucid Gravity Touring preview. $79,900 three-row EV SUV, up to 560 hp, 811 lb-ft, 337 EPA miles, 3,500-lb tow. What Lucid announced Nov 20, 2025 and first deliveries in Q1 2026.
Honda Super-N: The £20,000 City EV With a Fake 7-Speed Gearbox
April 19, 2026
Honda’s sub-£20,000 Super-N city EV borrows the simulated-gearbox trick from Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N at a third the price. Specs, range, and why Americans miss out.
2026 Toyota RAV4: Everything New With the All-Hybrid Switch
April 16, 2026
Toyota killed the gas-only RAV4. Every 2026 trim is hybrid, starting at $33,350. Full pricing, specs, fuel economy, and what it means for buyers.
Velocity Invitational 2026 Brings Live Cars & Bids Auction to Sonoma
April 16, 2026
Velocity Invitational 2026 partners with Cars & Bids for a live on-site auction at Sonoma Raceway, May 29-31. Featured: a 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ from the Petersen.
Lightship AE.1 Expansion: Quadrupling Electric RV Production in 2026
April 16, 2026
Lightship quadruples AE.1 production with a 44,000 sq ft Colorado expansion. New $157,500 base pricing, 77 kWh battery standard, 80% US-sourced parts.
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