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The EV Engine Bay Has No Engine. So What's In There?

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‪@Chevrolet‬

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MIKESCARINFO DAILY CAR NEWS
Friday, May 22, 2026

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NEW CAR LAUNCHES & REVEALS
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STELLANTIS DROPS $60 BILLION PLAN, 60 NEW MODELS BY 2030
Stellantis unveiled its new strategic plan at an Auburn Hills, Michigan investor day this week, committing 60 billion euros and 60 new models by 2030 across Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and its European brands. Expect aggressive product news from these brands over the next several years.

FERRARI LUCE — FIRST ELECTRIC FERRARI — DEBUTS THIS MONTH
Ferrari's first EV, the Luce, premieres in May with a quad-motor setup pushing over 1,000 hp and 0-60 in under 2.5 seconds. Tentative price is around 643,000 USD, with U.S. arrival late 2026.

2026 TOYOTA RAV4 FIRST DRIVES ARE OUT
The redesigned RAV4 is now available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid only — no more gas-only version. Reviewers praise the ride comfort, updated cabin tech, and improved safety, though some trims push the price higher than expected.

2026 MAZDA CX-5 — NEW GENERATION ON SALE
The all-new CX-5 keeps Mazda's premium feel but adds a 15.6-inch Google-based infotainment screen. Reviewers call it evolution, not revolution — a safe play on Mazda's bestseller.

LEXUS ES ELECTRIC LANDS IN U.S. FROM $48,795
The fully electric ES is now on sale in the U.S., undercutting most premium EV sedans and giving Lexus a credible challenger to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.

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NEW CAR TECHNOLOGY
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CATL UNVEILS 1,500 KM EV BATTERY AND 6-MINUTE CHARGING
CATL revealed six new battery innovations including a 1,500 km range pack and a third-gen Shenxing battery that charges 10-90% in 6 minutes 27 seconds. Even in -22°F cold, 20-98% takes just 9 minutes.

SOLID-STATE EVs MOVING FROM LAB TO PRODUCTION
A-sample all-solid-state cells passed needle-penetration and thermal-shock tests with no fire. GWh-level mass production is targeted for late 2026 — meaning the first solid-state EVs are getting close to real driveways.

VOLVO PUSHES ONE OF THE BIGGEST OTA UPDATES EVER
Volvo is rolling out an Android Automotive infotainment overhaul to 2.5 million cars in 85 countries, with a redesigned touchscreen layout and new shortcuts aimed at reducing driver distraction.

RIVIAN AND FORD TARGET HANDS-FREE, EYES-OFF DRIVING
Rivian is publicly targeting "eyes-off" highway driving in 2026 using new AI. Ford at CES 2026 outlined hands-free for 2027 and full Level 3 eyes-off by 2028 on affordable EVs.

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INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
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TARIFFS DRIVE NEW CAR PRICES UP $1,315 IN Q1
Average new-vehicle prices are up roughly $1,315 year-over-year, with sub-$40,000 vehicles potentially hit by up to $6,000 in tariff-related increases. BMW has already started raising prices.

APRIL SALES DIP TO 15.9M SAAR
April U.S. new-vehicle sales finished down 6.0%, hitting a 15.9 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. Gas above $4/gallon is pushing buyers toward sedans and hybrids.

MAY RECALL ROUNDUP — TESLA, FORD, HYUNDAI HIT
NHTSA flagged loose wheel studs on 2024-26 Cybertrucks, a loose front seat bolt on 2024-26 Bronco and Ranger, and misassembled airbag sensors on 2025-26 Hyundai Elantra and Tucson. Check your VIN.

AVERAGE NEW CAR NOW $49,461
Sub-$25,000 new car sales have collapsed 78% in five years — only four models remain at that price point versus 36 just six years ago. Affordability is the story of 2026.

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
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- Tariffs are real and rising. If you're shopping in the $25K-$40K range, lock in pricing soon — increases are accelerating through summer.
- Battery tech is moving fast. If you're cross-shopping EVs, the 2027 and 2028 model years will look very different from what's on lots today.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — May has been a heavy recall month for several mainstream models.

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‪@lexus‬

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