Electric Vehicles
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Global EV sales fell 3% year-over-year in January 2026 to 1.2 million units, with the slowdown largely driven by China due to new taxes and weaker incentives, while Europe surged and the US stumbled (Electrek)
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Rivian delayed its R2 electric SUV launch in Europe and pushed back the Canadian debut by at least a year (EV Blog)
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XPeng European sales more than doubled in January with 1,679 units sold as the Chinese automaker prepares to expand its lineup in the region (EV Blog)
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China's passenger vehicle sales expected to hit their lowest point of 2026 in February due to an extended New Year holiday shortening production time (EV Blog)
Product Launches
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Rivian plans to sell around 20,000-25,000 R2 SUVs in 2026 according to guidance released with Q4 results (EV Blog)
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Tenways launched its CGO Compact electric bike in Europe featuring 20-inch wheels, folding pedals, and a twistable handlebar stem designed to fit into tight spaces like car trunks and apartments (The Verge)
Autonomous Vehicles
- Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut doors of its self-driving cars after passengers accidentally left them open, causing vehicles to get stuck in place (TechCrunch)
Financial Results
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Rivian stock soared nearly 15% in after-hours trading after reporting better-than-expected Q4 results and 2026 delivery guidance that met Wall Street expectations (EV Blog)
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Rivian is preparing to unlock another $1 billion from VW Group once winter testing of their joint venture partnership ends (EV Blog)