Lucid’s upcoming “mid-size” Cosmos SUV, which it had said would come out later this year, will now not launch until at least 2027. Lucid just filed its Q2 earnings report today, announcing a wider-than-expected loss and a slight miss on revenue. The company declined to update its 2026 guidance, with its new CEO touting an “operational reset” to try to improve the company’s financial standing.
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Laps Nürburgring
The new all-electric, 671-horsepower Mercedes-AMG CLA45 went around the Nürburgring in 7:32.070 last week, more than three seconds faster than the 641-hp Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. This makes the CLA45 the fastest car to lap the ‘Ring in its class and a whopping 13 seconds faster than the last-gen gas-powered CLA45 S. The CLA45’s impressive performance is a testament to the capabilities of electric vehicles in the world of motorsports.
Source: Jalopnik
Toyota Announces 2027 bZ Prices
The 2027 Toyota bZ will begin arriving at dealerships in September, starting at $34,980. Toyota improved the bZ in the areas that matter most to drivers with a longer driving range, more power, a refined interior, and an added NACS charge port. The bZ was America’s fourth top-selling EV in the first half of the year. For the 2027 model year, Toyota is keeping prices about the same, starting at $34,980. With the $1,595 delivery fee, prices start at $36,576.
Source: Electrek