August 26, 2025

Wrapping up August with some cooler weather and fresh news. Check out what Tuesday’s news brings, including: 

• Mercedes CONCEPT AMG GT XX: shatters records and drives "around the world in eight days"

• Kia launches EV production in Europe

• ChargePoint Omni Port now available as a conversion kit

• Ambilight collaborates with NIO

• Lucid announces date of reverse stock split

• Video: Building a Drifting Tesla

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1. The Mercedes CONCEPT AMG GT XX, powered by three axial-flux motors and a directly cooled high-performance battery, shattered 25 long-distance EV records—including 3,404 miles in 24 hours and circumnavigating the globe in 7 days, 13 hours—demonstrating unprecedented endurance, ultra-fast 850 kW charging, and the future-ready capabilities of Mercedes-AMG’s upcoming high-performance AMG.EA architecture.

2. Production has begun on Kia’s first fully electric vehicle in Europe, the EV4 hatchback, at its modernized Zilina, Slovakia plant.

3. The Omni Port from ChargePoint is now available as a conversion kit, enabling any new EV to charge at older or new stations without adapters while simplifying all connector types and future-proofing infrastructure.

4. NIO has partnered with Ambilight to equip the all-new ES8 flagship SUV with Electrochromic Smart Dimming Side Windows, enhancing cabin comfort, privacy, and lighting adaptability while showcasing Ambilight’s industry-leading smart glass technology.

5. A 1-for-10 reverse stock split will be implemented by Lucid Group, Inc., reducing its outstanding and authorized shares, with the split-adjusted common stock expected to begin trading on September 2, 2025.

6. July saw a strong rebound in leasing, driven by a 31% jump in EV leases, with StoneEagle highlighting the growing consumer adoption of EVs across U.S. dealerships.

7. At IFA 2025 in Berlin, the $7,005 Micro Smart EV AL series will debut, introducing a stylish, tech-driven urban mobility solution alongside AI-powered lifestyle products like the Aimon companion robot and AI sunglasses from ASTRAUX.

8. With over 5,000 EVs, new trucks, and comprehensive driver welfare programs, Coca-Cola and its bottling partners are expanding India’s logistics network to enhance distribution capacity, create jobs, and drive sustainable growth nationwide.

9. By joining the Shopify Fulfillment Network, GoBolt is providing ecommerce brands across North America with fast, flexible, and sustainable fulfillment solutions supported by end-to-end logistics and seamless Shopify integration.

10. Pre-orders are now open for the all-new NIO ES8 flagship SUV, starting at $58,149, featuring six- and seven-seater variants with advanced technology, luxurious cabin comfort, and industry-leading EV performance, ahead of deliveries following its late-September launch.

11. Rapid expansion of its luxury EV lineup—including the LYRIQ, VISTIQ, OPTIQ, ESCALADE IQ, and CELESTIQ—has positioned Cadillac to account for roughly a quarter to a third of sales, attract new buyers from competitors, deliver high range, advanced technology, and premium design, while continuing to educate dealers and consumers on EV benefits and performance.

Building a Drifting Tesla

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