Lucid Air Gains New Feature You’d Have To Be Stupid To Use

The Lucid Gravity is the brand’s white knight, but the Air is rolling into 2026 with a handful of updates. The biggest is access to the Tesla Supercharger network, although you’d have to be dumb or desperate to use it.

While that sounds odd, let us explain. Starting on July 31, Air owners can use a $220 NACS adapter to gain access to more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers. That seems fantastic, but the Air is only capable of charging at speeds up to 50 kW. This means it could take up to an hour to gain 200 miles (322 km) of range.

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That’s ridiculous for a ‘fast charger’ and you’d be far better off using a traditional CCS charging station. Depending on the trim, the Air supports a DC CCS fast charging capability of up to 300 kW and that’s six times higher than at a Tesla Supercharger.

Despite being terrible, Lucid’s Emad Dlala claimed “Access to the Tesla Supercharging network … is yet another major milestone.” However, if there are other alternatives, you should avoid Superchargers like the plague.

Besides Supercharger access, the 2026 Air Pure comes with an improved air conditioning compressor from the Gravity. It promises improved cooling as well as quieter operation.

Buyers will also find a newly standard Lucid Mobile Charging Cable Kit and optional 19-inch Aeronaut wheels, which are available in Platinum or Stealth. The Comfort and Convenience Package has also been updated to include a rear center console display and storage bin.

The $79,900 Air Touring builds on that and features higher density battery cells. They help to increase the EPA-estimated range over 6% to 431 miles (694 km).

Last but not least, the Air Grand Touring now comes standard with 20-way power front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Lucid said they “make road trips in the industry’s longest range electric vehicle, at up to 512 miles (824 km) of EPA-estimated range, even more comfortable and relaxing.”

2026 Lucid Air Pricing

Tesla’s Cybertruck Incentives Look Like Panic Sales Dressed Up As Deals

Come September 30, not a single electric vehicle in the United States will qualify for a federal tax credit. As that deadline approaches, Tesla appears increasingly motivated to clear out as much inventory as possible.

The company has rolled out a number of incentives across its lineup, with a particular focus on the slow-selling Cybertruck. Even so, it’s unclear whether these perks will be enough to boost demand.

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There are dozens of Cybertrucks in Tesla’s current inventory, some of which are eligible for the federal EV tax credit, and some of which aren’t. Regardless, almost all of them are being sold with generous price cuts, with some valued at upwards of $3,000. Eligible vehicles can get the tax credit regardless of whether they purchase the electric pickup or lease it.

In case discounts and credits aren’t enough to convince people to get behind the wheel of a Cybertruck, there’s another incentive on offer. All Cybertrucks that are leased from Tesla’s current inventory now come standard with a 20-inch Cyber Wheel upgrade as standard, complete with all-terrain tires.

0 Percent Financing, With Conditions

In addition, the Cybertruck is available with 0 percent APR financing. However, this is only available for “well-qualified buyers with excellent credit” who order a new Cybertruck with Full-Self Driving and provide a minimum down payment of 4 percent on terms of up to 60 months.

Tesla has also started advertising several offers that apply across its range, including for the Cybertruck. For example, all military members, first responders, teachers, and students can receive a $1,000 discount for being ‘American Heroes,’ and every new Tesla includes a free one-month trial of Full Self-Driving.

Free FSD Transfers

Perhaps the most intriguing offer currently available is that Full Self-Driving can now be transferred to a new vehicle free of charge. Usually, FSD is locked to the vehicle, rather than the owners who have paid for it. During promotional periods like this, Tesla often offers free transfers of FSD for brief periods, but this appears to be the first time the Cybertruck has been included. While that’s a step in the right direction, Tesla should make FSD free to transfer for all owners, all the time.

Trump’s Trade War Just Cost GM Over $1 Billion

President Trump’s trade war continues to cause self-inflicted injuries as American companies are getting slammed by higher fees. This includes General Motors, which revealed tariffs cost them $1.1 billion in the second quarter.

All told, the automaker is expecting tariffs to cost them between $4 and $5 billion this year alone. That’s a staggering figure and one that will likely result in price increases.

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Tariffs aside, the company earned $47.1 billion in revenue in the second quarter and had an adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) of $3 billion. GM went on to note the latter figure decreased primarily due to tariffs.

In North America, the company reported net revenues of $39.5 billion. This was aided by record crossover sales as well as strong demand for trucks. U.S. dealer inventories were also down in Q2, while EV sales were up significantly.

Other notable takeaways include lower than average incentive spending and average transaction prices in excess of $51,000. The automaker said this shows “robust demand across our portfolio.”

While the elimination of the clean vehicle credit will likely cause chaos, GM noted second quarter EV sales were up 111% from a year ago and they controlled 16% of the U.S. EV market.

Chevrolet became the second best-selling EV brand as sales jumped 146% in Q2. This is largely due to the affordable Equinox EV, which is the third best-selling electric vehicle in America so far this year. The company went on to note Cadillac is the best-selling electric luxury brand and the 5^th largest EV brand in America – including both luxury and mainstream brands.

In a letter to shareholders, CEO Mary Barra acknowledged slower EV growth. However, she said “We believe the long-term future is profitable electric vehicle production, and this continues to be our north star. As we adjust to changing demand, we will prioritize our customers, brands, and a flexible manufacturing footprint, and leverage our domestic battery investments and other profit-improvement plans.” Speaking of flexibility, Barra noted ICE models have a “longer runway” than initially expected.

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This Could Be The World’s Most Valuable Ferrari F40

Some Ferraris are legends, but a few go even further into the realm of myth. While some may consider the F40 as the finest Prancing Horse ever built, there’s an even rarer and more desirable version.

Built to take the F40 racing on both sides of the Atlantic, the F40 LM is among the rarest and most coveted models to wear the world-famous badge. One of these highly sought-after machines is heading to auction during Monterey Car Week next month.

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Just 19 examples of the F40 LM were produced by Michelotto, developed specifically for American IMSA competition and the European FIA-GT series. This particular car is number 14 of those 19 and is a rare example built to GTC specification, making it the most powerful of all the F40s. If RM Sotheby’s estimate turns out to be accurate, the car could sell for between $8.5 million and $9.5 million.

A Racing Pedigree with an International Past

This F40 LM is chassis number 95448 and was delivered new to a buyer living in St. Moritz, Switzerland, who owned several other Ferraris at the time. Walter Hagmann kept the car until 2002, before buying it back and selling it again in 2007. Over the following years, the new owner drove it at various racing events in Italy, France, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

RM Sotheby’s

The auction house notes that in 2014, the F40 LM was sent back to Michelotto, where the engine and gearbox were overhauled and the car was refinished in the original shade of Rosso Corsa. It has since been owned by collectors in Las Vegas, Germany, and Austria.

To get it ready for August’s sale, it was serviced with new fuel bladders, timing and accessory belts, spark plugs, and fuel filters. It also received new Michelin Pilot Sport GT Slick S7M tires.

More Power, Less Weight, Same Iconic Formula

Like the regular F40, the LM uses a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8. However, upgrades made to it allow it to churn out a monumental 760 hp, or 289 hp more than the standard model. The LM also weighs roughly 700 lbs (317 kg) less than a stock F40, tipping the scales at just 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg) with fluids.

If you’re the type who likes their Ferraris loud, rare, and capable of outrunning your accountant’s panic attacks, you might want to take a closer look. You can check out the listing here. Just don’t blame us if you start rearranging your retirement plan.

RM Sotheby’s