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BYD Led China’s EV Boom. Now It Has Some Bad News

We also discuss Tesla and Waymo's U.S. Senate hearing on self-driving cars and Canada's revised EV policy.

Feb 6 -

Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think

Plus, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year, and automakers argue for the safety of robotaxis.

Feb 5 -

Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?

Plus: Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian's robotics venture takes shape.

Feb 4 -

Waymo's World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost

Plus, SpaceX acquires xAI and California's new EV incentive program proposal is actually really smart.

Feb 3 -

Tesla's Latest Approach Isn't Working

Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi?

Feb 2 -

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

Jan 30 -

Tesla's Profits Are Plummetting As It Steers Toward AI

Plus, Tesla puts a major stake in xAI and there's a real autonomous trucking service in the U.S. now.

Jan 29 -

GM's CEO Issues Warning Over Cheap Chinese EVs In North America

Plus, AI data centers are expected to fuel the next auto chip shortage, and BYD is going on an all-out international assault.

Jan 28 -

Trump Slaps New 25% Tariffs On South Korean Cars

Plus, Jaguar is sticking to its electric-only strategy and EV charging companies notch a big win.

Jan 27 -

The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s What Happened

Plus: More details on the long-awaited arrival of the Rivian R2, and what Tesla's investors want to hear on this week's earnings call.

Jan 26 -

Waymo's Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami

Plus, hybrids pick up the slack in California and Chery is eyeing Canada entry.

Jan 23 -

Tesla’s Robot Dreams Hit Reality As Musk Warns Production Will Be 'Agonizingly Slow’

Plus, a new bill would claw back funding for EV chargers and Scout's direct-to-consumer sales plans spark another lawsuit.

Jan 22 -

A New Car Chip Shortage Is Brewing—And It's All AI's Fault

Today's EV news: How AI is "roiling" auto supply chains, California's booming EV sales, and a controversial e-bike law.

Jan 21 -

'Nobody’s Going To Wait': Acura And The Industry's Timing Problem

Acura dealers seethe over an EV focus—but highlight a bigger problem. Plus, auto stocks tumble as America instigates a conflict over Greenland.

Jan 20 -

'Absolutely Rolled': U.S. Officials Blast Canada's Cheap Chinese EV Deal

China Inc.'s biggest move into North America yet has industry officials and politicians on edge. But affordability concerns take center stage.

Jan 19 -

'Dark' Car Factories Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Plus, Colorado wants to lead on battery recycling, and underwater car loans are a growing problem.

Jan 16 -

Trump Is Ready For Chinese EVs: 'Let China Come In'

Plus, three automakers named most innovative in EVs and Ford explains its $19.5 billion writedown.

Jan 15 -

The Tesla Model Y Is Still America's Favorite EV—And It's Not Even Close

Plus, EV sales didn't crash as hard as you might think in 2025. And BMW is trouncing Mercedes on electrification.

Jan 14 -

Republicans Are Finally Warming Up To Electric Cars

Plus, Ram boss says EVs "will take over" and Europe offers China a way out of tariffs.

Jan 13 -

The Company At The Heart Of The Autonomous Car Wars Isn't A Car Company At All

Is Nvidia about to become the real king of self-driving? Plus: Polestar squeezes out a win, and Stellantis ponders life after PHEVs.

Jan 12 -

GM Takes A $6 Billion Hit Thanks To EV Policy Whiplash

Plus, China is seeking to increase its oversight on battery makers and the EVs set to break cover at the Brussel Motor show.

Jan 9 -

Tesla Just Can't Bounce Back In Europe

On today's EV news roundup: Tesla suffers in Europe, the Chevy Equinox wins big and Nvidia's bet on autonomous cars.

Jan 7 -

Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough

Plus, CES focuses on self-driving over EVs this year, while Xiaomi wants to sell half a million cars after an explosive 2025.

Jan 6 -

At CES 2026, The Real Automotive Story Is Robots, Robotaxis And AI

Welcome to the "physical AI" era of the auto industry. Here's what we're expecting from CES.

Jan 5 -