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The Dark Side Of Tesla's Sleek Door Handle Tech

Plus, Nissan's dealers want more hybrids, and the $35,000 Cybertruck is coming—just not how you think.

Dec 23 2025 -

Detroit's Automakers Have A Gas Problem

Why breaking up with gas—especially big trucks—is hard to do for the Big Three. Plus, Tesla’s Robotaxi program is growing fast.

Dec 22 2025 -

Tesla's Former Autopilot Chief Could Be General Motors' Next CEO

Also in today's Critical Materials: A solid-state startup plans to go public, and a look back at 2025's EV sales slump.

Dec 19 2025 -

Tesla's U.S. Sales Are On Track For A Very Bad 2025

Plus, GM is using Cruise's battle scars to power personal autonomy and China's war on door handles takes shape.

Dec 18 2025 -

Ford’s EV Reset Leaves A Multibillion-Dollar Hole In The Battery Industry

Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers.

Dec 17 2025 -

Ford's EV Retreat Comes With A $19.5 Billion Price Tag

Plus, China ratchets down new car pricing and Hyundai's leadership reshuffle brings an ex-Porsche engineer to the forefront.

Dec 16 2025 -

‘A Bastion For Yesterday’s Technology’: Why The EU's Gas-Ban Retreat Could Backfire

A lifeline for Europe's automakers, or "a wake-up call for the industry?" Plus, new data on what America's fuel economy cutback really means.

Dec 15 2025 -

Budget Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Land With A Thud

Plus, Ford and SK On have parted ways and U.S. automakers sound renewed fears of Chinese automakers and software.

Dec 12 2025 -

Europe Is Stuck Between Gas-Car Bans And China’s EV Takeover

Today on Critical Materials: the EU's EV mandate explained, EVs are selling 18% slower and Uber pulls back EV incentives.

Dec 11 2025 -

BMW's New CEO Has His Work Cut Out

In today's morning news roundup, we also cover trouble at VinFast and Tesla's lackluster China sales.

Dec 10 2025 -

'Entirely Different': The Next Few Years Of Vehicle Autonomy Will Change Everything

Plus, we do the math on Trump's fuel economy rollback and Volvo still wants electrification in the U.S.

Dec 9 2025 -

The EV Tax Credit Died And Took New Car Affordability With It

New car prices are turning away buyers: gas and electric. Plus, GM is looking at technology in a new light.

Dec 8 2025 -

Tesla Full Self-Driving, Now With More Texting And Driving

Also in today's Critical Materials roundup: President Trump wants kei cars in America, and hybrids are here to stay.

Dec 5 2025 -

The Auto Industry Won't Fall For The Fuel Economy Rug-Pull

Plus, automakers are digging side hustles right now, and Waymo is headed to Philadelphia.

Dec 4 2025 -

The White House Has A New Enemy: Fuel Economy

Plus, we discuss electric vehicle sales in November and why South Korea is stressed about Tesla's Full-Self Driving software.

Dec 3 2025 -

The Bright Spot For EVs That Nobody's Talking About

Plus: Nvidia is giving away the keys to autonomous vehicles, and Americans are fed up with new car prices.

Dec 2 2025 -

Tesla Reimagined How Door Handles Work. Now It's Everybody's Problem

Today on Critical Materials: the auto industry faces a reckoning over electric door handles. Plus, are Americans fed up with big trucks?

Dec 1 2025 -

Hyundai And Kia’s EV Momentum Was Building Fast. Tariffs Changed Everything

Inside the Korean automaker's tariff chaos. Plus: are safety features making modern cars too expensive? And Volkswagen gets an edge in China.

Nov 26 2025 -

Scout Motors' Trucks Are Finally Hitting The Road

Scout Motors begins real-world testing. Plus, automakers haven't struck data gold yet, and BMW considers range extenders for EVs.

Nov 25 2025 -

Ford Pumped The Brakes On An Electric Truck. Now, Here Come The Lawsuits

When EV plans get canceled or pushed back, suppliers are left holding the bag. Plus: Mercedes revamps its EV strategy in America.

Nov 24 2025 -

Toyota Built This Entire City Around Autonomous Vehicles. Here's What Life Is Like There

Toyota's Woven City is a lot more than just a test course for AVs. Plus: Nvidia's car business is booming.

Nov 21 2025 -

California Is Rethinking That 2035 Ban On Gas Cars

Plus, Lyft CEO says humans aren't going anywhere and Detroit is called to testify in Washington.

Nov 20 2025 -

Most Automakers Lose Money on EVs. How Is Xiaomi Turning a Profit Already?

The Chinese automaker has seemingly done the impossible—again. Also: Toyota's hybrid boom and Elon Musk's AI dreams.

Nov 19 2025 -

BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe

Plus, Tesla to squeeze China out of its U.S. supply chain and the Germans are in too deep.

Nov 18 2025 -