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Why GM Pulled The Plug On Hydrogen

Plus, China's CATL is running the EV battery game and one in four new cars sold in California last quarter was an EV.

Oct 14 2025 -

Hyundai Made Big Plans For America. Then It Got Rolled By Two Presidents

Hyundai's plan to win favor in Washington keeps falling short. Plus: Here come the 2026 model year cars, and tariff-related price hikes.

Oct 13 2025 -

Inside The Trouble Brewing In America’s ‘Battery Belt'

Plus, the final third-quarter EV sales tally is in. And we discuss Tesla’s Chinese-made EVs sales growth.

Oct 10 2025 -

Why General Motors Backed Out Of Its EV Lease Credit Plan

Plus, Ford dials back F-150 Lightning production, and the Feds threaten to pull back $1.1 billion in grants from GM and Stellantis.

Oct 9 2025 -

Tesla's Cheaper Models Have Arrived And The World Says 'Meh'

Despite a strong third quarter, Tesla is dealing with slumping sales worldwide. But the new Standard models don't feel like enough.

Oct 8 2025 -

Tesla's More Affordable Model Y Arrives Today. Here's What We Expect (Updated)

Plus, Xiaomi is taking on Western luxury brands in China, and Tesla could lose its license to sell insurance in California.

Oct 7 2025 -

EV Chargers Are Set For 'A Major Acceleration.' You Can Thank Trump

If you see more EV chargers soon, thank the Trump administration. Yes, that one. Plus: Stellantis' struggling U.S. brands get a big investment.

Oct 6 2025 -

EV Tax Credits Are Dead. Here Come The Deals And Discounts

Plus, why Tesla investors weren’t thrilled about a record sales quarter, and what BYD's sales decline in China really means.

Oct 3 2025 -

Here's How Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Is Going After China's BYD

Plus, Tesla's luck could turn around for Q3 and a new U.S. startup aims to undercut China's LFP battery material cost by 40%

Oct 2 2025 -

Ford's CEO Issues A Stark Warning For America's EV Industry

“Customers are not interested in a $75,000 electric vehicle," Ford's CEO said. So what comes next for the industry as the tax credit ends?

Oct 1 2025 -

The EV Tax Credit Dies Today. Get Ready For A Shift

Plus, demand for totaled EVs is through the roof and Xiaomi cheers on the Model Y after reverse-engineering it.

Sep 30 2025 -

BYD Is Stepping Up Its Game In Japan. Here's What It's Really After

The Chinese EV giant targets the world's toughest new car market. Plus: America's auto sector has a warning for the broader economy.

Sep 29 2025 -

EVs Had A Monster Quarter. Can It Keep Going Without Tax Credits?

Plus: Tesla wants the EPA to preserve tailpipe emissions rules, and the Trump administration gets into the lithium game.

Sep 26 2025 -

As The Tax Credit Ends, EVs Are Still Getting Better And Cheaper

Plus, China's new door handle rules are a much needed refresh and BMW says sedans are here to stay.

Sep 25 2025 -

The Uncomfortable Truths About Why The EV Credits Had To Die

The electric vehicle tax credits die soon. Did they ever stand a chance? Plus, Ford's F-150 Lightning BlueCruise gets an upgrade.

Sep 24 2025 -

'GM Sold Us Out': California Gov. Newsom Furious As $7,500 Tax Credit Disappears

Also on Critical Materials: BYD warns Europe that it's ready to play hardball, and Tesla owners in China go to court over Full Self-Driving.

Sep 23 2025 -

Porsche's EVs Are Incredible. Here's Why They Still Face A Perfect Storm

Why even Porsche's electric strategy needs an overhaul now. Plus: Xiaomi issues a critical fix, and America has a new auto safety czar.

Sep 22 2025 -

Koreans Are Furious Over The Hyundai ICE Raid. Tesla Could Pay The Price

We also discuss Waymo’s foray into public transit and Scout’s big investment in South Carolina.

Sep 19 2025 -

Why Hyundai Is Pouring Another $2.7 Billion Into Georgia

Plus, European auto industry jobs could fall to Chinese EVs and Slate points out one positive of the EV tax credit disappearing.

Sep 18 2025 -

The EV Tax Credit Is Dying. These Car Companies Are Cashing In First

Interestingly, Tesla isn't one of them. Plus: Why locals in Georgia are optimistic about Rivian, despite a possible EV downturn.

Sep 17 2025 -

The Crackdown On Tesla Door Handles Comes To America

Plus, gigacastings prove to be cheaper to repair in low-speed crashes and Volkswagen looks backward in order to go forward.

Sep 16 2025 -

Hyundai And Kia Just Can't Win Under Trump

Between ICE raids and tariffs, South Korea's automakers are having a tough time lately. Plus: Elon Musk buys a ton of Tesla stock.

Sep 15 2025 -

'Minimum Two To Three Months': How An ICE Raid Torpedoed Hyundai's Battery Plans

Georgia's largest economic development project ever now faces a serious delay. Plus: what went wrong at Jeep.

Sep 12 2025 -

Lyft's Robotaxi Era Has Finally Arrived

Plus, China cracks down on EV trolls and Tesla reveals how many people are really buying FSD.

Sep 11 2025 -