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Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead

Tariffs, and a loss of tax credits, mean uncertainty for the EV startups. Plus, Hyundai prioritizes Europe for EVs as U.S. subsidies fade.

Aug 5 2025 -

'Open The Floodgates': Why Tesla's $243 Million Autopilot Crash Verdict Is Such A Big Deal

Autonomous driving technology is on the rise, but questions about liability go unresolved. Plus: BMW's next seems promising.

Aug 4 2025 -

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Roared Back In July

Plus, Tesla’s party in Europe is over and hundreds of old Nissan Leaf batteries have found a new home.

Aug 1 2025 -

The 'Toyota Prius' Era of Hybrids Is Now Long Gone

Lamborghini proves that hybrids are going mainstream—and fast. Plus, lithium prices are crashing, and Tesla starts charging more for Robotaxi rides.

Jul 31 2025 -

The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Are A-OK. Here's What It Means For Your Next Car

The EPA wants to undo greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks. Meanwhile, TikTok's parent company may be trying its hand at cars.

Jul 30 2025 -

Why Tesla's Original Founder Is 'Disappointed' With Its Lineup

Plus, these mainstream automakers implicated in China's new car padding scheme and Tesla inks new $6.5 billion deal with Samsung.

Jul 29 2025 -

'Bound By Conformity': Why Toyota Employees Say It's Lagging In One Key Area

The world's largest automaker may have a problem that goes well beyond EVs. Plus: Tesla knows it has to be in comeback mode.

Jul 28 2025 -

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Outperforms Rivals In China’s Toughest Test Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system may have more juice in China than expected. Plus: Volkswagen takes a major tariff hit, and LG warns of a battery slowdown.

Jul 25 2025 -

Tesla Is In For A Rough Spell. Musk Believes Autonomy Will Save It

Meanwhile, Tesla's brand image is absolutely cooked. Plus, The U.S. built fewer than 400 chargers with $7.5 billion in federal funding.

Jul 24 2025 -

How America's Heel Turn From EVs Could Hurt Canada Too

As U.S. manufacturers slow down on EVs, it could lead to real issues of consumer choice for Canadian drivers. Also, Chinese brands pick up steam in Europe.

Jul 23 2025 -

Tesla’s Sales License Is at Risk—And Full Self-Driving Is To Blame

Plus, General Motors takes a $1.1 billion tariff hit, and China may finally start cracking down on zero-mile "used" EVs.

Jul 22 2025 -

The Auto Industry Can’t Catch A Break—And It’s Only Getting Worse

Tariffs are in, the EV tax credit is out, regulations are weird, and nobody in America's car industry can truly say what's coming next.

Jul 21 2025 -

Tesla Opposes Tariffs On This Key EV Battery Material

We also discuss the AI voice assistant in the new Mercedes CLA and Mitsubishi’s plans to launch hybrids in the U.S.

Jul 18 2025 -

Scout Motors Slams Car Dealers: 'Burdensome Restrictions'

Plus, Tesla's first Robotaxi service expansion is a grower (not a shower) and NHTSA pick wants to fast-track self-driving.

Jul 17 2025 -

General Motors Was Going To Make EVs At This Factory. Now, It's Going To Make Gas Trucks

As sales of plug-in vehicles grow worldwide, many American manufacturers are committing to their V-8s.

Jul 16 2025 -

Lucid CEO Warns New Cars Are About To Get More Expensive: 'No Other Way Around It'

Plus, Musk's corporate umbrella is ready to make it rain on xAI and Hyundai plans to ride out tariffs with cheap EVs outside of America.

Jul 15 2025 -

What The ID. Buzz Flop Says About VW’s Long-Running U.S. Problem

The ID. Buzz was supposed to be a comeback machine, but VW's usual problems got in the way. Plus: Nissan and Honda are still teaming up.

Jul 14 2025 -

Now America Is Trying To Derail Canada’s EV Plans

Also: Panasonic is delaying its U.S. battery production targets, and the rollout of the new Nissan Leaf may be slower than expected.

Jul 11 2025 -

The Math Is In: EVs Are Cleaner Than Gas, And It's Not Even Close

Plus, investors tell Tesla to set a date for its overdue shareholder meeting and Ford readies its biggest EV fire sale yet.

Jul 10 2025 -

The Numbers Are In: Volkswagen Smokes Tesla Again

The Volkswagen Group's electric-vehicle hot streak continues. Plus: Now's the time to buy an EV, and Mercedes-Benz is going to the mall.

Jul 9 2025 -

Nissan’s EV Strategy Hits Another Roadblock

Plus, Tesla's problem in China isn't political and Kia looks to build a sub-$30k city car.

Jul 8 2025 -

'No More Participation Trophies': What's Next For The EV Market

As the U.S. ends policy support for electric vehicles, automakers face a choice: get serious, or deal with serious competition.

Jul 7 2025 -

Tesla Model Y Dethroned As World's Best Selling Car

Plus, nearly 1-in-5 new car buyers are paying more than $1,000 per month for their new cars and Tesla is struggling to sell Cybertrucks

Jul 3 2025 -

Surprise EV Tax Credit Deadline May Hit Buyers Harder Than Expected

If the Big Beautiful Bill passes, the EV tax credit would end on Sept. 30. Start making plans now.

Jul 2 2025 -