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Why Ford Thinks LIDAR Is 'Mission Critical' For Self-Driving Cars

Plus, Tesla's Q2 deliveries are expected this week and feds are proposing to end the EV tax credit even sooner.

Jul 1 2025 -

'Tesla Knows How To Use Them': How Influencers Drive The Robotaxi Narrative

Once again, Tesla skips traditional media as it rolls out the Robotaxi service. Plus: Seoul is getting into the autonomous taxi game too.

Jun 30 2025 -

Car Dealers Have Been No Friend To EVs. Here's Where They Stand On The Tax Credit

We also discuss the departure of a senior Tesla executive and close aide to Elon Musk, plus Rivian’s latest layoffs.

Jun 27 2025 -

Automakers Now Say The Government Is 'Stifling Innovation'

Plus, Tesla's European sales fall for fifth consecutive month and CATL is focusing on taking over the world.

Jun 26 2025 -

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Immediately Gets Attention From Feds

Federal auto safety regulators are already looking into erratic Robotaxi driving. Plus: BYD is slowing down. Here's what it means.

Jun 25 2025 -

Tesla Tells Feds To Stay Tight-Lipped On Robotaxi Safety Data

Plus, scrapping USPS EV progress would be a $1.5 billion hit to taxpayers and China dumps excess EVs on Brazil.

Jun 24 2025 -

Why GM And Stellantis Want To Kill Fuel Efficiency For Good

The fuel economy rules that shaped the modern car industry are on the chopping block. Plus: Western brands continue to slide in China.

Jun 23 2025 -

Texas Politicians Warn Tesla: Robotaxis May Be Premature

Also: the U.S. might soon have more battery capacity than it needs, and why Brazil’s auto industry sounds the alarm over Chinese EVs.

Jun 20 2025 -

Inside Ford's Plan To Outfox China's EV Companies

Plus, Tesla to pause Model Y and Cybertruck production for a week (again), and China hits a chip milestone.

Jun 19 2025 -

America Has Also Chickened Out Of The Global EV Race

EVs are still headed for their best year ever, with or without America. Meanwhile, the new Nissan Leaf is aimed at ICE car buyers.

Jun 18 2025 -

The EV Tax Credit Could Be Dead In Just 180 Days

Plus, Americans are pushing up their car buying plans due to tariffs and China's EV industry is cash-starved.

Jun 17 2025 -

California vs. Trump: The High-Stakes Fight Over Your Next Car

California and other states are fighting to save a 2035 ban on the sale of new gas cars. Plus: Vinfast says it's in it for the long haul.

Jun 16 2025 -

U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here's Why

We also discuss why thousands of American jobs in Republican states are on the line and how the rest of the world is running away with EVs.

Jun 13 2025 -

'Extreme-Right Totems': Tesla Owners Go To Court Over Musk's Politics

Plus, General Motors infuses $4 billion into U.S. production, and Volkswagen considers a smaller electric van after the ID. Buzz.

Jun 12 2025 -

Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams Hinge On One Huge Mystery

As Tesla launches a Robotaxi service in Austin, one big question remains. Plus: China finds a way to squeeze out the rest of the world.

Jun 11 2025 -

The Global Auto Industry Is Drowning in Overcapacity

Plus analysts have had it with Tesla's Musk 2.0 era already and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to be featured in Gran Turismo.

Jun 10 2025 -

Congress May Soon Hit Tesla Where It Hurts The Most

New fuel-economy rules could cripple a longstanding Tesla revenue source. Plus: BYD is squeezing out its competition, and China's not happy.

Jun 9 2025 -

For Tesla, The Musk-Trump Divorce Comes At The Worst Time

We also discuss why automakers are not blaming tariffs for price increases and the impact of China's export restrictions on rare earth materials.

Jun 6 2025 -

'Lowest In Decades': Carmakers Pull Back On New Models, Especially EVs

Plus, dealerships are begging automakers to stop sending them EVs, and the waitlist for the Xiaomi SU7 is nearly a year long.

Jun 5 2025 -

Electric Pickup Trucks Just Aren't Taking Off

Also, Nio cuts costs to get profitable while Toyota invests in itself for the long run.

Jun 4 2025 -

China's BYD Will Strike At The Heart Of Japan's Car Market

Plus, Uber could play kingmaker in Tesla's Robotaxi shakeup against Waymo and electric semis put diesel on notice in China.

Jun 3 2025 -

Tesla's Affordable EV Denials Sent The Company Into Shock

Elon Musk's affirmation of more affordable Tesla EVs coming soon was a surprise to his team. Plus: how legal are Trump's EV rollbacks?

Jun 2 2025 -

Bill Ford Has A Warning For Congress On EV Batteries

Ford wants to make affordable EVs and lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in the U.S. Its plans are now “in peril.”

May 30 2025 -

Audi Went To China To Build Cars. China Rebuilt Audi Instead

Plus, Tesla loses tech crown in China, while Nissan tries to stop the bleeding

May 29 2025 -