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Stellantis Has A New Boss. He Has His Work Cut Out For Him

Can Jeep chief Antonio Filosa turn things around? Plus: Auto sales are expected to slow, and GM goes big on V8s.

May 28 2025 -

Volkswagen's New Electric Plan Just Hit A Crucial Milestone

Plus, Volvo is slashing 3,000 jobs while pointing at tariffs and China warns that BYD's 30% price cuts mean bad things are ahead.

May 27 2025 -

California Says ‘See You In Court’ After EV Rules Rolled Back

The U.S. Senate voted to end California’s 2035 gas car ban. The state is now preparing to fight back.

May 23 2025 -

Tesla Admits FSD Is 'Lagging By A Couple Years' Behind Waymo

Plus, VW says one of its EVs will reach cost-parity with ICE cars next year and new vehicle inventory is shrinking rapidly.

May 21 2025 -

Trump Could Clamp Down On EVs Even More With New Fuel Economy Rules

Trump is targeting EVs in new fuel economy rules. Plus, the Sony-Honda Afeela project is feeling pressure from Honda dealers.

May 20 2025 -

GM's EV Strategy Is Paying Off. It's Still Fighting This EV 'Mandate'

Even GM doesn't want to end gas sales in this crucial state. Plus, more on what went wrong with the Apple Car.

May 19 2025 -

‘Arrogance': How U.S. Battery Inventions Supercharged China’s EVs

We also discuss Nissan’s radical plan for a turnaround and Tesla’s request to Panasonic to increase U.S battery production.

May 16 2025 -

Tesla Board Scrambles To Redo Musk's Multi-Billion Dollar Payday

Plus, Subaru is rethinking its electrification plans in favor of hybrids and America's favorite Chinese EV is under fire.

May 15 2025 -

General Motors Overtakes Tesla In China EV Sales

Plus, Tesla resumes shipping Chinese parts for the Cybercab and BMW plans to have one EV in every segment by 2030.

May 14 2025 -

Chinese Cars Will Enter The U.S. Market, Say Auto Execs

Plus, China's cash for clunkers was a huge success and a Tesla employee was fired after calling for Musk to resign.

May 13 2025 -

Toyota May Be Losing $1 Million An Hour Due To Trump’s Tariffs

Also in the news: LG acquires GM’s Michigan battery plant and Polestar sees better days.

May 12 2025 -

Georgia’s EV Boom Is ‘At Risk,’ Senators Warn

We also discuss Slate Auto’s financial backers and Europe’s softer CO2 emissions targets.

May 9 2025 -

A Key Tesla Cybertruck Feature Just Went Subscription-Only

Plus, used car values on the rise and Ford raises prices over tariffs.

May 8 2025 -

The New Model Y Isn't Saving Tesla

Tesla isn't lifted by its updates to the world's best-selling car. Plus, Rivian weighs a tariff impact, and battery swapping rises.

May 7 2025 -

Tesla Has A Three-Month Supply Of Unsold Cybertrucks

Plus, Hyundai delays its Hypercasting plant over tariffs and Rivian greenlights a new $120 million co-location park in Normal.

May 6 2025 -

Why Audi Has A Unique Set Of Headaches These Days

Volkswagen's luxury brand seemingly can't catch a break. Plus: tariffs are expected to hit car parts hard, and BYD wins again in April.

May 5 2025 -

Japan Is Finally Getting Serious About EVs

Plus, we analyze April’s EV sales drop and how Chinese EVs are helping decarbonize road transport in several countries.

May 2 2025 -

Tesla In 'Panic Mode' After Report Of New CEO Search

Plus, Ford axes next-gen SDV project and automakers can't even give a financial forecast anymore.

May 1 2025 -

Volkswagen's EV Sales Are Up. Here's The Downside

Volkswagen's Q1 2025 results are not good, but it's betting on "strong product momentum." Meanwhile, Toyota aims to emulate China.

Apr 30 2025 -

Trump To Reduce Automotive Tariffs Days Before Hike

Plus, Slate's EV will be built at the anti-Gigafactory and Tesla is going on a hiring spree to launch the Semi.

Apr 29 2025 -

Why Excess Production Capacity Isn’t A Solution For Tariffs

Plus, Tesla has sharply raised prices in Canada due to tariffs and Japanese automakers have teamed up with Chinese software giants.

Apr 28 2025 -

Waymo Might Sell You A Robotaxi One Day

Looser AV regulations from NHTSA could help with that. Also, VW is ready for range-extended EV.

Apr 25 2025 -

Nissan Officially Kills Pair Of Electric Sedans Meant For U.S.

Plus, Musk commits to 40% less time in Washington (maybe) and the White House floats shuffling auto part tariffs again.

Apr 24 2025 -

E-REVs Can Unite A Divided America On Electric Vehicles

Also: how the U.S. auto industry is grouping together against Trump's tariffs while Stellantis resumes production in Canada and rehires laid-off U.S. workers.

Apr 23 2025 -