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Tesla Is Losing Its Grip On The EV Market. Can Rivals Step Up?

Tesla’s declining market share is opening up room for rivals to shine. But it’s still an uphill battle.

Jul 9 2024 -

EVs Still Have More Quality Problems. Here's Why

J.D. Power's newest Initial Quality Study shows that EVs and PHEVs have more issues than ICE cars. It's not the powertrain that's causing problems.

Jun 27 2024 -

The Fisker Bankruptcy Doesn't Mean EVs Are in Trouble. Here's Why

Fisker likely would've faced this same outcome if it had a gas engine under its hood instead of a battery in the floor.

Jun 18 2024 -

Volvo EX30 Faces Delay, Unclear Future Over China Tariffs

The EX30 is built in China, so new tariffs could raise its price—or halt its debut in the U.S. Volvo says it's coming, but buyers claim radio silence.

Jun 14 2024 -

General Motors Cut Its 2024 EV Sales Goal Over Demand Concerns

The new target is 200,000-250,000 units, which still represents serious growth over 2023.

Jun 11 2024 -

Tesla Faces A $56 Billion Question. Does Elon Musk Have The Votes?

All eyes are on Tesla this week as it prepares for a company-defining shareholder vote. Plus, battery factories hit a slowdown.

Jun 10 2024 -

‘Foot On The Accelerator’: Hyundai And Kia’s EV Push Pays Off As Rivals Back Down

As American production looms, the Korean automakers race ahead with EVs. Hyundai’s American CEO says they’re just getting started.

Jun 3 2024 -

EVs Or Hybrids? At Jeep, The Future Is Whatever You Want It To Be

"We’ll either amp up, or maybe pump the brakes on where the [EV] technology adoption rate is, and let the customer choose," a Jeep exec says.

May 31 2024 -

More Fisker Layoffs Reportedly Hit Software, Design, Content Teams

The extent of the layoffs at the embattled EV startup is not currently known, but they come just after another recent wave of cuts.

May 29 2024 -

Gen Z Americans Are Much More Open To Chinese EVs Than You Think: Study

However, most Americans still have cybersecurity concerns if the Chinese vehicles were ever sold here in the U.S.

May 22 2024 -

Forget Chinese EVs. Biden’s Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

A higher tariff on EV battery imports will make Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3 RWD, more expensive to produce. Other EVs may be affected too.

May 17 2024 -

Biden's New 100% Tariff On Chinese EVs Shuts Out Cheap Imports

The Biden Administration hit back hard today on China's EV industry. But will the tariffs protect automakers, or make them more complacent?

May 14 2024 -

Volkswagen Wants More PHEVs As EV Demand Reaches 'Plateau': CEO

The German carmaker currently sells exactly zero plug-in hybrids in the United States, but that may change.

May 9 2024 -

Tesla Sales May Fall This Year, Analyst Says

If Q2 is as bad as it's looking, Tesla could be in for its first year-over-year sales decline since the Model S launch in 2012.

May 7 2024 -

American Culture Wars, Chinese Imports: Why Australia's EV Market Is So Fascinating

Electric utes when, though?

May 5 2024 -

U.S. Government Delays Even-Stricter EV Tax Credit Rules

Vehicles were set to become ineligible for the tax credit in 2025 if their batteries contained Chinese-sourced graphite. The new rules delay that requirement.

May 3 2024 -

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is An A.I. Company. He Should Let Someone Else Make The Cars

Elon Musk clearly doesn't want to run a car company. So let him run "Tesla" as an AI company, and turn Tesla's car business into its own company.

Apr 25 2024 -

Elon Musk Is Bored Of The Car Industry. That's A Problem For Tesla

It is entirely possible that Tesla could kick off a new autonomy arms race for the 2020s. But it has to get there first.

Apr 24 2024 -

Tesla Says New Vehicles, Including 'Affordable' Models, Are Coming. Musk Has Few Details (Updated)

The automaker's eagerly anticipated Q1 filing has a few details about what's needed most: new models. Musk would rather talk robots instead.

Apr 23 2024 -

Watch Tesla's Q1 Earnings Report Call Live Right Here

The livestream starts at 5:30 PM Eastern time.

Apr 23 2024 -

Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

Apr 19 2024 -

Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

"We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview.

Apr 18 2024 -

'We Don't Want A Horsepower War': Hyundai N Boss On Performance EVs

Hyundai’s performance chief knows that many consumers can’t handle a 600-hp EV like the Ioniq 5 N. He wants to build something more accessible.

Apr 16 2024 -

Tesla Might Pivot To Robotaxis. Does It Have A Death Wish?

Much of Tesla's stock price was seemingly hinged on sales growth. Without an entry-level $25,000 car, where will the brand's growth come from?

Apr 15 2024 -