VW has overtaken Tesla as Europe's top EV seller
(businessinsider.com)
Tesla has lost its crown as the top EV seller in Europe.
Tesla has lost its crown as the top EV seller in Europe.
Chinese (car) firms almost double UK market share on electrified demand
(autocar.co.uk)
Sales of cars from Chinese brands in the UK grew 88% in March, as brands including BYD, MG, Omoda and Jaecoo expanded their footprint here.
Sales of cars from Chinese brands in the UK grew 88% in March, as brands including BYD, MG, Omoda and Jaecoo expanded their footprint here.
A $20k American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, no screen
(theverge.com)
Ask just about anybody, and they’ll tell you that new cars are too expensive. In the wake of tariffs shaking the auto industry and with the Trump administration pledging to kill the federal EV incentive, that situation isn’t looking to get better soon, especially for anyone wanting something battery-powered. Changing that overly spendy status quo is going to take something radical, and it’s hard to get more radical than what Slate Auto has planned.
Ask just about anybody, and they’ll tell you that new cars are too expensive. In the wake of tariffs shaking the auto industry and with the Trump administration pledging to kill the federal EV incentive, that situation isn’t looking to get better soon, especially for anyone wanting something battery-powered. Changing that overly spendy status quo is going to take something radical, and it’s hard to get more radical than what Slate Auto has planned.
VW has overtaken Tesla as Europe's top EV seller
(businessinsider.com)
Tesla has lost its crown as the top EV seller in Europe.
Tesla has lost its crown as the top EV seller in Europe.
A $20k electric truck with manual windows and no screens? Meet Slate Auto
(arstechnica.com)
In one of the strangest launches we’ve seen in a while, Slate Auto, the reportedly Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, unveiled its first EV, the Slate Truck.
In one of the strangest launches we’ve seen in a while, Slate Auto, the reportedly Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, unveiled its first EV, the Slate Truck.
How Tesla is replacing the age-old CAN bus
(notateslaapp.com)
According to a report from Reuters, obtained from three sources with inside knowledge, Tesla is delaying the launch of its more affordable model - the cheaper variant of the Model Y.
According to a report from Reuters, obtained from three sources with inside knowledge, Tesla is delaying the launch of its more affordable model - the cheaper variant of the Model Y.
Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue
(electrek.co)
Former Tesla engineer Christina Balan, who was fired in 2014, said in an interview that her entire team was threatened with deportation for taking her side when she brought up a brake safety issue directly to Elon Musk.
Former Tesla engineer Christina Balan, who was fired in 2014, said in an interview that her entire team was threatened with deportation for taking her side when she brought up a brake safety issue directly to Elon Musk.
Tesla delays new 'affordable EV/stripped down Model Y' in the US
(electrek.co)
Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its new “affordable EV,” which is believed to be a stripped-down Model Y, in the United States.
Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its new “affordable EV,” which is believed to be a stripped-down Model Y, in the United States.
Tesla brand damage is destroying used car value
(electrek.co)
Tesla’s brand damage is eroding the value of used Tesla vehicles at a rapid rate, as owners rush to sell theirs.
Tesla’s brand damage is eroding the value of used Tesla vehicles at a rapid rate, as owners rush to sell theirs.
Tesla odometer uses "predictive algorithms" to void warranty, lawsuit claims
(arstechnica.com)
Tesla is facing a new scandal that once again sees the electric automaker accused of misleading customers.
Tesla is facing a new scandal that once again sees the electric automaker accused of misleading customers.
Cybertruck sales drop by 50% in 2025 Q1
(yahoo.com)
Tesla is scaling down its Cybertruck production goals and transferring some workers to other production lines, Business Insider reported.
Tesla is scaling down its Cybertruck production goals and transferring some workers to other production lines, Business Insider reported.
Tesla odometer uses "predictive algorithms" to void warranty, lawsuit claims
(arstechnica.com)
Tesla is facing a new scandal that once again sees the electric automaker accused of misleading customers.
Tesla is facing a new scandal that once again sees the electric automaker accused of misleading customers.
Tesla accused of hacking odometers to weasel out of warranty repairs
(pluralistic.net)
A lawsuit filed in February accuses Tesla of remotely altering odometer values on failure-prone cars, in a bid to push these lemons beyond the 50,000 mile warranty limit:
A lawsuit filed in February accuses Tesla of remotely altering odometer values on failure-prone cars, in a bid to push these lemons beyond the 50,000 mile warranty limit:
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
(nytimes.com)
Tesla has stopped accepting new orders in China for two car models that it imports from a factory in the United States, after the Chinese government imposed steep tariffs on American imports.
Tesla has stopped accepting new orders in China for two car models that it imports from a factory in the United States, after the Chinese government imposed steep tariffs on American imports.
Prices for used Teslas drop in US and Britain
(ft.com)
Prices for used Teslas drop in US and Britain
Prices for used Teslas drop in US and Britain
Tesla Stops Accepting Its Own Cars as Trade-Ins
(jalopnik.com)
Despite producing the Tesla Model Y, the most popular new car on the planet last year, Tesla has had a rough time so far in 2025.
Despite producing the Tesla Model Y, the most popular new car on the planet last year, Tesla has had a rough time so far in 2025.
Nissan eyes shifting Rogue production to U.S. due to tariffs
(nikkei.com)
Nissan Motor is considering transferring some Japanese production of a flagship vehicle for the American market to the U.S. as early as summer, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to limit the effect of new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.
Nissan Motor is considering transferring some Japanese production of a flagship vehicle for the American market to the U.S. as early as summer, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to limit the effect of new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.
Elon's Edsel: Tesla Cybertruck Is the Auto Industry's Biggest Flop in Decades
(forbes.com)
Elon Musk’s polygonal pickup is a polarizing sales flop that's missed the billionaire’s volume goal by a staggering 84%. And there’s no sign that things are improving.
Elon Musk’s polygonal pickup is a polarizing sales flop that's missed the billionaire’s volume goal by a staggering 84%. And there’s no sign that things are improving.
What Tesla's image problem means for the transition to EVs
(grist.org)
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Tesla (TSLA) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected
(electrek.co)
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Lucid orders are surging as former Tesla drivers flock to other EV brands
(electrek.co)
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
Over 17M EVs sold in 2024 – Record Year
(rhomotion.com)
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Protests hit Tesla dealerships across the world in challenge to Elon Musk
(theguardian.com)
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government