Tesla crushed in Europe as BYD outsells; BEV sales surge 28%
(arstechnica.com)
Tesla sales fell 49 percent year over year in April.
Tesla sales fell 49 percent year over year in April.
The EPA Isn't Killing Diesel–Tuners Are Killing Their Own Credibility
(carsandhorsepower.com)
The diesel tuning community loves to play the victim. They cry about government overreach, whine about emissions regulations "killing performance," and rage against the "tyranny" of clean air laws. Yet, these same enthusiasts gleefully roll coal—intentionally spewing thick, toxic black smoke from their modified trucks—as if environmental destruction were a badge of honor.
The diesel tuning community loves to play the victim. They cry about government overreach, whine about emissions regulations "killing performance," and rage against the "tyranny" of clean air laws. Yet, these same enthusiasts gleefully roll coal—intentionally spewing thick, toxic black smoke from their modified trucks—as if environmental destruction were a badge of honor.
The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof
(theguardian.com)
The Cybertruck answers a question no one in the auto industry even thought to ask: what if there was a truck that a Chechen warlord couldn’t possibly pass up – a bulletproof, bioweapons-resistant, road rage-inducing street tank that’s illegal to drive in most of the world?
The Cybertruck answers a question no one in the auto industry even thought to ask: what if there was a truck that a Chechen warlord couldn’t possibly pass up – a bulletproof, bioweapons-resistant, road rage-inducing street tank that’s illegal to drive in most of the world?
GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs
(theverge.com)
General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs.
General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs.
Nissan to slash 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants
(usatoday.com)
Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.
Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.
Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe despite new Model Y
(electrek.co)
Tesla’s sales in several key European markets continue to decline sharply in Q2 2025, despite the new Model Y, which was blamed for disappointing sales in the first quarter, now being available.
Tesla’s sales in several key European markets continue to decline sharply in Q2 2025, despite the new Model Y, which was blamed for disappointing sales in the first quarter, now being available.
Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance
(wired.com)
Automakers are increasingly pushing consumers to accept monthly and annual fees to unlock preinstalled safety and performance features, from hands-free driving systems and heated seats to cameras that can automatically record accident situations. But the additional levels of internet connectivity this subscription model requires can increase drivers’ exposure to government surveillance and the likelihood of being caught up in police investigations.
Automakers are increasingly pushing consumers to accept monthly and annual fees to unlock preinstalled safety and performance features, from hands-free driving systems and heated seats to cameras that can automatically record accident situations. But the additional levels of internet connectivity this subscription model requires can increase drivers’ exposure to government surveillance and the likelihood of being caught up in police investigations.
Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships
(nytimes.com)
Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
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.