Tesla’s controversial turn signals without the traditional steering wheel stalk are going to make the automaker lose its near-perfect safety rating in Europe. Over the last few years, Tesla has built an impressive collection of top safety ratings from safety organizations all around the world. We previously reported on the Model Y acing its safety test with… Continue reading Tesla’s controversial turn signals are going to ding its near-perfect safety rating
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Tesla (TSLA) drops on bad Chinese delivery numbers that mean nothing
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is dropping by as much as 7% – erasing billions of dollars in value today. It’s not clear why, but some are suggesting bad Chinese delivery numbers are to blame. China is the world’s biggest auto market and by far the biggest EV market. If your sales are dropping in that market,… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) drops on bad Chinese delivery numbers that mean nothing
Tesla’s (TSLA) Bitcoin holdings surge to over $600 million
Tesla (TSLA) is benefiting from its investment in Bitcoin, which now surge past $600 million as the cryptocurrency tests new highs. Tesla is one of the few large public companies to decide to invest some of its cash into cryptocurrency. Early in 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Shortly after, the automaker started accepting the cryptocurrency… Continue reading Tesla’s (TSLA) Bitcoin holdings surge to over $600 million
Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs
The CEO of Toyota isn’t mincing words, saying that he believes EVs will only make up 30% of the US new-vehicle market in 2030, half of the target the EPA sought last year. As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap… Continue reading Toyota says it would rather buy credits than ‘waste’ money on EVs
Fisker is talking to Nissan for a lifeline and electric pickup partnership
Nissan has been revealed as the potential savior of Fisker. The Japanese automaker is reportedly talking with Fisker to invest in the company and partner on electric pickup trucks. Earlier today, we reported on Fisker’s disastrous fourth-quarter results showing that the electric vehicle startup lost $400 million in 2023 and it now has less than… Continue reading Fisker is talking to Nissan for a lifeline and electric pickup partnership
Tesla increases Model Y prices back up as part of new temporary discount strategy
Tesla has increased Model Y prices back up as part of a new strategy to implement temporary discounts. In early February, Tesla announced a temporary $1,000 discount on Model RWD and Model Y Long Range until March 1st. It’s a fairly new strategy for Tesla. While Tesla has had extremely frequent price changes over the… Continue reading Tesla increases Model Y prices back up as part of new temporary discount strategy
The business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network: selling ‘memberships’
While I believe Tesla’s move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers is ultimately going to have a great impact on EV adoption, it is also a smart business move from Tesla. Here’s the business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network. Tesla, to no fault of its own, has been using its Supercharger network… Continue reading The business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network: selling ‘memberships’
Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV
Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. Californians can drive the upcoming 2025 model via lease-only, and Honda is… Continue reading Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV
Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar
Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. The French automaker’s CEO, Luca de Meo, said at the Geneva Motor Show that the company is in “good discussions” with VW, according to a report in Automotive News Europe. He also hinted that other partners… Continue reading Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar
Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor
Nissan is ending production of the iconic all-electric LEAF at its Sunderland factory in the UK this week. The move comes as Nissan prepares to launch its next-gen EVs, including an electric LEAF replacement. Nissan ending LEAF production at its Sunderland plant Of the 650,000 LEAF models sold globally, over 280,000 were built at Nissan’s… Continue reading Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor