Toyota is finally getting into the game in the world’s largest EV market. On Friday, Toyota officially broke ground on the new Lexus EV plant in Shanghai, its first fully owned manufacturing facility in China and the second in the region, following Tesla. Toyota is building a new Lexus EV plant in China After officially… Continue reading Toyota breaks ground on the first independent Lexus EV plant in China, but there’s more
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Tesla hires Head of Autonomy from GM’s failed self-driving startup (Update: Tesla denies)
Tesla has hired Henry Kuang, the former ‘Head of Autonomy’ at GM’s failed self-driving startup, Cruise. Update: Tesla denied hiring Kuang for the role listed in his LinkedIn profile. The automaker has had difficulties with turnover in its Autopilot and self-driving division. Tesla has lost many leaders over the years and the departures have ramped… Continue reading Tesla hires Head of Autonomy from GM’s failed self-driving startup (Update: Tesla denies)
Toyota is tweaking EV plans in the US again with two new 3-row electric SUVs en route
Toyota is still planning to build a three-row electric SUV in the US, but it won’t be in Indiana as planned. In a sudden shift of plans, Toyota will build it alongside a second electric three-row SUV as it consolidates EV production in the US. Toyota to build two new three-row EV SUVs in the… Continue reading Toyota is tweaking EV plans in the US again with two new 3-row electric SUVs en route
France says Tesla lied about FSD and more, 4 months to comply or be fined
Source: Tesla The French Ministry of the Economy has found that Tesla violated the law in several ways related to “deceptive business practices,” and has ordered the company to comply in 4 months or face a fine for every day it does not. The investigation started in 2023, in response to several reports through France’s… Continue reading France says Tesla lied about FSD and more, 4 months to comply or be fined
Xiaomi aims for YU7 to outsell Tesla Model Y
Source: Xiaomi Automobile / Weibo Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has set a goal for the YU7 to outsell the Tesla Model Y, the best-selling electric premium SUV, in China. It could very well happen, considering Xiaomi’s SU7 is now outselling Tesla’s Model 3. Xiaomi is preparing to launch its second electric vehicle on Thursday. It… Continue reading Xiaomi aims for YU7 to outsell Tesla Model Y
Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions
Tesla has requested that NHTSA withhold its response to the numerous questions the regulators had about its recent Robotaxi launch. As for the agency, it said that it is aware of some disturbing videos in which we can see Tesla’s system making serious mistakes on its first day. Prior to Tesla’s Robotaxi launch on Sunday,… Continue reading Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions
Toyota is about to hike vehicle prices, but by how much?
Toyota is the latest car maker with plans to raise vehicle prices in the US. The price hikes apply to Toyota and Lexus-branded models built from July 1. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay. Why is Toyota raising vehicle prices in the US? If you were planning on buying that brand-new Toyota,… Continue reading Toyota is about to hike vehicle prices, but by how much?
$15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks
Image: GM EV and renewable investments in the US are stalling – and May was another tough month. Businesses canceled $1.4 billion worth of clean energy factories and projects last month, according to the latest numbers from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. That pushes total canceled investments to $15.5 billion this year, wiping out nearly 12,000 potential jobs.… Continue reading $15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025
The world seems awfully tinderbox-y these days, what with a heat dome descending over the US, the Strait of Hormuz getting locked down, and gas prices set to climb on rising oil prices. As such, it might be a good time to buy that slick new EV you’ve had your eye on. If that sounds… Continue reading All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025
Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 10% this morning following the controversial launch of its ‘Robotaxi’ this weekend, as investors are betting the automaker will now catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead. As planned, Tesla launched this weekend its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas. The launch consisted of a few dozen vehicles equipped… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead