Starting today, the fully autonomous Waymo One ride service is available exclusively to customers in Austin, Texas through the Uber app. Today’s news builds upon Waymo’s existing partnership with Uber and is a milestone in the robotaxi startup’s expansion to new cities around the US. As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to… Continue reading Waymo One begins autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, exclusively through Uber [Video]
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Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Tesla has brought back 0% APR financing to new Model 3 orders in the US in order to boost demand in at the end of a tough quarter for the automaker. Today, Tesla has announced that it is bringing back greatly subsidized financing with 0% and 0.99% APR loans for new Model 3 orders: Furthermore,… Continue reading Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
A Canadian candidate for Prime Minister has proposed implementing a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. I propose an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs in Canada. US President Donald Trump has confirmed a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, except energy, which is tariffed at 10%,… Continue reading Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
Elon Musk tried to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA) by claiming a 10x increase in profits, but it failed. In fact, the stock is down 10% since Musk’s pump. After an analyst posted a prediction that Tesla would increase its profits by 256%, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded It will require outstanding execution, but I think… Continue reading Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests
La Depeche, Tesla store, Toulouse A dozen Tesla vehicles burned at a store in Toulouse, France. Arson is suspected amid global protests and vandalism attacks against Tesla and Elon Musk. Last night, a dozen Tesla vehicles burned down at Tesla’s retail and service location in Plaisance-du-Touch near Toulouse, France. Firefighters arrived on the scene at… Continue reading A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests
Honda Prologue upgraded with over 300 miles range, but no price change for 2025
Honda’s electric SUV was the best-selling non-Tesla EV in the US in late 2024, and now it’s even better. The 2025 Honda Prologue now has over 300 miles of driving range, more power, and—the best part—it’s the same price despite the upgrades. Check out the upgraded Prologue below. After arriving last March, Honda’s electric SUV took off… Continue reading Honda Prologue upgraded with over 300 miles range, but no price change for 2025
Tesla chairwoman sells $33 million worth of TSLA as she lets Elon Musk destroy the brand
Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm has sold another $33 million worth of Tesla stocks (TSLA) as she lets Elon Musk destroy the company’s brand. As the head of Tesla’s board of directors, Denholm is amongst the few people who actually have oversight over Elon Musk at Tesla. While Musk is CEO, he owns only about 13%… Continue reading Tesla chairwoman sells $33 million worth of TSLA as she lets Elon Musk destroy the brand
Tesla owners get creative to distance themselves from Elon with new car logos & projectors
Tesla owners are finding creative ways to distance themselves from Elon Musk. They are now removing Tesla logos from their vehicles, replacing them with badging from other automakers, and even using projections on a Cybertruck in one case. We previously reported on the surge in sales of stickers reading variations of “I bought this car… Continue reading Tesla owners get creative to distance themselves from Elon with new car logos & projectors
Tesla (TSLA) sales are still crashing in Europe in February
Tesla’s sales continued to crash in Europe in February, with the first few markets reporting car sales data confirming the American automaker’s ongoing troubles in Europe. Last month, we reported that Tesla’s car sales fell roughly 50% year over year in Europe in the first month of 2025. The drop continues a trend that started… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales are still crashing in Europe in February
Chevy Spark returns for 2026 as affordable electric crossover with 220 mile range
Chevy is resurrecting both the Spark and EUV nameplates with the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV. GM hopes its new, 249-mile range EV will be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in export markets. There’s an old saying that goes, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” And to that end… Continue reading Chevy Spark returns for 2026 as affordable electric crossover with 220 mile range