Although the Nissan Juke EV is set to debut next year, the crossover SUV may still be offered with a gas engine after all. Nissan looks to sell gas-powered Juke SUV alongside EV After announcing an investment of up to £3 billion ($3.9 billion) to upgrade its Sunderland, UK, plant, Nissan revealed plans to convert… Continue reading Nissan may keep this gas SUV alive despite a new EV version coming soon
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Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)
Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims up to $243 million. This is a significant blow to Tesla – although it will likely be appealed. Update: This article has been updated to better explain the amount that Tesla has… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)
Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. We reported on this case at trial in Miami last month. The case attempts to place some responsibility on Tesla for creating complacency with drivers, who were led to… Continue reading Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides
On today’s battle-ready episode of Quick Charge, it’s Elon Musk vs. the world as big players position themselves for control of enough lithium to build 600 million electric cars and the rest of the industry squares up to Tesla in the battle for market leadership. While Windrose is making sales and expanding into new markets,… Continue reading Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides
The Toyota Highlander is finally getting an EV and it’s coming soon
Toyota is “loading the bases” with a wave of new fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles set to launch over the next few months. The long-awaited Toyota Highlander EV is finally about to make its first appearance. When will Toyota launch the Highlander EV? Following the RAV4, the Highlander and Grand Highlander are Toyota’s… Continue reading The Toyota Highlander is finally getting an EV and it’s coming soon
Nissan is getting ready for the new LEAF EV with a one-stop clean energy shop
The new Nissan LEAF will arrive at dealerships this fall, and to go with it, the company has introduced a new one-stop shop for EV chargers and more. Nissan launches new shop for EV chargers and more Nissan says it’s “building more than electric vehicles” after launching its new “Nissan Energy Marketplace” on Thursday. The… Continue reading Nissan is getting ready for the new LEAF EV with a one-stop clean energy shop
Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing
A Tesla Model Y Performance prototype was spotted testing in California ahead of its launch in the US, which is expected soon. Tesla launched the refreshed Model Y, often referred to as ‘Juniper’, in January 2025. However, as it often does with design refreshes, Tesla didn’t launch the performance version of the best-selling electric SUV… Continue reading Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing
Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ is now blatantly operated by human drivers as the automaker launches a ride-hailing service in the Bay Area through its ‘Robotaxi’ app. When Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, we noted how it was just for optics and the fact that it still uses “safety monitor” in the front passenger seats makes… Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Honda to unveil sporty new electric motorcycle in September
Honda is set to pull the covers off a new electric motorcycle on September 2, teasing the upcoming reveal with camouflaged images on the brand’s social media. The upcoming unveiling is sparking speculation that this could be one of the first models in Honda’s long-promised push into more powerful motorcycle electrification. The teasers show the… Continue reading Honda to unveil sporty new electric motorcycle in September
Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
Tesla is about to tumble off a familiar policy cliff. The $7,500 federal tax credit that juiced demand for electric vehicles in the US, Tesla’s last large, healthy market, ends after September 30, 2025. Tesla has been here before, but the ground underneath the company looks very different today. Let’s dig into what happened last… Continue reading Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper