2025 Audi Q4 e-tron (Source: Audi) Audi is looking to dodge new US tariffs by manufacturing its electric vehicles on American soil. After the Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on EVs imported from outside North America starting May 3, Audi is eyeing three possible production sites in the US to avoid the hefty fees.… Continue reading Audi may build EVs in the US to dodge Trump’s new tariffs
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Uber finds another AI robotaxi partner in Momenta, driverless rides to begin in Europe
Shortly after announcing a strategic partnership with May Mobility to offer robotaxi rides to customers in the US, Uber has secured a second driverless tech company amid plans to scale the technology to new regions. Following a new partnership with Momenta, Uber will also expand robotaxi rides to Europe. Uber ($UBER) has become a household… Continue reading Uber finds another AI robotaxi partner in Momenta, driverless rides to begin in Europe
Tesla (TSLA) sales in Germany continue to fall despite new Model Y
Tesla (TSLA) sales in Germany continue to fall in April despite the new Model Y production ramp at Gigafactory Berlin. The American automaker has seen its European sales cut roughly in half. Tesla in Germany Germany was the last major European market to report registration for April. It confirmed that battery-electric vehicle sales were up… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales in Germany continue to fall despite new Model Y
Tesla (TSLA) UK sales crash after being only positive market in Europe
Tesla (TSLA) has seen its electric vehicle sales crash in the UK after being the only positive market in a disastrous first quarter in Europe. Over the last few months, we have extensively reported on Tesla’s cratering sales in Europe during the first quarter of 2025. Tesla’s deliveries have crashed in every single European market except… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) UK sales crash after being only positive market in Europe
Toyota issues urgent warning: Falling behind China goes far beyond just EVs
It’s not just electric vehicles. Toyota is warning, “We don’t have much time left,” with China poised to take the lead in another emerging technology following EVs. Toyota is warning that China’s lead with EVs is just the start It’s no secret by now that China is, by far, leading the transition to electric. Last… Continue reading Toyota issues urgent warning: Falling behind China goes far beyond just EVs
Waymo plans to more than double its self-driving I-PACE fleet within the next year
Waymo announced plans to more than double its fleet of self-driving I-PACE electric vehicles by the end of next year. Today, self-driving market leader Waymo announced its manufacturing expansion plans. Waymo has been partnering with Magna to integrate its’ Waymo Driver’ into existing vehicles, especially the Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV, which also happens to be… Continue reading Waymo plans to more than double its self-driving I-PACE fleet within the next year
Tesla Cybertruck inventory skyrockets to record high
Tesla’s Cybertruck inventory has skyrocketed to a new record high of more than 10,000 units. The vehicle program is in crisis. We reported at the beginning of April that Tesla ended the first quarter of 2025 with at least 2,400 Cybertrucks in new inventory available in the US. There’s no exact way to track Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck inventory skyrockets to record high
We finally got a ride in the Tesla Semi at ACT Expo
Nearly 8 years after we first saw the Tesla Semi unveiled, we finally got a chance to ride in one at ACT Expo. ACT Expo is America’s largest commercial EV expo, and we’ve been bringing you stories of what we saw there for the past week. One of the stars of the show was the… Continue reading We finally got a ride in the Tesla Semi at ACT Expo
Tesla (TSLA) discounts new Model Y in the US, pointing to demand issues
Tesla (TSLA) has started offering reduced interest rates on the new Model Y in the US — this equates to a direct discount on the brand new vehicle that was supposed to spark Tesla’s demand back. The automaker has announced “1.99% APR or $0 Due at Signing available for well-qualified buyers” on the new Model… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) discounts new Model Y in the US, pointing to demand issues
Honda really wants to sell you a hydrogen fuel cell, today [part 5]
Honda came to this year’s ACT Expo in Anaheim, California with the perfect follow-up to the jaw-dropping hydrogen fuel cell-powered semi truck they showed off last year. This year, the company’s fuel cell is in series production – and available now. “Honda hydrogen is open for business,” says David Perzynski, assistant manager of hydrogen solutions development… Continue reading Honda really wants to sell you a hydrogen fuel cell, today [part 5]