Tesla has been pulling every demand lever it can find to end the year on a high note, resulting in some of the most aggressive lease pricing we’ve ever seen. The automaker is now signaling that these deals are expiring at the end of the month, and the price jumps are going to be significant.… Continue reading Tesla warns of massive lease price hikes coming at end of the month, the prices are crazy
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Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins
It’s finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the “Autonomy Day” in 2019, and endless iterations of “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without anyone in the driver’s seat or a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Elon Musk has confirmed that… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins
Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element
Honda Element concept; made with ChatGPT. Ask anyone who owned or owns one, and they’ll tell you that Honda Element was ahead of its time, delivering a flexible interior, car-like ride, and SUV-levels of visibility – and, if Honda really wanted to, they could roll out an all-new, all-electric Element riding on an Ultium-style electric skateboard… Continue reading Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element
Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all
File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores. GM Authority reports that Buick parent company General Motors has renewed its trademark for the Buick Electra name in the US in a filing from 09DEC2025… Continue reading Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all
Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.” The Nissan Xterra will be electrified, but by how much? Earlier this year, Nissan offered a sneak peek of its upcoming lineup in a shadowy image previewing several new vehicles. Alongside the new 2026… Continue reading Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
Tesla board member and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, is back to selling Tesla (TSLA) stocks. According to a new SEC filing, Kimbal has cashed out over $25 million worth of shares and donated a few more as the stock rides high in late 2025. We often report on insider selling at Tesla, and Kimbal… Continue reading Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study, but there’s a catch
Consumer Reports is out with its latest study on used car reliability, and the headlines are already circulating: Tesla has landed at the very bottom of the list. The study, which examines 5-to-10-year-old vehicles, ranks Tesla 26th out of 26 brands, placing it behind Chrysler, Dodge, and even Jeep – brands known for decades for their… Continue reading Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study, but there’s a catch
EV incentives climb as prices soften heading into late 2025
Electric vehicle prices edged lower and incentives jumped in November, but the month still saw a sales slowdown as the US EV market continues to hunt for a new normal. Initial estimates from Kelley Blue Book show that EV sales came in at just over 70,000 units in November, more than 40% lower than a… Continue reading EV incentives climb as prices soften heading into late 2025
Elon Musk finally realizes the thing we all told him before his political misadventure
Tesla CEO Elon Musk went on a podcast this week to express regret over the time he spent trying to destroy the American government, claiming that he wouldn’t do it again. In the first half of this year, Musk took a position advising convicted felon Donald Trump (who cannot legally hold office in the US)… Continue reading Elon Musk finally realizes the thing we all told him before his political misadventure
Elon Musk delusionally claims Waymo ‘never had a chance’ against Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) this morning to dismiss Waymo’s progress in autonomous driving, claiming that the Alphabet-owned company “never really had a chance against Tesla” and that this will be “obvious in hindsight.” The comment came as a direct response to a discussion about Waymo’s newly released safety data—a level of… Continue reading Elon Musk delusionally claims Waymo ‘never had a chance’ against Tesla