Nissan’s new electric SUV puts the Rogue to shame

The NX8 makes the Rogue look outdated. Nissan’s new electric SUV is bigger than the Rogue and features some of the most advanced tech in its lineup. Nissan reveals new NX8 electric SUV in China Nissan’s joint venture in China, Dongfeng Nissan, revealed the new NX8, a mid to large-sized SUV that’s set to launch… Continue reading Nissan’s new electric SUV puts the Rogue to shame

Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits

Tesla and the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission have agreed to enter mediation talks over a 2023 lawsuit from the federal agency which describes pervasive racial abuse and retaliation against black employees at the company’s Fremont, CA plant. The settlement talks come after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla will only seek settlements in… Continue reading Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits

Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move

Tesla is officially killing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package upfront. CEO Elon Musk announced today that the automaker will stop selling FSD as a one-time option and will instead only offer it as a monthly subscription. It marks a massive shift in Tesla’s strategy for the software, which Musk has famously… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move

Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December

Photo: Hyundai EV prices edged down in December just as incentives surged to record highs, a one-two punch that helped drive the strongest monthly EV sales since federal incentives were axed. According to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV in December came in at $58,034. That’s… Continue reading Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December

Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids

Honda has a new idea to help its upcoming lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles stand out. The iconic H Mark will look a little different as part of Honda’s efforts to “create new EVs from zero.” Here’s what to expect. Honda has a new H Mark for its next-gen EVs and hybrids The H… Continue reading Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids

Ford F150 Lightning outsold Tesla Cybertruck and was then canceled for not selling enough

The Tesla Cybertruck program is in shambles. The latest data indicate production is running at roughly 10% of its planned capacity. Meanwhile, the Ford F150 Lightning outsold the Tesla Cybertruck in 2025 and was then canceled for not selling enough. Is this what is coming for the Cybertruck? Tesla is actively trying to hide its… Continue reading Ford F150 Lightning outsold Tesla Cybertruck and was then canceled for not selling enough

Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’

Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. According to a new SEC filing released yesterday, Zhu received 520,021 stock options with a strike price of $435.80. The grant… Continue reading Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’

Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US

After months of anticipation and a few teasers, Tesla has officially launched the Model Y 7-seater in the US, along with a suite of small new features for the electric SUV. Tesla Model Y with third row When Tesla launched the Model Y in 2019, it announced that it would offer an optional 7-seater third-row… Continue reading Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US

Stellantis kills its plugins, Tesla could back out of Berlin, and leasing vs. buying

On today’s plug-pulling episode of Quick Charge, Stellantis is pulling the plug on a number of popular plug-in hybrid models from Jeep and Chrysler, while falling sales and ongoing union clashes at Giga Berlin could spell the end of the road for Tesla production in Germany. We also take a quick look at some of… Continue reading Stellantis kills its plugins, Tesla could back out of Berlin, and leasing vs. buying

Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops

As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an… Continue reading Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops