With new models rolling out from General Motors, Porsche, Honda, and several others, US EV sales increased by over 10% in the first three months of 2025. Nearly 300,000 EVs were sold in the first quarter of 2025. These were the top-selling models. New EVs drive US sales growth in Q1 2025 Electric vehicle sales… Continue reading New GM, Porsche and Honda EVs boost US sales: Here’s a look at the top sellers in Q1
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Tesla’s US sales are worse than what is reported, here’s more accurate data
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales in the US are worse than what the media is reporting right now. That’s partly because Tesla is hiding its sales. Here’s more accurate data. Today, you might see many headlines about Tesla’s US sales based on Cox Automotive’s Q1 2025 US electric vehicle sales report. The main problem with this… Continue reading Tesla’s US sales are worse than what is reported, here’s more accurate data
GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to ‘market demand’
Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT — General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery vans at a plant in Canada and will idle the facility through much of 2025, the company confirmed Friday. The CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, will be reduced from two shifts to one — eliminating 500 jobs… Continue reading GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to ‘market demand’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson
Jeff Bezos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been identified as a significant backer of Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup operating under the radar since its inception in 2022. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company is developing a budget-friendly two-seat electric pickup truck, projected to cost around $25,000, with the goal… Continue reading Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson
Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Independent Director and Microsoft Veteran Frederik van der Kooi Named Chair of the Board Stefanie Jay, Former Senior Leader at eBay and Walmart, Nominated for Election to Board NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) (the “Company” or “Criteo”), the commerce media company, today named Frederik (“Rik”) van der Kooi Chairperson of… Continue reading Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
March days’ supply of vehicle inventory ranked by auto brand. Graphic: Cox Automotive As the automotive industry navigates the effects of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has fallen, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data released on April 10. New-vehicle inventory levels at… Continue reading Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds
For imported vehicles, the study found the average tariff cost per vehicle to be $8,722 for the overall industry and $8,641 for the Detroit Three. A new analysis by the Center for Automotive Research has found that President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs imposed in early April will increase costs by about $108 billion for… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion, study finds
Autoworkers Union Chief gives Trump’s tariffs a mixed review
“We’ve seen the attacks on Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid, programs that millions in the working class depending on.” The head of the United Auto Workers union voiced partial support Thursday for the Trump administration’s tariffs, saying targeted duties on other countries could help bring some manufacturing jobs back to the United States. But… Continue reading Autoworkers Union Chief gives Trump’s tariffs a mixed review
Tesla used car listings skyrocketed in March
A growing number of Tesla owners are putting their used vehicles up for sale, as consumers react to Elon Musk’s political activities and the global protests they have fueled. In March, the number of used Tesla vehicles listed for sale on Autotrader.com skyrocketed, Sherwood News reported, citing data from Autotrader parent company Cox Automotive. The… Continue reading Tesla used car listings skyrocketed in March
Robert Wickens to Debut DXDT Corvette Z06 GT3.R with Hand-Control System
Wickens moves up into the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship following three successful seasons in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR (Touring Car class; 2022-24), which included multiple race victories and a series title. Wickens’ transition to Grand Touring (GT) racing represents another milestone made possible through the collaboration of Bosch, Pratt Miller, Chevrolet and DXDT… Continue reading Robert Wickens to Debut DXDT Corvette Z06 GT3.R with Hand-Control System