Transportation Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound like they were any closer to an agreement. Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound… Continue reading Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China
Tag: Electric vehicles
The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Get the first look at the R2, Rivian’s $45,000 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe gave CNBC an early peek
All-electric vehicle maker Rivian is dealing with a lot: the end of federal support for EVs, a surge in hybrid vehicle sales and a rate of cash burn that still alarms investors, among other things. The company also has relatively low production and delivery numbers, but Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told CNBC in a December… Continue reading Get the first look at the R2, Rivian’s $45,000 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe gave CNBC an early peek
‘Muskonomy’ shakeup: SpaceX valuation approaches Tesla’s after merger with xAI
Elon Musk waves to the crowd during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. Denis Balibouse | Reuters Elon Musk’s move to combine SpaceX with his cash-burning artificial intelligence venture xAI signals a changing of the guard within his corporate empire. Tesla has been the source of Musk’s… Continue reading ‘Muskonomy’ shakeup: SpaceX valuation approaches Tesla’s after merger with xAI
German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526
Of all people, Stéphane Séjourné was not there when the European Commission discussed the EU’s competitiveness on Wednesday. The Industrial Commissioner set the tone for the debate, which is scheduled to culminate in a special summit at the end of next week. On Sunday, Séjourné vehemently promoted a “Made in Europe” strategy to protect European… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526
German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
The time has come. The car year is over. What inventory is for retail, review is for technology and engines. These were eventful months, both for the automotive industry and for us. They fluctuated between twelve cylinders and charging inhibition, between the promise of a great electric future and the stubborn presence of diesel, which… Continue reading German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527
The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527
Care rental agency Midwestern Wheels provides EV charging in Wisconsin communities
Midwestern Wheels, a licensee of Avis Budget Group, is working with EV charging provider ChargePoint to deliver EV charging to its rental car customers and local residents. New public charging hubs at Midwestern Wheels’ airport and local market rental car branches in Appleton and Madison, Wisconsin are open to the public. Multiple stations feature the… Continue reading Care rental agency Midwestern Wheels provides EV charging in Wisconsin communities
Germany ranks second worldwide for EV production in 2025: VDA
VDA expects a 10 per cent increase in battery-electric vehicle production in 2026. Germany built a record number of electric vehicles last year, keeping its spot as the world’s second-largest production hub after China, auto industry association VDA said on Wednesday. Production of battery-electric vehicles rose by 15 per cent to 1.22 million vehicles, while… Continue reading Germany ranks second worldwide for EV production in 2025: VDA
Honda to Begin Exporting Mid-Size Motorcycles from India to Europe in 2026
Honda plans to start exporting mid-size displacement motorcycles from India to Europe beginning in 2026, as it steps up efforts to position the country as a key export hub for global markets. In its Corporate Update 2025, the company said India is evolving into a global export base and that shipments of mid-size motorcycles to… Continue reading Honda to Begin Exporting Mid-Size Motorcycles from India to Europe in 2026