The Best EV Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

Nio could be a great play on China’s booming EV market. Nio (NIO +1.84%), a major producer of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, went public at $6.26 per ADR in 2018. But today, its stock still trades at less than $5 with a market cap of 88.4 billion yuan ($12.7 billion), which values the company… Continue reading The Best EV Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

Could the Trump Phone be a good phone?

On The Vergecast: phone specs, Tesla cars, and buying a Mac Mini for your AI agents. On The Vergecast: phone specs, Tesla cars, and buying a Mac Mini for your AI agents. by David Pierce Feb 10, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering… Continue reading Could the Trump Phone be a good phone?

GM hires new head of strategy from Lucid Motors

Claudia Gast. General ‍Motors has hired an executive from electric-vehicle startup ⁠Lucid Motors to lead corporate strategy, a role that will include scouting for partnerships with ‌technology companies. GM ‌said on Monday that Claudia Gast will ‌be the automaker’s deputy chief financial officer and vice president of strategy, corporate development and technology partnerships. Gast will… Continue reading GM hires new head of strategy from Lucid Motors

China auto invasion: US market faces inevitable entry amidst tariffs and shifting strategies

Despite US tariffs and software bans, Chinese automakers are signaling potential entry into the American market. In a world being conquered by China’s auto companies, one redoubt stands out: The US. It deters Chinese companies with sky-high tariffs and a ban on auto software systems developed or controlled by them. It is also the biggest… Continue reading China auto invasion: US market faces inevitable entry amidst tariffs and shifting strategies

Tesla goes through another head of North American sales

Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan, who was tapped to lead North American sales after the previous head was dismissed, has announced his departure after 13 years at the automaker. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile exits as Tesla’s sales continue to struggle. Tesla’s ongoing talent exodus Jegannathan announced his departure in a LinkedIn post… Continue reading Tesla goes through another head of North American sales

Photo Shows Elon Musk at Jeffrey Epstein Dinner

A newly revealed photo shows Elon Musk attending a “wild” dinner with Jeffrey Epstein and other powerful tech figures, including Mark Zuckerberg. The picture, which appears to have been taken by Epstein himself, was contained in the latest tranche of documents released by the Department of Justice, and adds to the growing pile of evidence… Continue reading Photo Shows Elon Musk at Jeffrey Epstein Dinner

Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues

Lidar-maker Ouster has acquired StereoLabs, a company that makes vision-based perception systems for robotics and industrial applications, for a combination of $35 million and 1.8 million shares. The deal is the latest in a march toward consolidation among perception sensor suppliers. Just last month, MicroVision bought the lidar assets of the buzzy-but-now-bankrupt Luminar for $33… Continue reading Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues

BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales

BYD sold 5,001 vehicles in Australia in January, a staggering 641% increase year-over-year, while Tesla managed just 501, leaving the American automaker in 24th place as Chinese brands continue their takeover of the Australian EV market. BYD’s Australian surge continues According to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, BYD finished January as Australia’s… Continue reading BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales