Electric Vehicles

Federal safety investigators want to know how Tesla’s robotaxis will handle poor weather conditions. The NHTSA also wants to know if the robotaxis will be Level 2 or Level 3 on the SAE’s Driving Automation chart. Currently, Tesla’s so-called Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is classified as Level 2. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent […]

Slate announced its uber-cheap EV pick-up just two weeks ago. In that time, it racked up 100,000 reservations, the company announced. The tiny modular pickup is a bare-bones option for folks who want an affordable EV where even speakers are optional. If you’ve been dreaming of an EV that costs less than the average family’s

The House Of Representatives introduced a bill on Monday that would phase out federal EV tax credits.  It hasn’t passed yet, but it’s the most serious step Congress has taken toward repealing the credits, which are a key driver of EV sales and leases. President Donald Trump is strongly opposed to EV tax credits, so

Fiat has kicked off production of the a gas-powered version of the new 500, which was supposed to be electric-only. Full-scale production of the new 500 “Hybrid” will begin in November. The manufacturer is targeting at least 100,000 annual sales with the new model. Wherever you go around Europe, in towns or out in the

When I spoke to Nissan executives in Japan in March, one thing was clear: The hardest work was still ahead of them. Executives like Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier and incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa told me that, while the beginning of the transition plan was in motion, there was more to come. Unfortunately, it looks like

The cloud of uncertainty is starting to fade around tariffs as automakers finally get a clearer picture of the impact. Tariffs are expected to cost Ford $1.5 billion and General Motors between $4-$5 billion this fiscal year. But the biggest impact could be on Toyota. One report indicates that the automaker might lose a million

Faraday Future lost nearly $44 million in the first quarter. It sold two cars in three months. The company’s hopes hinge on its new lineup of more affordable FX-branded EVs. Troubled California startup Faraday Future is struggling to keep the lights on. In the first quarter of this year, it sold just two electric vehicles—one

Assembly workers at Tesla’s Austin factory were reportedly told to stay home or clean the factory floors for a week. Production of the Model Y crossover and Cybertruck pickup will be affected by this move. Tesla’s demand issues seem to have taken a turn for the worse, with its most successful product being the latest

Tesla’s insurance arm is taking a beating by paying out more than it earns from premiums, according to data from S&P Global. This is significantly higher than the national average loss ratios calculated for other insurance companies. It could mean that not even Tesla can repair its own cars affordably after an accident. In 2019,

This is not your father’s Audi. You won’t find a four-ring badge on the grille. There’s barely a grille at all, just thin LED lighting and a familiar name with an unfamiliar logo. It’s long, sleek and purple. It’s a wagon, but one with a silhouette unlike almost any Audi that’s come before it. Inside,