Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
On April 11, 2025, General Motors (GM) announced the temporary suspension of its BrightDrop electric delivery van production at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, a move that will result in the layoff of approximately 500 workers starting April 14. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the decision stems from lackluster demand…
The European Union and China have taken a significant step toward potentially resolving their long-standing dispute over electric vehicle imports, with officials from both sides agreeing to explore minimum pricing as an alternative to the current tariff system, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed on Thursday, according to Reuters. Negotiations Begin on Pricing Framework EU Trade…
China’s electric vehicle market continues to surge with impressive momentum, as leading manufacturers reported substantial February delivery figures over the weekend. BYD and XPeng demonstrated particularly strong performance, with several players showing triple-digit year-over-year growth amid an increasingly competitive landscape. BYD Dominates with Record-Breaking Sales Performance BYD, Tesla’s
Nationwide demonstrations targeting Tesla showrooms broke out on Saturday as protestors voiced opposition to CEO Elon Musk’s controversial role in the Trump administration’s aggressive federal workforce reduction program, according to Reuters. The protests highlight growing tensions between the EV maker’s progressive climate image and its founder’s political activities. Mass Protests Target Tesla
In a striking reversal of electric vehicle (EV) support, the Trump administration has directed the shutdown of EV chargers at federal buildings across the United States. This decision, reported by Bloomberg, underscores a broader effort to dismantle pro-EV initiatives established under the Biden administration. For EV enthusiasts, industry professionals, and federal workers alike, this move…
Tesla’s European sales have plummeted by 45% year-over-year, with vehicle registrations dropping from 18,161 in January 2024 to just 9,945 in January 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This sharp decline, reported by The Washington Post in a February 25 article, is attributed to a combination of factors, including CEO Elon Musk’s…
Lucid Motors announced on February 25, 2025, that CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down effective immediately, transitioning to the role of Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board. Chief Operating Officer Marc Winterhoff has been named interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. This leadership shift occurs as Lucid, founded…
Norway has achieved an unprecedented milestone in electric vehicle adoption, with battery-electric vehicles accounting for 88.9% of all new car sales in 2024, up from 82.4% the previous year according to data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). This remarkable achievement positions Norway as the global leader in EV adoption, with Tesla leading sales, followed…
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