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Haye Kesteloo

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.

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Waymo Hits Dallas in 2026, Sparking Fierce EV Rivalry with Elon Musk’s Tesla

Picture this: Your next Dallas commute in a silent, self-driving Jaguar EV. Waymo’s partnership-fueled launch next year promises just that, challenging Tesla’s bold moves. Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, announced plans to introduce its driverless ride-hailing service in Dallas next year, marking a key step in its accelerated U.S. expansion while electric vehicle giant Tesla…

Fiat

Bezos-Backed EV Startup Ditches Luxuries for Under-$20K Pickup Amid Tariffs

Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…

Volkswagen

Volkswagen EV Boom Crushes Profits: 38% Plunge from Tariffs and Margins Nightmare

Drama in the EV world: Volkswagen’s profits cratered 38% this half-year, as U.S. tariffs turn the green revolution into a red-ink mess. Volkswagen Group reported a sharp decline in profits for the second quarter and first half of 2025, even as vehicle deliveries rose, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) while facing…

Tesla Faces Q2 Delivery Shortfall but Retains Deutsche Bank’s Buy Rating
Model Y

Tesla Frenzy: Stackable Discounts and Freebies Racing Against Sept 30 EV Tax Cutoff

Drama in the EV world: Tesla unleashes record perks to beat the Sept 30 deadline – is this your sign to buy? Tesla has introduced an extensive array of discounts, financing options, and perks for its electric vehicle lineup in the United States, aiming to drive sales before key federal incentives expire on September 30,…

Porsche Rejects Artificial Gear Changes for EVs, Citing Superior Electric Performance
Taycan

Shocking Wake-Up Call: Porsche Ditches 80% EV Goal as Taycan Tanks in 2025

Hey Porsche lovers, ever feel the EV hype is slowing? Blume’s memo confirms it: “Our model no longer works,” sparking drama in the high-end electric world. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has informed employees that the company’s longstanding business model is no longer viable in its present state, citing pressures from a volatile EV market, declining…

Tesla’s German Sales Collapse 55% While BYD Surges in 2025
California

Tesla’s EV Sales in California Plunge for Seventh Straight Quarter Amid Growing Challenges

Tesla’s EV Sales in California Plunge for Seventh Straight Quarter Amid Growing Challenges Tesla Inc. saw its new vehicle registrations in California drop sharply last quarter, marking the seventh consecutive decline in the nation’s largest electric vehicle market. This downturn, with 41,138 registrations representing a 21% year-over-year fall, outpaced the 13% dip in overall zero-emission…

Europe

Alarm Bells for EVs: 5.1% Sales Dive Amid Tariff Threats and Slow Growth in Europe

Ouch! Europe’s new car registrations tanked 5.1% last month—here’s why EV momentum is fading and what it spells for drivers. Europe’s automotive market faced a significant setback in June, with new car registrations dropping 5.1% to 1.24 million vehicles—the steepest decline in 10 months—as growth in battery-electric vehicle (EV) sales slowed to its weakest pace…

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