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.
Elon Musk just promised robotaxis for half the US by year’s end, but California’s regulators aren’t buying it—here’s what EV owners need to know. Tesla CEO Elon Musk outlined ambitious plans for robotaxi deployment during the company’s recent earnings call, but significant regulatory obstacles and falling electric vehicle sales cast doubt on the timeline. This…
Tesla released its Q2 2025 earnings on July 23, reporting adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, just below the average analyst estimate, alongside revenue of $22.5 billion that fell 12% year-over-year, marking the sharpest decline in at least a decade. Gross margin came in higher than anticipated. Updated as of 16:56 EST The company…
Tesla dropped a bombshell: Model Y leases start at $399/month—EV dreams are now reality! Tesla has rolled out compelling lease offers for the 2025 Model Y, making the popular electric SUV more accessible to EV enthusiasts. With monthly payments starting at $399 and flexible down payment options, these nationwide deals, detailed on Tesla’s official website,…
Imagine popping your Tesla’s frunk at dusk and it’s lit like a pro setup – no more fumbling in the dark. Tesla’s new $100 LED upgrade makes it reality in 2025. Tesla has rolled out a new LED ambient light strip upgrade for the front trunks of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in…
JPMorgan’s global automotive research chief, Jose Asumendi, took a ride in Tesla’s freshly deployed Robotaxi in Austin and reported the trip was “certainly solid and felt like a safe ride at all times.” The comment, posted by Sawyer Merritt on X, gives the autonomous Cybercab its first big bank-grade thumbs-up. While the vehicle still operates…
Tesla’s profits have long leaned on the sale of regulatory credits, but a quick turn in American policy may soon curb that cash flow and unbalance the company’s balance sheet. According to Reuters, the latest measures pushed by the Trump administration will abolish fines tied to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel…
Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision affects a facility that pioneered the mass-market EV with the Nissan Leaf in 2010. Strategic…
Mercedes-Benz has announced a temporary halt to production of its EQE and EQS electric vehicle models in the U.S., a move that underscores growing challenges for the EV sector as federal incentives are poised to vanish. This decision arrives just ahead of the September 30 expiration of tax credits under the Biden administration, potentially signaling…
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