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.
Tesla’s dominance in electric vehicle (EV) production is poised to yield significant profits from Canada’s new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates, fueling tensions with traditional automakers. According to a recent analysis, Tesla earned $2.8 billion globally in 2024 from selling compliance credits, a figure that accounted for 40% of its profit. As Canada tightens ZEV regulations,…
Volkswagen is set to bring its self-driving ID.Buzz electric minivan to the U.S. in 2026, partnering with Uber to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles. This move positions the German automaker as a key player in the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) market, challenging leaders like Waymo and Tesla. The Wall Street Journal reported that…
Rivian’s iconic Tank Turn, a feature that lets its electric vehicles spin 360 degrees in place, is back after a six-year hiatus, debuting on the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. A teaser video posted by Rivian shows the Quad-Motor R1S executing a sharp 90-degree turn, hinting at the feature’s return on July 8, 2025.…
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” slated for signing in the coming days, delivers a seismic shift to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credit systems, and clean energy policies. This legislation, detailed by EV industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, reshapes the landscape for EV owners, automakers, and enthusiasts, balancing new opportunities with significant challenges
Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant known for smartphones, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions with plans to sell its YU7 SUV globally by 2027, posing a direct threat to Tesla’s Model Y. The company’s automotive division secured 200,000 orders in just three minutes for the YU7 in late June, signaling strong demand in China,…
BMW’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in North America took a significant hit in Q2 2025, dropping 21.2% compared to the same period in 2024, despite a modest 1.6% overall sales increase for the brand in the first half of the year. This decline, reported by BMW of North America, highlights shifting consumer preferences and challenges…
VinFast Auto Ltd., a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has secured a $510 million private credit loan from Deutsche Bank AG and SeaTown Holdings International to fuel its ambitious global expansion, reports Bloomberg. This financial boost, announced on July 4, 2025, supports VinFast’s mission to compete in the fiercely competitive EV market, where price wars…
On July 4, 2025, Tesla North America showcased its commitment to American innovation with a stunning aerial display of electric vehicles (EVs) arranged to form the U.S. flag, captured via drone footage. The image, shared on X by Tesla North America, highlights the company’s pride in its domestic manufacturing and support for veterans, aligning with…
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