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Tesla Refunds Indian Model 3 Bookings, Signaling Imminent Market Entry for EV Enthusiasts

Tesla Inc. is refunding early Model 3 bookings in India, a move that has sparked excitement among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts as it hints at the automaker’s long-awaited entry into the world’s third-largest automobile market. According to a Bloomberg report, the Elon Musk-led company is returning reservation fees to customers who booked as early as…

Ford

Slate Auto’s $20,000 Blank Slate EV Pickup Redefines Affordable Electric Freedom

On April 24, 2025, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup, unveiled its game-changing Blank Slate pickup truck in Long Beach, California, promising to shatter the price barrier for EVs with a base cost of $20,000. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, this radically simple, customizable electric truck targets everyday drivers and fleet operators, offering…

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Sells $32M in Stock Amid EV Giant’s Turbulent Times
Tesla

Tesla Secures Groundbreaking 2-Year Exemption for FSD in Norway: A Leap Toward Autonomous Driving

On April 24, 2025, Tesla achieved a historic milestone in its quest for autonomous driving, securing a two-year exemption from Norway’s Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Road Authority) to operate its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in supervised mode on public roads. This decision marks a significant step for Tesla as it accelerates its global rollout of advanced…

Tesla

Tesla Stock Faces Challenges Beyond the Model Q Launch, Investors Warn

On April 24, 2025, Tesla’s stock rose 1.9% to $255.54 in early trading, buoyed by optimism surrounding its product lineup expansion in 2025, according to a Barron’s report. However, investors and analysts caution that the electric vehicle maker’s upcoming Model Q—a lower-priced model slated for the first half of 2025—may not suffice to address deeper…

Nissan Overhauls Leadership, Taps Americas Chief Papin as New CFO Amid Turnaround Efforts
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Nissan Faces Record $5.26 Billion Loss as Restructuring Hits Hard

Nissan Motor Co. projects a staggering net loss of 700 billion to 750 billion yen ($4.91 billion to $5.26 billion) for the financial year ending March 2025, driven by massive impairment charges and aggressive restructuring, Reuters reported. This marks the automaker’s largest-ever deficit, dwarfing its prior 80 billion yen loss forecast, as new CEO Ivan…

Germany Mulls Support for VW Amid EV Transition Challenges
Volkswagen

Volkswagen and Uber Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Electric Vans in U.S. by 2026

Volkswagen AG has forged a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to deploy thousands of fully autonomous, all-electric ID. Buzz AD vans across U.S. markets, starting with a commercial launch in Los Angeles in 2026, according to Reuters. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) into ride-hailing services, leveraging Volkswagen’s…

Tesla's California market share fell to 9.9% in 2025 as Toyota rose to No. 2. Discover why registrations dropped 11% despite Model Y’s segment dominance. - NHTSA Launches Investigation into Deadly Tesla Incident
Tesla

Trump Grants Auto Industry Tariff Exemptions, Easing EV Supply Chain Pressures

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced exemptions for U.S. automakers from certain tariffs, a significant concession following intense lobbying by industry leaders concerned about rising electric vehicle (EV) costs and supply chain disruptions, according to the Financial Times. This decision, which spares car parts from fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese imports and steel and alumi

Tesla

Tesla Shares Surge as Musk Pledges Focus, but Brand Damage Persists

Tesla’s stock climbed more than 5% today, after CEO Elon Musk announced he would scale back his advisory role with U.S. President Donald Trump to refocus on the electric vehicle (EV) giant. However, a 71% drop in Q1 net income and ongoing brand perception issues tied to Musk’s political affiliations signal a challenging road ahead…

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