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Hybrid vehicles have overtaken electric vehicles in California’s auto market share for the second quarter of 2025, according to the California New Car Dealers Association’s Q2 Auto Outlook Report. The report shows hybrids gaining momentum while EV registrations continue to slump, challenging the state’s long-term zero-emission vehicle targets. Hybrid Vehicle Registrations Climb as EV Market…
Did you buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving? A new lawsuit could change what your EV is really worth on the road—and in court. Tesla is now facing a certified class action lawsuit in California regarding its claims about Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, following a decisive ruling by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin. The court order, reported…
Picture this, EV fans: Your next ride could be a driverless Tesla zipping through Brooklyn – and it’s happening faster than you think, with Tesla’s explosive expansion to nine cities! Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi testing to nine cities nationwide, posting jobs for Vehicle Operators to support Autopilot data collection with safety drivers behind the…
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…
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…
Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service is on the verge of launch in California, marking a significant step for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts.
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…
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…
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