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In a surprising shift, Tesla has ended its controversial no-buyout lease policy, originally designed to reclaim vehicles for its planned robotaxi fleet, and instead sold the cars to new buyers. This move, reported by Reuters, marks a significant pivot for the electric vehicle giant, raising questions about its autonomous driving ambitions and customer trust. A…
A recent drone flyover at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility has sparked intrigue among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, capturing footage of two mysterious covered Tesla vehicles undergoing road tests. Shared on social media by longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer, the video offers a rare glimpse into Tesla’s ongoing development efforts as the company ramps up…
J.P. Morgan Chase increased its stake in Tesla by 9.5% (or 3.43 million shares) in the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest 13F filing with the SEC. The asset manager held 39,415,548 shares in Tesla as of March 31, 2025, a position worth approximately $13.7 billion. This move underscores J.P. Morgan’s continued confidence…
Mazda has announced plans to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) Supercharger system in both the United States and its home market of Japan. This move positions Mazda among the first Japanese automakers to embrace NACS in Japan, following Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela brand, and promises faster, more reliable charging for its electric vehicle…
Redwood Materials, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, has welcomed Mark Westfall, a former Tesla engineer with a decade of experience, to its team. This strategic hire, announced on LinkedIn, strengthens Redwood’s mission to create a sustainable energy ecosystem by recycling and refining battery materials for new EVs, a process already supplying Tesla’s…
Stellantis has postponed the launch of its all-electric Ram 1500 pickup to summer 2027, marking the second delay for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) initially unveiled in 2023, according to a memo to suppliers reported by Crain’s Detroit Business. The automaker is adjusting its strategy amid sluggish demand for electric half-ton pickups, prioritizing the extended-range…
Lucid Group Inc., backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is advocating for tariffs on foreign vehicles to strengthen the kingdom’s nascent auto manufacturing sector and reduce its heavy reliance on imports. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff stressed the urgency of such measures during an interview at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, stating, “Not doing…
Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm has sparked controversy after selling $180 million in company stock over the past six months, a move drawing sharp criticism as Tesla navigates a turbulent period in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. According to an analysis by The New York Times, reported by Fortune, Denholm’s sales come at a time…
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