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Rivian Bets $9.5 Million on Round Rock Service Center as R2 Launch Looms
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Rivian Bets $9.5 Million on Round Rock Service Center as R2 Launch Looms

The timing tells you everything about Rivian’s strategy. While the company hemorrhages cash and cuts jobs, it’s quietly building infrastructure for a future that hinges entirely on the R2’s success. Rivian filed plans Tuesday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a $9.5 million service and sales center in Round Rock, a fast-growing…

Tesla's Model Y: The Electric Powerhouse Conquering China
F-150 Lightning

The 2025 EV Sales Numbers Are In, And They Reveal A Market Split In Two

Cox Automotive’s Q4 2025 Kelley Blue Book EV Sales Report landed this morning, and while the headline numbers look familiar, the underlying story is anything but. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 still dominate the top two positions, but the real drama unfolds when you compare the first nine months of 2025 to Q4. The…

Tesla’s German Sales Collapse 55% While BYD Surges in 2025
Elon Musk

Tesla’s $2.9 Billion Battery Deal Collapses to $7,386, Confirming 4680 Program Failure

We’ve been tracking Tesla’s 4680 battery saga since Elon Musk unveiled it at Battery Day in 2020, promising it would enable a $25,000 EV within three years. Five years later, we have the clearest evidence yet that those promises have collapsed: a $2.9 billion supply deal reduced to $7,386. That’s not a typo. That’s a…

Buying a Used EV: Eight Things to Check Before You Hand Over Your Money
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Tesla Ranks Dead Last In Used-Car Reliability Study

Consumer Reports places Tesla at the bottom of its 26-brand used-car reliability rankings. Why it matters: Buyers shopping for 5-10 year old Teslas now face the worst long-term dependability scores in the industry. The Details By The Numbers Bottom Five (Used-Car Reliability): Top Five (Used-Car Reliability): New-Car Reliability (Tesla vs. Rivian): EVXL’s Take The timing…

Tesla Launches Charging Calculator to Show Buyers Gas Savings
Tesla

Tesla Launches Charging Calculator to Show Buyers Gas Savings

Tesla has added a new Charging Calculator to its website, letting prospective buyers estimate how much they could save by switching from gas to electric. Why it matters: With federal EV tax credits now expired, Tesla is leaning hard on fuel savings to justify the switch. The Details By The Numbers Model 3 (50 miles/day):…

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Tesla Cracks Consumer Reports Top 10 For First Time As Aging Lineup Boosts Reliability

Tesla jumped to ninth place in Consumer Reports’ 2025 reliability rankings, marking the automaker’s first appearance in the top 10. Why it matters: The same aging vehicle lineup that has been crushing Tesla’s sales is now paying dividends in build quality and dependability. The Details By The Numbers What The Experts Say “With Tesla, it’s…

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