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Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
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Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja Sets Record with $139.5 Million Pay Package Amid EV Industry Shifts

Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, Vaibhav Taneja, received a staggering $139.5 million compensation package in 2024, making it the highest CFO pay on record since 2006, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. This milestone comes as Tesla navigates a challenging period in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, marked by declining deliveries and…

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Tesla’s Reputation Plummets in 2025 Axios Harris Poll: What It Means for EV Owners

A recent Axios Harris Poll 100 survey reveals a steep decline in Tesla’s reputation, dropping the electric vehicle (EV) giant to 95th place among America’s 100 most visible companies in 2025. Once a darling of the EV industry, Tesla’s fall from 8th place in 2021 to 63rd in 2024, and now near the bottom, signals…

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Tesla Set to Launch Robotaxi Service in Austin Next Month: What to Expect

Tesla is gearing up to introduce a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, next month, marking a significant step in the electric vehicle (EV) giant’s push toward autonomous driving. According to a recent Morgan Stanley-Tesla meeting reported by IBD, the service will initially roll out with a small fleet, focusing on safety and controlled operations…

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Tesla Sales Drop in California Threatens State’s EV Goals, Experts Warn

In a surprising turn for California’s electric vehicle (EV) market, Tesla sales plummeted 21% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while other EV brands saw a 14% rise, according to the California Energy Commission. This shift has led to a 3% year-over-year decline in overall zero-emission vehicle sales,…

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Tesla Appoints Chipotle’s Jack Hartung to Board, Bolstering Financial Oversight

On May 16, 2025, Tesla announced the addition of Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to its board of directors and audit committee, effective June, expanding the board to nine members. This move, reported by Reuters, strengthens Tesla’s financial governance as the electric vehicle (EV) maker navigates leadership transitions and compensation reviews. Strategic Board Expansion Hartung, retiring…

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Tesla Abandons Robotaxi Lease Plan, Sells Off Vehicles Instead

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…

Ford F-150 Lightning Outpaces Tesla Cybertruck in Q1 2025 EV Pickup Race
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Ford F-150 Lightning Outpaces Tesla Cybertruck in Q1 2025 EV Pickup Race

The Ford F-150 Lightning has reclaimed the top spot in the U.S. electric pickup market, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck in registrations for March and the first quarter of 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility. With 2,598 registrations in March compared to the Cybertruck’s 2,170, and 7,913 for Q1 against 7,126, Ford’s workhorse is gaining traction…

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