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China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Chinese EV Manufacturers Report Explosive Growth as BYD Maintains Market Leadership

China’s electric vehicle market continues to surge with impressive momentum, as leading manufacturers reported substantial February delivery figures over the weekend. BYD and XPeng demonstrated particularly strong performance, with several players showing triple-digit year-over-year growth amid an increasingly competitive landscape. BYD Dominates with Record-Breaking Sales Performance BYD, Tesla’s

Tesla

Tesla Sales Plummet in Europe Amid Brand Image Concerns and Rising Competition

Tesla’s European sales have plummeted by 45% year-over-year, with vehicle registrations dropping from 18,161 in January 2024 to just 9,945 in January 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This sharp decline, reported by The Washington Post in a February 25 article, is attributed to a combination of factors, including CEO Elon Musk’s…

Tesla

Tesla Set to Miss 2024 Delivery Target Despite Record Quarter

Tesla is poised to fall short of its annual delivery goals for 2024, despite what’s likely to be another record-setting quarter. Industry analysts reportedly project Q4 deliveries of around 506,763 vehicles, which would leave the electric vehicle maker slightly below its 2023 total of 1.8 million units delivered. The projected shortfall comes after Tesla abandoned…

VinFast Safety Concerns Surface Amid Whistleblower Claims and NHTSA Investigation
VinFast

VinFast Safety Concerns Surface Amid Whistleblower Claims and NHTSA Investigation

A former Tata Technologies engineer has revealed significant safety concerns regarding VinFast vehicles, coinciding with an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into the Vietnamese automaker’s VF8 model via BBC. Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli, who led chassis development teams at Tata Technologies for VinFast’s newer models, identified critical safety issue

Tesla Unveils More Affordable Model S and Model X, But Questions Arise
Model S

Tesla Revives Lifetime Free Supercharging for Model S Amid Declining Sales

Tesla has reintroduced free lifetime Supercharging for new Model S purchases, marking a significant shift in strategy as the automaker appears to be addressing declining sales of its flagship sedan. The incentive, announced on December 13, 2024, comes as Model S deliveries have reportedly reached historic lows. According to recent delivery data, Tesla’s combined Model…

Tesla Faces Stiff Competition as US EV Sales Soar. Model Y. Photo courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla

Tesla Plans More Affordable ‘Baby Y’ for 2025 Launch

Tesla is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable version of its popular Model Y crossover in late 2025, according to automotive intelligence firm AutoForecast Solutions. The development aligns with Tesla’s broader strategy to expand its market reach through more accessible price points while maintaining its industry-leading cost efficiency, reports Forbes. Sam Fiorani, an analyst…

Kentucky Powers Up with Tesla's Charging Plug
Model Y

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to California’s EV Sales Mandate

In a significant development for the U.S. automotive industry, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to California’s Advanced Clean Cars I rule, setting the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the nation’s approach to vehicle emissions standards. The case, which will be argued before the Court with a decision expected…

BMW's Upcoming Electric M3 Signals Performance Evolution While Maintaining Combustion Options
BMW

BMW’s Upcoming Electric M3 Signals Performance Evolution While Maintaining Combustion Options

BMW has officially unveiled its first glimpse of the all-electric M3, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of its performance lineup. The electric variant will be built on BMW’s next-generation 3-series platform, incorporating the company’s Neue Klasse design language while maintaining the M division’s distinctive performance characteristics, reports Can and Driver. The electric M3’s…

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