Tesla CEO Elon Musk had inside information about Tesla’s impending miss on production and delivery numbers when he sold more than $7.5 billion in stock in 2022, according to a lawsuit filed by shareholder Michael Perry, reports Bloomberg. Insider Knowledge…
Tesla’s latest recall affects over 125,000 vehicles due to a faulty seat belt warning system, posing a significant safety risk. According to a report from Reuters, this recall comes just a month after thousands of Cybertrucks were recalled for a…
Canadian lawmakers are facing mounting pressure from auto manufacturers, steel producers, and union officials to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, reports Bloomberg. The push comes after US President Joe Biden announced substantial tariff hikes on Chinese goods, including a…
Jeep has unveiled its first electric model for the US, the Wagoneer S, a premium SUV with an estimated 300 miles of range. The Launch Edition, the only trim announced so far, starts at $71,995 and goes on sale this…
Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) company, is cutting about 400 jobs as the EV industry faces slow growth. According to a recent SEC filing, this layoff round will affect 6% of Lucid’s staff by the end of October,…
Feds Hold Hyundai Accountable for Child Labor The U.S. Labor Department has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai for using child labor in its Alabama supply chain, reports The NY Times. This includes allegations that a 13-year-old girl worked up to…
Ford and GM’s leaders disagree on the future role of hybrid vehicles Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, argues hybrids should be viewed as a viable long-term solution, while GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, considers them a temporary step towards full electrification, according…
KPMG’s recent study shows that even with the same price and features, most Americans still favor standard gas vehicles over electric or hybrid cars. Despite the hype around electric vehicles (EVs), the study found that only one-fifth of U.S. consumers…
Reuters reports that Tesla has been tracking chronic flaws and failures in its vehicles’ steering and suspension parts for years, according to company documents dated between 2016 and 2022. Despite this knowledge, the electric car maker has sought to blame…
According to a recent Bloomberg report, the sluggish start to US electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024 may not be as concerning as it initially appears. While some indicators point to a potential slowdown, others suggest an industry on the…
Musk Slams New US Tariffs Tesla CEO Elon Musk has come out strongly against the new US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). His comments follow President Joe Biden’s decision to drastically increase these tariffs, quadrupling them in the process.…
Norway’s forward-thinking policies have propelled electric vehicles (EVs) to dominate 82% of new car sales in 2023, reports Forbes, outpacing the US and China, and setting a global standard for EV adoption. Government Action Sparks EV Boom In 2023, over…
