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Matthew LaBrot, a Tesla sales employee, was terminated on April 25, 2025, just one day after launching a website protesting CEO Elon Musk’s leadership, according to a Business Insider report. LaBrot’s dismissal highlights Tesla’s ongoing struggles with employee dissent and a declining brand image amid Musk’s controversial political involvement, which has sparked protests and a…
A coalition of 16 US states led by California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for halting the distribution of billions in federal funding earmarked for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington State, comes in response to the Department of Transportation’s February decision to…
On May 6, 2025, Tesla launched a more affordable version of its popular Model Y, pricing the long-range rear-wheel drive variant at $44,990, which drops to $37,490 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. This move, reported by Reuters, aims to boost sales amid a 13% quarterly sales drop—the weakest in nearly three years—driven by rising…
On May 7, 2025, 98-year-old British WWII veteran Ken Turner made headlines by driving a Sherman tank over a blue Tesla Model S, license plate reading “FASCISM,” in a dramatic protest against Elon Musk. The event, captured in a YouTube video, highlights Turner’s strong stance against what he perceives as Musk’s support for far-right movements…
Tesla’s push to trademark “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab” for its autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) hit a roadblock as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected the “Robotaxi” vehicle trademark for being too generic, according to a TechCrunch report. The decision, issued on May 6, 2025, highlights challenges for Tesla’s branding strategy as it gears up…
Tesla has launched the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the U.S., offering an impressive EPA-estimated range of 357 miles and a starting price of $44,990, which drops to $37,490 after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Announced by Sawyer Merritt on X, this new variant brings upgraded features and performance, making it…
Audi has dropped fresh official photos of the E5 Sportback, a China-exclusive electric SUV that’s turning heads with its futuristic design and bold purple finish. Unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 on April 23, this model marks Audi’s strategic push into China’s booming EV market with a vehicle that blends German engineering with local innovation, developed…
In a surprising turn for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Tesla’s new car sales in the UK and Germany dropped to their lowest levels in over two years in April 2025, despite a broader surge in EV demand across Europe. According to Reuters, Tesla (TSLA.O) saw a 62% sales decline in Britain and a 46%…
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