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In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, the Trump administration has relaxed crash reporting rules for self-driving cars, with Tesla poised to gain the most. Announced on April 24, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the change exempts partial self-driving vehicles using Level 2 systems—like Tesla’s Autopilot—from reporting certain non-fatal crashes,…
Tesla has significantly reduced the price of its 2024 Model 3 Performance, making the high-performance electric vehicle (EV) available for an adjusted price of $40,490 after discounts and federal tax credits, according to a recent announcement shared on X by automotive enthusiast Sawyer Merritt. This move positions the Model 3 Performance as a compelling option…
At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Zeekr, a premium electric vehicle brand under Geely, debuted its flagship 9X SUV, a plug-in hybrid that blends cutting-edge technology with authentic Chinese craftsmanship, aiming to rival Rolls-Royce and Maybach. Forbes reported that Zeekr’s bold move into the ultra-luxury segment challenges Western giants with a unique fusion of rapid…
Tesla Inc. is refunding early Model 3 bookings in India, a move that has sparked excitement among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts as it hints at the automaker’s long-awaited entry into the world’s third-largest automobile market. According to a Bloomberg report, the Elon Musk-led company is returning reservation fees to customers who booked as early as…
On April 25, 2025, Waymo announced a groundbreaking milestone, providing over 250,000 paid robotaxi trips per week across Los Angeles and Phoenix—a 25% surge from 200,000 just two months prior, as reported by Sawyer Merritt on X. For electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and urban commuters, this leap underscores a transformative shift in transportation, where autonomous…
Volkswagen AG has forged a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to deploy thousands of fully autonomous, all-electric ID. Buzz AD vans across U.S. markets, starting with a commercial launch in Los Angeles in 2026, according to Reuters. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) into ride-hailing services, leveraging Volkswagen’s…
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced exemptions for U.S. automakers from certain tariffs, a significant concession following intense lobbying by industry leaders concerned about rising electric vehicle (EV) costs and supply chain disruptions, according to the Financial Times. This decision, which spares car parts from fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese imports and steel and alumi
Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter earnings on April 22, 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) and revenue falling short of analyst expectations, intensifying scrutiny on CEO Elon Musk’s upcoming conference call. Investors.com reported that shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading as stakeholders anticipate clarity on Tesla’s affordable electric vehicle (EV) model, robotaxi rollout, and
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