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Volvo EX90: A Tech-Forward Flagship EV with Growing Pains
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Volvo Cars CEO Warns of Rising Tariffs Impacting Affordable EVs in the U.S.

Volvo Cars’ CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, has raised concerns over looming tariffs that could significantly increase costs for electric vehicle (EV) buyers in the United States. In a recent statement, Samuelsson highlighted the challenges of maintaining affordability for models like the Volvo EX30 amid a proposed 50% tariff on European imports, as reported by Reuters. Tariffs…

BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 EVs Over Potential Fire Risk
China

China’s EV Price War Hits Record Discounts, Threatens Smaller Automakers

China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is facing unprecedented price cuts, with discounts reaching a record 16.8% in April, up from 16.5% in March, according to a recent Carscoops report. This intensifying price war, driven by fierce competition among nearly 50 active EV makers in China, is putting immense pressure on profitability, with only three manufacturers—BYD,…

Tesla Cybertrucks lined up. Photo courtesy of Sawyer Merritt / X.
Cybertruck

Tesla Launches 48-Hour Test Drives for Cybertruck, Model S/3/Y in the U.S.

Tesla has introduced an extended 48-hour test drive program for its Cybertruck, Model S, Model 3, and Model Y, marking a first for U.S. customers. Announced by automotive enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, this initiative allows anyone in the U.S. to book a demo drive directly online, with no prior invitation required, offering a deeper experience with…

Tesla

Elon Musk’s Political Ties Spark Tesla Brand Crisis, Expert Warns

A prominent U.S. marketing professor, Scott Galloway, labeled Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) as “one of the greatest brand destructions” ever, citing its impact on Tesla’s core demographic. Speaking on the Pivot podcast, Galloway highlighted how Musk’s political alignment has alienated Tesla’s customer base, threatening the electr

Model Y

Xiaomi Unveils YU7 Electric SUV to Rival Tesla Model Y with Impressive Range and Power

On May 24, 2025, Xiaomi, the tech giant known for its smartphones, revealed its latest electric vehicle, the YU7—an electric SUV designed to compete directly with the Tesla Model Y. Boasting a sleek design reminiscent of the Ferrari Purosangue and a range of up to 519 miles, the YU7 positions itself as a formidable player…

Tesla

Xiaomi’s YU7 Electric SUV Challenges Tesla in China with High-Tech Features

On Thursday, Xiaomi unveiled its second electric vehicle, the YU7, positioning itself as a formidable rival to Tesla in China’s competitive EV market. Launched at an event in Beijing, this luxury high-performance SUV boasts advanced technology and impressive specs, aiming to capture the attention of EV enthusiasts and challenge Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, according to…

Tesla

Senate Votes to End California’s EV Mandate

The GOP-led Senate voted 51-44 to revoke California’s authority to set its own tailpipe emissions standards, a move that effectively dismantles the state’s mandate to ban new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035 as reported by the WSJ. The decision made on May 22, 2025, is now awaiting President Trump’s signature, could slow the adoption of…

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