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Elon Musk Drops Bombshell: FSD V14 with Massive Upgrades Coming Soon—End of Annoying Nags?
Model Y

Tesla Slashes Model Y Lease Prices with New July Deals

Tesla has rolled out compelling lease offers for the 2025 Model Y, making the popular electric SUV more accessible to EV enthusiasts. With monthly payments starting at $399 and flexible down payment options, these nationwide deals, detailed on Tesla’s official website, cater to a range of budgets and driving needs. Attractive Lease Options for Every…

Tesla Spain Sales Drop 8.75% in November While EV Market Doubles - Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
Tesla

Tesla’s Top North American Sales Executive Departs Amid Ongoing Challenges

Tesla’s vice president of sales, service, and delivery in North America, Troy Jones, has left the company after 15 years, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters. This development adds to a series of high-level exits at the electric vehicle manufacturer, occurring as it faces declining sales in key markets. Recent Wave…

China

China Tightens Export Controls on Key EV Battery Technologies

China has introduced new restrictions on exporting technologies vital for electric vehicle (EV) battery production, potentially disrupting global supply chains already reliant on the country’s dominance in this sector, reports the WSJ. This move, announced by the commerce ministry, requires government approvals for such exports, heightening concerns among EV manufacturers and enthusiasts about mat

Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot Faces Jury Scrutiny in Fatal 2019 Florida Crash Trial

A federal jury trial begins today in Miami, examining whether Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to a deadly 2019 crash near Key Largo, Florida, that killed a 22-year-old woman and injured her companion. The lawsuit, filed by survivor Dillon Angulo and the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, accuses Tesla of exaggerating the capabilities of its driver-assistance…

Rivian

Rivian Stock Slides on Downgrade Tied to Trump’s EV Tax Credit Elimination

Rivian Automotive shares fell sharply on Monday following a downgrade from Guggenheim, as analysts cited mounting challenges from recent policy changes under President Trump that scrap key incentives for electric vehicle buyers. This development raises questions about affordability for EV enthusiasts eyeing Rivian’s lineup, potentially slowing adoption in a competitive market. According to a Barro

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

BYD Expands EV Showrooms in Saudi Arabia Amid Tesla Launch and Kingdom’s Electric Push

Chinese automaker BYD Co. accelerates its presence in Saudi Arabia, tripling showrooms to capitalize on Tesla Inc.‘s recent market entry and the kingdom’s drive toward becoming an EV hub. This move highlights growing opportunities for electric vehicle adoption in a region traditionally reliant on oil, reports Bloomberg. BYD’s Strategic Showroom Growth BYD launched operations in…

BYD Crusade Against Online Defamation
BYD

BYD’s Intense EV Price War Pressures Suppliers Amid China’s Deflationary Squeeze

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is slashing prices to unprecedented lows, such as offering a starter EV for under $8,000, but this aggressive strategy is forcing suppliers to endure severe financial strain through delayed payments and relentless cost cuts. According to The Wall Street Journal, suppliers report that BYD often issues electronic IOUs instead of…

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