Tag: electric vehicles
Massive EV demand stifled by prices, driving range concerns
New research from professional services provider KPMG has shed more light on the relationship between electric vehicle hesitancy and the market's limited ability to...
Toyota warns against full-scale electrification, says hybrids still needed
Toyota executives are urging other automakers to continue developing hybrid and alternative-fueled vehicles, citing concerns that the industry's rush toward electrification is unsustainable.
Ahead of...
Key takeaways from Tesla’s 2023 shareholder meeting
Tesla's annual shareholder meeting concluded Tuesday, May 16, leaving investors with a long list of developments to watch for in the coming months.
CEO Elon...
Toyota ranks 10th in future readiness study, overtaken by BYD
After being named the second most future-ready automaker in 2022, Toyota saw its ranking decline to 10th place on Tuesday, May 16, with Chinese...
Tesla allowed to operate dealerships says Delaware Supreme Court
On May 15, The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a 2022 decision blocking Tesla from operating its own dealerships in the state.
The electric vehicle brand...
Hacker reveals Tesla is tracking driver behavior to measure drowsiness
Tesla will now analyze driver behavior to measure drowsiness, even when assistance software such as Autopilot and the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta are disengaged.
The...
OEMs want to transform the car business: Should dealers be worried?...
Automakers are pushing for sweeping changes to way vehicles are sold, but how do franchisees factor into their plans? On this episode of Inside...
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO
Tesla chief Elon Musk named Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal's former advertising chair, as the new Twitter CEO on Friday, May 12, months after promising to...
OEMs actively discussing affordability, expect to see discounts and incentives
Multiple automakers are signaling the return of incentives as they consider options to address rampant unaffordability in the current car market.
In comments made to...
Why it’s challenging to find EVs at a dealership right now
In today's market, finding an EV in dealers' stock to test-drive and buy is tricky. On May 8, the Sierra Club revealed its latest...