Tag: EV news
Tesla formed a secret team to hide thousands of complaints about...
For years, Tesla falsified its range-estimating software to inflate the possible range of its vehicles. The EV maker created algorithms for its range meter...
Tesla dominates California sales, threatening Toyota’s reign
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released its second quarter 2023 California Auto Outlook report, which displayed a record success for Tesla's...
Electric vehicle affordability blocking lower-income buyers from market
Car buyers are warming up to the electric vehicle segment but continue to cite affordability as a key obstacle to making the switch from gas.
Low-income shoppers...
Tesla CEO Musk swaps out Twitter bird with ‘X’ logo after...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has formally rebranded Twitter as "X," substituting the social media platform's iconic white-and-blue bird logo on Monday with a simple...
Stellantis and SDI agree to build second electric vehicle battery plant
Jeep-maker Stellantis and South Korean tech manufacturer Samsung SDI have confirmed plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant, slated to launch in...
Tesla now offers a 7-year financing term for all vehicle models
Tesla is producing vehicles at an all-time rate. The EV manufacturer is starting to cling to its inventory despite its excellent delivery rates. Considering the Model 3 and Y, Tesla...
FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford’s Model e...
In June, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer sales (excluding Tesla) to protect franchise dealers in the state, which went into...
Tesla sees stagnating profits in Q2 even as electric vehicle revenues...
Tesla once again beat earnings forecasts in the second quarter but struggled to sustain profitability on its increasingly discounted electric vehicle lineup.
The electric vehicle...
Tesla bets its future on autonomous vehicles, Musk prioritizes sales
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has put his attention on sales rather than profitability, hoping the EV maker's elusive full autonomous vehicles software could improve...
General Motors appoints Norm de Greve as new CMO and senior...
On July 18, Norm de Greve was appointed senior vice president and chief marketing officer at General Motors.
De Greve joins GM after serving as...