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Tesla Accused Of 'Gaming' Rebates After Claiming 8,600 Sales In One Weekend

EV subsidies in Canada were about to end. Tesla then filed for over half of the remaining rebates in hours, leaving dealers furious.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Mar 07 -

Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO

Plus, VW ID.Every1 is the first VW to use Rivian software and GM faces another legal battle over allegedly selling driver data.

By Rob Stumpf

Critical Materials - Mar 06 -

GM, Toyota, Stellantis Back New Bill To Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

President Trump's tariffs could deal a devastating blow to the auto industry. A new legislation aims to soften the impact of that.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Mar 05 -

What The Tariffs Mean For America's Electric Vehicle Race

Plus, GM hires a Chief AI Officer, and the EU looks to back off emissions targets.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Mar 04 -

'Existential Threat': How Tariffs And Uncertainty Could Blow Up The Auto Industry

Prices could rise as much as $10,000 on some models if tariffs go into effect. Meanwhile, a new Chinese challenger to Tesla rises fast.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Mar 03 -

GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year

General Motors catapulted to become one of America’s best-selling EV makers. Now comes Trump’s wrecking ball.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Feb 28 -

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Plus, Nissan draws up plans to replace its CEO and Stellantis tells Trump he's slapping tariffs on the wrong cars.

By Rob Stumpf

Critical Materials - Feb 27 -

What's Next For Lucid Motors

Lucid is searching for a new CEO but won't "reinvent the company." Plus: Stellantis also needs a new top executive at a difficult time.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 26 -

Trump’s EV Charger Purge Could Cost Taxpayers Over $1 Billion

Plus, hackers are targeting EV charging stations and Tesla prepares to launch FSD in China

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 25 -

Inside BYD's 'Bold' Plans For Europe

The Chinese auto giant is taking the world by storm. Here's how it aims to compete with the likes of Volkswagen on their home turf.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 24 -

Rivian Says Policy Shifts Will Cost 'Hundreds Of Millions' This Year

Rivian's future looks promising, but regulatory and economic headwinds pose a challenge to its growth plans.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Feb 21 -

Toyota’s Big Push: 50% Electrified U.S. Sales In 2025

Plus, Hyundai bumps U.S. production up 66% over tariff threats and Tesla is cited for safety violations surrounding a workplace death.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 20 -

Trump Could Hit The Entire Auto Industry With The Chicken Tax

Also on today's Critical Materials: Rivian's cost-cutting may have paid off, and electric and hydrogen truck startup Nikola goes bust.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 19 -

Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip

Plus, Trump threatens more auto tariffs for Q2 and BYD reveals its ambitious plans for Europe.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 18 -

Trump Targets California's Gas Car Ban. Here's What It Means For The Rest Of Us

Plus, Tesla is in the middle of a stock rout, and more drama surfaces amid the scuttled Honda-Nissan merger.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 17 -

Tesla Cybertruck's FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch

We also discuss why the apparent slowdown in EV charger growth is overblown and Scout's headaches regarding direct sales.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Feb 14 -

Two New Bills Would Kill The EV Tax Credit, Slap $1,000 Tax On EV Purchases

Plus, Honda-Nissan merger is officially dead and Foxconn is coming for the scraps.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 13 -

Nissan's 'Pride' Doomed Its Emergency Merger With Honda

Also on Critical Materials today: Democrats say Trump's EV charging freeze is illegal, and Tesla's got a BYD problem on levels.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 12 -

Tesla Is Facing Global Protests, Vandalism Over Elon Musk's Government Meddling

Plus, BYD can sell its carbon credits to offset tariffs, while Ford and GM are hit by China's retaliation tariffs.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 11 -

Trump Freezes EV Charger Funding And Nobody Is Happy About It

It's not just car companies—gas station owners are angry, too. Plus, Nissan wants new friends and Europe's automakers prep for a tough year.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 10 -

Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That

We also discuss Tesla's sales plunge in China and why South Korean battery makers are in trouble.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Feb 07 -

Ford's CEO Finally Says The Quiet Part Loud About Tariffs

Plus, China wants to be "move loved" in China and Xiaomi wants to sell $1 billion worth of its SU7 Ultra supercar-like EVs.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 06 -

Here's What Happened To That Nissan-Honda Merger

The planned $60 billion merger between two Japanese carmaking giants may be DOA. Plus, what tariffs mean for China's growth.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 05 -

The Auto Industry Emerges From The Tariff War With Just A Flesh Wound

Plus, Scout's direct sales model draws legal scrutiny from dealers, and Californians vote out Tesla with their wallets.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Feb 04 -