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Why The Auto Industry Is Now Ground Zero For A Tariff War

Plus, Congress' new "car czar" targets the EV tax credits—including the popular leasing loophole.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Feb 03 -

Tesla Investors Don't Think Cars Don't Matter Anymore

Plus, Musk declares the EV range problem "solved" and Tesla tells automakers not to waste its time unless they're serious about FSD.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 30 -

At Tesla's Q4 Earnings Call, The Check Is Due

Tesla's investors want answers. Plus, Trump's new transportation chief immediately seeks to weaken fuel economy rules.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 29 -

Tesla Investors Expected To Grill Musk Over Cheaper EV Models

Plus, surveyed EV buyers look to China instead of Tesla over Musk and OEMs sue Europe over tariffs.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 28 -

Nissan's EV Plans In America May Now Depend On Trump

Plus, Kia is working to make its dealerships much nicer, while car dealers vow to fight the direct sales model.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 27 -

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean For EVs, Jobs And Your Wallet

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico might disrupt the car industry and cause suppliers to go bankrupt, experts warn.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Jan 24 -

Subaru Thinks It Found A Golden Ticket

Plus, Nissan kills off its upcoming subcompact EV in the U.S. and Ford gives in to its EV dealers.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 23 -

Trump's War On EVs Is Already Off To A Bad Start

In executive orders, Trump immediately targeted electric vehicles. It's unclear what he can even do, and the industry is pushing back.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 22 -

General Motors Sounds The Alarm On Trump's Tariffs

Plus, Scout issues a stern warning to VW dealers about direct sales, and the VW-Rivian bromance is heating up.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 21 -

Volkswagen Had A Tough Year. Here's Why 2025 Could Be Tougher

Volkswagen has no new EV launches planned for 2025. What gives? Plus, the Trump 47 era begins and the feds probe Ford's BlueCruise.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 20 -

Rivian Just Got A Major New Lifeline

Plus, we discuss Honda's outlook for 2025 and how Polestar is planning to turn things around.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Jan 17 -

Elon Musk, Who Wants To End EV Subsidies, Is Mad Tesla Was Denied Subsidies

Plus, Trump's Department of Transportation pick wants EVs to pay their fair share, and America's dealer lobby targets direct sales.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 16 -

Why Toyota May Be At Its 'Limit'

Toyota struggles to build the cars of tomorrow. Plus, what happens to Volvo and Polestar if the U.S. bans Chinese technology in cars?

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 15 -

Biden’s Final Crackdown On Chinese Cars Sets Up A Trump EV Showdown

Plus, U.S. chip restrictions threaten Nvidia's partnership with China's automakers and Biden rushes $635 Million in charging grants.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Jan 14 -

Toyota Exec: 'We Have Learned From The bZ4X Crisis'

Toyota's "multi-pathway" approach is about to be tested. Plus, Hyundai courts Trump and Tesla beats Audi.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 13 -

The New Tesla Model Y Is Here. It's Got Some Heavy Lifting To Do

Can these updates help the Model Y retain its sales crown as the competition heats up? Plus, cars stole the show at CES 2025.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 10 -

Honda Finally Reveals What It Wants From Nissan

Plus, auto suppliers are scrambling to move production to dodge tariffs and China's exports expected to drop for 2025.

By Rob Stumpf

Critical Materials - Jan 09 -

What Honda And Nissan Aren’t Telling Us About Their Merger

We also discuss Sony Honda Mobility’s direct-to-sales model and an update on labor violations allegations against BYD.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Jan 08 -

Toyota's 'City Of The Future', Flying Cars And AI: CES 2025 Is Here

Here's what we'll be looking into at CES: Honda's latest EV concepts, BMW's advanced cockpit, Toyota's smart city and much more.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Jan 06 -

U.S. EV Sales Get A Trump Bump In Q4 2024

The President-elect’s threats to repeal incentives pushed EV buyers into showrooms in the final quarter of 2024.

By Suvrat Kothari

Critical Materials - Jan 03 -

'Hybrids Are A Road To Hell' In EV Race Against China: Former Nissan Exec

Plus, BYD is accused of 'slavery-like' conditions and Hertz doesn't want rented Teslas back.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Dec 26 2024 -

Nissan-Honda Seek Merger Into 'Global Mobility Company' By 2026

It's happening. Honda is riding to Nissan's rescue as planned, and it has huge implications for EVs, motorcycles, software and more.

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Dec 23 2024 -

'It’s A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger

The former Nissan-Renault chief isn't staying quiet about the former's potential merger with Honda. Plus: a Tesla recall, and Cybercabs in Austin?

By Patrick George

Critical Materials - Dec 20 2024 -

Honda-Nissan Merger May Prevent A Hostile Takeover

Plus, Canoo is once again in trouble as it furloughs more workers and Subaru is betting big on a new hybrid plant.

By Rob Stumpf

News - Dec 19 2024 -