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  • WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a meeting on artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The meeting comes as some have called for a slowdown in AI development amid rising safety concerns. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
    39

    Tesla Is Using Social Media Pressure To Push For FSD Approval In Europe

    Plus, Porsche's plans to raise prices, Honda shuffling its U.S. production, and Nissan's terrible horrible no good very bad sales year.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 hours ago Read More
  • STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IRAN - MAY 16: An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
    39

    Oil Is Moving Through The Strait Of Hormuz, But It's A Dangerous Trip

    Plus, ChargePoint's attempts to keep up with EV sales, Porsche's pursuit of profits, and Lucid's construction backlog.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • Glauchau, Germany - May 17, 2023: Long freight train carrying new cars from Volkswagen plant near Glauchau in Saxony
    178

    Europeans Still Love Their EVs

    While policy and tariffs in the U.S. may have priced EV ownership out of contention for a lot of drivers, their counterparts in Europe aren't holding back.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • Pontianak, Indonesia, August 4, 2024 Morning photo of the Toyota logo at ANZON Toyota Pontianak on Jl. Jenderal Ahmad Yani, clearly visible on the dealership's facade.  by: RidhamSupriyanto
    156

    Toyota Is Advertising Its Cars To AI

    Hey computer, what do you think about the new Prius?

    By Amber DaSilva 6 days ago Read More
  • MILFORD, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump greets the audience before speaking at General Motors' Milford Proving Grounds on July 27, 2026 in Milford, Michigan. Trump is expected to address US auto manufacturing, tariffs and show support for Republican candidates ahead of the August 4 primary during the visit. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    194

    Analysts Say Japan And Korea Will Eat The Big Three's Lunches

    Is focusing on huge, thirsty SUVs during a time of sky-high gas prices a great market strategy? Guess we're about to find out!

    By Amber DaSilva 7 days ago Read More
  • DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 29: Jim Farley, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, participates in a
    225

    Ford CEO Says U.S. Must Not Fall To Scourge Of Chinese Cars, It's Already 'Too Late' For Europe

    Plus epublicans figuring out how to ban Chinese cars without banning Mercedes, China's electric trucks, and dealerships that love AI.

    By Amber DaSilva 8 days ago Read More
  • Nissan Rogue PHEV
    56

    Nissan Wants Hybrids To Be Its 'Primary Powertrain' In North America

    Plus, Tesla offering FSD in Croatia, the state of Volvo's hiring, and the state of Toyota's sales.

    By Amber DaSilva 9 days ago Read More
  • Aalst, Belgium - 25. July 2024. Tesla EV electric vehicle charging.  by: ER_09
    96

    Tesla's European FSD Vote Is On Hold

    Plus which automakers will suffer the most in this age of sky-high fuel prices?

    By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago Read More
  • VW ID Buzz crash test
    74

    ID Bust: VW Delays The ID Buzz's U.S. Comeback To 2028 Model Year

    Plus, Tesla has finally begun Semi deliveries after years of delays, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 days ago Read More
  • A car dealership displays Chinese cars, with brands including Beijing, Fengon and DFSK, on April 25, 2025 in Zwethau Germany.
    155

    Chinese Car Sales Are Surging In Europe And U.S. Senators Want To Make Sure That Can't Happen Here

    Plus, Mercedes-Benz wants to cut over $900 million worth of labor costs in Germany, and Honda is looking to Ohio for a $2.5 billion assembly plant.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 14 days ago Read More
  • Krasnoyarsk, Russia , January 14, 2025: importance separated by commas without numbering: The logo of the automaker Geely on the facade of the dealership. Geely is a growing and powerful auto brand
    171

    Geely Can Now Charge An EV Battery In Under 5 Minutes

    Plus, Honda's plans for a bigger brother to the Pilot, a notable attendee of Trump's dinner with Xi Jinping, and a new Rivian recall.

    By Amber DaSilva 15 days ago Read More
  • A high-angle view of a used car dealership in Manhattan, New York City, New York, circa 1935.
    149

    'Getting Less For The Money' The Affordability Crisis Hits America's Used-Car Lots

    It's just bad news for global the economy all the way down.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 16 days ago Read More
  • Feb 17, 2020 Fremont / CA / USA - Exterior view of Tesla Factory located in East San Francisco bay area; Large Tesla logo displayed on one of the buildings visible behind a fence
    187

    Tesla Finally Goes To Trial For Racism In Its Factory

    Plus, U.S. fears of Chinese cars, Volkswagen's accelerated plans to downsize, and the death of the U.S. EV market.

    By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago Read More
  • New GM V8 engines
    213

    GM Is Going All-In On V8s And Diesels As Fuel Prices Soar To Record Levels

    Gas and diesel prices soar, and so do GM's ambitions for its new V8 truck engines.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 20 days ago Read More
  • Seat Ibiza
    75

    VW's Seat Could Be The First Casualty Of China's European Dominance And VAG's Restructuring

    Plus, the EU is asking China very nicely to limit its hybrid exports, Volvo is planning to launch 13 models by the end of the 2020s in a bid and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 21 days ago Read More
  • BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 10: Tesla Cybercab or Robotaxi two-passenger battery-electric self-driving car interior on display at the AutoSalon on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images)
    76

    Regulators Don't Love The Tesla Cybercab's Driverless Design

    Plus, McLaren's plans for a UK-built SUV, Nissan's new plans for a UK-built SUV — presumably unrelated — and Bosch workers' pleas to the European Union.

    By Amber DaSilva 22 days ago Read More
  • Land Rover Defender
    95

    Land Rover And Stellantis Will Team Up To Build A Defender Pickup In The U.S.

    Plus, Waymo has its sights set on Tokyo, the eldest boy of the VinFast empire is named its global chief executive and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 23 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of bumper sticker reading
    80

    Tesla Market Share Is Slowly Recovering In The U.S.

    Plus, the company's pinkie promises of a new Roadster. We'll also look at Trump's interest in American-made Chinese cars, and yet another Ford recall.

    By Amber DaSilva 24 days ago Read More
  • Ford Kentucky Truck plant
    99

    Ford Touts $1 Billion In Kentucky Truck Plant Investments After Sean Duffy Publicly Whined About Its Ties To Chinese Automakers

    Plus, the Trump administration's fight with California over stricter vehicle emissions hits a roadblock in court and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 27 days ago Read More
  • The Volkswagen (VW) factory at the company's worldwide headquarters is seen on September 04, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
    58

    Volkswagen To Spend $18.6 Billion On Job-Cutting, Factory-Shuttering Restructuring

    Plus, Porsche completing the sale of its stake in Bugatti, the Boring Company's Emirati investment windfall and more.

    By Ryan Erik King 28 days ago Read More
  • WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 23: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy during a press conference on air traffic controller pay and the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on October 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. The shutdown enters its fourth week, becoming the second longest government shutdown in history. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)
    141

    Trump Administration Warns Ford Against Making Deals With Chinese Companies

    Plus, Germany's refusal to let Volkswagen stop being Volkswagen, China pushing foreign companies to pay suppliers faster, and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 29 days ago Read More
  • OSNABRUECK, GERMANY - MARCH 27: The Volkswagen automobile factory is seen on March 27, 2026 in Osnabrueck, Germany. Volkswagen had previously slated the plant, which produces the T-Roc passenger car, to close in 2027, though the company is now in talks with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems of Israel to retool the plant and produce components for the
    41

    Volkswagen's Downsizing Starts With Selling A Factory To Israeli Arms Manufacturers

    Plus Tesla's latest European FSD approval. We'll also look at BYD's 2027 sales goals, and Jaguar Land Rover's personnel cuts.

    By Amber DaSilva 30 days ago Read More
  • Diesel prices over $7 a gallon are displayed on a pump at a gas station on August 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
    156

    Diesel Hit A New Record High, Just As We Predicted Yesterday

    Even if you don't drive a diesel, this is bad, dire, highly ungood news.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Ford Fathom pre-production vehicle
    90

    Ford Wants To Somehow Sell 100,000 Ford Fathom EVs In Its First Year

    Plus, Uber is laying off 3,300 employees in its biggest cuts since Covid, The Blue Oval must pay $2.3 million to settle a racial harassment case and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Photo of a wall, with the company name
    64

    Honda Wants To Cut $9 Billion In Costs

    Plus, August's auto sales, Tesla's latest FSD push in the EU, and more Chinese EVs in Canada.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Traffic backs up on northbound Interstate 405 during the morning commute at sunrise on January 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
    183

    The Trump Administration Is About To Gut Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards

    Plus, Genesis is still serious about Europe, VW is in talks to build Iron Dome parts for Israel and Ford is recalling nearly 150k Mustangs, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 04, 2025 in Richmond, California. U.S. tariffs against Mexico, China and Canada went into effect on March 4th and could be as high as 25 percent on all imports. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    107

    Trump Tariffs On Canada Will Hit Toyota And Honda Hardest

    Plus, Volkswagen's union workers in Germany putting up a fight against cuts, Nissan and Honda are still collaborating, and the state of the lithium market.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
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