Rise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records Exclusive: Labour MP calls on DVLA to take action, saying speeding, hit and runs and other crimes are going unpunished The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
GM Says It Has 'Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks' Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in late 2021. It was General Motors’ first vehicle on the new Ultium battery platform and the first big step toward selling only electric vehicles by 2035. That platform would go on to underpin the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ—but… Motor1 · Apr 22
How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Elon Musk's Net Worth Can Drop $1 Billion For Every $1.93 Dip In Tesla Stock Elon Musk's net worth often faces massive volatility with Tesla's minute stock fluctuations, given his growing stake of over half a billion common shares. International Business Times · Apr 22
GM Suspends Next-Gen Electric Trucks as It Pivots to Gas Engines and Hybrids Amid Slowing EV Demand General Motors Co. has indefinitely delayed development of its next-generation full-size electric trucks, including refreshed versions of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ and GMC Hummer EV models, as the automaker shifts resources toward internal combustion engines and hybrid technology in response to softening demand for… International Business Times · Apr 22
GM Just Postponed The Next-Gen Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, And GMC Sierra EV: Report (Updated) The successors to the Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Hummer EV are on hold, according to a new report. InsideEVs · Apr 21
Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla lithium refinery discharges wastewater in South Texas The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit. The Texas Tribune · Apr 21
Man Goes To Discount Tire With A Wheel Leaking Air. Then A Worker Steps In: 'Without Getting A New Tire?' Auto parts stores and their employees often get a bad rap. People complain about high prices, inconsistent service, and unknowledgeable staff. Motor1 · Apr 21
Shake-up will help UK motorists without driveways to charge EVs Green light likely for law allowing automatic approval for pavement ‘charging gullies’ to help boost EV take-up The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
UK to appeal against tax ruling cutting VAT on public electric car chargers to 5% HMRC confirms it will fight London tax tribunal’s finding that it has been overcharging for years under the law The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Tesla Stock Dips Slightly in Early Trading as Investors Brace for Crucial Q1 Earnings Report Tesla Inc. shares edged lower in morning trading Tuesday, dipping 0.42% to $390.86 as Wall Street positioned for the electric vehicle maker's first-quarter earnings report due after the bell on Wednesday, with focus squarely on robotaxi progress, capital spending plans and the outlook for autonomy amid slowing vehicle delivery growth. International Business Times · Apr 21
Tesla Reaches Deal in Wrongful Death Case Linked to Speed Limiter Dispute Tesla has reached a settlement in a Florida wrongful death case tied to a 2018 crash involving a disputed speed limiter feature and teenage fatalities. International Business Times · Apr 21
Rivian Automotive Faces Setback as Tornado Strikes Illinois Facility Rivian Automotive faces a setback after a tornado damages its Illinois factory, impacting R2 production operations but leaving workers safe. International Business Times · Apr 21
What EV Slowdown? Used Electric Car Sales Hit A Record High In March The new EV market is struggling with a post-tax-credit hangover. But used EV sales are booming, showing that affordability is key. InsideEVs · Apr 20
InsideEVs · Apr 20 Ford Say It's Doubling Down On What EVs Lack Most: Affordability Ford is doubling-down on its commitment to affordable electrification. The Blue Oval bets that lower prices, not premium features, will drive adoption.
Motor1 · Apr 19 'People Don't Know About This': Woman Goes To Buc-ee's To Charge Her Rivian. Then She Notices They Only Have Tesla Chargers Most electric vehicle manufacturers have committed to equipping their vehicles with North American Charging System (NACS) SAE J3400 ports beginning in 2026. This means that many non-Tesla EVs released prior to this are unable to plug in, because they're rocking CCS (SAE J1772 with extra pins) for level 2 and…
InsideEVs · Apr 19 High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out? EV sales are going through the roof in Europe and Asia, driven by high gas prices. America's EV market is on shakier ground.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027
Motor1 · Apr 17 Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Trucks For Faulty Transmissions Ford has issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups. The trucks could have a faulty six-speed automatic transmission that will inadvertently downshift from sixth to second gear.
International Business Times · Apr 17 Autoliv Stock Jumps Nearly 10% After Q1 Earnings Beat on Strong Asia Sales and Margin Resilience Shares of Autoliv Inc. surged almost 10 percent Friday as the world's largest maker of automotive airbags and seatbelts reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by robust demand in Asia and better-than-anticipated operational performance despite softer global vehicle production.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 17 I’ve been charging EVs at home for almost 7 years — but you need to be careful during summer heat waves EV charging at home during extreme heatwaves can have negative effects, so you'll need to be mindful and take proper precautions. Here's how.
Motor1 · Apr 15 Man Goes To The Ford Dealership. Then A Non-Commissioned Salesman Steps In: 'That’s How It Should Be!’ A dealership employee reveals that he is a non-commissioned salesperson. Here’s what that means and how you can find one.
Motor1 · Apr 15 Tesla Says Goodbye To Model S And X With Limited Signature Series Earlier this year, Tesla announced plans to discontinue both the Model S and Model X. The plan is to pivot to increased production of robots. Before they bow out, however, Tesla plans to produce a limited-edition version of each, which it'll dub the Signature Series.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 White employees at Tesla factory made ‘gorilla noises’ at Black colleagues, lawsuit says Exclusive: Kamern Cowan’s complaint also claims Black workers were subjected to regular use of the ‘N-word’ and compared to livestock, while management looked the other way
Motor1 · Apr 15 'I Get Compliments Everywhere': Man Buys 2013 Tesla. Then He Reveals Just How Low The Price Was Getting a great deal on a used car is the holy grail of car buying. One man says that he recently got the deal of a lifetime on a 2013 Tesla Model S.