Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, Vaibhav Taneja, received a staggering $139.5 million compensation package in 2024, making it the highest CFO pay on record since 2006, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. This milestone comes as Tesla navigates a challenging period in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, marked by declining deliveries and…
A recent Axios Harris Poll 100 survey reveals a steep decline in Tesla’s reputation, dropping the electric vehicle (EV) giant to 95th place among America’s 100 most visible companies in 2025. Once a darling of the EV industry, Tesla’s fall from 8th place in 2021 to 63rd in 2024, and now near the bottom, signals…
Tesla is gearing up to introduce a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, next month, marking a significant step in the electric vehicle (EV) giant’s push toward autonomous driving. According to a recent Morgan Stanley-Tesla meeting reported by IBD, the service will initially roll out with a small fleet, focusing on safety and controlled operations…
General Motors (GM) is leading a charge to reverse California’s ambitious electric vehicle (EV) mandate, citing market challenges and misalignment with consumer demand. As the state prepares for a Senate vote as early as this week to revoke its emissions waiver, GM’s shift in strategy signals broader tensions in the EV industry, according to a…
Japan is exploring subsidies for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., reports Reuters. This move aims to bolster EV infrastructure while addressing U.S. concerns over Japan’s current subsidy framework, potentially impacting EV adoption and international trade dynamics. Japan’s EV Charging Subsidy Shift Currently, Japan subsidizes EV…
Volkswagen’s shareholders intensified their push for corporate governance reform at the company’s virtual annual general meeting on May 16, 2025, citing conflicts of interest and a lack of board expertise as barriers to the automaker’s success in the electric vehicle (EV) market, reports Reuters. With the company’s share price falling nearly 25% over the past…
On May 16th, Tesla sent a filing to the U.S Securities and Exchange Commissions updating Tesla corporate bylaws, stating that no shareholder...
Tesla’s trade-in program for the 2024 Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive has ignited discussions among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, with a recent estimate of $65,400 for a vehicle with just 6,211 miles prompting varied reactions. A thread on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum reveals a split in sentiment, as owners weigh the value of Tesla’s offer against…
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