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.
BYD’s aggressive expansion strategy is paying off as the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer prepares to announce November sales figures that will likely cement its position ahead of traditional automotive powerhouses Ford and Honda in global sales volume. The company’s remarkable growth trajectory has already seen it surpass Tesla in quarterly revenue, marking a significant shift…
Ford’s F-150, America’s best-selling vehicle for over four decades, faces an uncertain future as its heavily globalized supply chain could make it particularly vulnerable to proposed import tariffs. Federal data reveals that only 32% of F-150 components are manufactured in the United States or Canada, with the electric F-150 Lightning containing even less domestic content…
Mini has indefinitely postponed its plans to bring new electric vehicles to the North American market, dealing a setback to the brand’s electrification strategy in one of the world’s largest EV markets. The decision affects both the electric Cooper and Aceman models, which were unveiled last year as key pillars of Mini’s electric future, reports…
Tesla’s dominance in the Australian electric vehicle market is showing signs of erosion, with November sales dropping 35.5% year-over-year to 2,540 units according to Electric Vehicle Council data. This decline contributes to the brand’s first annual sales decrease of 20.9% in the market, marking a significant shift in the company’s previously upward trajectory. While Tesla…
The U.S. Postal Service’s ambitious fleet electrification program faces potential disruption as Donald Trump’s transition team explores canceling multi-billion dollar contracts with Oshkosh Corporation and Ford Motor Company. The news, first reported by Reuters, sent Oshkosh shares down 5% to $105.65. The USPS program, backed by $3 billion in federal funding, aimed to deploy 66,000…
The United Kingdom has reached a significant milestone in its automotive history as the number of petrol-powered vehicles peaks at 18.7 million, marking the beginning of what experts predict will be a dramatic shift toward electric mobility. According to a comprehensive report from Auto Trader, this figure is expected to plummet by more than 40%…
General Motors faces a significant financial setback in China, announcing a $5.5 billion write-off as its joint venture struggles amid the country’s rapid transition to electric vehicles. This development marks a crucial turning point in the world’s largest automotive market and serves as a warning sign for traditional automakers, reports Barron’s. The Financial Impact The…
In a pivotal development for the electric vehicle industry, Tesla’s controversial 300-million share grant to CEO Elon Musk faces fresh scrutiny as it heads to the Delaware Supreme Court, reports the Financial Times. This latest chapter in the ongoing saga comes after a lower court’s February ruling that invalidated Musk’s mammoth $56 billion compensation package.…
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