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Renault and Ora Ïto Unveil Electric Restomod of Classic R17 Sports Coupé
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Renault Backs EU Local EV Parts Push But Warns 75% Target Too High

Renault supports France’s call for stricter local content rules on electric vehicles sold in Europe but says the proposed 75% threshold is unrealistic for automakers still sourcing batteries from Asia. Why it matters: The debate exposes a widening rift between European governments racing to protect jobs and automakers warning that overly aggressive rules could backfire.…

Xiaomi Enters Electric Vehicle Market with Ambitious Goals
China

China First-Time Car Buyers Choose EVs Over Gas at Record Rate

Nearly half of first-time car buyers in China plan to purchase a pure electric vehicle, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Why it matters: This surge in EV preference comes just as China slashes its purchase tax incentives, suggesting the market may finally be weaning off subsidies. The Details By The Numbers First-Time Buyer…

Tesla FSD Free Trial Hits 1.5 Million Owners: The $148 Million Conversion Gamble
BYD

Tesla UK Sales Drop 19% in November as BYD Triples Registrations

Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 19% in November 2025, continuing a brutal European sales collapse as Chinese rival BYD more than tripled its British deliveries. Why it matters: The UK, now Europe’s largest EV market, has become another battleground where Chinese automakers are rapidly overtaking Tesla. The Details By the Numbers Tesla UK November Sales…

Tesla

Tesla Cracks Consumer Reports Top 10 For First Time As Aging Lineup Boosts Reliability

Tesla jumped to ninth place in Consumer Reports’ 2025 reliability rankings, marking the automaker’s first appearance in the top 10. Why it matters: The same aging vehicle lineup that has been crushing Tesla’s sales is now paying dividends in build quality and dependability. The Details By The Numbers What The Experts Say “With Tesla, it’s…

Toyota’s Bid for Nissan Alliance Signals Strategic Shift in EV Landscape
Acura

2025 EV Graveyard: Acura, Genesis, Nissan Kill Electric Models

Acura, Genesis, and Nissan are axing electric vehicles that won’t survive into 2026. Why it matters: The discontinuations signal a broader automaker retreat from aggressive EV commitments as slashed tax incentives, tariffs, and weak demand reshape the American electric vehicle market. The Details 2025 EV Discontinuations Acura ZDX Genesis G80 Electrified Nissan Ariya EVXL’s Take…

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In
Model 3

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In

We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European collapse all year, and today’s Model 3 Standard launch confirms what the sales data has been screaming: Tesla is playing defense, not offense. Tesla launched the new, lower-priced Model 3 Standard in Europe on Friday, December 5, 2025, a few months after releasing it in the United States. The move…

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