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In a surprising move, Tesla has introduced a 1.99% APR financing offer for its newly redesigned Model Y in the U.S., a clear sign of weaker-than-expected demand for the popular electric SUV. Announced on May 2, 2025, this incentive, available for well-qualified buyers on the Long Range AWD model, effectively cuts thousands off the purchase…
In a stunning milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, Norway has hit a record-breaking 97% EV share of new car registrations in April 2025, according to data from Electrive. Leading the pack is Tesla’s Model Y, which captured a 7.7% market share with 869 new registrations, signaling a seismic shift in the country’s automotive…
Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe took a nosedive in April 2025, with an alarming 81% drop in Sweden, marking the lowest sales since October 2022, according to a Reuters report. The automaker is grappling with fierce competition from Chinese EV makers and growing backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political stance, raising questions about…
Fresh evidence suggests Tesla is making tangible progress on its highly anticipated robotaxi, often referred to as the Cybercab. Drone pilot and Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer recently shared images showing a significant number of what appear to be Cybercab body castings staged at the Texas factory, estimating around 75 units (possibly more) are visible…
On April 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing his 25% auto tariffs, offering relief to automakers after intense industry pushback, according to Reuters. This move, which includes credits for vehicles assembled in the U.S. and exemptions from other levies, could lower production costs for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and stabilize…
On April 25, 2025, Tesla settled a disturbing racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee at its Fremont, California, manufacturing facility, exposing a troubling workplace culture at the electric vehicle giant. The plaintiff, Raina Pierce, accused the company of tolerating racist remarks and unfair treatment, with court records revealing a manager’s alleged use…
In a last-minute legislative push, Washington state lawmakers passed House Bill 2077, a controversial measure dubbed the “Tesla tax” that imposes new fees on electric vehicle (EV) credits, directly impacting Tesla’s operations. Reportedly approved over the weekend as part of a $77.8 billion state budget, the bill targets automakers’ EV credits—key to meeting the state’s…
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could significantly inflate electric vehicle (EV) prices, potentially stalling the industry’s momentum in the U.S. market, according to a detailed analysis by The New York Times. However, EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4, built domestically with fewer imported components, may emerge as…
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