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China’s tightened export controls on rare-earth minerals, critical for electric vehicle (EV) production, have sent automakers and suppliers into a frenzy, with some factories facing potential shutdowns by mid-July 2025. Reuters reports that the restrictions, targeting elements like gallium and germanium, are disrupting global supply chains, forcing the EV industry to seek urgent alternatives. Supp
President Donald Trump is parting ways with his Tesla Model S after a public falling out with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a move that underscores tensions between the two influential figures and raises questions about the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s future. According to a report by The Daily Beast, Trump’s decision follows a series of…
A growing number of Tesla drivers in the UK are trading in their electric vehicles (EVs) for Polestar models, with Polestar’s UK managing director reporting conversions at a “fairly high rate.” This shift comes as Tesla faces a steep 36% drop in May sales compared to the same month last year, while Polestar registrations have…
Chinese authorities have called on major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including BYD, to halt aggressive price wars that are threatening the industry’s stability, according to a recent meeting in Beijing. Reported by Bloomberg the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other regulatory bodies hosted the gathering, highlighting concerns over unsustainable pricing and its ripple…
Today, Tesla’s stock plummeted 16% as a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump intensified, threatening federal subsidies critical to the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s growth. The clash, fueled by Musk’s provocative claim about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his call for the president’s impeachment, has rattled investors and raised questions…
Tesla’s dominance in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is crumbling, with shipments from its Shanghai factory dropping 15% in May 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. According to a recent Bloomberg article, this downward trend highlights the growing challenge posed by Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD and Xiaomi,…
UK new car sales rose in May 2025, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge thanks to heavy discounts, according to Reuters. Total registrations climbed 1.6% year-over-year to 150,070 units, marking the best May performance since 2021. EV Discounts Fuel Market Recovery According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in May, electric…
Tesla’s new car sales in Spain and Portugal took a significant hit in May 2025, dropping sharply from the same month in 2024, while other electric vehicle (EV) brands, particularly from China, saw impressive gains. According to industry data released by ANFAC and ACAP, this decline highlights growing challenges for Tesla in Europe amid rising…
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