Teslas Vandalized in Canada
People spray-painted a Tesla dealership, punctured tires and scratched vehicles in apparent protest of Elon Musk, who has made repeated jabs at Canada.
Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Stainless Steel Panels Falling Off
The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that were manufactured from November 2023, when the Cybertruck was first produced, through February.
Tesla Cybertruck recalled eighth time, exterior body panels can fall off
Over a year after it went on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck is still presenting issues that require recalls. A recall of 46,096 electric pickup trucks announced Tuesday deals with their stainless steel exteriors. The cant rail, one of the exterior trim pieces, can fall off, according to the NHTSA. That can pose a hazard to other road users. The... Elon Musk Rescued the Astronauts. So What?
Recent launch failures point to challenges facing Elon Musk's space venture.
Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks
Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it's a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in... CATL and Nio aim for world’s largest EV battery swapping network
Chinese battery firm CATL and automaker Nio are preparing to launch what the two companies claim will be the world's largest electric vehicle battery swapping network. CATL and Nio announced a technical partnership last year that included battery swapping, but on Tuesday they confirmed plans to start coordinating efforts as they build out battery... Nissan taps SK On for US-made EV batteries
SK On will supply batteries to Nissan for U.S.-made electric vehicles, the two companies announced Wednesday in a press release. Under the agreement, SK On will supply nearly 100 gigawatt-hours of batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033. They'll go into EVs produced at the automaker's Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant starting in 2028. Nissan... Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own
Mazda on Tuesday unveiled yet another update to its electrification plans—culminating in what appears to be a more independent approach than the automaker has taken thus far. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China's Changan Automobile. But such... What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.
Why VW’s cheapest EV may also be its most advanced
2027 production form of ID.Every1 concept will debut Rivian zonal architecture for VW Sets the stage for modular SSP EVs like ID Golf coming in 2028 Starting around 20,000 euros, will be VW’s lowest-priced EV yet Although Volkswagen’s Scout Motors plans to roll out electric trucks with roots in Rivian’s zonal electrical... Teslas Set on Fire
Tesla dealerships have been vandalized and vehicles set ablaze in apparent protest of Elon Musk’s mass government cuts.
Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides
The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.
California EV carpool lane access ending in 2025
California electric vehicle drivers could lose single-occupancy carpool lane access later this year, Automotive News reported Monday. The federal law that allows California to grant this perk, one of the earliest such EV ownership incentives, is set to expire Sept. 30, according to the report. California lawmakers reportedly want to extend the... Hyundai offering Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 buyers a free home charger
Hyundai is further expanding an offer of free home chargers or public-charging credits to buyers of the 2024 and 2025 Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 lineups. This perk was previously offered to owners of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance variant, and then later the entire 2025 Ioniq 5 mode line, but Hyundai confirmed Tuesday that it's now available to... BYD targets 5-minute EV charge at thousands of sites in China
Chinese automaker BYD on Monday unveiled a new high-power charging system which it plans to deploy at thousands of locations in its home country. As reported by Reuters, the BYD "Super E-Platform" enables megawatt charging—1,000 kw of power—and can add 400 kilometers of range, or nearly 250 miles, in five minutes of charging at that... Project aims for EV batteries that can work past minor damage
Researchers in Norway are looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery cells more resilient. As part of an EU-funded project involving a series of battery suppliers and researchers, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) said in a recent press release (via Tech Xplore) that its researchers have been looking at different ways... Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump’s tariffs
Honda is looking to source batteries from Toyota for U.S.-market hybrids amid continuing uncertainty over the Trump Administration's tariffs, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Starting this fiscal year, Honda is planning to buy enough batteries for approximately 400,000 vehicles, according to the report. Honda sold 308,000 hybrids in the U.S. in 2024... Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch
Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, production... Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testing
The second model in BMW's Neue Klasse electric-vehicle line is now undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of a 2026 debut. BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model, a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. BMW also confirmed the iX3 name for this model...