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The Tesla Model Y Is Still America’s Favorite EV—And It’s Not Even Close
Tesla has had a rough couple of years. Between its stagnating sales, the Cybertruck's failure to fix that and Elon Musk's sinking reputation among the company's core buyer demographic, it's tough to deny that. Despite it all, the company has…
The Only ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving System For Personal Cars In America Is Dead
Mercedes-Benz was the first automaker to offer an eyes-off, hands-off Level 3 automated driving system in the United States. Drive Pilot debuted in late 2023 on the EQS and S-Class sedans. It could take control of the car’s controls, but…
Rivian Just Took A Crucial Step Toward R2 Production
Rivian started producing "manufacturing validation builds" of the R2 at its plant in Normal, Illinois, on Thursday. It's a big step toward full-scale production. The R2 will start around $45,000, and Rivian reiterated plans for customer deliveries to start in…
The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out
Americans’ appetite for electric pickup trucks has yet to balloon to what manufacturers were hoping for a couple of years ago. The best-selling battery-powered pickup barely sold 27,000 units last year and was ultimately canceled. Meanwhile, the second model on…
Ford CEO Says $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Prototype Stage: ‘Like The Apollo Mission’
In an interview with InsideEVs, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the automaker's crucial "skunkworks" electric vehicle platform project is progressing well. He likened it to the Apollo missions of the 1960s and '70s. Supply chain, parts, plant conversions and other…
Tesla Will Stop Selling Full Self-Driving As A One-Time Package Next Month
Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving as a one-time purchase in February. CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X that Tesla will begin selling FSD as a subscription-only feature. The motive isn't clear, but it could be a smart decision for both…
A Dozen Models Defied The Q4 EV Sales Crash. Here’s What That Tells Us
Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. fell 36% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of last year. Many of those Q4 purchases happened in Q3 due to the end of the tax credits. But EVs like the Tesla Model Y, Porsche…