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Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Musk and the kingdom mend relations: Tesla will start sales in Saudi Arabia next month, the electric carmaker said on its ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/26/tesla-to-launch-in-saudi-arabia-as-musk-and-the-kingdom-mend-relations.html
Quick Glance: Tesla to Launch Sales in Saudi Arabia Next Month
- Tesla will begin sales in Saudi Arabia next month, indicating a resolution to the past conflict between Elon Musk and the kingdom.
- The dispute began in 2018 when Musk claimed he had secured funding to take Tesla private, leading to a lawsuit.
- The launch event on April 10 will showcase electric vehicles and solar-powered products, along with pop-up stores in various cities.
- Despite slow electric vehicle sales, which account for only 1% of total sales, Tesla plans investments in Saudi Arabia for 2025 and beyond.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on all foreign-made vehicles: President Trump made good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign automakers.
finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-all-foreign-made-vehicles-213256123.html
Trump calls auto tariffs 'maybe good for Tesla,' Musk says 'not unscathed': The auto tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, with collection beginning April 3 ...
business-standard.com/world-news/donald-trump-auto-tariffs-elon-musk-tesla-us-imports-manufacturing-125032700183_1.html
Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion: China's BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024 ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/25/ev-giant-byd-outpaces-tesla-with-annual-sales-of-over-100-billion.html
Quick Glance: BYD Surpasses Tesla with New Supercharger
- BYD achieved a record revenue of $170 billion in 2024, significantly outpacing Tesla's revenue.
- The company plans to roll out 4,000 new superchargers in China that can charge electric vehicles in just five minutes.
- Experts attribute BYD's success to rapid expansion and declining popularity of Tesla, especially due to controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
- This new technology could revolutionize charging times for electric vehicles, putting pressure on Tesla to remain competitive.
Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows: Tesla faces increasing competition from major automakers as they ramp up EV ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/25/tesla-europe-sales/
Quick Glance: Tesla Sales Decline Sharply in Europe
- Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 49 percent in January and February year-on-year, despite an increase in electric vehicle registrations.
- New registrations in the EU dropped to 19,046, resulting in a market share decline from 2.1 percent to 1.1 percent.
- The decline is attributed to aging models and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk, with rising boycott movements also impacting sales.
- Overall EV sales increased by 28.4 percent, but further support is needed to facilitate the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD aims to double its sales outside China to more than 800,000 cars in 2025 and will look to overcome tariffs by assembling ... Show more
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts | Reuters
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts | Reuters
Canada freezes Tesla’s $43-million rebate payments, bars it from future rebates because of tariffs
thestar.com/news/canada/canada-freezes-tesla-s-43-million-rebate-payments-bars-it-from-future-rebates-because-of/article_d93ae97a-944c-41c6-bae0-63e905050d87.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Excluded from Canada’s EV Rebate Program
- Tesla has been banned from future federal EV rebate programs in Canada as the government freezes suspicious $43 million in rebates.
- Reports indicate that Tesla claimed the rebates just days before the program paused, raising concerns about the feasibility of delivering over 8,000 vehicles at four locations in a weekend.
- Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that the funds will remain frozen pending an investigation into Tesla's claims and announced that Tesla will be excluded from future rebates.
- The federal government intends to revise eligibility criteria to prevent Tesla vehicles from receiving incentives while illegal U.S. tariffs against Canada are in place.
It’s the world’s hottest car company. You can’t buy one in America: In the world of electric vehicles (EV), a Chinese car maker has gotten the upper hand over ...
cnn.com/2025/03/26/cars/china-byd-profile-tesla-rival-intl-hnk/
Musk Inc is under serious threat: Target practice
economist.com/business/2025/03/23/musk-inc-is-under-serious-threat
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CarBuzz 18h
Tesla Is Allegedly Withholding Wages Of German Employees On Sick Leave: The automaker is also asking its employees to release their doctors from medical ...
carbuzz.com/tesla-allegedly-withholding-wages-german-sick-leave/
Business Insider 21h
BYD wants to double foreign sales - this country is particularly important: Chinese car manufacturer BYD is planning to double its foreign sales to over 800 ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/byd-will-auslandsverkaeufe-verdoppeln-dieses-land-ist-dabei-besonders-wichtig/
Tesla shares drop on plunging European sales, concerns about Trump's tariffs: Tesla shares slid on Wednesday, continuing their downward trajectory for the year ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/26/tesla-drops-on-slowing-european-sales-concerns-about-trump-tariffs.html
CNA 8h
Trump presses ahead with automotive tariffs, ratcheting up trade war: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 26) announced plans for ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-tariffs-donald-trump-automotive-cars-5026476
FBI launches task force targeting anti-Tesla 'domestic terrorism': The crime-fighting agency has pledged to crack down on attacks across the US against the ...
9news.com.au/world/fbi-launches-anti-tesla-attacks-task-force-targeting-domestic-terrorism/74ab74d1-77dd-44e0-a318-7f5f119f8498
Chinese EV maker BYD aims to double its sales outside China to more than 800,000 cars this year, its chairman said. He added that the company sees 'great ... Show more
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts | Reuters
BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts | Reuters
Shares of Asia's automakers fall after Trump's 25% tariffs on autos: Shares of Asia's automakers fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/27/shares-of-asias-automakers-fall-after-trumps-25percent-tariffs-on-autos.html
Futurism 17h
Tesla Just Got Horrible New Sales Data From Europe: Across the pond, Tesla sales have been nearly halved amid Elon Musk's far-right politicking and popular ...
futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-sales-data-europe
Quick Glance: Tesla Sales Decline Sharply in EU Market
- Tesla's vehicle sales in the EU dropped by 49 percent year-on-year in early 2025.
- Increasing political activity by Elon Musk and rising competition from Chinese electric vehicles are pressuring the brand.
- The company faces violence and political risks that are unsettling investors.
- Analysts indicate that the upcoming Model Y refresh may lead to a temporary decline in sales.
Car manufacturer: Hyundai plans $21 billion investment in the USA: The South Korean company Hyundai plans to invest more than $20 billion in the USA ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/autobauer-hyundai-plant-21-milliarden-dollar-investition-in-den-usa/100116127.html
Quick Glance: Hyundai Announces $20 Billion Investment in the US
- Hyundai Motor Group is set to announce a $20 billion investment in the U.S., which includes a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana.
- The announcement will involve President Trump, Hyundai Chairman Euisun Chung, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
- This investment comes amid rising U.S. tariffs that may negatively impact the Korean steel industry.
- Hyundai is also preparing to open a new car and battery factory in Georgia as part of its broader investment strategy in the U.S.
Delaware passes ‘billionaires bill’ to keep Mark Zuckerberg from joining Elon Musk’s corporate exodus
financialexpress.com/world-news/delaware-passes-billionaires-bill-to-keep-mark-zuckerberg-from-joining-elon-musks-corporate-exodus/3789713/
CarBuzz 14h
Video: Bugatti Is Making Its V16 Hypercar Even More Extreme: The Tourbillon's first bespoke package has been officially revealed.
carbuzz.com/video/bugatti-tourbillon-equipe-pur-sang-official/
The Drive Mar 25
V8 Dodge Charger Coming Back in 2026 After Cold EV Reception: Report: Mopar is rumored to be ramping up Hemi production in time for next year ...
thedrive.com/news/v8-dodge-charger-coming-back-in-2026-after-cold-ev-reception-report
Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia next month as Musk-PIF tension cools: Tesla said it would hold a launch event in Riyadh on April 10 to display its electric ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2025/03/tesla-launch-saudi-arabia-next-month-musk-pif-tension-cools
Rivian spins out a new micromobility startup called Also with $105M from Eclipse: Before RJ Scaringe founded Rivian in 2009, he had micromobility on his mind ...
techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/rivian-spins-out-a-new-micromobility-startup-called-also-with-105m-from-eclipse/
ESA finally has a commercial launch strategy, but will member states pay?: Late this year, European governments will have the opportunity to pay up or shut up.
arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/esa-finally-has-a-commercial-launch-strategy-but-will-member-states-pay/
Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales
cnn.com/2025/03/26/business/tesla-saudi-arabia-elon-musk-intl/
FBI probes arson of Tesla cars and facilities, says “this is domestic terrorism”: FBI director: Agency “investigating increase in violent activity toward Tesla ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/fbi-probes-arson-of-tesla-cars-and-facilities-says-this-is-domestic-terrorism/
These EVs Can Now Power Up at 20,000 Tesla Superchargers: The once-private network is going public. With Hyundai adding support today, nine non-Tesla brands can ...
uk.pcmag.com/cars-auto/157264/these-evs-can-now-power-up-at-20000-tesla-superchargers
Trump places 25% tariffs on imported autos, possibly increasing costs and hurting sales
apnews.com/article/autos-tariffs-trump-tax-imports-ford-gm-e53823ef7bbb7b3c46d11eca90aaa638
Musk Inc is under serious threat: Target practice
economist.com/business/2025/03/23/musk-inc-is-under-serious-threat
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Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
electrek.co/2025/03/26/trump-imposes-tariffs-on-all-car-imports-here-where-all-evs-available-in-the-us-come-from/
Tesla starts production of cheaper new Model Y non-Launch Edition: Tesla has started production of the new Model Y non-Launch Edition, which is going to be ...
electrek.co/2025/03/26/tesla-starts-production-of-cheaper-new-model-y-non-launch-edition/
Last ride of the Piaggio Ape: Italy lies on its loading area: The robust and cheap Piaggio Ape shouldered the reconstruction work in post-war Italy ...
diepresse.com/19506231/letzte-fahrt-der-piaggio-ape-auf-ihrer-ladeflaeche-liegt-italien
Quick Glance: End of an Era: The Piaggio Ape
- The production of the Piaggio Ape, an iconic three-wheeler, has been halted after 76 years due to non-compliance with stringent emissions and safety regulations.
- The Ape served as a vital transport vehicle in post-war Italy, with over six million units produced.
- While production in Italy has ceased, the Ape continues to be manufactured in Piaggio's Indian plant and exported worldwide.
- The Piaggio Porter will replace the Ape, while the nostalgic vehicle will persist as a cultural icon and Instagram-worthy mobile.
Europe wants to pour billions of dollars into its own defense companies — but market watchers say it may not be able to shut American firms out
cnbc.com/2025/03/26/european-defense-spending-where-will-the-money-go.html
Stocks skid, dollar nears 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs: As Asian markets take a tumble in the wake of Trump's latest tariff tantrum ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-03-27-stocks-skid-dollar-nears-3-week-top-as-trump-announces-auto-tariffs/
Futurism 9h
Tesla Forced to Change Name of "Full Self-Driving" in China, Since Its Cars Can't Fully Drive Themselves
futurism.com/tesla-change-name-full-self-driving-china
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
apnews.com/article/tesla-musk-wisconsin-supreme-court-dealerships-101d7608d69dda61aeaf6ebee7903d2b
Aviation: Boeing wants to withdraw guilty plea after 737 crashes: The US aircraft manufacturer had pleaded guilty after two crashes that killed a total of 346 ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/industrie/luftfahrt-boeing-will-schuldbekenntnis-nach-737-abstuerzen-zurueckziehen/30270022.html
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as Nvidia, Tesla and other Big Tech stocks drop
apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-trump-rates-inflation-352fd536517d6824d7006c429651e3a2
Trump to impose 25% tariff on all automobiles and foreign auto parts brought into the U.S.
nbcnews.com/business/autos/trump-auto-tariffs-which-companies-how-much-when-what-to-know-rcna198223
Porsche’s next Taycan gets an infotainment upgrade — but no new CarPlay: Porsche is launching Apps an Alexa on the 2026 Taycan, 911, Panamera ...
theverge.com/news/635940/porsche-2026-911-taycan-infotainment-pcm-alexa-carplay
A misinformation expert encouraged picket lines at Tesla sites to protest DOGE cuts. Then came the online threats
cnn.com/2025/03/26/us/joan-donovan-tesla-protests-misinformation/
Tariffs threaten to cut US auto sales by 700,000 in 2025 amid recession uncertainty
freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/03/26/tariffs-vehicle-sales-us-auto-forecasts-trump/82669981007/
D.C. police investigating vandalism to Teslas as possible hate crimes: Authorities have pledged swift action in response to a string of attacks on Tesla ...
wapo.st/4kUiqzQ
Dow Jones gives way: Trump's tariff threats leave US investors trembling: US President Trump continues to cause confusion with his statements ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Dow-Jones-gibt-nach-Trumps-Zolldrohungen-lassen-US-Anleger-zittern-article25659279.html
Jack Nicholson’s Mercedes-Benz 600 heads to auction: The Mercedes-Benz 600 made its debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show as the German marque’s flagship luxury ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2025-03-26-jack-nicholsons-mercedes-benz-600-heads-to-auction/
Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals: The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/26/business/trump-tariffs-tesla-musk.html
Products upside down - | Why you can see this in the supermarket: Silent protest: Products turned upside down can now also be seen in German supermarkets ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/supermarkt-deutschland-usa-produkte-100.html
A new Chinese electric car company has entered the Irish market and at its launch showed off its flying car. 🚗 #flyingcar #xpeng #electriccars #rtenews #Ireland #China
The Drive 14h
GM Will Void Your Corvette ZR1’s Warranty If You Flip It: Thinking about selling a ZR1 within a year of purchase? Expect the buyer to hate you thanks to ...
thedrive.com/news/gm-will-void-your-corvette-zr1s-warranty-if-you-flip-it
PUMPING THE BRAKES: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is confronted by FOX News after a wave of targeted Tesla attacks leaves vehicle owners on edge ... Show more
Waymo is sending its robotaxis to Washington, D.C. Here's what to know: The expansion comes as Tesla and other automakers push for a federal approach to ...
qz.com/google-alphabet-waymo-washington-dc-self-driving-car-1851772230
Tesla to hit $2,600 in the next 5 years, Cathie Wood tells Bloomberg: Tesla to hit $2,600 in the next 5 years, Cathie Wood tells Bloomberg
investing.com/news/stock-market-news/tesla-to-hit-2600-in-the-next-5-years-cathie-wood-tells-bloomberg-3945947
Pam Bondi Now Wants Jasmine Crockett To Apologize For Promoting Peaceful Protest: The attorney general cynically continued to criticize the Democratic ...
huffpost.com/entry/pam-bondi-apologize-jasmine-crockett-tesla-shareholders_n_67e2a17ee4b0014ccec80806
Letters: There is no justification for targeting Tesla cars to protest Elon Musk: Since when is it OK to ruin someone’s private property for any reason?
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/25/letters-032525/
Nissan's driverless cars, packed with sensors and electronics, have been let loose on some of Britain's narrow country roads with two-way traffic ... Show more
Manufacturing location is crucial: Trump's tariffs also hit US manufacturers hard
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Trumps-Zoelle-treffen-auch-US-Hersteller-hart-article25659331.html
Nissan is testing its self-driving cars on the UK's country road network. These cars can see around the corners, pick up alternate routes and detect if a ... Show more
BYD’s new 1,000 kW EV fast chargers are ready and could hit China as early as next week
electrek.co/2025/03/26/byds-new-1000-kw-ev-fast-chargers-are-ready-and-could-hit-china-as-early-as-next-week/
Bondi: Crockett needs to apologize to Tesla shareholders ‘immediately’: Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) should ...
thehill.com/business/5212703-bondi-crockett-musk-tesla/
4 reasons why Elon Musk should worry about Tesla in China: Tesla faces a litany of issues in China, including slumping sales and being outpaced on tech advances ...
businessinsider.com/4-reasons-why-elon-musk-tesla-worried-about-china-2025-3
