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fromFortune
9 hours ago

'I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive': New car prices are up 30% over 6 years | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromFortune
1 day ago

Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Rising car ownership costs, including payments and maintenance, are leading many to financial distress, exemplified by a nursing student filing for bankruptcy.
Cars
fromFortune
9 hours ago

'I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive': New car prices are up 30% over 6 years | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromFortune
1 day ago

Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out | Fortune

Rising car prices and inflation are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, especially young buyers.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Rising car ownership costs, including payments and maintenance, are leading many to financial distress, exemplified by a nursing student filing for bankruptcy.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.
Cars
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
European startups
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Some U.S. car buyers envy what they cannot have affordable Chinese EVs | CBC News

Chinese electric cars are largely unavailable in the U.S. due to high tariffs, despite their affordability and advanced features.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.
Cars
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla has not approved a new affordable EV model, and CEO Musk shows little interest in traditional car manufacturing.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade

Tesla has deployed an over-the-air update to improve the Auto Wipers feature across its fleet, addressing long-standing complaints from drivers.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla's U.S. Sales Tanked In Q1. It Still Gained Market Share

Tesla's U.S. sales fell over 8% in Q1 2026, but it gained market share as the overall EV market contracted sharply.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla has not approved a new affordable EV model, and CEO Musk shows little interest in traditional car manufacturing.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade

Tesla has deployed an over-the-air update to improve the Auto Wipers feature across its fleet, addressing long-standing complaints from drivers.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump's gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War | Fortune

China's passenger car exports surged 82.4% in March, driven by increased overseas market efforts and a rise in new energy vehicle exports.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
#rivian
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Price Prediction: Rivian Stock Eyes Comeback After 2026 Slump

Rivian's stock is currently at $14.94, with a price target of $19.74, indicating a potential 32.1% upside.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Price Prediction: Rivian Stock Eyes Comeback After 2026 Slump

Rivian's stock is currently at $14.94, with a price target of $19.74, indicating a potential 32.1% upside.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
#nio
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Jumps 6% on Its First Ever GAAP Profit and a Near Doubling of Q1 Deliveries

Nio achieved its first quarterly GAAP profit and nearly doubled vehicle deliveries despite a declining Chinese auto market.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio Gains 4% on ES9 Launch Day: Delivery Growth and a Historic First Profit Signal a Real Turnaround

Nio's stock rose 4% ahead of the ES9 SUV launch, reflecting strong delivery growth and investor confidence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Jumps 6% on Its First Ever GAAP Profit and a Near Doubling of Q1 Deliveries

Nio achieved its first quarterly GAAP profit and nearly doubled vehicle deliveries despite a declining Chinese auto market.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio Gains 4% on ES9 Launch Day: Delivery Growth and a Historic First Profit Signal a Real Turnaround

Nio's stock rose 4% ahead of the ES9 SUV launch, reflecting strong delivery growth and investor confidence.
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
3 days ago

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

Kia's 2030 EV sales target now stands at 1 million units annually, a reduction of roughly 20% from the previous target of approximately 1.26 million units. This adjustment reflects the impact of eliminated US EV subsidies and a slowdown in battery-electric sales.
European startups
#ford
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.
#general-motors
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Is Bearish on General Motors Stock

General Motors faces stock price challenges but has strong long-term earnings potential and significant upside according to analysts.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Is Bearish on General Motors Stock

General Motors faces stock price challenges but has strong long-term earnings potential and significant upside according to analysts.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
#lucid-motors
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Lucid Drops Near 52 Week Low On Ruined Prospects

Rising gas prices should boost EV attractiveness, yet Lucid's shares decline amid layoffs and significant losses.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Unit sales growth is crucial for EV companies, and Lucid's poor performance indicates a grim future in the market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Lucid Drops Near 52 Week Low On Ruined Prospects

Rising gas prices should boost EV attractiveness, yet Lucid's shares decline amid layoffs and significant losses.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Unit sales growth is crucial for EV companies, and Lucid's poor performance indicates a grim future in the market.
#volkswagen
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Volkswagen ends US production of its EV, citing market's 'unpredictability'

Volkswagen is shifting focus from electric vehicles to gas-powered SUVs in the US, ending ID.4 production in Tennessee by mid-April.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs | TechCrunch

Volkswagen will cease ID.4 production in the U.S. to focus on high-volume vehicles like the gas-powered Atlas SUV.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Volkswagen Is Killing The ID.4 In the U.S. Its Plant Will Make More Gas SUVs Instead

Volkswagen is ceasing ID.4 production in the U.S. to focus on gas-powered Atlas models due to market challenges and profitability concerns.
#lucid-group
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

A Faulty Weld Stopped Gravity Deliveries for 29 Days and Lucid Stock Is Down 64% Over the Past Year

Lucid Group's shares are down 64% over the past year due to a poor Q1 delivery report and a significant product recall.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

A Faulty Weld Stopped Gravity Deliveries for 29 Days and Lucid Stock Is Down 64% Over the Past Year

Lucid Group's shares are down 64% over the past year due to a poor Q1 delivery report and a significant product recall.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

NextStar's South Korean parent company flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand | CBC News

LG Energy Solution expects a first-quarter operating loss due to weaker demand from electric vehicle makers.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Five Underrated Used EVs To Help You Through The Impending Gas Crisis

Rising gas prices and EV depreciation create opportunities to purchase affordable used electric vehicles under $30,000, with an expanding market as leases end and fleet vehicles turn over.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Mercedes Finally Has Better EV Numbers. But One Market Ruined The Quarter

Mercedes' EV sales increased by 11% in Q1 despite a 6% drop in overall global sales, driven by strong performance in Europe and the U.S.
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Facing heavy losses, Honda cancels its three US-made electric vehicles

Honda faces declining competitiveness in China due to inability to match software-defined vehicle development and features, while weak US EV demand and eliminated tax credits force the company to prioritize hybrids over new electric vehicles.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Everyone Hates Ford Right Now. Does That Make It a No-Brainer Buy?

Ford's current pessimism presents a buying opportunity for retirement investors as insider buying, improving EV losses, and strong Ford Pro commercial division cash generation support valuation recovery.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Rivian Tumbles 5% After U.S. Sales Plunge 26%, With R2 Launch and April 30 Earnings in Focus

Rivian Automotive shares fell 5% due to a 26.5% decline in U.S. vehicle sales, reflecting broader challenges in the EV market.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025

Elon Musk's angular pickup experienced the steepest drop in sales of any EV in the U.S. in 2025 on a volume basis, according to an InsideEVs analysis of Cox Automotive data. Tesla sold close to 39,000 Cybertrucks during the truck's first full year on the market in 2024, Cox estimates. Last year, sales were nearly cut in half, with the firm estimating that Americans bought some 20,200 Cybertrucks in 2025.
Business
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

EV Sales Crashed 41% In JanuaryBut These Brands Still Grew

U.S. EV registrations dropped 41% in January, reducing electric vehicle market share to 5.1% from 8.3% year-over-year following the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production

Honda cancels three in-house electric vehicles under development at its Ohio EV Hub due to reduced US EV demand, unfavorable policy changes, and Chinese competition, redirecting focus to hybrids instead.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition | TechCrunch

Honda canceled three U.S. electric vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, Chinese EV competition, and slowing market growth, shifting focus to hybrid models instead.
Cars
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here's 1 big reason why | CBC News

U.S. automakers prioritize high-margin luxury vehicles over budget models, pushing average new car prices to $47,000 and forcing lower-income consumers to used-car markets, creating vulnerability to cheaper foreign competitors.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

GM figured out how to navigate EV uncertainty with the Chevy Bolt | TechCrunch

GM revived the Chevrolet Bolt by leveraging unused factory capacity, available EV-specific parts from its expanded electric lineup, and incremental improvements rather than expensive new platform development.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The EV graveyard: All the electric cars that automakers have axed this year

American EV sales collapsed 53.5% in January 2026 after federal tax credits ended, prompting automakers to discontinue or delay multiple electric vehicle models.
#ford-motor-company
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Ford CEO Jim Farley knew the EV pain would be bad but the 'punch line' is a $4.8 billion loss: 'the customer has spoken' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Ford CEO Jim Farley knew the EV pain would be bad but the 'punch line' is a $4.8 billion loss: 'the customer has spoken' | Fortune

Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Honda's EV Sales PlungedAnd GM Could Be The Surprise Winner

Honda's global EV sales plunged, causing major losses and prompting a strategic review while GM may benefit from reduced Honda EV production.
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