Articles tagged: Automotive

Auto industry, manufacturing, EVs

329 articles

Trump Proposes Tax Break for Domestic Cars

During a campaign stop in Greensboro, North Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a plan to make interest on car loans fully tax deductible, provided the vehicle is manufactured in the United States. This proposal aims to boost domestic car production and support American jobs.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Tesla's Tumult: Musk's Trump Tiff Tanks Shares

Tesla's shares plunged amid a public clash between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over tax legislation, raising investor concerns about the company's stability. The altercation could lead to regulatory and financial challenges for Tesla, impacting its autonomous vehicle ambitions and overall market performance.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Are Ford and GM Still American?

A new ranking of the most “American-made” cars is a tough look for Detroit's icons, which are almost entirely absent from the top of the list.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Why Were Subaru Diesel Engines Never Sold In The US?

Diesel enthusiasts might wonder why Subaru skipped the North American markets when they built a diesel version of its Boxer engine - here's what we found out.

Jalopnik by staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome)

Mercedes-Benz Says Trump Is Holding It Back

The German automaker is selling more luxury cars than ever in America, but global politics are forcing it to pull back just as demand surges.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Tesla Makes a Desperate Move in Canada As Sales Collapse

Caught between a collapse in sales and punishing tariffs, the automaker is making a dramatic pivot, creating a bizarre pricing situation and leaving recent buyers with a serious case of regret.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

America’s EV Slowdown Is Here

A surprising 6% drop in second-quarter sales signals a new era of challenges for the U.S. electric vehicle market, as high prices, charging anxiety, and shifting competition force a reality check on the green transition.

Gizmodo.com by Luc Olinga

Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again

Just two weeks after raising the prices of its cameras by up to $800, Fujifilm is warning customers about another increase for US customers. In a statement provided to DPReview, the Japanese company says it will “further adjust prices” as it contends with “vo…

The Verge by Emma Roth

PS5 Price Hikes Announced For The US, Every System Going Up By $50

Sony is raising PS5 prices in the US, with every system going up by $50. The company said it is continuing to "navigate a challenging economic environment" and will pass the cost on to consumers in the form of higher prices. The new prices go into effect on A…

GameSpot by Eddie Makuch

US EV Sales Are Booming—for Now

Changes in US government support for electric vehicles have led to a buying bonanza—and a darker long-term future for the US auto industry.

Wired by Aarian Marshall

Netflix Number One Action Movie Cost Just $170 Million To Make

It’s tough to find a chart-topping movie that cost less than $250 million and even tougher to find one under budget. Netflix managed to pull off both feats with the same movie.

Forbes by Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor, Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/

Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop

Tesla's latest "Master Plan" makes a few things clear right out of the gate: the company that was once known for accelerating the push toward a brighter future by popularizing electric vehicles and renewable energy is no longer interested in that quotidian st…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

10 Weekend Reads

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • MotorTrend Lived With A Tesla Model Y For 2 Years And Hated Every Second Of It: After ope…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Market Reaction: GM Rolls Back EV Production

There’s no doubt the market for EVs is cooling and GM has noticed, pulling back production of electric cars. If you’re having a case of déjà vu, it’s not you...

Yahoo Entertainment by Steven Symes

Hyundai to invest $2.7 billion in Georgia factory hit by ICE raid

Undeterred by the recent ICE raid that rounded up hundreds of its workers in Georgia, Hyundai announced a fresh slate of investments in the US, including $2.7 billion into the EV battery factory where the raid took place. The automaker also plans to release a…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Oracle Corporation (ORCL): A Bull Case Theory

We came across a bullish thesis on Oracle Corporation on Jordi Visser’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on ORCL. Oracle...

Yahoo Entertainment by Ricardo Pillai

Elon Musk Becomes the First Person With a $500 Billion Net Worth

Elon Musk just achieved another milestone ... because he hit the halfway mark on his way to becoming the world's first trillionaire. The tech mogul briefly achieved a net worth of $500 billion on Wednesday after Tesla stock climbed by almost 4%,…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

CIPA Shows Camera Sales’ Summer Slump Worse Than the Last Two Years

CIPA released updated camera shipment data, adding camera and lens shipment data through August. Although camera shipments were relatively high for much of the year, there was a significant dip from July to August, which was larger than the typical "summer sl…

PetaPixel by Jeremy Gray

Apple Had 7 CEOs: Only 2 Really Mattered (And One Nearly Killed It)

Apple Had 7 CEOs: Only 2 Really Mattered (And One Nearly Killed It)Recent speculation about Tim Cook’s potential departure from Apple has reached a crescendo, fueled not only by his approaching 65th birthday next month but also...

Yanko Design by Sarang Sheth

Hit Netflix Show Cost Just $26 Million To Make

Netflix has revealed that it only spent $26.2 million on making a spy thriller with a twist which the master of suspense, Stephen King, described as a “jaw dropper.”

Forbes by Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor, Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/

Asus’ latest gaming NUC mini PC is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip

The Intel NUC family of tiny mini PCs was ahead of its time in many ways—and Asus apparently agreed, given that the company took the brand off Intel’s hands in 2023. The new ROG NUC series under Asus’ gaming brand is kind of a replacement for Intel’s gaming-f…

PCWorld by Michael Crider

Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today. I’m talking to General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson about a lot of big news the company just announced. That includes a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant that’s coming …

The Verge by Nilay Patel

Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’

Well, that’s not very subtle. In an earnings call last night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he needs more control over Tesla, as well as a pay package that could be worth nearly $1 trillion, in exchange for building a “robot army.” Otherwise, he could get ousted a…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Halo on PlayStation might be what Xbox needs to survive

Halo coming to PlayStation is one of those events that, five years ago, would have been the tell that "something is not right here" in a show about time travel or alternate universes. Looking at the state of Xbox with its layoffs, game cancellations, price hi…

The Verge by Ash Parrish

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Tesla May Have Sold a Million Fewer Cars Because of Elon Musk’s Toxic Politics: The billionaire CEO did his electric vehicle company no favors by aligning with the MAGA…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package

Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to approve Elon Musk’s staggering new pay package, in a move aimed at retaining the controversial CEO’s leadership during a time of great upheaval for the automaker. Over 75 percent of shares voted in favor of the proposal. T…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shippin…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Apple turns to Intel instead of Samsung for its low-end MacBook chips

Samsung Foundry and TSMC are the only firms in the world that have started the mass production of 2nm chips. Intel decided to start making chips for other firms two years ago, and it appears that Apple is interested in using Intel's 18A (1.8nm class) process …

SamMobile by Asif Iqbal Shaik

Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America

Tiny kei trucks from Japan have a new fan: President Donald Trump. Trump expressed admiration for the pint-sized autos during a briefing with reporters to announce his plan to gut fuel economy standards. “They’re very small. They’re really cute,” Trump said. …

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Netflix in exclusive talks to buy HBO

Netflix’s most recent offer, submitted on Thursday, valued the Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max streaming service and related parts of the company at around $28 per share, sources said.

CNN by Brian Stelter

There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale

Netflix is the frontrunner to become Warner Bros.' new owner, but the war for control of the legacy studio isn't over just yet. Paramount Skydance has made its own outsize offer for the company that would give CEO David Ellison even more control over the news…

The Verge by Charles Pulliam-Moore

Rivian (RIVN) Touches New 52-Week High on AI Ambitions

We recently published 10 Big Names Leaving Wall Street in the Dust; 4 at Fresh Highs. Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is one of the best performers on ...

Yahoo Entertainment by Angelica Ballesteros

The 8 worst technology flops of 2025

Welcome to our annual list of the worst, least successful, and simply dumbest technologies of the year. This year, politics was a recurring theme. Donald Trump swept back into office and used his executive pen to reshape the fortunes of entire sectors, from r…

MIT Technology Review by Antonio Regalado

GM to bring China-built Buick to US

By Kalea Hall and David Shepardson Jan 22 (Reuters) - General Motors is moving production of a China-built Buick SUV to the U.S., its latest move to expand...

Yahoo Entertainment by By Kalea Hall and David Shepardson

Tesla revenue falls for first time as Musk bets big on robots and autonomy

Elon thinks taxis and androids will succeed where car sales are stalling Tesla reported 2025 revenue of $94.8 billion, down 3 percent year-on-year and marking the first annual revenue decline since the electric car maker began publishing financial results in …

Theregister.com by Carly Page

Why Does Chevy Make Vehicles In Mexico?

Chevrolet has been building cars in Mexico since the 1930s, making the country an important part of its global manufacturing strategy. Here's why.

Jalopnik by staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias)

Trump effect: Harley-Davidson could make a comeback in India after US deal

While India is one world’s biggest motorcycle markets, it is a relatively small market for high-end premium bikes. After struggling to gain a foothold in the Indian market for several years, the iconic American brand shut its shops in 2020.

The Indian Express by Ravi Dutta Mishra

Ford Saw Recession-Level Losses To End 2025

We're looking at Ford's inauspicious end to 2025, as well as Ferrari's better numbers and Hyundai shareholders' demand for robots, plus more.

Jalopnik by staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva)

America is at risk of becoming an automotive backwater

For decades, America's auto industry was the envy of the world, driven by mass production, the rise of Detroit's Big Three automakers, and the iconic stylings of the 1950s and '60s. Then, through a series of blunders and missteps, things started to unravel. T…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

The great EV pullback: all the obstacles, cancellations, and delays

The auto industry bet big on electric vehicles, but now those ambitious goals are falling apart. Demand was already slowing down when Donald Trump took office and took an ax to pro-EV policy: the elimination of the federal EV tax credit, kneecapping clean ene…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Apple's making more iPhone parts in the US. The iPhone itself? Not so much

Maybe that's why Tim didn't get an invitation to the President's tech bro club? Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP) is expanding, with new suppliers signed on to produce iPhone components - though those parts will still be shipped overseas for final …

Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo

Sony is raising PS5 prices by $100 in April

Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles globally starting April 2nd. In an announcement on Friday, Sony says that the standard PS5 will now cost $649.99, up from $549.99. Meanwhile, the PS5 Digital Edition now costs $599.99 instead of $499.99,…

The Verge by Emma Roth

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian’s sales are up

It's rough out there for the pure EV companies, but despite all the challenges, Rivian says its on target for a historic year. Ahead of the launch of the company's more affordable R2 electric SUV, Rivian released its sales and production report for the first …

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Rising gas prices are good news for EV sales, for now

It's become an American truism: Once you buy an SUV, there's no going back. And our love affair with pickups has been documented in a million country songs and TV commercials. But a brutal spike in gasoline prices - nipping $4 nationwide for a gallon of unlea…

The Verge by Lawrence Ulrich

Tesla is un-canceling its plan to build a smaller, cheaper EV: report

It looks like a smaller, cheaper Tesla is back on the menu. Today, Reuters is reporting that the electric automaker is calling around to suppliers about building an all-new - that is, not based on the Model 3 or the Model Y - electric SUV that would be more a…

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Lotus Technology (LOT) Reports Q4 revenue of $163M

Lotus Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:LOT) is one of the 8 Best Small Cap EV Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 10, 2026, Lotus Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:LOT) reported ...

Yahoo Entertainment by Jeff Lewis

The AI-designed car is taking shape

The auto design world is full of advanced 3D visualization tools and VR sculpting platforms, but your average new car still enters the world as a sketch. Those sketches traditionally see endless iteration and refinement from all angles before being turned int…

The Verge by Tim Stevens

Rivian downsizes its goals for its EV factory in Georgia

Rivian announced some changes today with regard to the factory its building in the state of Georgia. The company was planning to build the facility in two phases, each resulting in 200,000 vehicles of annual production capacity, for a total of 400,000 units. …

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Volvo teases a new affordable EV to replace discontinued EX30

Volvo's compact, quirky EX30 had a lot of problems when it was first released. Tariffs essentially erased its affordability, making it more expensive to own, and a battery recall made it dangerous to park indoors. But its discontinuation didn't spell the end …

The Verge by Andrew J. Hawkins

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

BBC News by Osmond Chia - Business reporter

Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire

Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough.  I wanted to have Ryan on the show…

The Verge by Nilay Patel

10 Thursday AM Reads

My morning train WFH reads: • Shorting SpaceX? Jefferies Becomes Go-To Bank After IPO Miss:  It’s the kind of look that ambitious investment bankers usually strive to avoid: When SpaceX named the roughly two dozen firms handling its IPO, Jefferies Financial G…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

10 Friday AM Reads

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Congrats. You’re About to Unwittingly Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire. SpaceX is IPOing next week. And there’s a good chance you’re gonna own a portion of it—whether you like it or not. (The Bulwark) • Oil industry warn…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

MUSK 'TRILLIONAIRE'

Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire Friday by selling shares in his rocket company in likely the biggest stock debut ever. SpaceX is raising $75 billion to help put people on Mars, send giant data centers the size of football fields into…

Associated Press by Bernard Condon

The Slate Auto pickup truck starts at $24,950

We now know the price of Slate Auto's affordable American-made electric truck, almost a year after the company warned it wouldn't hit its initial "under $20,000" target price. The no-frills pickup starts at $24,950 - matching the revised mid-$20,000 price ran…

The Verge by Jess Weatherbed

Why are automakers so afraid of you fixing your own car?

When President Trump emerged from a recent meeting with automotive executives and said he found it strange that some industry leaders oppose Americans repairing their own vehicles, most coverage focused on the politics.I was more interested in what happened a…

TheBlaze by Lauren Fix

Trump Tanked RV Sales, But There’s An Opportunity For EV Owners

The RV industry is having a tough time right now.. If you look at the latest numbers that were released recently, you’ll see a market in a steep nosedive. The industry has been notoriously slow to adopt cleaner technologies or even improve basic aerodynamic e…

CleanTechnica by Jennifer Sensiba

WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: Americans and their cars

Cars have been a unique highlight of American culture ever since the Model-T first rolled off the factory line. "Americans have always measured freedom in miles per hour," Jesse Palmer says.

Abcnews.com by ABC News