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Ford

Ford Promises Level 3 Autonomy on $30K EV While Taking $19.5 Billion in Writedowns

I’ve been tracking Ford’s EV pivot for over a year now, and today’s CES announcement is either the most ambitious course correction in automotive history or another promise the company can’t keep. Ford says it will bring Level 3 eyes-off driving to a $30,000 electric pickup truck in 2028. That’s the same company that just…

Tesla Faces Major Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Promises—Are EV Buyers Misled?
Tesla

Tesla Sales Slide Signals Buyers Are No Longer the Priority

I’ve spent a year documenting Tesla’s sales collapse across every major market, and this week’s numbers crystallize something prospective buyers need to understand: Tesla has told Wall Street it doesn’t need to sell more cars. For anyone shopping for an EV in 2026, that’s the most important signal in this entire earnings preview. Tesla is…

Waymo Launches Autonomous Employee Rides At SFO Airport
Tesla

Waymo’s $100 Billion Valuation Shows What Working Autonomy Is Worth vs. Tesla’s Promises

I’ve been covering the robotaxi race for years, and today’s news from Bloomberg just crystalized something we’ve been tracking at EVXL: the market has finally put a price tag on working autonomy versus promises. Waymo is raising more than $15 billion at a valuation approaching $100 billion – more than double its $45 billion valuation…

Waymo Launches Autonomous Employee Rides At SFO Airport
Tesla

Waymo Launches Autonomous Employee Rides At SFO Airport

Waymo’s robotaxis now shuttle employees to and from San Francisco International Airport without a human driver. Why it matters: This Phase 2 milestone puts Waymo one step closer to offering public robotaxi service at the Bay Area’s busiest airport. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Waymo’s SFO expansion represents the company’s methodical approach to…

Buying a Used EV: Eight Things to Check Before You Hand Over Your Money
Tesla

Tesla Ranks Dead Last In Used-Car Reliability Study

Consumer Reports places Tesla at the bottom of its 26-brand used-car reliability rankings. Why it matters: Buyers shopping for 5-10 year old Teslas now face the worst long-term dependability scores in the industry. The Details By The Numbers Bottom Five (Used-Car Reliability): Top Five (Used-Car Reliability): New-Car Reliability (Tesla vs. Rivian): EVXL’s Take The timing…

Tesla Robotaxi Mishaps Spark Safety Concerns in Austin Trials
Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi App Expands to 12 Countries Ahead of Global Push

Tesla’s Robotaxi app is now available for download across 12 countries and regions, expanding far beyond its original U.S.-only launch. Why it matters: The move signals Tesla is building international infrastructure ahead of its planned global autonomous ride-hailing rollout. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take This international app rollout is classic Tesla: building hype…

Tesla Robotaxi Mishaps Spark Safety Concerns in Austin Trials
Tesla

Tesla RoboTaxi Impresses Wall Street: TD Cowen Reaffirms $509 Target After 40-Mile Test

TD Cowen has maintained its Buy rating on Tesla stock with a $509 price target after analysts took three RoboTaxi rides covering nearly 40 miles in Austin. We have been tracking Tesla’s autonomous ambitions since the June launch, and this marks one of the first instances of Wall Street analysts conducting hands-on due diligence in…

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