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A whistleblower’s release of over 23,000 internal Tesla documents has exposed significant lapses in data security, workplace safety, and autopilot performance, raising questions about the electric vehicle pioneer’s operations under Elon Musk’s leadership. This revelation stems from an investigation by German journalists Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden, detailed in their book The Tesla Files, a
Volkswagen aimed to revive its iconic bus as the electric ID.Buzz to boost its presence in the American auto market, but high prices, production delays, and regulatory hurdles have limited its success. The vehicle, which draws on nostalgia from the 1960s counterculture era, arrived late and faced immediate challenges, including a recall that halted sales…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised for a significant boost as automakers and dealers urge buyers to act before a $7,500 federal tax credit expires on September 30, 2025. With Congress set to eliminate the subsidy through recent tax and budget legislation, industry leaders anticipate a rush of purchases, followed by potential sales declines, reports…
Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first entry into Italy, partnering with Saudi-owned distributor Jameel Motors to introduce the EX5 electric SUV…
In June 2025, Tesla’s sales in Germany dropped by a staggering 60%, with only 1,860 vehicles sold compared to the previous year, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. Despite a robust 8.6% rise in overall battery electric vehicle (EV) registrations, Tesla’s decline highlights mounting challenges for the U.S. automaker in Europe’s largest car…
On June 27, 2025, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, including Bosch and Continental, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform, aiming to challenge U.S. tech dominance in electric vehicle (EV) architectures, according to Automotive News Europe. Alliance Goals and Structure The alliance, backed by Germany’s VDA automotive lobby,…
A software issue in select BMW electric vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, prompting a recall of 70,852 units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. This defect, affecting popular models like the 2022-2025 BMW i4, 2022-2024 BMW iX, 2023-2024 BMW i7, and 2024 BMW i5, poses a crash risk…
Excitement is building among Tesla enthusiasts in Germany as signs point to an imminent launch of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, potentially marking a breakthrough for autonomous driving in Europe. Recent posts on X suggest that Tesla may be preparing to roll out FSD Supervised in Germany by the end of 2025, with employees…
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