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The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA named eight advanced air mobility projects on March 9 that will put electric aircraft into real commercial airspace — Class B and C airports with active air traffic control — before those aircraft have received full FAA type certification. The program targets operational flights by summer 2026. For…
The vacant lot next to Fred Ippolito’s Volkswagen dealership in West Islip, New York, says more about the current state of auto retail than any industry report. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ippolito bought it four years ago, convinced Scout Motors would need dealer partners to move its American-built trucks and SUVs. Today it’s…
A federal appeals court has handed Tesla another courtroom loss, this time over a patent covering automated electric vehicle charging systems. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a split decision on February 26, affirming that Tesla failed to invalidate a patent held by Charge Fusion Technologies, LLC. The full ruling,…
Washington state’s Senate Transportation Committee has scheduled an executive session on SB 6354 for February 27 — a bill that would open the state’s auto market to direct sales by Rivian, Lucid, and other battery electric vehicle manufacturers that have never operated through a franchised dealer network. If it clears committee, passes the full Senate,…
Hyundai Motor Co. is set to raise the price of all its US vehicles, including electric models, by 1% as early as next week, a move aimed at cushioning the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The South Korean automaker’s decision, reported by Bloomberg, comes as the industry braces for increased costs, potentially…
Tesla has made a significant pivot in its leasing strategy, now allowing customers to purchase their vehicles at lease-end across its entire lineup. This policy shift, announced on November 27, 2024, marks a notable departure from the company’s previous stance and raises questions about its autonomous vehicle timeline. New Lease-End Options Unveiled The updated policy…
Tesla’s fight against Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales to consumers has gained new momentum. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has revived the electric vehicle maker’s federal court challenge, according to a recent report by The Independent. The Core of the Dispute The lawsuit challenges a Louisiana law that prohibits automobile manufacturers from…
Tesla’s ongoing legal battle challenging Louisiana’s direct-sales ban has garnered support from the U.S. Justice Department. The dispute roots back to a 2017 Louisiana law prohibiting direct vehicle sales to consumers, requiring them instead to purchase vehicles through dealers or other franchises. According to Reuters, the law posed a significant hurdle for Tesla, known for…
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