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Federal prosecutors just secured their first Tesla-related arson conviction without going to trial, and the five-year mandatory minimum sentence sends a clear signal about how seriously the Department of Justice is treating attacks on the electric vehicle maker. But behind the headlines about domestic terrorism and political backlash lies a quieter story that directly affects…
BMW’s all-electric coupe-SUV future just came into focus. Prototypes of the new iX4 have been spotted testing for the first time, revealing a sleek, range-topping electric crossover that could deliver more than 500 miles on a single charge, according to Autocar. We’ve been tracking BMW’s Neue Klasse transformation since prototypes began testing in southern France…
BMW has rolled out significant updates to its best-selling i4 electric sedan for 2026, bringing improved range and a more powerful flagship variant just as the German automaker prepares to transition to its revolutionary Neue Klasse platform. The updates, announced by BMW and detailed across automotive publications, represent the i4’s final evolution before next-generation models…
A Chinese battery giant’s plans to build a massive Michigan manufacturing plant have officially collapsed, with the state now demanding millions back after years of grassroots opposition, Chinese ownership controversies, and Trump administration policy shifts killed what was once touted as Northern Michigan’s largest economic project ever. Gotion Inc. abandoned its $2.4 billion electric vehicle…
Buckle up, EV enthusiasts: BMW might ship in Chinese batteries for its U.S.-built Neue Klasse models, all because a key supplier hit the brakes on a massive American factory. Drama in the supply chain? BMW is weighing the option to import batteries from China for its upcoming electric vehicles assembled in the United States, following…
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…
In a move highlighting the tension between Republican fiscal priorities and local economic benefits, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has privately urged the Trump administration to release $285 million in federal funding for a Mercedes-Benz Vans plant northwest of Charleston to shift to electric vehicle (EV) production. The funds, part of a $1.8 billion grant…
Lotus, the iconic British automaker, is poised to halt production at its historic Hethel, Norfolk factory after 59 years, with plans to shift manufacturing to the United States, according to a report by Autocar. This strategic pivot, driven by U.S. tariffs and a challenging electric vehicle (EV) market, could reshape Lotus’s future as it leans…
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