Launch Mode Actually Makes The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Slower After repeated tests, it seems that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is faster to 60 mph when not using launch mode than it is when using it. InsideEVs · Jul 16
Physical AI Could Become Wall Street’s Next Obsession: 1 Stock to Keep an Eye On Wall Street is betting big on Ambarella's Physical AI opportunity. Barchart · Jul 16
Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was not to blame The Independent UK · Jul 16
DOJ Defends Musk's Unpermitted Gas Turbines, Saying Shutting Down Grok Threatens National Security SpaceX has bought a $1 billion gas turbine company and installed dozens of unpermitted units to power its Grok AI centre, with US officials now arguing that shutting them down would endanger national security. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
Hyundai Buys Out SoftBank Stake to Take Full Control of Boston Dynamics as Atlas Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Rollout Moves Closer Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. (OTC:HYMLF) will acquire SoftBank Group Corp.‘s (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) remaining roughly 10% stake in Boston Dynamics, making the U.S. robotics company wholly owned as Hyundai prepares to deploy Atlas humanoids in automotive production. Benzinga · Jul 16
Tesla’s Delivery Surprise Was Big—Earnings Need to Be Bigger Tesla beat delivery estimates by 18% ahead of its July 22 earnings, but analysts say gross margins and updates on robotaxi, energy storage, and AI initiatives will determine investor reaction. MarketBeat · Jul 16
Lucid Stock, Down About 44% This Year, Skyrockets Over 28% After CEO Goes on the Offensive Against Bankruptcy Report: 'So Far From the Facts…' Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) CEO Silvio Napoli on Wednesday slammed rumors of the automaker filing for bankruptcy following reports. Benzinga · Jul 16
'Marine Le Pen is France's last hope', says Musk amid interference claims In a post on X on Wednesday, Elon Musk backed Marine Le Pen ahead of France’s presidential vote, prompting claims of foreign interference and electoral risk. Euronews · Jul 16
Tesla Q2 Earnings: Elon Musk's Pay Package, Cybercab and Optimus Lead Top Investor Questions As Elon Musk-led automaker Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is set to hold its second-quarter earnings call with investors next week, here are some top questions investors have submitted for the EV giant’s management. Benzinga · Jul 16
One Of Our Favorite Hyundai EVs Is Suddenly Cheaper Than Ever Hyundai’s grin-inducing electric crossover is a whopping $6,300 cheaper than before. It also has a native NACS port. InsideEVs · Jul 16
Cisco Took 25 Years to Make Investors Whole Again After Its Dot-Com Crash. Here's What That Means for Traders Buying NVIDIA Now. Are the Magnificent 7 stocks overpriced? Explore valuation, earnings yield, Graham’s margin of safety, and the risks of paying for perfection. Barchart · Jul 15
Recharging Your EV's A/C? It's Not Quite As Simple As You May Think Understanding how your car works can save you from a costly repair. And taking care of your A/C system can prevent drivetrain issues, too. InsideEVs · Jul 15
Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S's Built. The Price Is... Ambitious Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000? One enterprising dealer is trying to find out. InsideEVs · Jul 15
Chamath Palihapitiya Sees ‘Very Obvious Industrial Logic’ in SpaceX Acquiring Tesla to Fund Elon Musk’s Broad Swath Of Projects Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said on Tuesday that investors are overlooking a major near-term value driver for SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX), arguing that Elon Musk could create strategic and financial leverage by combining the space venture and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) under one corporate structure. Benzinga · Jul 15
InsideEVs · Jul 15 This Tesla Model 3 Battery Chemistry Ages Better Than The Rest Four Model 3 battery variants were compared after 62,000 miles, and the CATL-supplied LFP pack retained the most of its initial capacity.
InsideEVs · Jul 15 Aptera Won't Build A Service Network. Here's What Owners Will Get Instead The solar EV startup is not going down the same route as Rivian or Tesla.
The Conversation · Jul 14 20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century have largely failed to shift to electric.
International Business Times UK · Jul 14 Elon Musk Just Lost $500 Billion in 30 Days and Is No Longer a Trillionaire — What Went Wrong? Elon Musk's net worth fell below $900 billion after SpaceX shares dropped sharply, erasing over $500 billion from his fortune. The stock's decline highlights the volatility of Musk's wealth.
International Business Times · Jul 14 The EV Market Was Struggling. Then Gas Prices Changed Everything EV sales rebounded during the second quarter of 2026, suggesting the industry's prolonged downturn may be easing even after the federal electric vehicle tax credit expired last year.
InsideEVs · Jul 14 Walmart EV Charger Deployments Exploded In Q2. Only Tesla Installed More Plugs America's big-box giant installed more DC fast chargers than Electrify America, EVGo, or Ionna. And its rollout is just getting started.
InsideEVs · Jul 14 Why America Built Fewer EV Fast-Charging Stations In Q2 The U.S. added fewer public fast-charging stations last quarter, but growth is still robust.
Benzinga · Jul 14 Gavin Newsom Unveils $3,500 California EV Rebate, Says State Is Filling 'Void Left by Trump' Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) officially launched California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) rebate program on Monday, targeting first-time buyers with an instant $3,500 discount on electric vehicles, part of the SB 168 bill in California.
Benzinga · Jul 14 After Blasting Trump's Intel Deal, Gavin Newsom Jokes California Should Collect Tesla Shares for 'Corporate Welfare' Given to Elon Musk Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has said that the government of California should be able to become a shareholder in Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), criticizing the President Donald Trump administration’s Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) deal.
InsideEVs · Jul 13 California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer' The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 'You're Not a Visionary, You're a C**t': London Poster Targets Elon Musk's Fortune Amid Global Hunger Crisis A guerrilla poster in London criticises Elon Musk's trillionaire status, sparking debate over wealth inequality. The unauthorised advert questions Musk's decision not to address global hunger.