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Tesla Gets $330M Tax Deal for Nevada Expansion, Truck Plant

Tesla Gets $330M Tax Deal for Nevada Expansion, Truck Plant

AUTO NEWS | By Ken Ritter | Mar 3, 2023

Tesla won more than $330 million in tax breaks from Nevada on Thursday for the company's commitment to a massive expansion of its sprawling vehicle battery facilities east of Reno.

Tesla Says It Will Cut Costs of Next Generation Cars in Half

Tesla Says It Will Cut Costs of Next Generation Cars in Half

AUTO NEWS | By Tom Krisher | Mar 2, 2023

Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.

Energy Agency: SUV Growth Weighs on Emissions, Batteries

Energy Agency: SUV Growth Weighs on Emissions, Batteries

AUTO NEWS | Feb 28, 2023

Ever bigger cars pose a growing problem for the environment because they produce more greenhouse gas emissions and need larger batteries than their smaller cousins.

Japan's Nissan Accelerates Shift to Electric Vehicles

Japan's Nissan Accelerates Shift to Electric Vehicles

AUTO NEWS | By Yuri Kageyama | Feb 27, 2023

Nissan is speeding up its shift toward electric vehicles, especially in Europe where emissions regulations are most stringent, the company said Monday.

States Seek Ways to Curb Deadly Highway Wrong-way Crashes

States Seek Ways to Curb Deadly Highway Wrong-way Crashes

AUTO NEWS | By Steve LeBlanc | Feb 24, 2023

At least a handful of states have launched programs to address these types of crashes.

Edmunds: Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Kia Sportage Hybrid

Edmunds: Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Kia Sportage Hybrid

AUTO NEWS | By Michael Cantu, Edmunds | Feb 22, 2023

Altogether, it's pretty easy to justify the slight price premiums that the hybrid CR-V and Sportage command. But which SUV should you get?

Tesla Driver Killed after Plowing into Firetruck on Freeway

Tesla Driver Killed after Plowing into Firetruck on Freeway

AUTO NEWS | Feb 18, 2023

A Tesla driver was killed and a passenger was critically injured Saturday when the car plowed into a fire truck that was parked on a Northern California freeway to shield a crew clearing another accident.

Edmunds: What to Know Before Towing with an Electric Pickup

Edmunds: What to Know Before Towing with an Electric Pickup

AUTO NEWS | By Brent Roman, Edmunds | Feb 18, 2023

Towing with an electric vehicle is a different experience than current truck owners might be used to. Edmunds' experts share their insights on towing with an EV truck.

Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to Fix Unsafe Actions

Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to Fix Unsafe Actions

AUTO NEWS | By Tom Krisher | Feb 17, 2023

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling vehicles with its "Full Self-Driving" system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits.

Ford Stops Production of Electric F-150 after Battery Fire

Ford Stops Production of Electric F-150 after Battery Fire

AUTO NEWS | Feb 16, 2023

Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.

Dubai Again Plans for Flying Taxi Takeoff, This Time by 2026

Dubai Again Plans for Flying Taxi Takeoff, This Time by 2026

AUTO NEWS | By Jon Gambrell | Feb 14, 2023

Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet Monday for a pledged launch by 2026.

In Kenya, an Electric Transport Plan for Clean Air, Climate

In Kenya, an Electric Transport Plan for Clean Air, Climate

AUTO NEWS | By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Brian Inganga, and Desmond Tiro | Feb 13, 2023

Electric motorcycles are gaining traction in Kenya as private sector-led firms rush to set up charging points and battery-swapping stations to speed up the growth of cleaner transport.

Driver in Strange Tesla Crash Apparently Moved to Rear Seat

Driver in Strange Tesla Crash Apparently Moved to Rear Seat

AUTO NEWS | By Tom Krisher | Feb 8, 2023

Investigators apparently have solved the mystery of why no one was found behind the steering wheel of a Tesla that crashed in a Texas two years ago, killing two men.

Edmunds: Car Shopping Trends and Tips for 2023

Edmunds: Car Shopping Trends and Tips for 2023

AUTO NEWS | By Ronald Montoya of Edmunds | Feb 8, 2023

Car shoppers have had to deal with vehicle shortages, high prices, dwindling incentives and rising interest rates. Will 2023 bring any relief? Yes and no.

Tesla Hikes Price of Model Y after U.S. Alters Tax Credit Rule

Tesla Hikes Price of Model Y after U.S. Alters Tax Credit Rule

AUTO NEWS | Feb 6, 2023

Tesla has raised prices on its Model Y in the U.S., apparently due to rising demand and changes in U.S. government rules that make more versions of the small SUV eligible for tax credits.

Japan's Honda Outlines Hydrogen Power Plans to Go Green

Japan's Honda Outlines Hydrogen Power Plans to Go Green

AUTO NEWS | By Yuri Kageyama | Feb 2, 2023

Honda is expanding the use of hydrogen to include trucks and construction equipment, electricity for buildings and even outer space, not just cars on the roads.

Edmunds: The Pros and Cons of Software Running Your Car

Edmunds: The Pros and Cons of Software Running Your Car

AUTO NEWS | By Kristin Shaw | Feb 1, 2023

BMW, Stellantis, Volkswagen and a joint venture between Honda and Sony showed off upcoming or concept vehicles that are significantly reliant on computers and code.

After Tesla Price Cut, Ford Follows Suit with Mustang Mach-E

After Tesla Price Cut, Ford Follows Suit with Mustang Mach-E

AUTO NEWS | By Tom Krisher | Jan 31, 2023

Ford is cutting prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by as much as $6,000 just weeks after market leader Tesla took similar steps.

IMSA Takes North American Sports Cars into Hybrid Era

IMSA Takes North American Sports Cars into Hybrid Era

AUTO NEWS | By Jenna Fryer | Jan 30, 2023

The top prototype class has switched to hybrid engines this year to make IMSA the first North American racing series to make the technology upgrade.

Tesla Says Its 4Q Profit Rose 59%, Expects Strong Demand

Tesla Says Its 4Q Profit Rose 59%, Expects Strong Demand

AUTO NEWS | By Tom Krisher | Jan 26, 2023

Tesla on Wednesday posted record net income in the fourth quarter of last year, and the company predicted that additional software-related profits will keep its margins higher than any other automaker.

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