U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales rose to 15.7 million in 2024, a 2.5% year-over-year increase driven by big gains among certain brands, marques and types and capped by a 4.1 million-unit fourth quarter. +
Tesla sold 1.79 million EVs worldwide in 2024, down 1.1% from the prior year despite a fourth-quarter push that included offers of 0% financing and free charging. +
Members of the Trump administration’s transition team have recommended that NHTSA no longer require automakers to report fatal crashes involving self-driving technology. +
President-elect Donald Trump will take office with plans to levy tariffs, delete EV tax credits and rely on the counsel of Elon Musk, forcing auto industry leaders to prepare for multiple outcomes. +
The decision to eliminate the $7,500 consumer tax credit has led to speculation that a repeal could give Tesla an edge over competitors like Ford and GM. +
Despite market challenges that included a parts shortage affecting some Rivian vehicles, EVs still outpaced the overall light-vehicle market in September. +
Tesla recalls early Cybertruck models to address a critical drive inverter defect that could cause the vehicle to lose all torque. +
Tesla tried to convince Jay Larson the wind noise he heard following the replacement of his Cybertruck’s windshield was either nonexistent or normal. CarScoops’ Chris Chilton details Larson’s low-tech repair. +
Volkswagen’s decision to bypass its U.S. dealer network and sell Scout Motors EVs directly to consumers drew a swift rebuke from national and state dealer associations. +
A NHTSA investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with optional Full Self-Driving software follows the latest of four reported collisions. +
