GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors. According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice pre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/20

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV model registrations for January – November 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, both recording 3,569 units, while the Tesla Mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Toyota launches electric 2026 bZ in U.S. with upgraded features On October 22, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced several initiatives that aim to benefit 2026 Toyota bZ electric vehicle drivers as the model begins arriving at dealers nationwide in October.  In addition to a host of performance and range improvements, bZ drivers will also be able to enjoy access to an expanded network of DC fast chargers on networks like IONNA, Chargepoi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Tesla hints at new, more affordable model in October 7 event previews On October 6, 2025, Tesla posted two videos on X, previewing an event that it will host on October 7. The videos hint at a new vehicle model, which has led to speculation that the event will introduce a more affordable Tesla model. In April 2025, Tesla had delayed the launch of a lower-cost version of the Model Y in the U.S., stating that it planned to begin sales of the more a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

JPJ shows Malaysia’s most registered EVs by model in Jan–Aug 2025, Chinese brands make up majority Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,363 units), and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Thai government - Tesla discuss cooperation on EV technology, Full Self-Driving, and sustainability On August 26, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Transport met with Tesla to discuss cooperation on electric vehicle (EV) technology and autonomous driving systems (Full Self-Driving: FSD). The government emphasized its commitment to improving road safety and promoting greener, more efficient mobility. Key priorities include strengthening EV infrastruc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Tesla operating profit down 42.5% in Q2 2025 On July 23, Tesla delivered its financial results for Q2, with net income falling 16.3% to USD 1.2 billion, on revenue of USD 22.5 billion, down 11.8% from the same period in 2024. Operating income fell 42.5% to USD 923 million, resulting in a 4.1% operating margin, and adjusted EBITDA was down 7.4% to 3.4 billion in Q2. The company noted its decline in Q2 due in great part to lower automotive deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Zeekr opens preorders for 7X midsize electric SUV in Brazil On July 15, it was reported that Zeekr has opened pre-orders in Brazil for its third model, the 7X midsize electric SUV, which will officially launch in mid-August in a single Flagship AWD version.   Positioned between the existing Zeekr X compact electric SUV and 001 midsize electric sedan, the 7X features a 646 hp all-wheel-drive powertrain, a 100-kWh CATL battery, and accelerates fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Tesla completes autonomous customer delivery from Gigafactory Texas On June 27, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that one of its newly produced vehicles has, for the first time, delivered itself to a customer autonomously, one day ahead of the company’s original schedule. In May, Musk announced that the first-ever fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla would take place on June 28. The plan was to have the car roll off the production lines at Gigafac...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Tesla first-day robotaxi service incidents draw examination from NHTSA On June 23, after videos surfaced witnessing aberrations seen in Tesla’s self-driving robotaxis, the U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) announced it is looking into reports that the automaker's self-driving cabs violated traffic laws during their first day of operation in Austin, Texas. NHTSA said it is aware of the incidents that were capture...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Tesla, Jeep lead in 2025 American-Made Index On June 17, Cars.com unveiled its 20th annual American-Made Index (AMI). Released amid rising tariffs and inflationary pressures, this year's index is of interest to OEMs, suppliers, consumers, and the U.S. government. The American-Made Index ranks cars based on five factors:     •    Location(s) of final assembly   •    Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts as per the American Automobile ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Tesla launches revised Models S and X in U.S. On June 12, Tesla officially launched the newest versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles, built in Fremont, California. Changes are focused on functional characteristics of the two vehicles rather than obvious styling changes. The list of changes includes:   •    Up to 410 miles of range on the Model S Long Range    •    Quieter inside with less wind and road noise, more eff...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

fication of launching a 2025 campaign for the rural spread of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The campaign aims to select NEVs meeting the usage requirements in rural areas and with good word of mouth and reliable quality for display, test rides, and test drives and implement policies for reduction or exemption of vehicle purchase tax, trade-in of automobiles, and improvement of county-level charging and battery swapping facilities. The campaign will...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Tesla’s lightly refreshed Model S and X spotted Tesla Model S and Model X testing mules have been spotted in California as well as on the Nurburgring track in Germany, and reported on social media. Rather than the major renewal of the Model 3 and Model Y, recent images of the Models S and X prototypes show that Tesla is not planning major design changes, but a refresh that affects the lower portion of the front fascias, with a front camera, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Tesla’s Q1 production down 16.3%, deliveries down 13.0% from 2024 On April 2, Tesla reported that production and delivery figures for Q1 2025. Of 362,615 vehicles it produced in Q1 (down 16.3% from Q1 2024), 345,454 were Models 3/Y (down 16.2%) and 17,161 were other models, including Models S and X, Cybertruck, and Semi (down 18.3%). While the changeover of Model Y lines across all four of Tesla’s factories led to the loss of several weeks of...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin produces 500,000th Model Y On March 31, Tesla announced it has produced its 500,000th Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin in a recent post on social media platform X through the company’s Tesla Manufacturing account. Gigafactory Berlin was officially opened on March 22, 2022, taking just over 1,100 days to produce half a million Model Ys. Tesla still has plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin, allowing the facility to produce mor...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01