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As their car started rolling downhill, a stranger rushed in to help

4:37pm March 31, 2025

When Terry Hill was 4, she and her young siblings were left in the car by themselves as their father ran into a store. Then the car started moving. A young man stopped the car before anyone got hurt.

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President Trump Speaks Alongside Tesla Vehicles At The White House

Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?

12:15pm March 13, 2025

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Europe's Main Aluminium Smelter Cuts Production As Energy Prices Soar

Automakers brace for higher costs as steel and aluminum tariffs kick in

3:36pm March 12, 2025

Tariffs on steel and aluminum are increasing to 25% — not the 50% that President Trump had recently threatened, but high enough to be a headache for automakers.

New tariffs drive fears of rising car prices in the U.S.

6:59pm March 03, 2025

by Camila Domonoske

The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.

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Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday

11:48am January 31, 2025

President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.

Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know

5:00am October 10, 2024

On Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it’s calling “We, Robot.” CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla’s future, and for years he has promised they are coming.

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U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars 'can't be used against us'

8:45am September 23, 2024

The Biden administration has proposed a prohibition on Chinese and Russian automotive hardware and software to protect US drivers from 'disruption and sabotage'

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Tesla Under Pressure To Expand Supercharger Network Despite Layoffs

EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

5:00am September 23, 2024

Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.

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Cyberattack Shuts Down Auto Dealership Software Systems Across The Nation

U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers

4:46pm July 26, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO.

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11 tips for a smooth EV road trip — without the range anxiety

5:31pm July 15, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

Considering taking an electric vehicle on a long drive? Plenty of people get range anxiety. But with more charging stations on the roads, things are getting easier. Still, you'll want to have a plan.

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