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Tesla records worst sales drop ever amidst political backlash

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Tesla’s first-quarter sales have taken a painful hit, dropping by 13% YoY – the company’s weakest performance in nearly three years. The company reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a sharp decline from the 386,810 units sold in the same period last year. The reported figure fell even short of the analysts’ expected 372,410 vehicles – a number that was already adjusted… Read more…

Lotus revamps 2026 Emeya and Eletre EVs with a dozen new trims and varying standard features

Lotus has launched its 2026 model year versions of its Emeya and Eletre EVs and is changing things up a bit this year to provide a wider array of standard features for its customers. The automaker has introduced new “600” and “900” trim nomenclature and several variants within each of those badges to note performance and other key features. You can see the trim breakdown of Lotus’ revamped trims below. Read more…

BYD’s overseas sales double, over 1 million cars sold in Q1

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BYD just recorded its best first quarter ever. The company’s overseas sales have doubled in the first three months of 2025, thanks to the significant expansion beyond China. With a diverse lineup ranging from budget-friendly EVs to high-performance luxury models, BYD is beginning to challenge established automakers worldwide. In March alone, BYD sold 377,420 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally, a… Read more…