00:09 Josh Consumers rushed to get their hands on electric vehicles before the expiration of the EV tax credit. Automakers Ford and GM getting a boost, seeing records for EV sales in the third quarter. But now, that tax credit is in their rear view mirror and we’re looking at the road ahead for the…
The electric vehicle revolution is often framed as a climate imperative—a way to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming. But the race to electrify automotive fleets is not just about the transportation sector: EVs are the gateway to a new military-industrial era. And China is already winning. While the U.S. dithers over charging stations…
“I wouldn’t be surprised if EV sales in the U.S. go down to 5% [from 10%],” Farley said. (Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg) September 30, 2025 1:38 PM, EDT Key Takeaways: Ford CEO Jim Farley warned Sept. 30 that U.S. electric vehicle sales could fall to 5% of the market as Trump administration policies favor gas-powered cars. He…
When Audi executives first encountered the Zeekr 001 in 2021—a long-range electric vehicle with European styling—it served as a stark wake-up call for the premium German automaker. Chinese technology was needed to compete with Chinese rivals. “The Zeekr 001 back then shocked quite everyone,” said Stefan Poetzl, president of SAIC Audi Sales and Marketing. “We…
After unveiling plans for a $30,000 electric truck, senior Ford executives told journalists it was the perfect launchpad for their new EV program. Trucks, they argued, make it easier to integrate certain features—even if those features aren’t used every day. But the EV market doesn’t follow the same rules as gas vehicles. Growth has been…
By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027, including a midsize pickup truck with a target starting price of $30,000, the company said on Monday, as it aspires to the cost efficiency of Chinese rivals. The new midsize four-door pickup will be assembled…
The tech giant’s board-approved strategies reveal how legal corporate behavior can undermine national security. Observer Labs America’s geopolitical future increasingly hinges on private technology, and corporations wield influence once reserved for nation-states. Few cases better illustrate the risks of outdated governance standards than Intel—once a national champion, now at the center of a high-stakes global…
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Read the full story on The Auto Wire Ford CEO Jim Farley Yet Again Praises Chinese Automakers Ford CEO Jim Farley has once again praised Chinese automakers, in particular how they manufacture EVs. One has to seriously wonder why the guy is in his position and not working for Geely or Great Wall if he…
The second quarter of 2025 painted a chaotic picture of the electric vehicle market in the United States. While General Motors enjoyed a breakout quarter, most other automakers, especially Tesla and Ford, stumbled hard. EV sales are now a mix of breakthroughs and breakdowns. And all of this is happening under a White House that…