Autoblog’s Jacob Oliva says Prestige Imports’ lawsuit makes the Sweden-based, China-owned EV manufacturer’s exit from the U.S. market “a lot messier.” +
Tesla is on track to end a two-year streak of declining sales after reporting the delivery of 480,126 new units worldwide in the second quarter. +
Geely Holding-owned Polestar failed to secure an exemption to the Connected Vehicle Rule and may no longer sell new EVs in the United States. +
President Donald Trump called off an executive order establishing constraints on AI hours before a signing ceremony, fearing it would affect America’s competitive advantage. +
A new report from Halcyon finds ransomware attacks now account for 44% of all reported cyber incidents after more than doubling in frequency last year. +
Automotive Ventures’ Justin Charbonneau will present “AI, China, and the Next Wave of Innovation in Auto Retail” as part of the half-day, agent-focused event at Agent Summit. +
Tesla sold 418,227 new EVs in Q4, down 15% year-over-year, finishing 2025 with sales of 1.6 million new units, an 8.1% decrease from 2024 and less than half the global tally of China’s BYD. +
Descartes Datamyne reports the number of vehicles shipped to the United States by sea fell by 9% in May compared with the same month a year ago as new tariffs take effect. +
U.S. and Chinese officials announced a 90-day pause on steep tariffs imposed upon each other’s exports, including vehicles and parts, in a sudden de-escalation that could lead to a long-term agreement. +
Ford has launched “From America, For America,” a new campaign offering employee discounts on most of the factory’s U.S. lineup, in a bid to offset a new tariff on imported vehicles that goes into effect today. +
