Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker

Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis

The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans

Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.

Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs

All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.

Gas prices aren’t the only factor fueling used EV sales

There are a growing number of reasons why used EVs have gained in popularity.

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue

Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026.

Tesla’s Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025

Tesla’s headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

Tesla’s cheaper vehicles aren’t helping its declining sales

The company’s deliveries in the first quarter were just 6% higher than last year, and Tesla now faces a third straight year of falling sales.

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts

The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it’s not out of the woods yet.