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?
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U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars ‘can’t be used against us’
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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EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don’t believe it
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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U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers
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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Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster
Baltimore’s port isn’t one of the nation’s largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.
