President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption to steep new tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico for U.S. automakers, demanding a shift toward U.S. production in return. +

Citing plateauing demand, dealers and other experts agree California car buyers are not likely to close the gap required to meet the state’s goal of 35% zero-emission sales by the 2026-MY. +

Tesla sold 1.79 million EVs worldwide in 2024, down 1.1% from the prior year despite a fourth-quarter push that included offers of 0% financing and free charging. +

Jaguar is recalling the 2019 I-Pace EV due to battery fire concerns, urging owners to park outdoors as a precaution until a fix is announced. +