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Tesla loses title as world's biggest EV maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year, is now the biggest EV maker.
Japan
Trump wants to bring Japan's 'cute' tiny cars to America — but it may not be easy
The compact vehicles lack safety features and may not align with American consumers who prioritize comfort, experts say.
Former executives of bankrupt auto dealer Tricolor indicted on fraud charges
Prosecutors allege that executives at the chain of used car dealerships engaged in "a series of frauds directed at each of Tricolor’s lenders."
Trump says he will roll back fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
The president blamed the existing rules for a surge in new vehicle prices, but experts say they expect little impact in the near term.
Driverless Waymo vehicle goes through tense police stop in L.A.
Video shows the Waymo passing a pickup pulled over by several police cruisers with their lights flashing as the suspected driver lies on the ground.
Classic VW bus that withstood devastating Palisades Fire gets full restoration
Volkswagen of America said it offered to restore the 1977 microbus after it was seen it in a widely distributed photo of the devastating California wildfire.
Waymo says its self-driving taxis will take customers on freeways for the first time
Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicles to combat Tesla’s planned robotaxi service, but safety concerns remain.
GM to cut thousands of jobs in Michigan, Tennessee and Ohio
The automaker cited "an evolving regulatory environment" and slower consumer adoption of electric vehicles.
Trump extends tariff relief for U.S. auto industry
The White House also detailed new tariffs on heavy trucks and buses. 
U.S. automakers' electric vehicle push is running out of gas
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" ended a key EV tax credit last month, but consumers had already shown signs of EV fatigue.
Senators urge investigation into Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' after train crossing incidents
The senators' letter comes after NBC News reviewed dozens of driver complaints alleging Tesla’s software mishandled train crossings.
