Tesla’s Elon Musk questions Volkswagen’s Rivian investment

By Joey Klender Posted on September 4, 2024 Tesla CEO Elon Musk is questioning Volkswagen’s Rivian investment, asking about the German company’s financials after it committed to funneling up to $5 billion into the EV startup earlier this year. Volkswagen said it would start with a $1 billion investment that could eventually swell into $5 …

Super Bowl LVIII commercials from BMW, Kia, VW, Dan O’Dowd and more

By Zachary Visconti Posted on February 11, 2024 Each year, automakers and other companies spend a significant amount of money on purchasing commercial space during the Super Bowl, and this year, electric vehicles (EVs) are taking center stage during the Big Game. Advertisements from BMW, Kia and Volkswagen are showing off the companies’ EV offerings, …

European EV market expected to slow as buyers await affordable models

By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 13, 2023 Several parties are echoing concerns about the European electric vehicle (EV) market as some buyers await new, more affordable models that are just a few years out — and as significant economic uncertainty remains. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) jumped 47 percent in Europe throughout the first …