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Tesla Model Y Probe Ends. What It Means for Buyers, Stock Prices

and on April 28, 2026

Federal regulators closed a steering-wheel defect probe covering 120,089 Tesla Model Y vehicles after finding the missing-bolt issue was isolated to just two 2023 cars.

Why Longer Car Loans Are Costing Buyers Thousands More

and on April 27, 2026

Nearly 35% of American car borrowers now hold loans longer than six years, paying an average $8,750 more in interest than those with shorter terms.

Tesla Buyers Paid $1,087 Less Than Other EV Shoppers. Here’s Why

and on April 27, 2026

Tesla’s average EV price fell to $53,421 in Q1 2026 — over $1,000 below the industry average — thanks to vertical integration and nearly 600,000 vehicles sold annually in the U.S.

Older Tesla Owners May Have to Opt for Trade-Ins to Get FSD

and on April 24, 2026

Tesla buyers who paid for Full Self-Driving on older hardware are now being told their car can’t support the feature — and their options include a discounted trade-in or a costly computer-and-camera replacement.

Musk Says Teslas Are an ‘Incredible Value.’ Here’s How They Compare.

and on April 24, 2026

Tesla is sitting on 50,000+ unsold EVs while claiming its cars beat the market on price — here’s what the numbers actually show.

5 Takeaways from Tesla Earnings as Musk Ramps Up Spending and Robots

and on April 23, 2026

Tesla reclaimed the top global EV sales spot from BYD in Q1 — but with Model S and X production ending in May and billions flowing toward robots and robotaxis, the company Musk is building looks nothing like the one investors knew a year ago.

Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Optimus Robot Could Be Its ‘Biggest Product Ever’

and on April 22, 2026

Tesla is converting its Fremont factory — where the Model S and X are built — into a humanoid robot assembly line, with Optimus 3 production targeted to begin as early as late July.

Tesla Plans to Expand Robotaxi to ‘Dozen or So’ States

and on April 22, 2026

Elon Musk told Q1 earnings investors that robotaxi revenue won’t be material in 2026 — but could become significant in 2027, even as the service quietly expanded to Dallas and Houston this week.

Tesla Q1 Earnings Preview: 5 Things to Watch as BYD Rivalry Heats Up

and on April 22, 2026

With Tesla’s Model S and Model X quietly discontinued and Cybercab mass production supposedly starting this month, this quarter’s earnings call may reveal whether Elon Musk is steering a car company or a robotics empire.

Looking for a New SUV? These 10 Have the Most Cargo Space

and on April 21, 2026

With the average new mid-size SUV now costing nearly $50,000, knowing which models offer the most room could be the deciding factor in your next purchase.

High Gas Prices Push More Americans to Work from Home, Poll Finds

and on April 20, 2026

96% of Americans say gas is a financial burden this year — and the ripple effects go well beyond the pump, reshaping how people work, spend, and plan their next road trip.

Why Spring May Be the Best Time Yet to Buy an Electric Car

and on April 16, 2026

The average new EV discount hit nearly $8,000 in March — nearly matching the federal tax credit Congress axed last fall — and a spring wave of off-lease inventory is stacking even more options on used lots.

Gas Prices Are Dropping. These States Are Seeing the Biggest Relief

and on April 15, 2026

Indiana drivers just scored a 25-cent-per-gallon drop in a single week — and analysts say the summer fuel switchover could push prices even lower in the days ahead.

Bigger Tax Refunds Aren’t Changing How People Buy New Cars

and on April 15, 2026

With the average new car now priced at $49,275 — nearly $10,000 more than what most refund shoppers say they can afford — here’s how the gap between tax season windfalls and dealership sticker prices is playing out.

Spring Can Boost Your Gas Mileage — If You Drive It Right

and on April 14, 2026

With the national average at $4.12 per gallon, a few simple driving adjustments this spring could meaningfully stretch your tank — and the Department of Energy’s tips go beyond just slowing down.

These 3 EVs Show Electric Cars Don’t Have to Cost a Fortune

and on April 13, 2026

While the average new car now costs $49,275, three electric models at the 2026 New York Auto Show start as low as $29,990 — and rising gas prices are only sweetening the case for going electric.

Gas Prices Hover Around $4 per Gallon. But Is Another Jump Coming?

and on April 13, 2026

With U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed and a Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz now in place, GasBuddy’s top analyst is warning drivers to prepare for another price surge — possibly this week.

13 New Cars Under $30K That Deliver Real Value in 2026

and on April 12, 2026

When the average new car costs nearly $50,000, these 13 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award-winners — starting as low as $22,190 — prove you can still get quality, reliability, and standout features without breaking the bank.

Gas Price Spikes Led to Uptick in EV Searches. So Where Are the Sales?

and on April 10, 2026

Gas jumped more than $1 per gallon in just five weeks — but Edmunds data shows the surge in EV browsing still hasn’t pushed shoppers off the fence.

Volkswagen Pulls the Plug on Its Lone US Electric SUV

and on April 9, 2026

The ID.4 was the only VW model with rising sales in 2025 — selling 22,373 units — yet the automaker is killing it anyway as a broad industry retreat from electric vehicles accelerates.

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