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Tesla slowdown: Does Elon Musk still care about selling cars?
New York Times: Tesla’s sales fell 1% last year as the global market for EVs grew 25%.
Here’s why Trump wants to make Ukraine a US economic colony
Telegraph: Kyiv holds US$15 trillion in natural resources.
Clean Car Standard changes could mean price hikes on some vehicles, industry group warns
PLUS: How EV sales compared to petrol vehicles in 2025; Better NZ drops legal action.
Opinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child poverty
OPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
Letters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scooters
OPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.
France, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission fines
Fining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.
As South Korean investment grows, so do ‘Koreatowns’
Financial Times: Samsung, Hyundai, LG bring Korean culture to unexpected parts of the US.
As China’s EVs dominate auto market, Japan, Europe lose ground
Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales are growing rapidly in China.
Tesla loses bid to restore Elon Musk’s record $95 billion pay package
Financial Times: Judge gives world’s most valuable car maker a stinging rebuke.
VW's German workers to strike from Monday
The crisis-wracked car titan has been locked in bitter talks with unions.
Watch: My Waymo robotaxi ride - five things that struck me
Living in the future - where there's less driver chatter.
Riding a Waymo robotaxi
On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald
Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.
Elon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?
New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.
New car sales perk up overall, but heavy discounting can't save EVs
Petrol and diesel vehicles made some big gains in market share.
Volkswagen to close at least 3 German plants, cut thousands of jobs
Financial Times: The first closure of domestic plants in the company’s 87-year history.
Lex: Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonation
Financial Times: Most of the carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist.
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
European carmakers plan dozens of cheaper models to survive ‘EV winter’
Financial Times: Manufacturers must sell more EVs to meet tough new EU carbon targets.
Battery makers aim to ease EV anxieties with 5-minute charge
Financial Times: Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way.
New car sales on the road to recovery after September lift, EV's perk up
A third consecutive month of improved sales.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.
Genesis Energy takes 65% stake in ChargeNet
The nationwide electric vehicle (EV) public charging network was founded in 2015.
China unleashes stimulus blitz to lift growth
Financial Times: Property and stock market support given go-ahead to boost demand.