in Ugly turns uglier as a Tesla filing shows results were goosed by a surge in credits By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:07:44 -0400 Tesla's financial results released last week didn't mention that the automaker's revenue included $200 million collected from regulatory credits. Full Article
in Tesla Model 3 remains the most popular electric vehicle in the U.S. — by far By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 May 2019 14:01:40 -0400 The Tesla Model 3 remained the bestselling electric car in the United States last month by far, according to estimates from website Inside EVs. Full Article
in Will Trump's China trade war mess up Polestar's U.S. challenge to Tesla? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 14:54:18 -0400 The Polestar 2, the first electric car to go straight up against Tesla's Model 3, is due to go on the market in the U.S. by summer 2020. Full Article
in Tesla Model 3 sales rise in May, but demand still hasn't fully recovered By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:03:19 -0400 Tesla's sales of its Model 3 perked up in the U.S. in May, according to estimates from the website InsideEVs, after a round of price cuts. Full Article
in At Tesla annual meeting, Elon Musk softens claims of a robotaxi fleet next year By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:44:26 -0400 Less than two months after touting a plan to put driverless taxis on the road, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday walked back the ambitious timetable. Full Article
in In a throwback, Musk's tweets target Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:54:25 -0400 Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk turned to Twitter on Sunday to open up old wounds with one of Tesla's co-founders before announcing he had "deleted" his Twitter account. Full Article
in The public thinks Tesla's Autopilot is safer than it is, an insurance group says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:00:03 -0400 For years, automakers have been offering driver-assist technologies on many new cars. Full Article
in Tesla beats expectations, delivers 95,000 vehicles in the second quarter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 2 Jul 2019 16:36:10 -0400 Tesla Inc. delivered 95,200 vehicles to customers in the second quarter, outperforming analysts' expectations. Full Article
in Toyota ordered to pay auto dealer $15.8 million in trial over Prius defects By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:25:25 -0400 A jury ordered Toyota to pay $15.8 million to a dealer who alleged the company's recalls failed to remedy safety defects in its popular Prius models. Full Article
in Judge told Tesla to release evidence in short seller trial. Instead, Tesla dropped the case By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 10:29:37 -0400 Tesla dropped its case against Randeep Hothi after a judge ordered the company to turn over video and audio evidence to prove its case. Full Article
in Column: In climate deal with automakers, California finds solution to Trump — ignore him By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:12:07 -0400 California's climate deal with automakers shows the proper solution to Trump is to go around him. Full Article
in California reaches climate deal with automakers, spurning Trump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:36:48 -0400 Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW reach deal with California regulators on fuel efficiency standards Full Article
in Beers, nostalgia and worry in Michigan as historic GM plant closes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:00:59 -0400 A GM factory in Warren, Mich., is closing as Democrats come to Detroit to debate. Some workers, in a county and a state key to the 2020 presidential race, wonder whether elected officials can or will help. Full Article
in Lyft joins Uber in offering ride-hailing services to wheelchair users in L.A. County By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 10:00:21 -0400 Transportation options for wheelchair users, especially those riders who use a fixed-frame wheelchair, have grown but are still limited. Full Article
in Have a California moment at Neptune's Net, a landmark seafood shack in Malibu By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 09:00:30 -0400 Neptune's Net, the most-beloved hangout in Malibu, is a roadhouse that is equal parts good grub and floor show. Neptune's Net tastes like that wave that just broke your board. Full Article
in Tesla has a huge incentive to deploy self-driving tech. But is the world ready? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:00:04 -0400 Elon Musk has a huge financial incentive to turn on full-service driving. But is Tesla anywhere close to ready? Full Article
in Tesla tiene un incentivo enorme para desplegar la tecnología de conducción autonoma. ¿Pero está el mundo listo? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 08:31:39 -0400 Elon Musk tiene un gran incentivo financiero para activar la conducción de servicio completo. ¿Pero está Tesla cerca de estar listo? Full Article
in Review: The Fiat 500X is a sporty ride in a small package By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 08:00:42 -0400 The Fiat 500X offers a much sportier driving experience than the Fiat 500 thanks to an all-new 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. Full Article
in Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:54:20 -0400 In 2017, 939 people were killed by vehicles running red lights, according to AAA. The numbers are rising at a far higher rate than overall U.S. highway fatalities. Full Article
in Inside the elite, detail-obsessed world of the people who judge the Oscars of classic cars By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:00:19 -0400 Behind the scenes at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the most prestigious car show in the world. Full Article
in Tesla residential rooftop solar panels catch fire, and the lawsuits start flying By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:12 -0400 On top of fires at Amazon and Walmart facilities, Tesla may have problems with residential power systems, a much bigger part of its sputtering solar business. Full Article
in Electric vehicle sales are up sharply in California, mostly due to Tesla By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:53 -0400 EV sales rose 65% in California in the first half of the year, led by Tesla. But that doesn't mean consumers are suddenly in love with electric cars. Full Article
in SUVs have made a startling rise in Germany. Now comes the backlash By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 08:00:50 -0400 Tensions boiled over this month when a Porsche Macan jumped a curb in central Berlin and plowed into a crowd of pedestrians, killing four. Full Article
in California sues Trump over revoking state's authority to set car emissions standards By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:06:18 -0400 California's unique authority to set its own tailpipe emissions standards has made the state an environmental leader and irked the Trump administration. Full Article
in Volvo shows an electric SUV and plans to drop cars running on just gas or diesel By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:21:53 -0400 The Chinese-owned carmaker from Sweden wants to add "sustainability" to its reputation for safety Full Article
in Driven: For collectors of classic used cars, Bring a Trailer is a market disruptor By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:00:23 -0400 The San Francisco-based website is auctioning collectible cars online in real time — 50-plus a day, five days a week. Full Article
in Waymo wants to offer robotaxis in California. But the state insists they be free By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 Nov 2019 09:00:45 -0400 Waymo wants to deploy a robotaxi service for the general public in parts of California as soon as possible. Full Article
in California pulls back clean-vehicle rebates to point them at lower-income buyers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:30 -0500 Starting in December, those looking to buy electric vehicles with a price tag of more than $60,000 won't qualify for rebates — nor will plug-in hybrids with less than 35 miles of all-electric range. Full Article
in They turn '49 Mercurys and Shelby Cobras into EVs, one Tesla carcass at a time By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:00:32 -0500 A growing army of hot rodders is cannibalizing crashed electric cars and turning them into custom vehicles with electric power trains. Full Article
in California sues Trump again for revoking state's authority to limit auto emissions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:26:04 -0500 California has joined other states in filing a second lawsuit against the administration for revoking the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles. Full Article
in Driven: Ford ponies up on electric vehicles with a Mustang-inspired SUV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:26:54 -0500 Ford Motor Co. on Sunday unveiled its all-new fully electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E. Full Article
in The electric Mustang is just the start of Ford's drive to hit 50 mpg in 6 years By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 09:00:53 -0500 Ford turns to electrified pickups, performance cars and SUVs to meet California's greenhouse gas regulations. Full Article
in Meet the Mexico City family keeping Beetlemania alive By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Dec 2019 06:00:20 -0500 Throughout Mexico legions of fans remain devoted to the Volkswagen Beetle, or as it's known, the "vocho." Full Article
in The life and death of Lowrider: How the Chicano car magazine shaped California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 14:04:40 -0500 Lowrider magazine was once among the bestselling newsstand automotive periodicals in the country. After 42 years, it will cease to print this year. Full Article
in Do modern Dodge muscle cars capture the magic harnessed by Big Willie Robinson? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:30:35 -0500 Dodge offers two outrageous muscle cars — Hellcat iterations of its Charger and Challenger — that capture the magic of the 1960s horsepower wars. Full Article
in Dude rented me a Tesla on Turo. It's clear how its car-sharing model is different By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:00:22 -0500 Peer-to-peer car sharing seems strange but turns out to be easy, if a bit expensive. Full Article
in Feds tweak driverless-car guidelines, seek to balance safety and tech development By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2020 16:13:03 -0500 Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says safety is the top priority for robot cars – but so is intellectual property. Full Article
in Car buyers shun electric vehicles not named Tesla. Are carmakers driving off a cliff? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:00:53 -0500 Electric vehicles can cut greenhouse gases and carmakers have big plans for them. But so far, few car buyers want them. Full Article
in Tesla reports a fourth-quarter profit, and its stock soars again By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:49:48 -0500 With stock price in the stratosphere, Tesla grows earnings again. But questions about the future remain. Full Article
in State will prevail in Trump emissions fight, California Air Resources Board chief says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 16:49:04 -0500 The fight over emissions between California and the White House could last years. Full Article
in How Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini are setting a new high bar for ultra-luxury SUVs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 10:00:43 -0500 Fancy gas-powered 4x4s are bringing boutique brands more sales and new buyers Full Article
in How good are your car headlights? Here's how technology is making them safer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 03:01:05 -0500 Automobile headlights haven't been very good, but they're improving, according to the auto insurance industry. Full Article
in The Ferrari 488 Pista brings racetrack performance to California freeways By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:37 -0500 Ferrari's 488 Pista, which replaces the 458 Speciale, is driven by the most powerful V8 engine Ferrari has ever put in a road car. Full Article
in Your Tesla could explain why it crashed. But good luck getting its Autopilot data By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:16 -0500 Tesla's Autopilot and other driver-assist systems might enhance safety, but manufacturers can keep the data under wraps. Full Article
in The electric-vehicle industry is thriving in Southern California, report says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 13:19:33 -0500 The Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. sees California as a world hub for electric mobility. Full Article
in GM plunges deeper into the EV market with a $20-billion spending plan By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 18:45:06 -0500 CEO Mary Barra hopes to invigorate investor interest in GM's stock with an aggressive electric vehicle strategy. Full Article
in Driven: Behind the rise, stumble and rebirth of Fair and its car-buying app By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 Perhaps no corner of the auto industry is as ripe for disruption as car shopping. Full Article
in Tesla's Fremont factory was in full swing despite Bay Area coronavirus lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:12:55 -0400 Tesla's electric car factory was operating as usual Tuesday, despite a San Francisco Bay Area multi-county "shelter in place" lockdown. Full Article
in Alameda County says Tesla has cut its workforce. But will it stop making cars? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:38:43 -0400 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has kept his Fremont, Calif., manufacturing plant open despite the Bay Area coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
in After resisting coronavirus order, Tesla will now end production in Fremont By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:57:22 -0400 Tesla will temporarily end production at its Fremont assembly plant beginning March 23 to comply with Bay Area restrictions due to coronavirus. Full Article