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Nick Godt

Nick Godt

Freelance reporter
Author/Co-Author of 110 articles

Nick Godt has covered global business news on three continents for over 25 years. While he’ll forever miss the stick-shift driving days common in his native France, he’s enjoyed covering automotive news from the Detroit Auto Show to cars and motorcycles in India. His work has appeared in The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.
 

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The week in EV tech: From sky-high dreams to ground-level drama

Flying cars might soon become reality, while the Musk/Trump feud puts Tesla robotaxi at risk.
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The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?

A weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles.
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Electric Muscle Misfire? Dodge Pulls Charger Daytona R/T from 2026 Lineup

Stellantis is dropping the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026
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Archer’s flying taxis head to LA for the 2028 Olympics

Archer Aviation was named the exclusive air taxi provider for LA28.
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Cheaper EVs ahead? GM and LG say new battery cells are the key

GM and LG Energy are developing a new battery-cell tech to lower the cost of EVs.
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Toyota unveils 2026 bZ: A smarter, longer-range electric SUV

Toyota's bZ electric SUV brings major upgrades on range and charging.
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Mitsubishi’s back in the EV game—with a new electric SUV coming in 2026

Mitsubishi re-enters the EV scene with an EV slated for 2026.
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Zoox recalls robotaxis after Las Vegas crash, citing software fix

Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi unit, issues a safety recall after a Las Vegas crash.
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Jeep Compass EV breaks cover—but will it come to the U.S.?

Jeep unveils electric version of the Compass SUV but it might not make it stateside.
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Ram resurrects 1500 Express trim as an affordable option

Ram is reintroducing the Ram 1500 Express trim as an affordable option.
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The Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the $7,500 tax credit

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit.
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Uber partners with May Mobility to bring thousands of autonomous vehicles to U.S. streets

Uber and May Mobility will offer driverless rides in the U.S.
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Waymo and Toyota explore personally owned self-driving cars

Waymo and Toyota are exploring fully-automated driving for personally owned vehicles.
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Slate Unveils $20K Electric Truck That Transforms Into an SUV

Slate has unveiled a $20K electric truck that transforms into an SUV.
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Buick, Audi, and Nissan score top marks in latest IIHS safety ratings

The Audi Q6 e-tron, Buick Enclave, and Nissan Armada earn top safety marks.
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Nissan delays price increases until June amid U.S. tariffs

Nissan says it won’t raise prices on imported vehicles until June 2.
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Cadillac offers first glimpse of upcoming Optiq-V performance EV

Cadillac releases teaser images of the 2026 Optiq-V, the brand’s second all-electric model.
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Tesla reaffirms timeline for affordable EV despite reports of delays

Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.
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Slate teases $25K EV with marketing stunt ahead of April 24 reveal

Slate Auto is teasing a $25,000 EV set to be unveiled on April 24.
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You can now lease a Hyundai EV on Amazon—and snag that $7,500 tax credit

Through Amazon Autos, you can now lease a brand-new Hyundai entirely online—and even better, you’ll qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit if you choose an electric model like the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona EV.
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EVs top gas cars in German reliability report — but one weak spot won’t quit

EVs are now more reliable than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, according to Germany’s ADAC — Europe’s largest roadside assistance provider.
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Subaru’s electric comeback starts now: Trailseeker EV to debut in NYC

Subaru is teasing the 2026 Trailseeker SUV, its second electric vehicle, set to debut at the New York International Auto Show next week.
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Kia EV9 and EV6 now fully qualify for the $7,500 tax credit – except for one trim

Kia's best-selling EV6 and EV9 models are now fully produced in the U.S., making them eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. But the GT trims for both models don't qualify.
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Buy Now, Upgrade Later: Slate’s $25K Truck Flips the Script on EVs

Slate, a new EV start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, seeks to offer a $25K electric truck, which will be upgradeable.
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Waymo faces questions about its use of onboard cameras for AI training, ads targeting

An unreleased version of Waymo’s privacy policy suggests the California-based company is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including interior cameras, to train generative AI models and to offer targeted ads.
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Audi halts vehicle deliveries to the U.S. as it mulls impact of tariffs

Audi has announced it would halt shipments to the U.S. in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles.
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Tesla, Warner Bros. dodge some claims in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit, copyright battle continues

A federal judge dismissed trademark claims against Tesla and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit filed by Alcon Entertainment, a production company behind the 2017 sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. However, the judge allowed Alcon to continue its copyright infringement claims against Tesla for its alleged use of AI-generated images mimicking scenes from Blade Runner 2049 without permission.
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Toyota shifts gears: 15 New EVs and a million cars by 2027

Toyota is planning to develop about 15 fully electric models by 2027, up from five currently. These models will include vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, with production expected to reach 1 million units annually by that year.
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Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan hit the brake on shipments to U.S. over tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its UK-made cars to the U.S. this month, while it figures out how to respond to President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars. Nissan, meanwhile, is not taking U.S. orders for two Mexican-made Infiniti SUVs.
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Rivian set to unlock unmapped roads for Gen2 vehicles

Rivian's brand new 'hands-off' driving feature will work with unmapped roads on Gen2 vehicles later this year.
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EV sales surge could continue as Trump delays ending federal rebates, report says

A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while they last.,
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EV incentives supported by 67% of Americans, survey finds

EV government incentives are supported by 67% of Americans, according to a survey.
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Faraday Future could unveil lowest-priced EV yet at CES 2025

Faraday Future will unveil its FX 5 EV prototype, priced $20,000-$30,000, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Global EV sales expected to rise 30% in 2025, S&P Global says

Global sales of EVs are expected to grow 30% in 2025.