Tesla loses bid to kill class action over misleading customers on self-driving capabilities for years

A judge has ruled to allow a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over claims that the company has been misleading customers about its self-driving capabilities for years.

It’s the latest of a series of legal actions against Tesla regarding its deployment of advanced assisted driving systems, which the automaker describes as self-driving.

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The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the most affordable EV with prices starting under $30,000

The new 2026 Nissan LEAF will arrive at US dealerships any day now. And it’s even cheaper than the OG model launched in 2011. With prices starting under $30,000, Nissan says the new LEAF will be the most affordable EV in the US. And it’s bringing more range, faster charging, and plenty of other upgrades.

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Hyundai halts production of another luxury EV

Another one bites the dust. Hyundai Motor has halted production of another luxury EV in the US to focus on more popular models like its best-selling Tucson SUV.

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This high school’s new solar carport can power 100 homes

Ridgefield, Connecticut, just commissioned a sizable new solar carport at Ridgefield High School, and it’s set to pay big dividends for the town of around 7,000 residents.

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Why Arizona firefighters are now heading out on electric bikes

It might sound counterintuitive since we often hear stories about fire departments being called out because of an e-bike. But firefighters in Scottsdale, Arizona, are now using e-bikes on emergency calls for a highly particular reason.

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Tesla will sell you a retrofit turn signal stalk for $350 – but only in China (so far?)

Tesla is now selling retrofit turn signal stalks for certain Model 3 vehicles, after having deleted the stalks in its update of the Model 3. But so far, they’re only available in China, and only for some cars. Will they come to the US?

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Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000

Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD.

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Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”

Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service.

He is now taking another dig at Tesla.

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A new Kia EV5 variant spotted in the US for the first time [Images]

The EV5 is about the size of the Tesla Model Y and is already a hot seller in some markets. A new EV5 variant was caught towing a trailer in the US for the first time, but will Kia bring it to the states?

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Home charging rules as global EV ports soar to 206 million by 2040

Global EV charging is about to see a massive buildout. According to Wood Mackenzie’s recent Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Forecast, the number of global EV charging ports is expected to climb at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate between 2026 and 2040, hitting 206.6 million by the end of that period.

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