Tesla (TSLA) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it

Tesla’s registration numbers for November 2025 are starting to roll in for European markets, and they paint a stark picture: demand is still collapsing in nearly every major market, with one massive exception that is propping up the entire region.

According to registration data tracked by Electrek, Tesla’s volumes in key European markets are down 12.3% year-over-year.

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Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters

Scooters have never really had their moment in the US the way they have in Europe or much of Asia (despite the few fun-loving Vespas clubs here and there). A mere ocean away in Europe, a scooter is just basic transportation – a smart, efficient, dead-simple way to navigate a city. But in the US, scooters tend to get ignored by car folks and lumped into the “not really a motorcycle” category by bike folks.

But LiveWire’s upcoming new electric maxi-scooter concept might actually have a shot at shifting that narrative.

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Tesla Model Y named worst car for reliability in Germany’s major TÜV report

Tesla has received a brutal reality check from Germany this week. The country’s closely watched TÜV Report 2026 has not only ranked the Tesla Model Y as the absolute worst car for reliability in its age group but noted that it has the highest defect rate of any vehicle tested in the last ten years.

It’s a tough look for the world’s best-selling car, though the details paint a more nuanced picture than just “the car is falling apart.”

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Rivian confirms new purple exterior color called ‘Borealis’ and is exploring interior scents

After nearly a year of speculation online, Rivian has confirmed it will begin offering a new purple exterior color, and we now have the name – Borealis. Inspired by its own community, Rivian’s latest color will be available for a limited time on select variants and arrives as part of a broader design initiative focused on sensory experiences.

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Kia teases a mysterious new vehicle, but this one looks unique [Video]

What is Kia cooking up now? After previewing the refreshed Seltos and the upcoming EV2, the brand is teasing yet another new vehicle, hinting “a new future is on the horizon.”

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Archer Aviation is planning an air taxi network around the Miami metro area including airports

Archer Aviation has announced partnerships in the Miami metropolitan area to establish a new air taxi network to support travelers around several key areas in Southern Florida, including local airports.

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BYD tried crushing its $180K luxury SUV with a 2-ton tree and it barely left a mark [Video]

The Yangwang U8L is among the most expensive Chinese vehicles, starting at about $180,000. To prove it’s built for just about anything, BYD dropped a 2-ton tree on it, three times, and the ultra-luxury pretty much brushed it off.

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Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine

Germany’s largest offshore wind farm hit a big milestone: The first turbine at EnBW’s He Dreiht project has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity and sent it into the grid.

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Amid affordability crisis, White House plans to raise your fuel costs by $23B

The White House will formally announce its planned hike in US fuel costs by $23 billion tomorrow, according to Reuters.

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Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals

Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada.

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