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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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16 states are suing the Trump administration over freezing funds for electric vehicle programs: “We won’t stand for it”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Stay losing, Elon”: Tesla drivers in France file lawsuit over their cars becoming “extreme-right” symbols

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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General Motors is moving away from electric vehicles. Now it’s investing $888 million in the production of these engines

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

3 panel image from a video of a person demonstrating the yet to be released, new vehicle.

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“How’d it go from 25k to 45k”: Toyota is bringing back this discontinued model. Here’s how it’s different

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“Charging for free”: Driver spots a Tesla that’s covered in solar panels. Does it work?

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‘We’ve got to take this from Elon Musk’: Tesla to shut down all its car dealerships across this state

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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This Slate electric pickup truck costs just $20,000. And yes, it’s American-made

Man upset after taking car to the carwash, only to reveal his tesla was damaged by the water

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‘Bottom line: Do not own a Tesla’: Man takes Tesla through car wash. Then he takes a closer look at the trim

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Screenshot of Tiktok user @evautoalex; Photo of several parked SUVs.

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‘There’s nothing wrong with the car’: Utah driver buys electric vehicle for $23K. Then he gets buyer’s remorse when his wife sees it

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I cannot put my car in drive’: Electrify America customer plugs in Mercedes. Then the charger gets stuck in the port

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‘You signed a contract’: Man trades in Honda Pilot for Tesla. Then he gets buyer’s remorse after driving it home

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‘I decided to go charge it at Walmart’: Woman gets Kia EV as her car rental at 87%. Now she’s saying you should never rent an EV

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

2 panel image showing scenes from Rivian's South By Southwest Electric Joyride experience.

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‘You ever tried to go to Ikea?’: Rivian makes cars for adventurers of all sorts. And they don’t want any beef with Tesla

Screenshot from @carsrme's Tiktok of a label that reads "2023 Nissan"; Screenshot from @carsrme Tiktok of the back of a 2023 Nissan.

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Man catches Nissan dealership selling brand-new 2023s in 2025. What are these cars still doing on the lot?

3 panel image: on the sides is the interior of a garage with a charging station and in the middle are the logos for Bose and Dodge.

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‘Bose makes exhaust systems now’: Man sits in driver’s seat of 2025 Dodge Charger EV. Then he realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

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