Tesla lost its edge — and Elon Musk has no one but himself to blame

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broken down tesla with flat tires trailing behind two speeding cars, surrounded by pins on the ground made of the upside-down tesla logo, against a red road and sky
Tesla spent the past two decades defying expectations and disrupting the automotive industry, but now it's starting to fall behind the rest of the auto industry.

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Tesla cofounder's advice to EV startups: Don't try to be Tesla

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Martin Eberhard says EV startups need to stop trying to be like Tesla and find their own market.
Martin Eberhard has some simple advice for EV companies: Don't try to beat Tesla by competing head-on with similar cars.

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Ford and GM have more cars on lots than Toyota or Lexus as inventory remains scarce

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An auto dealership selling the Jeep Grand Cherokee and other Chrysler vehicles is seen in Los Angeles July 24, 2015. REUTERS/Phil McCarten
Domestic automakers like Stellantis had more vehicle inventory than other brands in January.

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These are the best car brands of 2023

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BMW landed the top spot in Consumer Reports' list of top car brands for 2023.

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Traditional automakers have one huge leg up on EV startups: A nationwide network of shops ready to service cars

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A Tesla showroom and service center, in Burbank on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 in Burbank, CA.
As EV startups like Rivian get more cars on the road, the question is whether they'll find the same success servicing their vehicles as Tesla has.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Force Tesla to Change Its Ways

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Tesla, General Motors, Ford, and other auto manufacturers are stepping up their electric vehicle charging game to receive federal funding.

It's time for automakers to take EV charging seriously or risk missing out

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2023 is the year automakers need to start to take charging into own hands or risk losing traction to rivals.

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The daily routine of a Ford executive who's up at 5:30 a.m., listens to a 'hype song' on the way to work, and ends the day with wine, TV, and a 'golden hour'

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Sondra Sutton Phung, left, is a marketing executive at Ford.

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Behind the EV price war is an all-out battle for the future of customer loyalty in the car business — and it could mean more discounts on the horizon

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Car prices could drop 20% this year. Here's where to expect the best deals first.

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Hyundai SUVs at a car dealership.
Industry experts have tips on how car-buyers can get the best deal in 2023.

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