Hybrids were the biggest trend in cars in 2024. Here are 5 key things that explain the takeover.

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Demand for hybrid cars took off in 2024 as consumers turned away from pure electric vehicles.

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Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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The evolution of Musk and Trump's 'bromance'

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How did Elon Musk go from being an Obama supporter to a self-described "dark MAGA" Trump ally? Here's a look at the relationship between two billionaires ahead of the second Trump presidency.

Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk (left) and President-elect Donald Trump.

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The winner of the robotaxi race will come down to a few players. Here's why.

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Waymo is one of the frontrunners of robtoaxi race, offering the public more than 100,000 rides, according to the company.

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The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing

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Cargill is cutting 5% of its workforce.

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The PayPal Mafia includes tech titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Reid Hoffman. Here's where its members are now.

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Peter Thiel, left, and Elon Musk, are two members of the so-called "PayPal Mafia."

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Elon Musk hasn't always been Trump's 'first buddy' — see how their relationship has evolved over the years

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Elon Musk (left) and Donald Trump.
Donald Trump (right) on Tuesday escalated his feud with Elon Musk in a Truth Social post belittling the billionaire.

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Fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash that killed 3 students leads to probe from NHTSA

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The NHTSA is probing a Cybertruck crash that killed three college students.

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Cybertruck production has slowed due to a battery supply issue, two workers say

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Tesla Cybertruck charging
A battery issue caused the Cybertruck line to get "backed up" over the past week, one factory worker told Business Insider.

Graham Rapier/Business Insider

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