Tesla update points to the automaker’s upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for using (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and more. The latest update to Tesla’s mobile app has given us some insights into upcoming features. First off, Tesla is getting closer to finishing its LA diner/Supercharger station, and according to… Continue reading Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
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Tesla Cybercab spotted with steering wheel raises questions
A Tesla Cybercab, or Robotaxi, Tesla has been using the names alternatively, has been spotted with a steering wheel – raising questions. Last year, Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, a two-seat steering wheel-less electric vehicle that the automaker claims will power a fleet of autonomous ride-hailing vehicles. At the unveiling, Tesla gave some rides in the… Continue reading Tesla Cybercab spotted with steering wheel raises questions
Imported Tesla Cybertruck is seized by police in the UK, deemed dangerous and not legal
Police have seized an imported Tesla Cybertruck in the UK as it is not road-legal in the country and deemed dangerous for pedestrians. Tesla has always known that its Cybertruck design would be complicated to get homologated in other markets than North America, where the rules are similar between the US, Canada, and Mexico. The… Continue reading Imported Tesla Cybertruck is seized by police in the UK, deemed dangerous and not legal
Tesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming
Tesla announced on X that it is working on a new way to keep the cameras clean on the Cybertruck. Hopefully, it will make its way to other Tesla vehicles because it is a common problem with the performance of its advanced driver assist systems (ADAS). When driving using Tesla’s Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (Supervised)… Continue reading Tesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming
Nissan secures EV powertrain supply for next-gen LEAF, electric SUVs at its UK plant
Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival, Nissan scored a new supply deal with JATCO for EV powertrains that will be built at a nearby facility. The parts will be used for the new LEAF and other upcoming Nissan EVs. Nissan scores EV… Continue reading Nissan secures EV powertrain supply for next-gen LEAF, electric SUVs at its UK plant
Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s consistent meddling in the country’s politics and promotion of a fringe far-right party. Many analysts and Tesla followers have been alleging that Elon Musk’s social media antics promoting misinformation and meddling in politics are affecting Tesla’s sales, which were down for… Continue reading Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
Tesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
Tesla is throttling down Cybertruck production as it shifts workers to Model Y production because inventory of the electric pickup truck is piling up. The automaker had planned a production capacity of 250,000 Cybertrucks per year at Gigafactory Texas, and CEO Elon Musk said he could see this being ramped up to 500,000 per year.… Continue reading Tesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
Tesla is now claiming that Cybertruck was the ‘best-selling electric pickup in US’ last year despite not even reporting the number of deliveries. There’s a lot of context needed here. As we often highlighted, Tesla is sadly one of, if not the most, opaque automakers regarding sales reports. Tesla doesn’t break down sales per model… Continue reading Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
Photo: Honda Honda and Acura EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network this coming spring, according to Honda – though the brands are still missing from Tesla’s “coming soon” page. On Monday, Tesla updated its Supercharger “coming soon” page, adding several brands to the list of cars that will soon be able to charge at… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
Toyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’
We had a feeling it was coming soon. Toyota is moving away from its “bZ” naming system for EVs with plans to use names you may already be familiar with. The bZ4X will likely be the only electric car Toyota sells globally under the old system. Toyota will use old names for new EVs The… Continue reading Toyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’