Tesla has lost its lead interior designer behind the interior design of some of its most popular vehicles, like Model 3 and Model Y. Skyryse, a startup building next-gen helicopters, announced today that it poached Peter Blades from Tesla. Blades had been at Tesla for almost a decade, and he was a big influence on… Continue reading Tesla loses lead interior designer
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Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy to build a factory in the country, according to the Minister for Business and Made in Italy. Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Business and Made in Italy, announced today that the government has been in talks with Tesla for a potential factory in the country. He mentioned both… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to unveil the new Roadster this year, and he is doubling down on the SpaceX collaboration to put cold air trustees on the electric supercar. But the vehicle’s production is delayed one more time. The new Roadster was originally unveiled during the Tesla Semi unveiling back in 2017. The… Continue reading Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. Is this PR spin or the real thing? President of the ACEA… Continue reading Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
After an 18-month delay, Toyota finally launched its first electric car, the bZ4X, in Australia. Toyota looks to defend its title as the best-selling car brand in the country as EV leaders like Tesla are gaining market share. Toyota launched the bZ4X electric SUV, its first EV in Australia, starting at $66,000 (plus on-road costs).… Continue reading Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
Tesla has pushed a new software update to its mobile app with a new AI chat assistant and a new menu to highlight the company’s non-car products. The Tesla app has long been an important part of the automaker’s ecosystem. It’s the hub for all of Tesla’s connected features, which the automaker was somewhat of… Continue reading Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
Tesla Model Y 2024 scores near-perfect in IIHS’ crash tests
The Tesla Model Y 2024 has been awarded IIHS’s “top safety pick +” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) despite more stringent eligibility. The electric SUV scored near perfect in the crash tests. Today, the IIHS released its top safety picks based on its latest round of testing and new standards, which have become… Continue reading Tesla Model Y 2024 scores near-perfect in IIHS’ crash tests
Tesla talks Cybertruck coming to Canada, Rivian accelerates deliveries
Tesla is talking about soon bringing the Cybertruck to Canada while Rivian quickly accelerates deliveries in the market. The automaker started delivering Cybertruck to customers in the US, primarily in Texas and California, late last year. It has slowly started to expand throughout the US. Generally, it takes a while for Tesla to expand to… Continue reading Tesla talks Cybertruck coming to Canada, Rivian accelerates deliveries
You won’t believe who bought almost $1 million worth of Tesla Roadsters
In a surprising turn of events, we now learn that billionaire Dan O’Dowd bought the 3 Tesla Roadsters that were lost in a Chinese port for over a decade. Last year, we reported on a strange story of three brand-new Tesla Roadsters that were found inside a shipping container in China. It appears that a… Continue reading You won’t believe who bought almost $1 million worth of Tesla Roadsters
France’s EV ‘Renaulution’: Renault revives its beloved supermini as all-electric 5 E-Tech
There were several notable EU-centric EV debuts today during the Geneva International Motor Show, including an all-electric supermini from Renault called the 5 E-Tech. The French automaker has revived the nameplate for the all-electric age, with hopes it will soon dominate its class overseas. Long before today’s debut of an all-electric version, the original Renault… Continue reading France’s EV ‘Renaulution’: Renault revives its beloved supermini as all-electric 5 E-Tech