Tesla Cybertruck’s “armor glass” has managed to stop a break-in attempt caught on camera by the vehicle’s Sentry Mode. We all laughed when Tesla had its broken window mishap at the original Cybertruck unveiling in 2019. The incident involved Elon Musk asking Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen to throw a steel ball at the… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ stops break-in attempt caught on sentry mode
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Tesla dominates brand loyalty: once you go EV, you don’t go back
Tesla took half the awards for brand loyalty in the automotive industry in S&P Global Mobility’s new study. Once you go electric, you don’t go back. Studies have shown that electric vehicle buyers generally don’t go back to gasoline vehicles. It wasn’t necessarily the case for some early EVs that had limitations, like the Fiat… Continue reading Tesla dominates brand loyalty: once you go EV, you don’t go back
Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous spotted being filmed for promo
A new Tesla Model 3 Performance, likely a new ‘Ludicrous’, has been spotted being filmed for what appears to be a promotional video. For the last few months, we have been reporting on the exciting possibility of Tesla launching a new Model 3 Performance. When Tesla launched the new Model 3 with an updated design… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous spotted being filmed for promo
Tesla’s new Cybertruck wheel caps are not easy on the eyes
Tesla has started rolling out its new Cybertruck wheel caps, which shouldn’t fall off this time, but the solution is not easy on the eyes. Earlier this month, we reported on Tesla stopping to deliver Cybertrucks with wheel caps. We learned that the issue was the design of the wheel cap being subject to accelerated… Continue reading Tesla’s new Cybertruck wheel caps are not easy on the eyes
Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
Honda Motor Company sits on the cusp of delivering its first EV – the Prologue – to the US market. Developed with the help of General Motors, this all-electric SUV is a notable start to zero-emissions vehicles and should do well with fans of the Japanese brand who are new to EVs. I got to… Continue reading Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
If you were waiting on an electric GM truck similar in size to the Ford Maverick, you may be out of luck. GM is reportedly canceling plans to develop a compact electric pickup amid its shift toward plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). GM cancels plans for an electric Ford Maverick rival GM’s CEO Mary Barra announced several… Continue reading GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Tesla is working on a software update to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40% – reducing “vampire drain” on parked vehicles. It might sound like a small update that’s bigger than you think. Electric vehicles lose some power when parked. It’s often been referred to as “vampire drain”. There are several factors that can… Continue reading Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
Ford is seemingly leaked its J3400 to CCS adapter to give its EV owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. It has been about a year since Ford became the first automaker to adopt Tesla’s connector – sending the NACS, now also known as J3400, on path to become the new standard EV connector in North… Continue reading Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
After temporarily losing availability for federal tax credits in early January, Cadillac has announced the LYRIQ is once again eligible for the total amount of up to $7,500. Additionally, some previously ineligible LYRIQs will receive a purchase incentive from Cadillac directly. In late 2023, GM announced that starting January 1, 2024, its Chevy Blazer EV… Continue reading GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
Tesla’s decision to not sign a collective agreement with its service workers in Sweden may now affect Superchargers as another union joins the fight. For the past four months, Tesla service workers in Sweden have been on strike in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always had a hard stance… Continue reading Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers