Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option. It’s been 26 years since the doors were shut at VW’s Westmoreland assembly factory in Pennsylvania, its last plant closure. However, that could… Continue reading Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure
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Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update
Tesla has started to finally push a new Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software update after a few months of delays. Elon Musk has bet Tesla’s house on self-driving and now the company needs to deliver more than ever. We were particularly impressed with Tesla’s FSD v12 update. It was by far the biggest improvement in… Continue reading Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update
Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
Tesla insiders claim CEO Elon Musk had his Full Self-Driving optimized routes that he himself takes as well as routes taken by Tesla FSD content creators, which would explain the discrepancies in the efficacity of the system. Elon Musk has been praising Tesla’s self-driving effort, and especially its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta (now “supervised) system,… Continue reading Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
Tesla to help China power its computing expansion with Megapacks
Tesla will help China power its ongoing major computing power expansion with Megapacks providing energy storage. According to the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024, China currently has a combined processing power of 230 exaflops. The country has an aggressive plan to increase that computing power to 300 exaflops by the end of next year. That… Continue reading Tesla to help China power its computing expansion with Megapacks
Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
Elon Musk is going to war against people shorting Tesla’ stock (TSLA) again. He says they will be “obliterated”. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market and CEO Elon Musk has often commented on the situation – going as far as… Continue reading Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming?
A new Tesla Model Y with camouflage has been spotted testing in California. Is a refresh coming soon? After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, there have been many rumors about a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report that claimed Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming?
You can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf for $19 a month (yes, for real)
Photo: Nissan A Nissan dealer in Colorado is practically giving 2025 Nissan Leaf leases away – who said EVs weren’t affordable? Tynan’s Nissan Aurora is running a new special where you can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf S for $19 per month for 24 months with $0 down and $10,000 miles. The lease selling price… Continue reading You can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf for $19 a month (yes, for real)
Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla Model S and Model X sales are not doing well, and Tesla is hiding that decline through its opaque delivery reporting. As we have often reported, Tesla doesn’t break down its sales by model. The lack of transparency is frustrating as it makes it harder to track the health of its vehicle programs. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla is upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor
Tesla is now upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor with a more “efficient and reliable” motor. Tesla has started to contact some early Cybertruck owners to tell them that they will change their electric drivetrain. The automaker says that it is about conducting a study of early Cybertrucks. At select owners’ next service visit, Tesla will… Continue reading Tesla is upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor
Tesla vehicles become approved as government vehicles in China
Tesla vehicles have become approved as government vehicles in China – a first for a foreign-owned automaker. It could open the door for large government sales in the country. Over the last few months, Tesla has made a lot of progress in getting closer to the Chinese government. The automaker managed to fix its problem… Continue reading Tesla vehicles become approved as government vehicles in China