Tesla is delaying its important Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12 software update, which is supposed to an important step in the automaker’s self-driving program, as it needs more work outside California. For how many years in a row, I lost count, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla would achieve self-driving by the end of the year.… Continue reading Tesla delays important Full Self-Driving v12 update as it needs more work outside California
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Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. Toyota has been arguably the biggest laggard in the auto industry’s shift to fully electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker has lobbied against stricter emissions rules for years. Known… Continue reading Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Last week, Reuters posted a story titled ‘Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective’. In short, the report claims that Tesla gaslighted customers into thinking they were responsible for issues needing… Continue reading Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
A report is claiming that the Tesla Model Y refresh might be coming in the next few months as the automaker plans a factory shutdown at Gigafactory Shanghai. Last summer, Tesla launched the refresh version of the Model 3 in Asia, Pacific, and Europe. The new version of the popular electric sedan has yet to… Continue reading Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
Toyota launches Bozhi 4X electric SUV in China, an upgraded bZ4X starting at $25K
A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). GAC-Toyota launched the electric SUV on November 17 under its sub-brand Bozhi. The 4X is the brand’s first model. The electric SUV features a… Continue reading Toyota launches Bozhi 4X electric SUV in China, an upgraded bZ4X starting at $25K
2024 Chevy Blazer EV sales are already halted over software issues
If you were waiting to buy the new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, you may have to wait a little longer. Chevy is already halting sales of the highly anticipated electric Blazer over glaring software issues. Chevy pauses 2024 Blazer EV sales After opening order requests for the 2024 Blazer EV in early September, Chevy is… Continue reading 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sales are already halted over software issues
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) gets boost from ‘beyond an automaker’ scenario
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has received a nice boost today from one of its biggest cheerleaders on Wall Street, and it’s based on the company achieving a “beyond an automaker” scenario. For years, Tesla investors have pushed the argument that Tesla is more than an auto company. That’s technically true. The company is also big in… Continue reading Tesla’s stock (TSLA) gets boost from ‘beyond an automaker’ scenario
Elon Musk didn’t drive away Tesla buyers, at least before his latest big blunder
A new survey shows that Elon Musk isn’t driving away Tesla buyers with his Twitter drama, but that was right before his latest and biggest blunder. Ever since his acquisition of Twitter, Elon Musk seems to be getting into one controversy after another. There have been some serious concerns about his drama negatively affecting Tesla’s… Continue reading Elon Musk didn’t drive away Tesla buyers, at least before his latest big blunder
GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan. GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck. GM has been teasing an electric GMC Sierra truck for several years now. The 2024 GMC Sierra EV first edition was officially unveiled in… Continue reading GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table? For the past two months now, Tesla service workers in Sweden have been on a strike in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always… Continue reading Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?