Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. We are just a day away from getting all the details about the Cybertruck direct from Tesla, but a leak is now giving us some details ahead of time. The leak is coming… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
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Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms. Should we be concerned about the build quality? Much has been said about the Cybertruck build quality even before the truck has made it to market. We recently reported on how that talk… Continue reading Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier. Toyota plans to sell around 10% (roughly $4.7 billion) of its stake in the supplier by… Continue reading Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far
A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. Nissan is gearing up for a major transition as it gears up to go all-electric in the UK.… Continue reading Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far
Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla briefly increased the deposit amount for the Cybertruck last night before reverting to the original price. Is the automaker signaling a deposit increase with the launch? While the vehicle’s premiere in 2019 wasn’t without issue or criticism, with the unbreakable window demonstration failing, it also helped generate a lot of attention. CEO Elon Musk… Continue reading Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency and gets a small win
After filing twin lawsuits against the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service after workers refused to deliver license plates for its cars, Tesla can enjoy a small victory in the battle in Sweden. Hours after filing the suits, a court in Sweden has backed the automaker, offering a temporary injunction to get the… Continue reading Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency and gets a small win
Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. Nissan Skyline to be reborn as electric SUV and fastback Nissan’s Skyline was born in 1969 after merging with the Prince Motor Company (the original Skyline maker).… Continue reading Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday. After a lot of anticipation, years of waiting, and some delays, Tesla is finally going to deliver the Cybertruck at an event on November 30th. That’s this upcoming Thursday. We have been suspecting… Continue reading Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike
More drama is unfolding as the dispute between Swedish unions and Tesla now involves a supplier of critical components for the Model Y, where workers have reportedly set down their tools in support of the IF Metall strike. They said they won’t be showing up for work, or will be given non-Tesla-related tasks, until further… Continue reading More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike
Toyota is still greenwashing after change in leadership
Toyota is still continuing its old ways of greenwashing and opposing electric vehicles, despite a change in CEO earlier this year from anti-EV stalwart Akio Toyoda to former Lexus chief Koji Sato, who had promised a more EV-friendly approach. Toyota has a long history of opposing electric vehicles, both through lobbying and disinformation in its… Continue reading Toyota is still greenwashing after change in leadership