Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new ‘Model YL’, a new six-seat variant of the Model Y launched in China this week, to the US, and the reason for this is ridiculous. He thinks Tesla won’t need it because of, you guessed it: autonomy. Musk has been framing autonomy as Tesla’s salvation. He… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new Model YL to US, and the reason is so stupid
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The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the most affordable EV with prices starting under $30,000
The new 2026 Nissan LEAF will arrive at US dealerships any day now. And it’s even cheaper than the OG model launched in 2011. With prices starting under $30,000, Nissan says the new LEAF will be the most affordable EV in the US. And it’s bringing more range, faster charging, and plenty of other upgrades.… Continue reading The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the most affordable EV with prices starting under $30,000
Tesla loses bid to kill class action over misleading customers on self-driving capabilities for years
A judge has ruled to allow a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over claims that the company has been misleading customers about its self-driving capabilities for years. It’s the latest of a series of legal actions against Tesla regarding its deployment of advanced assisted driving systems, which the automaker describes as self-driving. As we reported earlier… Continue reading Tesla loses bid to kill class action over misleading customers on self-driving capabilities for years
Tesla will sell you a retrofit turn signal stalk for $350 – but only in China (so far?)
Tesla is now selling retrofit turn signal stalks for certain Model 3 vehicles, after having deleted the stalks in its update of the Model 3. But so far, they’re only available in China, and only for some cars. Will they come to the US? Tesla updated its China website with a new accessory today: turn… Continue reading Tesla will sell you a retrofit turn signal stalk for $350 – but only in China (so far?)
Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD. After a few weeks of teasing, Tesla has officially launched the new version of the Model Y on its online configurator in China: The main… Continue reading Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service. He is now taking another dig at Tesla. Krafcik is a highly respected leader in the auto industry. He began his career as a mechanical engineer at… Continue reading Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Tesla’s new longer ‘Model YL’ with 6 seats spotted ahead of launch
Tesla is teasing its new longer ‘Model Y L’ with six seats as “coming soon,” just as it has been spotted for the first time. For the last few months, we have known that Tesla is preparing to launch a new variant of the Model Y with 6 seats. Before the Model Y refresh earlier… Continue reading Tesla’s new longer ‘Model YL’ with 6 seats spotted ahead of launch
Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]
The Corvette CX making its debut at this weekend’s The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, generates more than 2,000 combined hp from its four, individually controlled and torque-vectoring electric motors. It’s staggering power, draped in beautiful bodywork, at a point in time when Corvette is rapidly climbing through the supercar ranks. There’s only one problem with… Continue reading Not enough: Corvette concept falls 1,000 hp short of Chinese hypercar hype [video]
Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
Tesla has raised Model S and Model X prices by $10,000, but it decided to include its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package, free Supercharging for life, ‘Premium Connectivity’, and a new ‘Premium Service’ for 4 years. For the last few years, Model S and Model X have been in a free fall, and the latest mild update… Continue reading Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
Used Honda Prologue EVs are selling faster than expected
The Honda Prologue is a surprise hit. It was the second-best-selling electric SUV behind the Tesla Model Y in the second half of 2024. Now, used models are in high demand. Honda Prologue leads used EV sales growth in July After it delivered the first customer models last March, the Honda Prologue quickly became one… Continue reading Used Honda Prologue EVs are selling faster than expected