Gigafactory Mexico has received all its needed permits to start construction. Now, it is up to Tesla to give the greenlight after the automaker pumped the brakes on the project. Tesla officially announced Gigafactory Mexico back in March, and until recently, we were wondering what was the hold up to start production after the automaker… Continue reading Gigafactory Mexico gets all its permits, now it is up to Tesla to give greenlight
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Best look at Tesla Cybertruck’s powered frunk yet
We get our best look at the Tesla Cybertruck frunk with a new sighting with the automatic closing in action. The front trunk, or frunk, is a popular feature with electric vehicles. It is enabled by electric motors being much smaller than combustion engines. With the advent of electric pickup trucks, some are excited about… Continue reading Best look at Tesla Cybertruck’s powered frunk yet
Why is Toyota so anti-EV? It lost the race to compete, says Tesla and EV Council
Things are getting heated Down Under as a Toyota executive’s recent anti-EV comments in Australia are being challenged by industry leaders, including Tesla. According to the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, the comments come as the automaker is losing market share over its own hesitancy to go electric. Toyota has been the most vocal automaker… Continue reading Why is Toyota so anti-EV? It lost the race to compete, says Tesla and EV Council
UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers
UAW president Shawn Fain speaking with media as the strike begins The last domino has fallen, with UAW and GM reaching a deal to end the auto industry strike. Now, tentative deals have been met with all three auto companies, which means the strike is over. The deal has not yet been confirmed by either… Continue reading UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers
Tesla leaks new Model S sports seats for Plaid version
Tesla has leaked upcoming new sports seats for the Model S Plaid through its service manual. When it comes to having performance versions of its vehicles, Tesla primarily makes suspension and brake upgrades. Often, it doesn’t even change the powertrain. It stays the same, but its software locks capabilities in cheaper versions and unlocks them… Continue reading Tesla leaks new Model S sports seats for Plaid version
Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets
Tesla is holding a lottery for tickets to its upcoming Cybertruck delivery event on November 30th at its Texas Gigafactory in Austin. The Cybertruck is nearing release, and we’ve been seeing more and more of it in recent months. It was originally meant to be delivered by the end of Q3, but that timeline came… Continue reading Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets
Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?
Toyota showed off an electric Ford Maverick-sized truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Is the Toyota EPU, or Electric PickUp, the midsize electric pickup we’ve been waiting for? For over three years, Toyota has been “secretly” developing the midsize EPU electric truck. Toyota built the model as an in-house design study, and… Continue reading Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?
Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans
Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market. “We thought the process was step by step, but it has accelerated a lot faster.” Nissan’s CEO Makoto Uchida admitted that the EV market was “moving faster” than expected at the Japan Mobility Show this… Continue reading Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans
Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars
Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly. Tesla does not have any manufacturing presence in Sweden, but it does have… Continue reading Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars
Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend
Tesla has increased the price of its popular Model Y Long Range today – bucking a trend that has been worrying investors. Over the last year, the trend for Tesla has undoubtedly been price cuts. The automaker claims to be closely tracking orders and comparing them to its production capacity, and when there’s a discrepancy,… Continue reading Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend