Elon Musk says he plans to discuss Tesla investing in xAI, his new AI startup, with the automaker’s board of directors. Earlier this year, Musk launched a new AI startup, xAI. The relationship with Tesla has been put into question because Musk has previously said that “Tesla had the best AI team in the world” and… Continue reading Elon Musk to discuss Tesla investing in xAI with the board
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Tesla (TSLA) starts discounting new vehicles by $3,000 in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has started discounting new inventory Model Y and Model 3 vehicles again in an apparent new end-of-quarter delivery push. While Tesla has historically often used price reductions as a way to create demand, but until recently, the automaker has refrained from straight discounts on vehicles. That changed when Tesla started discounting new inventory vehicles… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) starts discounting new vehicles by $3,000 in end-of-quarter push
Hands-on with Fisker PEAR, a very promising $30k small electric SUV
We got a chance to get up close and personal with a production-intent version of the upcoming Fisker PEAR, and it looks even better than we expected. Fisker first unveiled the PEAR at its Product Vision Day in August. We wrote about it at the time, saying that it looked promising but that the promised… Continue reading Hands-on with Fisker PEAR, a very promising $30k small electric SUV
Fisker Ocean review: Coming soon, in a future software update
The Fisker Ocean has been out and about for a few months now, but most media drives have been relatively short test drives so far. But with the LA Auto Show in town, Fisker gave us an Ocean overnight to have a little unsupervised testing time with its new electric SUV. In our testing, we… Continue reading Fisker Ocean review: Coming soon, in a future software update
Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected
After unveiling plans for breakthrough solid-state EV batteries, promising unrealistic long-range capabilities, it seems Toyota’s tech will be in short supply. Toyota presented its battery roadmap in June at a tech briefing as it looks to secure its spot in the industry’s future. The plans include two next-gen EV batteries, a performance and popularized version.… Continue reading Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected
Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge
Tesla has launched its new Supercharger congestion fee at select stations in an attempt to shorten charging session times. Back in 2019, Tesla introduced a new feature at Supercharger stations to help shorten charging sessions during busy times. The automaker started to limit owners’ state of charge (SOC) to 80% at select high-traffic sites. Most people… Continue reading Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge
Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says
Tesla is reportedly closing in on a $2 billion deal to build a factory deal in India after years of ups and downs in negotiations. India has the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. There has been a ton of back and forth between the Indian government and Tesla to make it… Continue reading Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says
Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into ocean after claiming it will float
Tesla was spotted driving Cybertruck into the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico after Elon Musk claimed it would float. Elon Musk has made claims before about how Tesla vehicles could float and briefly serve as a boat. They have never been taken too seriously as Tesla’s warranty says something different about taking the vehicle… Continue reading Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into ocean after claiming it will float
Honda and Nissan slash rates to keep pace with BYD, EVs in overseas markets
Japanese automakers are scrambling to avoid being squeezed out of the market by BYD and other Chinese EVs. Honda and Nissan are the latest to slash rates in overseas markets to boost demand. It’s no secret that Japanese automakers are some of the biggest laggards as the industry transitions to EVs. Those same companies are… Continue reading Honda and Nissan slash rates to keep pace with BYD, EVs in overseas markets
GM opts out of 2024 Super Bowl after four years of EV-promoting ads
After four years of using the most-watched television program in the US to promote its electric vehicles, GM will not participate in the 2024 Super Bowl. The move comes following a four-year streak of EV-supporting ads. No GM-Netflix EV ads during the 2024 Super Bowl? Who can forget General Motors’s Super Bowl commercial with Netflix… Continue reading GM opts out of 2024 Super Bowl after four years of EV-promoting ads