Tesla has issued a recall on just over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles over a seat belt problem. It’s a rare real ‘physical’ recall for the automaker after many ‘recall” that were just software updates. Earlier this year, NHTSA issued a series of recalls on Tesla vehicles that were highly reported in the media. What was less reported,… Continue reading Tesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles
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GM says it will power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025
General Motors (GM) today announced that it has finalized agreements to power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025. This is in line with the accelerated target that GM announced in September 2021, which is five years ahead of the 2030 target the company announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead… Continue reading GM says it will power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025
Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon
Is the world’s largest automaker finally responding to the rapidly changing auto industry? Toyota is now considering ramping up production of its first 100% electric mass-market vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, but not until 2025, according to sources familiar with the plans. Earlier this week, Reuters released that Toyota is considering changing its EV strategy after… Continue reading Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon
Tesla is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claims
Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice in the United States over self-driving claims. Over the last few months, there has been mounting pressure from regulators, politicians, and the media regarding Tesla’s self-driving effort. Tesla Autopilot has been under NHTSA investigation for a year now, and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claims
First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled
Unplugged Performance is launching an aftermarket wheel for the Tesla Cybertruck – even before you can order the electric truck itself. The hype is so strong around the Tesla Cybertruck that some people have been working on third-party accessories for the vehicle for a while now. We previously reported on some wild ones like the… Continue reading First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled
Porsche to make tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid
Porsche and Tesla have built up a sort of rivalry between the Taycan and Model S, and now the German automaker is reportedly looking to take the rivalry to a new level with a tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid, according to a new report. After Porsche brought its brand-new Taycan electric… Continue reading Porsche to make tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid
Tesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps up
Tesla has unveiled its Megafactory in California for the first time as part of a hiring effort as it ramps up battery production. Last year, Tesla broke ground on a new “Megafactory” to produce Megapack batteries in Lathrop, California. The goal is to have a new factory focused only on building the large battery pack for utility-scale… Continue reading Tesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps up
General Motors (GM) reports a record $41.9 billion in Q3 2022 revenue and reaffirms earnings guidance
GM shared its Q3 2022 financial report today, which is highlighted by an EBIT-adjusted $4.3 billion bolstered by a quarterly revenue of $41.9 billion. As a result, the American automaker has reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance as it continues to scale its Ultium platform and expand EV production throughout its marques. Everyone is aware of GM ($GM) by… Continue reading General Motors (GM) reports a record $41.9 billion in Q3 2022 revenue and reaffirms earnings guidance
Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way
Idra, the maker of Tesla’s large casting press, confirmed that it is now shipping Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press, which is going to be the new world’s largest press. Earlier this year, Idra teased a new 9,000-pound Giga press that would take the prize as largest in the world. Considering Tesla’s relationship with Idra, it was… Continue reading Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way
Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory
Tesla is expanding the hiring of recruiters and a support team for a “high-volume” hiring effort in Quebec amid rumors of a potential factory coming to the region. Earlier this year, we started reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next Gigafactory. Tesla plans to ramp… Continue reading Tesla expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factory