New Tesla Model Y; via Tesla. Elon Musk is ending the year by doubling down on a narrative that looks increasingly shaky against the backdrop of actual data. The Tesla CEO claims Model Y is the best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts. Yesterday, taking to X (formerly Twitter), Musk congratulated the… Continue reading Elon Musk claims Tesla Model Y is best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts
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Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
Another year has passed, and with it, another collection of Elon Musk’s ambitious timelines that didn’t quite align with reality. For those of us who have been following Tesla for years, this pattern is all too familiar. 2025 was billed as a year of massive expansion, widespread autonomy, and humanoid robots. Now that the year… Continue reading Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
Tesla Cybercabs spotted testing, unsurprisingly with steering wheels
A new sighting of Tesla Cybercab prototypes in Austin, Texas, is fueling the ongoing debate about the vehicle’s design. While the prototypes were spotted with steering wheels, which is standard for testing, it raises questions about whether Tesla can actually stick to its plan to launch the vehicle without them given the state of its… Continue reading Tesla Cybercabs spotted testing, unsurprisingly with steering wheels
Tesla (TSLA) does something unsual ahead of Q4 delivery results
In a surprising move, Tesla (TSLA) has publicly released a delivery consensus for the fourth quarter of 2025 via a press release on its investor relations website. This is a significant departure from the automaker’s standard operating procedure, suggesting it is trying to get ahead of what looks to be a disappointing quarter. By the… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) does something unsual ahead of Q4 delivery results
Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%
A major link in Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain has just snapped. South Korean battery material supplier L&F Co. announced today that the value of its massive supply deal with Tesla has been slashed by over 99%, signaling a catastrophic drop in demand for the automaker’s in-house battery cells. This is arguably the strongest evidence… Continue reading Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%
Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds. Unlike Chevrolet’s… Continue reading Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Honda buys US EV battery plant from LG for $2.9 billion The facility, L-H Battery Company, is part of Honda and LG Energy’s joint venture in the US. Honda and LG announced… Continue reading Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. For over a decade, Tesla’s guiding star was arguably the most impactful corporate mission statement of the 21st century. But over the last few years, we have watched the company slowly drift away from its environmental roots. Now, Elon Musk has confirmed the final… Continue reading Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
NHTSA opens probe into Tesla emergency door releases following reports of deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially opened a defect petition to evaluate the emergency door release mechanisms in the Tesla Model 3. The probe covers approximately 180,000 vehicles and focuses on allegations that the manual releases are too difficult to locate during emergencies. The investigation comes following several media reports regarding fatal… Continue reading NHTSA opens probe into Tesla emergency door releases following reports of deaths
GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature. GM begins Digital Key tests for EV owners Tesla first introduced its digital key for the Tesla Model 3… Continue reading GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles