2024 Lexus RZ 450e Premium in Iridium (Source: Lexus) Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will play a key role in the Japanese automaker’s EV plans. After opening its new global headquarters, Lexus is embracing an “ajimigaki” strategy to revamp the luxury brand. If you ask Google Translate, the Japanese term ajimigaki means “taste refinement” in English.… Continue reading Lexus will spearhead Toyota’s EV strategy with new ‘ajimigaki’ approach
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Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW
Tesla is currently testing the potential for its current Supercharging V4 (with V3 cabinets) to charge at over 300 kW The Supercharger network is by far the best fast-charging network in the world and it’s hard to argue against that. It’s the most extensive, convenient, and reliable. However, it has been lagging behind the competition… Continue reading Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW
Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snaps off the frame in torture test
The Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snapped off the frame of the truck in what was to be fair a pretty ridiculous torture test. Youtuber WhistlinDiesel, known for crazy stunts involving cars, acquired a Cybertruck to put it through a torture test and side-by-side comparison with a Ford F150. He posted the video this weekend and… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snaps off the frame in torture test
Tesla Cybertruck: driver dies in first fatal crash
A Tesla Cybertruck driver died in what is believed to be the first reported fatal crash in the electric pickup truck that has yet to be third-party crash tested. Tesla has a stellar crash testing record over the years, and several of its vehicles are the safety leaders in their categories. The automaker has signaled… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: driver dies in first fatal crash
Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
Tesla is suing a company producing an EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking because it believes it is making Tesla’s charging experience dangerous. Some EV owners are afraid of carjacking at public charging stations due to the fact that if you are in your vehicle while charging, you are a somewhat easy target because… Continue reading Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
Tesla tries again to start its own car insurance firm in China
Tesla is trying to start its own car insurance firm in China. This is the second time the automaker has launched this effort in China. Over the last few years, Tesla has launched several insurance efforts, both in partnerships with other insurance companies and through its own insurance arm that involves real-time data from its… Continue reading Tesla tries again to start its own car insurance firm in China
Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash
Tesla is facing another wrongful death lawsuit by the family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash involving Autopilot. Over the last few years, Tesla has been sued multiple times by people and the family of people involved in crashes involving its advanced driver assist (ADAS) features, known under their package names Autopilot and Full… Continue reading Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash
Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla
Nissan and Honda building a software-defined EV? The Japanese automakers revealed a new partnership Thursday as they look to keep pace with Tesla and others leading the SDV movement. Nissan and Honda deepen EV alliance with SDVs After confirming plans to partner up in March, Nissan and Honda are deepening their alliance. The Japanese automakers… Continue reading Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla
Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles
Hertz is accelerating its sales of Tesla vehicles and plans to sell tens of thousand more this year as their value crumbles. Back in 2021, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Later, the company added Model Y vehicles to the… Continue reading Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles
Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations
Tesla still resists releasing its Full Self-Driving data, but early crowdsourced data shows that improvements are much more limited than CEO Elon Musk told us. He is now lowering expectations. Over the last few months, Musk has hyped up Tesla’s two latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) software update, 12.4 and 12.5. For 12.4, the CEO said… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations