Tesla is reversing most of its “online sales only” strategy launched earlier this year. The automaker is going to hire more sales and delivery staff, end sales commission for Tesla Advisors, and increase salaries and stock bonuses, according to sources familiar with the matter. Earlier this year, Tesla launched the long-promised $35,000 version of the Model… Continue reading Tesla ends sale commission, increases salaries and stock bonus after compensation cut
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Tesla to open new ‘Tesla Centers’ to avoid dealership restrictions, increase deliveries
Tesla plans to open a new type of retail location called ‘Tesla Centers’ to get around dealership restrictions and try to increase deliveries, according to sources familiar with the matter. Last quarter, Tesla announced record deliveries of 97,000 cars around the world. However, it came up short on its attempt to deliver 100,000 cars in… Continue reading Tesla to open new ‘Tesla Centers’ to avoid dealership restrictions, increase deliveries
Tesla Semi electric truck to be turned into mobile music studio by Deadmau5
Deadmau5, a DJ and music producer, announced that he is getting a Tesla Semi electric truck to turn into a mobile music studio for his 2021 tour. When launching Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the production versions of electric truck, which is a class 8 truck with a 80,000-pound capacity, will have… Continue reading Tesla Semi electric truck to be turned into mobile music studio by Deadmau5
Tesla updates Model S cream interior
Tesla has made a rare update to its interior design options for the Model S. The Cream interior, which is now one of only three options available on Tesla’s flagship sedan, now has a contrasting floor. In 2017, Tesla started bundling interior finish options for the Model S and Model X in order to create curated… Continue reading Tesla updates Model S cream interior
Toyota does electrification backward, unveils RAV4 PHEV when it issued to have all-electric version
Toyota has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the RAV4 for 2021 – showing that it is doing electrification backward since it used to have an all-electric RAV4 SUV more than a decade ago. The Japanese automaker was early to the hybrid game with the Prius, but where most automakers moved to plug-in… Continue reading Toyota does electrification backward, unveils RAV4 PHEV when it issued to have all-electric version
Closer look at Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for China
A set of Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for the Chinese market has made it to the US and it might make a few owners jealous. With the Model 3, Tesla has spent a lot of efforts on its wheel development. The standard wheel is an 18″ with aerodynamic caps to cover the… Continue reading Closer look at Tesla’s new Model 3 Sports aerodynamic wheels for China
Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages
Tesla is in the process of installing Powerpacks as backup power for the Superchargers stations affected by power outages in Northern California. As we reported yesterday, PG&E, the largest electric utility in Northern California, started cutting power in regions around the Bay Area in a planned de-energizing measure that could affect over half a million… Continue reading Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages
Tesla electric pickup truck unveiling is still planned for next month
We haven’t heard much about Tesla’s plans to unveil its electric pickup truck prototype lately, but CEO Elon Musk insists that they are still planning to unveil it next month. While Model Y is Tesla’s next vehicle to come to market, the upcoming pickup truck is currently getting more attention ahead of a planned unveiling.… Continue reading Tesla electric pickup truck unveiling is still planned for next month
Tesla Model 3 takes over the UK with a record quarter
Tesla had another record month and quarter of deliveries in the UK, thanks to Model 3, which is quickly becoming a best-selling car in the market. Tesla’s sales of Model S and Model X vehicles grew steadily in the UK, but they peaked in 2017, with 4,756 units based on registration data. Last year, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 takes over the UK with a record quarter
Tesla deploys a big Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power
Tesla has deployed a large new Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power, which relies on two underwater cables. Nantucket is a small island of about 11,000 permanent residents about 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast, but it’s also a very popular touristic location. During the summer, the population can rise to 50,000… Continue reading Tesla deploys a big Powerpack system in Nantucket to secure the island’s power