Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars

Toyota announced today that they will be unveiling a new all-electric SUV in the coming months. The automaker, which has been seen as a lagger when it comes to all-electric vehicles, says that it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric vehicles. Toyota has yet to launch an all-electric vehicle outside of China. The Japanese automaker has… Continue reading Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars

Tesla gives deadline to Roadster referral discount winners ahead of finally delivering new Supercar

Tesla is contacting owners who referred enough new buyers through their referral program to get a discount on a new Roadster to let them know about a new deadline. Could this finally mean production is coming? Tesla Referral Program Tesla’s referral program has changed a lot over the years. It went from a relatively high… Continue reading Tesla gives deadline to Roadster referral discount winners ahead of finally delivering new Supercar

Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free

Tesla is now giving access to service manuals, repair guides, diagnostic tools, and more for free. The new right-to-repair initiative should help owners who want to tinker with their vehicles themselves. Last month, we reported that Tesla was fighting a new “Right to Repair” initiative in Massachusetts, claiming it would weaken its cybersecurity. The initiative,… Continue reading Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free

Tesla and powerful German union prepare for a fight over Gigafactory Berlin workforce

Tesla’s effort to build a new Gigafactory near Berlin has had a few hiccups, but it seems to be going smoothly overall. However, it looks like the automaker might have to battle with IG Metall, a powerful union in Germany. Elon Musk came to Berlin earlier this week and got showered with compliments by German… Continue reading Tesla and powerful German union prepare for a fight over Gigafactory Berlin workforce

Tesla to launch ‘special colors’ for the new Roadster electric supercar

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla plans to launch ‘special colors’ for the new Roadster electric supercar. What color options do you want to see? When Tesla first unveiled the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it will come to market in 2020. Now that we are at the end of 2020, it’s clear… Continue reading Tesla to launch ‘special colors’ for the new Roadster electric supercar

Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors

Tesla has increased prices significantly for the next European batch of Model S and Model X vehicles. It is sparking rumors of a refresh. Tesla owners across Europe are reporting that the automaker updated its online configurator with an important price increase across the board. Model 3 is seeing a smaller price increase between €500… Continue reading Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors

Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup

Nissan is reportedly in talks with a little-known US electric pickup startup called Hercules to build an electric version of its Titan pickup truck. It would be joining Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and others into electrifying the important segment in the US. Bloomberg reports that Nissan is in talks with Hercules Electric Vehicles: “The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup

Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity

Tesla’s first full-scale battery cell factory, which is located at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, will produce up to 250 GWh, according to new comments from Elon Musk. That’s roughly the current world battery cell production capacity. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to… Continue reading Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity

GM gives ultimatum to Cadillac dealers who don’t want to sell electric cars

GM has said that its Cadillac brand could go all-electric by the end of the decade, and it is facing some pushbacks from its dealerships. The automaker has now given them a generous ultimatum. With the announcement of the acceleration of its electrification plans last week, GM said that Cadillac could become an all-electric brand… Continue reading GM gives ultimatum to Cadillac dealers who don’t want to sell electric cars

Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air

Tesla has again increased the range of the Model S electric sedan to a new record high. It is again taking the lead in its range and price rivalry with Lucid. Earlier this year, Tesla managed to increase the range of the Model S to 402 miles on a single charge – a new record for… Continue reading Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air