Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is crashing by as much as 8% today. CEO Elon Musk predicted that the stock would get crushed “like a soufflé being smashed by a sledgehammer” if it didn’t show profit growth, which is what is happening now. As we reported earlier this month, if Tesla stock doesn’t crash this quarter, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted

Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews

Tesla has launched a limited version of its Full Self-Driving features in China to mixed reviews as it’s still far from what was promised. After many delays, Tesla has now pushed an update that brings some of the advanced driver-assist features sold under its Full Self-Driving package in North America to the Chinese market. The… Continue reading Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews

Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues

On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma. We’ve also got a look… Continue reading Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues

Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners

Protests at Tesla stores are gaining momentum across the US as people are fighting back against Elon Musk’s government takeover, and the hate is spreading to owners. Last week, we reported on a new effort to organize protests at Tesla stores worldwide, but primarily in North America. There were significant turnouts to disrupt Tesla operations… Continue reading Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners

Tesla loses two of its top car designers

Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader talent exodus. After a few years designing concept cars for GM, David Imai joined Tesla in 2011, when the automaker was a little-known California company trying to ramp up production of the Roadster and bring… Continue reading Tesla loses two of its top car designers

Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year

A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. In 2021, Tesla introduced updated versions of the Model S and Model X, its flagship EVs. The design refresh failed to reignite the vehicle programs. At one point, Tesla envisioned a volume of… Continue reading Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year

Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years

Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Time to worry for Tesla shareholders? Prediction markets are entering the game of setting expectations for Tesla’s quarterly deliveries. These… Continue reading Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years

Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through

Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Do you think it makes sense? Shortly after being announced, Nissan and Honda’s planned merger quickly fell apart earlier this month. The problem appears to be that Nissan expected a merger while Honda was looking for… Continue reading Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through

Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out

Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge. For years, Tesla owners have been asking the automaker to implement a system to queue at Supercharger stations when they… Continue reading Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out

Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again

A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. Earlier this month, we reported on a ramp-up in incidents of vandalism at Tesla stores around the world with the goal of… Continue reading Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again