A Tesla engineer admitted in court that Tesla didn’t maintain Autopilot crash records before 2018, 3 years after launching the ADAS system, in a trial over the death of a bystander in a crash involving Autopilot. Tesla is currently on trial in Miami over a crash involving a 2019 Tesla Model S that was operating… Continue reading Tesla engineer admits Tesla didn’t maintain Autopilot crash records amid trial over fatal crash
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Tesla announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall
Tesla has announced the new ‘Model YL’, a larger 6-seater Model Y with a longer wheelbase, coming to China this fall. We first heard about this new version of the Model Y through hacker Green last month. Today, Tesla officially announced the new Model Y variant, called Model YL, on China’s Weibo, stating that it… Continue reading Tesla announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall
Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick
Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick. This project has been in the works for a long time. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new… Continue reading Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick
Joby Aviation to double eVTOL production across two states, leveraging Toyota’s expertise
Joby Aviation is gearing up (literally) eVTOL production in the US as it prepares for scaled commercial operations. The company is ramping up capabilities and its two current facilities in two states, leveraging the insight from its long-term investor, Toyota. If you have any interest in the blossoming eVTOL and air taxi industry, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) is… Continue reading Joby Aviation to double eVTOL production across two states, leveraging Toyota’s expertise
Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is out
Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America, Troy Jones, has reportedly left the automaker amid demand problems. The Wall Street Journal reported the departure today: Troy Jones, vice president of sales, service and delivery in Tesla’s largest market, has departed after 15 years at the electric-car company, the people said. Jones had been at… Continue reading Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is out
Tesla finally launches in India, but at a price that doesn’t make sense
Tesla has finally launched in India after several false starts. Still, the automaker isn’t taking advantage of the deal to avoid tariffs, resulting in prices that don’t make much sense for the market. India was the largest market in which Tesla had yet to launch its vehicles. There have been several attempts to launch in… Continue reading Tesla finally launches in India, but at a price that doesn’t make sense
Watch Honda’s Super EV Concept rip around the track during its global debut [Video]
Honda has a new entry-level EV! Well, almost. The Honda Super EV Concept made its global debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS), a preview of its upcoming small electric SUV. Honda Super EV Concept global debut at 2025 FOS It might be a little boxy-looking, but Honda promises that the Super EV… Continue reading Watch Honda’s Super EV Concept rip around the track during its global debut [Video]
Honda’s super low-cost electric motorcycle revealed in new patent images
Honda’s patent filings offer a clear glimpse into the company’s plans for an ultra-affordable electric motorcycle, integrating a proven chassis with a simple electric powertrain. It’s a clear glimpse into how the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker plans to challenge the nascent electric motorcycle market. The filings in Honda’s new patent show a bike built… Continue reading Honda’s super low-cost electric motorcycle revealed in new patent images
Toyota cuts bZ4X lease price to just $199 a month, even cheaper than a Corolla
Toyota’s electric SUV is now its cheapest vehicle to lease. After slashing lease prices again, the Toyota bZ4X is listed for lease at just $199 per month in some states. That’s even cheaper than a Corolla right now, even though it’s nearly double the price. Toyota bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than a Corolla… Continue reading Toyota cuts bZ4X lease price to just $199 a month, even cheaper than a Corolla
GM gears up to build low-cost LFP EV batteries in Tennessee after announcing new upgrades
GM is preparing to begin converting production lines at its battery plant in Tennessee later this year for low-cost LFP EV batteries. GM’s joint venture, Ultium Cells, announced additional upgrades at the facility on Monday as it prepares for a new era. GM will build low-cost LFP EV batteries in the US After beating out… Continue reading GM gears up to build low-cost LFP EV batteries in Tennessee after announcing new upgrades