Porsche just axed two of its most iconic models. The gas-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster sports cars have been discontinued, with their new EV successors set to debut next year. However, Porsche isn’t the only brand killing off a popular nameplate. Sports cars are due for EV successors in 2026 As it prepares for the… Continue reading These beloved sports cars were just killed off, but EV successors are coming soon
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Tesla sales surged in Turkey over a loophole that has been patched
Tesla’s sales have surged to unprecedented levels in Turkey, where the American automaker delivered nearly as many vehicles last month as it did across the entire European market. It occurred because Tesla managed to take advantage of a loophole that has now been patched. Turkey has a consumption tax rate (ÖTV) that varies depending on… Continue reading Tesla sales surged in Turkey over a loophole that has been patched
Tesla (TSLA) received just 600 orders for Model Y in India, report says
Tesla (TSLA) received just over 600 orders for Model Y in India after launching the electric vehicle just over a month ago, according to a new report. After years of back-and-forth negotiations to enter the Indian auto market, Tesla finally established a sales presence, opened its first Supercharger stations, and launched the Model Y in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) received just 600 orders for Model Y in India, report says
Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4’, a smorgasbord of vague AI promises
Tesla has finally released its ‘Master Plan Part 4’ and it’s nothing more than a smorgasbord of AI promises about its humanoid robot, which can’t even serve popcorn. For more than a year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been teasing the release of his ‘Master Plan Part 4’ for the company. Since 2006, Musk has… Continue reading Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4’, a smorgasbord of vague AI promises
Tesla reduces price of new Model 3 in China weeks after launch, amid sales slump
Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 RWD Long Range, a newly launched version of the popular Model 3, amid a sales slump. As we reported last week, China has reached a tipping point of EV adoption: the majority of new car sales are electric. Yet, Tesla, which… Continue reading Tesla reduces price of new Model 3 in China weeks after launch, amid sales slump
Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people
Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin. MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay… Continue reading Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people
Tesla says Musk Autopilot claims should not have been heard in fatal crash case
Photo by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, via New York Times Lawyers for Tesla filed a motion asking a court to throw out a recent $243 million verdict against the company related to a fatal crash in Florida in 2019. The case is the first instance of Tesla being ruled against by a court in an… Continue reading Tesla says Musk Autopilot claims should not have been heard in fatal crash case
This is the new Tesla Model Y Performance, coming to Europe in Sept.
Tesla has announced the Model Y Performance, available in Europe starting in September. The Model Y Performance is now out in Europe, after Tesla teased a Friday announcement earlier this week. The teaser went out from Tesla’s Europe/Middle East account, but the release seems to only be in Europe, for now. Tesla updated its European… Continue reading This is the new Tesla Model Y Performance, coming to Europe in Sept.
GM is adding NACS to its EVs, and new adapters in the meantime
Starting with the 2026 Cadillac Optiq, all future GM EVs will have a built-in NACS port, including the new Chevy Bolt. In the meantime, GM introduced several new charging adapters for current Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV owners. GM launches new NACS adapters for EVs You know how the iPhone seems to get a new… Continue reading GM is adding NACS to its EVs, and new adapters in the meantime
Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
Tesla’s sales freefall in Europe continues. The American automaker’s sales declined by 40% in July, while BYD’s increased by 225%. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released automotive sales numbers for July today, and it confirmed that battery-electric vehicle sales rose 39.1%, exceeding the growth rate of ICE vehicles. Generally, rising EV sales would be… Continue reading Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace