The Tesla Cybertruck prototype, seemingly the same unveiled last month, has been spotted in the wild in Los Angeles and the consensus is that it looks massive. Last month, Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck after months of hype. The automaker delivered on the specs with an impressive range of up to 500 miles, segment-leading functionality, and… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted in the wild – looks massive
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Tesla starts charging $10 a month for its ‘premium connectivity’ features
Tesla is now starting to offer its previously announced ‘premium connectivity’ features for a new $9.99 a month subscription plan. When Tesla first launched Model S in 2012, some owners were quite perplexed about the fact that the internet service came with the cars at no cost and there was no clear indication of when… Continue reading Tesla starts charging $10 a month for its ‘premium connectivity’ features
Tesla updates Model S front seats with thinner design
After updating the Model X front seats, Tesla is now updating the Model S front seats with the thinner and “more comfortable” design, according to the automaker. Last month, we reported on Tesla updating Model X with new front seats to improve comfort. According to a communication to sale employees, Tesla designed less bulky seats,… Continue reading Tesla updates Model S front seats with thinner design
Tesla becomes world’s largest EV automaker, surpasses China’s BYD
Tesla has become the world’s largest electric automaker based on cumulative sales as it surpasses China’s BYD even when accounting for the latter’s plug-in hybrid sales. Only a few years ago, many people didn’t believe that Tesla could produce electric vehicles in any meaningful numbers, but the automaker managed to ramp up 3 electric vehicle… Continue reading Tesla becomes world’s largest EV automaker, surpasses China’s BYD
We are giving away a new Tesla Roadster…1:18 diecast model
Hi everyone! We’re giving away a Roadster 1:18 scale model and we want to send it to you before the holidays. Simply subscribe to one or all of our socials to enter. We’ll randomly pick a winner in the next few weeks and hopefully get this to you by Christmas. Tesla describes the $250 Roadster… Continue reading We are giving away a new Tesla Roadster…1:18 diecast model
Tesla (TSLA) gets $500 bull case from Morgan Stanley, but even huge hedge could be wrong
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock got an upgrade bull case at $500 per share from Morgan Stanley, but the firm’s best-case scenario is getting a lot of things wrong about the company, in our opinion. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas has a strange approach to covering Tesla where he is significantly hedging his prediction with an extreme… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) gets $500 bull case from Morgan Stanley, but even huge hedge could be wrong
Tesla made-in-China Model 3 gets official EV incentive recommendation from govt
Tesla’s new made-in-China Model 3 has been officially added to the list of recommended electric vehicles for “new energy vehicle subsidies” by China’s Industry Ministry. It hints at official sales starting soon. In October, Tesla confirmed that it has produced full vehicles at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai as part of its trial production. A few… Continue reading Tesla made-in-China Model 3 gets official EV incentive recommendation from govt
Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance system helps catch a vandal slashing tires
Tesla Sentry Mode, Tesla’s integrated surveillance system, helped the police catch a vandal slashing tires in the parking lot of an apartment complex in California. Tesla’s Sentry Mode, which is an integrated surveillance system inside Tesla’s vehicles using the Autopilot cameras around the car, has been changing the game when it comes to vandalizing parked… Continue reading Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance system helps catch a vandal slashing tires
LG Chem and GM to invest $2+B for Ohio battery factory, Cadillac EV on tap
In July it was announced that LG Chem was working on a potential new billion-dollar US battery cell factory for electric cars. Today in a security filing in South Korea, LG Chem confirmed that investment, and that GM will invest another billion. Reuters reports that the location is expected to be in the area of… Continue reading LG Chem and GM to invest $2+B for Ohio battery factory, Cadillac EV on tap
Nissan shifts EV strategy to premium vehicles, not ‘discount cars’ like Leaf
Under new leadership, Nissan wants to reclaim its leadership in electric vehicles. But it’s going to downplay affordable electric cars like the Leaf hatchback. Instead, newly minted CEO Makoto Uchida wants Nissan EVs to have robust features, long range, and higher prices that would bring higher profits. The new strategy will start with a new… Continue reading Nissan shifts EV strategy to premium vehicles, not ‘discount cars’ like Leaf