In a short but funny interaction, Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster still exists – sort of, since it has been delayed seemingly indefinitely. The next-generation Roadster has become basically a running gag in the Tesla community. I’ve asked Grok, Elon Musk’s truth-seeking AI, to compile all the times the CEO… Continue reading Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster exists
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Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win. Don’t be fooled. I asked Grok, Musk’s “truth-seeking AI”, to list all of the CEO’s timelines for Tesla achieving self-driving and then compared them to reality: 2015: Predicted full… Continue reading Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026
Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets. Renault is a veteran French automaker founded 125… Continue reading Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Tesla stores have increasingly become targets of vandals amid rising discontent with the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. In one case, a Tesla store has even become the target of arson and the FBI is getting involved. Over the last few weeks, and especially after Musk threw out two Nazi salutes at Trump’s inauguration, Tesla stores… Continue reading Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
Picture by Jonathan Challinger A Tesla owner reported that he crashed his Cybertruck into a pole after hitting a curb while using Full Self-Driving, Tesla’s advanced driving assist system that Elon Musk claims will be unsupervised this year. The post is going viral. Jonathan Challinger, a Florida-based software developer working for Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, reported… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. The new Nissan LEAF is almost here… Continue reading Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV: Report
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will reportedly be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. GM will retire the gas Chevy Blazer after the 2025 model GM is killing off another gas-powered model as part of a broader shakeup to… Continue reading GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV: Report
GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. GM will retire the gas Chevy Blazer after the 2025 model GM is killing off another gas-powered model as part of a broader shakeup to its… Continue reading GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV
Tesla increases Model X price, brings back incentive Elon Musk said was ‘not coming back’
Source: Tesla Tesla has increased Model X prices and brought back an incentive that CEO Elon Musk said was unsustainable and “not coming back to any vehicles.” Today, Tesla updated its Model X configurator in the US to raise the prices of the electric SUV by $5,000. The new prices are $84,990 for the Long… Continue reading Tesla increases Model X price, brings back incentive Elon Musk said was ‘not coming back’
Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover
Tesla sales in China are relatively fine despite the added complexity of managing the production switch to the new Mode Y, Tesla’s best-selling model. Model Y represents most of Tesla’s sales, and it is currently undergoing a design refresh that started with Gigafactory Shanghai, Tesla’s highest-producing factory. The production shift will inevitably result in lower… Continue reading Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover