Donald Trump, the President of the United States, performed what basically amounts to an infomercial at the White House for Tesla, a company controlled by his biggest political donor, a day after its stock crashed. Yesterday, Tesla’s stock crashed 15% – resulting in a 50% drop from its peak in December. Last night, Trump posted… Continue reading US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor
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Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat
A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura harbor in California when trying to launch a jetski despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk saying that you could use the truck as a boat. Elon Musk has often made claims before about how Tesla vehicles could float and briefly serve as a boat. They have never been taken too… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat
Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
President Trump announced that he will buy a new Tesla vehicle this morning to support Elon Musk amid Tesla’s stock crashing and protests against the company. Amid Tesla boycotts and protests and the stock crashing 15% yesterday, the President took to Truth Social, his social media platform that competes with Elon Musk’s X, to show… Continue reading Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon Musk has claimed that the Democratic party organized recent protests at Tesla locations worldwide. As he usually does with his wild claims lately, he hasn’t offered any proof whatsoever. Over the last few weeks, there have been growing protests at Tesla locations around the word. It started small with just a few locations in… Continue reading Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
On today’s challenging episode of Quick Charge, Elon seems serious about rebuilding the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, there are questions about Tesla’s record-setting weekend in Canada, and lots, lots more. In other news, we’ve got a hot tub you can sail around a lake, a 140-ton electric hoverboard… Continue reading Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
Destroyed Cybertruck used in Vegas bombing is for sale, Musk said Tesla would rebuild it
The Tesla Cybertruck used in the Las Vegas bombing appears to have landed in an auction for sale as salvaged, still destroyed. CEO Elon Musk said Tesla would put it back on the road. Good luck with that. In January, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded at the Trump Tower in Las Vegas. The driver is believed… Continue reading Destroyed Cybertruck used in Vegas bombing is for sale, Musk said Tesla would rebuild it
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing in March 2025 [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can… Continue reading All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing in March 2025 [update]
Tesla made a suspicious number of rebate requests on last days of Canadian EV incentive
Transport Canada is looking into Tesla after it made a suspicious number of rebate requests on the last days of the Canadian EV incentive program. A single dealership in Quebec would have delivered about 4,000 vehicles in a single weekend, which is physically impossible. The Canadian government announced in January that it was running out… Continue reading Tesla made a suspicious number of rebate requests on last days of Canadian EV incentive
Honda’s new S7 electric SUV is surprisingly stylish and affordable, but you can’t have it
Honda officially launched its new electric SUV, the S7, in China. As its first high-end electric SUV, Honda says the S7 will set new benchmarks with over 400 miles (650 km) of driving range, first-class comfort, and a stylish new design. The S7 will compete with the Tesla Model Y and other premium electric SUVs… Continue reading Honda’s new S7 electric SUV is surprisingly stylish and affordable, but you can’t have it
Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000
Toyota looks to grab a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market as it takes aim at BYD and other low-cost leaders. On Thursday, Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X, starting at roughly $15,000. The new electric SUV crashed the server with over 10,000 orders in an hour. Meet Toyota’s cheapest… Continue reading Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000