Tesla has started to offer discounted financing on Cybertruck as the electric pickup truck undoubtedly turns out to be a flop. Tesla claimed over 1 million reservations for the Cybertruck, and CEO Elon Musk said he could see Tesla producing 500,000 units per year. However, that was before Tesla announced that the production version would… Continue reading Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
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Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston
Tesla is going to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston, according to a tax abatement agreement with Waller County. At the time of writing, Tesla had yet to comment on the new project, but the Waller County Commissioners Court confirmed the project on Wednesday when they approved a tax abatement deal with the company: Under… Continue reading Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston
Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, as well as some from Canada on top of it. So, yes, Tesla will be negatively affected by the tariffs. However, there’s another one-month delay. I didn’t think I would have to write this article, but I have seen plenty of “Tesla influencers” claim that… Continue reading Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next
The Tesla Model 3, once the most popular EV in the critical Chinese EV market, has been quickly surpassed by the Xiaomi SU7, and now they are going after Tesla’s Model Y. Is the mystical prophecy of the “Tesla killer” finally coming true? As impressive as Tesla’s entry into the Chinese market was, Xiaomi’s own… Continue reading This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next
Elon protests turn violent as arsonists set fire to Tesla cars, Plus: 2026 Chevy Spark
On today’s fiery episode of Quick Charge, it’s all bad news for Elon as Tesla sales continue to plunge in Europe, the pump fails to stop the TSLA stock price slide, and people set fire to dealers. Plus: BMW takes the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner satisfaction survey. Tesla shareholders were… Continue reading Elon protests turn violent as arsonists set fire to Tesla cars, Plus: 2026 Chevy Spark
Waymo One begins autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, exclusively through Uber [Video]
Starting today, the fully autonomous Waymo One ride service is available exclusively to customers in Austin, Texas through the Uber app. Today’s news builds upon Waymo’s existing partnership with Uber and is a milestone in the robotaxi startup’s expansion to new cities around the US. As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to… Continue reading Waymo One begins autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, exclusively through Uber [Video]
Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Tesla has brought back 0% APR financing to new Model 3 orders in the US in order to boost demand in at the end of a tough quarter for the automaker. Today, Tesla has announced that it is bringing back greatly subsidized financing with 0% and 0.99% APR loans for new Model 3 orders: Furthermore,… Continue reading Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
A Canadian candidate for Prime Minister has proposed implementing a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. I propose an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs in Canada. US President Donald Trump has confirmed a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, except energy, which is tariffed at 10%,… Continue reading Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
Elon Musk tried to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA) by claiming a 10x increase in profits, but it failed. In fact, the stock is down 10% since Musk’s pump. After an analyst posted a prediction that Tesla would increase its profits by 256%, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded It will require outstanding execution, but I think… Continue reading Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests
La Depeche, Tesla store, Toulouse A dozen Tesla vehicles burned at a store in Toulouse, France. Arson is suspected amid global protests and vandalism attacks against Tesla and Elon Musk. Last night, a dozen Tesla vehicles burned down at Tesla’s retail and service location in Plaisance-du-Touch near Toulouse, France. Firefighters arrived on the scene at… Continue reading A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests