Cyberbeast / Source: Tesla.com Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck has officially become a complete commercial flop. When first unveiling the Cybertruck and its polarizing design, CEO Elon Musk did mention that if the controversial truck proves unsuccessful, Tesla would build a different, less polarizing one. He even suggested that… Continue reading Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed
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Tesla teases new Roadster as ‘the last best driver’s car’
Tesla is again teasing the new Roadster, which is now five years late, as “the last driver’s car” before self-driving takes over. The chicken or the egg. Is Tesla delaying the Roadster to match the development of self-driving technology, or is it delaying the development of self-driving technology to match the delayed release of the… Continue reading Tesla teases new Roadster as ‘the last best driver’s car’
Meet the Honda N-ONE e: A small EV with a big personality
It may be small in size, but Honda promises the new N-ONE e is fit for a “daily partner” with a flexible interior, ample range to navigate the city, and it can even power up your home.. Honda reveals the new N-ONE e electric car The N-ONE e is Honda’s second light EV, or “kei… Continue reading Meet the Honda N-ONE e: A small EV with a big personality
Tesla founder is disappointed Musk canceled $25,000 EV and made ‘dumpster-looking’ truck
Tesla’s original co-founder, Martin Eberhard, is disappointed that Elon Musk canceled Tesla’s $25,000 electric car program and instead developed a “dumpster-looking” truck. There’s a lot of confusion around who founded Tesla. Most people simply believe that it is Elon Musk since he has been the face of the company for almost two decades. Musk is… Continue reading Tesla founder is disappointed Musk canceled $25,000 EV and made ‘dumpster-looking’ truck
Tesla’s ‘more affordable model’ shown in spy shots on Chinese social media
The long-promised “more affordable” Tesla model has been spied on Chinese social media, and it’s disappointingly about what we expected: a slightly decontented version of the Model Y. For many years, Tesla had planned to build a much more affordable vehicle, starting around $25k. This vehicle was nicknamed the “Model 2,” and would have offered… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘more affordable model’ shown in spy shots on Chinese social media
Tesla inks $16.5B deal with Samsung for HW6 chips, but still no HW3 solution
Tesla will use Samsung for as a supplier for its self-driving computer’s next-gen hardware in a $16.5 billion deal, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. But despite planning two generations ahead, the company still doesn’t have a solution to bring the promised full autonomy to hardware that it’s been promising that capability to since 2016.… Continue reading Tesla inks $16.5B deal with Samsung for HW6 chips, but still no HW3 solution
Mary Kay goes electric with new Pink Cadillac OPTIQ (cue the music)
Mark Kay’s iconic Pink Cadillac awards are driving into the future for 2025. The company’s first-ever electric Pink Cadillac OPTIQ made its debut during the Mary Kay annual Seminar in Charlotte this weekend, symbolizing a “recharged vision” for the future of the popular brand. Pioneers in monetizing friendships female empowerment and entrepreneurship, the Pink Cadillac… Continue reading Mary Kay goes electric with new Pink Cadillac OPTIQ (cue the music)
Honda takes a page from Tesla playbook, launches new insurance business
Say what you will about Elon Musk, but Tesla has changed the way that millions of people buy cars and, by extension, car insurance. Now, Honda is taking a page from Tesla’s successful playbook and launching its own in-house insurance business. Enter: Honda Insurance Solutions. Honda Insurance Solutions is being launched as a fully licensed insurance… Continue reading Honda takes a page from Tesla playbook, launches new insurance business
Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat
Tesla is stripping all meaning from the word “Robotaxi” as it plans to expand its supposedly autonomous ride-hailing program to the Bay Area as soon as this weekend, albeit with a driver in the driver’s seat. As we have often highlighted over the last few months, Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ launch is purely about optics. Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat
Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y
Elon Musk has finally confirmed that Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car is just going to be the Model Y in a cheaper format. Musk has ended months of speculations and misinformation, which he partly created, about Tesla’s upcoming cheaper electric vehicle model. Since last year, Tesla has guided “launching new affordable models” in the first… Continue reading Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y