New information about the $400 million US government contract for “armored Tesla” vehicles that was reportedly put on hold makes it look shady. Earlier this month, we reported that the US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget included an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. As we reported, the item was added… Continue reading Tesla’s $400 million armored EV US gov contract was indeed shady
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10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. The electric trucks were donated. During the 2025 State of the Department this week, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill announced that the department will add Cybertrucks to its fleet. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is excited to… Continue reading 10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
TSLA gets hammered, Mercedes set to ditch EQ, and big van news
With revenue tumbling almost as fast as market share, Tesla stock is taking a pounding – exactly like CEO Elon Musk predicted! We’ve also got FSD rolling out in China, a German automation acquisition, and more on today’s red candlestick edition of Quick Charge! We’ve also got some clarifying news at Mercedes-Benz, which is set to… Continue reading TSLA gets hammered, Mercedes set to ditch EQ, and big van news
Toyota’s new EV is almost here and it looks surprisingly stylish
Toyota is about to launch its next all-electric vehicle, and it already looks like an upgrade from its current lineup. With a “sleek and stylish design,” the new EV is part of Toyota’s plan to attract more buyers. Here’s our first look at what’s coming. Toyota teases a new EV ahead of its debut in… Continue reading Toyota’s new EV is almost here and it looks surprisingly stylish
Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
Tesla has acquired parts of bankrupted automation engineering firm Manz based in Germany. It will on board about 300 of its employees. Manz is a “German multinational engineering company active in the fields of automation, laser processesing, metrology, wet chemistry and roll-to-roll processing.” The company has filed for bankruptcy protection and announced today that it signed an agreement with Tesla Automation, a subsidiary… Continue reading Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is crashing by as much as 8% today. CEO Elon Musk predicted that the stock would get crushed “like a soufflé being smashed by a sledgehammer” if it didn’t show profit growth, which is what is happening now. As we reported earlier this month, if Tesla stock doesn’t crash this quarter, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews
Tesla has launched a limited version of its Full Self-Driving features in China to mixed reviews as it’s still far from what was promised. After many delays, Tesla has now pushed an update that brings some of the advanced driver-assist features sold under its Full Self-Driving package in North America to the Chinese market. The… Continue reading Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews
Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues
On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma. We’ve also got a look… Continue reading Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues
Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners
Protests at Tesla stores are gaining momentum across the US as people are fighting back against Elon Musk’s government takeover, and the hate is spreading to owners. Last week, we reported on a new effort to organize protests at Tesla stores worldwide, but primarily in North America. There were significant turnouts to disrupt Tesla operations… Continue reading Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners
Tesla loses two of its top car designers
Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader talent exodus. After a few years designing concept cars for GM, David Imai joined Tesla in 2011, when the automaker was a little-known California company trying to ramp up production of the Roadster and bring… Continue reading Tesla loses two of its top car designers