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
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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
Tesla partners with Sunrun on its electric plan in Texas
Tesla, through its Tesla Electric division, is partnering with Sunrun to offer electric plans to Texas homeowners. After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in 2022. Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric utilities, as Tesla… Continue reading Tesla partners with Sunrun on its electric plan in Texas
Tesla Autopilot less safe, Optimus freezes, electric Mustang goes 250,000 miles
On today’s road-ready episode of Quick Charge, Tesla released data hinting that its Autopilot ADAS solution may be less safe to use than before. We’ve also got some news from inside the Tesla diner experience, plus a 250,000 mile Ford Mustang Mach-E that still has more than 90% of its battery capacity left! We also… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot less safe, Optimus freezes, electric Mustang goes 250,000 miles
Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of the US population by the end of the year and we can’t stop laughing. Today, Tesla released its Q2 2025 financial results. Earnings are down 23% on falling electric vehicle sales and lower margins, but Tesla’s stock is not crashing because CEO Elon Musk is… Continue reading Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
Toyota will begin building EVs, electric pickups in new markets in the next few months
Toyota announced plans to begin building electric vehicles in Indonesia this year as it looks to counter surging Chinese rivals. It will be its third country where Toyota produces EVs, following China and Japan. Later this year, Toyota will also begin building electric pickups in another market. Toyota plans to build EVs in Indonesia and… Continue reading Toyota will begin building EVs, electric pickups in new markets in the next few months
Tesla claims it produced the first builds of its ‘new affordable’ electric car models
Tesla claims to have produced the “first builds” of its new “more affordable” electric car models, which are expected to be stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Since last year, Tesla has discussed launching “more affordable models” based on its existing Model 3/Y vehicle platform in the first half of 2025. The… Continue reading Tesla claims it produced the first builds of its ‘new affordable’ electric car models