Tesla reportedly told a Cybertruck owner that it is currently not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after an owner tried to return his truck due to what he described as “anti-nazi harassment.” We recently reported that vandals have targeted Tesla locations with anti-nazi and fascist graffiti following Elon Musk’s meddling in politics. But Tesla owners are also… Continue reading Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’
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Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
A new scathing report about Tesla just came out in China. It describes how the automaker is becoming trigger-happy, suing its own customers and the media while auto journalists are being told not to be negative about the American automaker. To this day, Tesla is the only foreign automaker with a wholly-owned car factory in… Continue reading Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
Honda’s Prologue EV joins the NHL for a green future
Honda extended its partnership with the NHL, but it may look a little different this time. This season, NHL fans will get a good look at the Prologue EV as part of Honda’s efforts to “make the game more environmentally responsible.” Will we also catch a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV and Saloon? NHL… Continue reading Honda’s Prologue EV joins the NHL for a green future
In January, US EV prices held steady, incentive spending fell
Photo: Tesla US EV prices held steady in January, and incentive spending dropped 3.1% from December, according to the latest monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Average transaction prices for EVs in January, at $55,614, were higher by nearly 1% compared to a downwardly revised December. EV prices… Continue reading In January, US EV prices held steady, incentive spending fell
Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster exists
In a short but funny interaction, Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster still exists – sort of, since it has been delayed seemingly indefinitely. The next-generation Roadster has become basically a running gag in the Tesla community. I’ve asked Grok, Elon Musk’s truth-seeking AI, to compile all the times the CEO… Continue reading Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster exists
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win. Don’t be fooled. I asked Grok, Musk’s “truth-seeking AI”, to list all of the CEO’s timelines for Tesla achieving self-driving and then compared them to reality: 2015: Predicted full… Continue reading Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026
Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets. Renault is a veteran French automaker founded 125… Continue reading Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Tesla stores have increasingly become targets of vandals amid rising discontent with the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. In one case, a Tesla store has even become the target of arson and the FBI is getting involved. Over the last few weeks, and especially after Musk threw out two Nazi salutes at Trump’s inauguration, Tesla stores… Continue reading Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
Picture by Jonathan Challinger A Tesla owner reported that he crashed his Cybertruck into a pole after hitting a curb while using Full Self-Driving, Tesla’s advanced driving assist system that Elon Musk claims will be unsupervised this year. The post is going viral. Jonathan Challinger, a Florida-based software developer working for Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, reported… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. The new Nissan LEAF is almost here… Continue reading Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]