The landmark EV merger, which would create the world’s third-largest automaker, may not happen after all. Honda and Nissan’s EV partnership plans are reportedly already being called off. The partnership was expected to help the Japanese automakers survive after falling behind BYD, Tesla, and others as the industry shifts to electric. Why are Honda and… Continue reading Honda and Nissan’s $60 billion EV partnership plans are already falling apart
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Audi quietly dropped an extreme overland Q6 e-tron — and we are here for it
The overlanding trend may be played out, but no one told Audi — and they absolutely knocked it out of the park with this extreme off-road Q6 e-tron concept featuring genuine, high-clearance portal axles. (!?) Volkswagen has been struggling to keep its Audi brand on track recently, but there is no denying team Audi’s styling… Continue reading Audi quietly dropped an extreme overland Q6 e-tron — and we are here for it
Elon Musk poached Tesla engineer for DOGE to the joy of lawyers suing him for resource tunneling
Elon Musk has poached a long-time Tesla engineer to help with his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Tesla CEO appears to feel invincible right now because he did that while he and Tesla’s board are being sued for breach of fiduciary duties and resource tunneling. Last year, shareholders sued Tesla, the… Continue reading Elon Musk poached Tesla engineer for DOGE to the joy of lawyers suing him for resource tunneling
Tesla sales dropped 60% in Germany
Tesla’s sales have dropped nearly 60% in January in Germany compared to the same period last year. The same thing is happening throughout Europe. Earlier this week, we reported that Tesla’s sales crashed throughout all European markets in January. The two main reasons are believed to be the introduction of the new Model Y and… Continue reading Tesla sales dropped 60% in Germany
Tesla brings new discount to China amid demand slump
Tesla has implemented a new discount on Model 3 vehicles in China, the world’s biggest EV market, amid a worldwide demand slump for the automaker. We reported that Tesla’s sales in Europe were cut in half in January compared to last year, despite last year already being down. With sales stagnating in the US and… Continue reading Tesla brings new discount to China amid demand slump
Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they’re using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance. Plus the Volvo… Continue reading Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk
There finally appears to be some Tesla shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk from the company after years of concerns being ignored by the board and most shareholders. However, probably nothing will happen as long as the stock (TSLA) is up. For years, we have expressed concerns about Elon Musk steering Tesla away from its… Continue reading There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk
Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
Last month, Tesla unveiled the new Model Y in the United States, featuring an all-new light bar design, a redesigned rear-end, and a refreshed interior. It’s currently available as a “launch series” model, starting at $59,990 – with deliveries beginning in March. The new Model Y is currently in 19 Tesla showrooms across North America,… Continue reading Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump’s North American trade war hits its stride. We’ve also got some great… Continue reading Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Tesla is starting to offer insurance discounts for people who drive more using its “supervised Full Self-Driving” suite of advanced driver assist features. For years, Tesla has been claiming that its “Full Self-Driving”(FSD) suite of advanced driver-assist features is “safer than human driving.” The company faced a lot of pushback on that front – primarily… Continue reading Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system