A hacker has revealed that Tesla has launched a new data gathering around the site where it plans to unveil its Robotaxi next month. It is raising questions about what the automaker is going to demonstrate at the event. While most other self-driving ride services, like Waymo and Cruise, focus on making their system work… Continue reading Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site
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Tesla’s Oct 10 Robotaxi event will be at Warner Bros studio in LA
Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi product at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, CA, on October 10th, according to a report by Bloomberg. Tesla has been using its Giga Texas facility for its unveilings in recent years, after many years of doing them in Calfornia, where the company was founded and where its design and engineering… Continue reading Tesla’s Oct 10 Robotaxi event will be at Warner Bros studio in LA
Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
A Youtuber has turned a Tesla Cybertruck into a Warthog, famous from the video game Halo, with a working machine gun on top. The fact that the Cybertruck only comes in a stainless steel finish is forcing some creativity out of the owners. You have to make a few modifications unless you want your Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy. Chevy will sell GM’s Brightdrop EV vans GM is moving BrightDrop EVs to… Continue reading Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025. After the Model 3 refresh launched last year, we have been expecting a Model Y refresh to follow. It started last year with a Reuters report claiming Tesla was planning a Model Y refresh called… Continue reading Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment. We also cover BYD’s big profits despite the EV pricing… Continue reading Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar
Honda Prologue SUV is cheaper to lease than a Civic with up to $14,250 off for Labor Day
You can now lease a new Honda Prologue for less than a Civic. With a new Labor Day discount for up to $14,250 in potential savings, the Honda Prologue SUV is a better lease deal than the Civic. Honda’s first electric SUV began hitting US dealerships this March. Through July, Honda has sold nearly 5,000… Continue reading Honda Prologue SUV is cheaper to lease than a Civic with up to $14,250 off for Labor Day
VinFast’s all-new VF 9 lease is a better deal than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Photo: VinFast The all-new 2024 VinFast VF 9 lease just debuted with an attention-grabbing deal, including incentives worth up to $14,550 off MSRP. The up to $14,550 in savings is made up of three incentives: the $7,500 Lease Tax Incentive, a $3,500 lease cash offer, and $3,550 in conquest cash. VinFast’s website states that the conquest cash… Continue reading VinFast’s all-new VF 9 lease is a better deal than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date. According to official statistics, electric vehicles don’t catch fire at a higher rate than fossil fuel-powered vehicles. However, they do catch fire for different reasons and burn differently, which requires first… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
Nissan GT-R goes electric, Tesla goes to court, and Mullen goes mainstream
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ponder the future of Nissan’s all-wheel drive hypercar, Tesla argues against Louisiana’s car dealers, and perpetual EV startup Mullen gets an order big enough to put it on the map for real. We’ve also got a new Chinese rival that’s gunning for the Tesla Model Y’s sales crown, a massive,… Continue reading Nissan GT-R goes electric, Tesla goes to court, and Mullen goes mainstream