Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars. Tesla vehicles have long had a reputation for being expensive to insure. The automaker tried to address the situation on multiple fronts. It launched its own “collision centers” to try to control repair… Continue reading Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars
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Two Tesla (TSLA) insiders close to Elon Musk just sold almost $200 million worth of stocks
Two Tesla board members close to Elon Musk, Ira Ehrenpreis and Kimbal Musk, just sold almost $200 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks. Tesla board members are known for their generous stock compensation and for quickly selling it when it vests. They settled a lawsuit brought by shareholders who alleged they were overcompensated, and they… Continue reading Two Tesla (TSLA) insiders close to Elon Musk just sold almost $200 million worth of stocks
Tesla can’t buy land in Australia because CEO Elon Musk is so ‘[redacted]’
Tesla is trying to use a piece of property in Australia, near Adelaide, in order to build a battery factory and Tesla showroom. But it’s facing steep opposition from locals, most of whom cite dissatisfaction with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as their reason to oppose the project. The plans center on Marion, a small city… Continue reading Tesla can’t buy land in Australia because CEO Elon Musk is so ‘[redacted]’
Plenty of Tesla alternatives and a new Ford Pro team to help pay for them
For years, Tesla has been the go-to EV recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first electric cars, but Elon Musk’s political antics are causing people to shop elsewhere. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ll discuss some options … and how you might be able to pay for them! Speaking… Continue reading Plenty of Tesla alternatives and a new Ford Pro team to help pay for them
Nissan is betting on a new hybrid EV system to save it, but there’s one big problem
The Japanese automaker’s comeback plan hinges on its upgraded e-Power system, which will be crucial in keeping pace with Toyota and Honda. Nissan promises its third-generation hybrid EV tech boasts more range at a lower cost, but there’s one major issue. Nissan bets big on upgraded hybrid EV tech Nissan is struggling to stay alive… Continue reading Nissan is betting on a new hybrid EV system to save it, but there’s one big problem
Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
by The Killowatts on X Tesla has been spotted working on what appears to be a mild design update for the Model S and Model X, two vehicle programs that have been in decline. Model S and Model X have been Tesla’s flagship vehicles for years. Not so long ago, Tesla aimed to sell 100,000… Continue reading Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
Tesla (TSLA) keeps getting worse in Europe despite electric car sales surging
Tesla’s (TSLA) situation in Europe continues to deteriorate, despite electric car sales surging and the new Model Y now being available. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released the latest complete data for European vehicle sales for April 2025 today, and it confirmed that Tesla’s total sales in EU, EFTA, and UK amounted to 7,261… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) keeps getting worse in Europe despite electric car sales surging
GM Wuling Starlight EV: it really SHOULD be the new electric Chevy Impala
If our recent post about Tesla alternatives taught us anything, it’s that there aren’t enough mainstream electric sedan options in North America. It doesn’t have to be this way. GM has a proper, five-passenger electric sedan on sale today – and maybe it really should be a new electric Chevy Impala. The updated 2025 Wuling Starlight… Continue reading GM Wuling Starlight EV: it really SHOULD be the new electric Chevy Impala
Opinion: it’s time to start recommending some Tesla alternatives
For years, Tesla has been the go-to EV recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first electric cars. In light of questionable recalls and its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, people are starting to distance themselves from the trailblazing company. All that begs the question: what should we recommend… Continue reading Opinion: it’s time to start recommending some Tesla alternatives
Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent
A Tesla vehicle on the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised update suddenly veered off road and flipped the car upside down – creating a scary crash that the driver said he couldn’t prevent. We have seen many crashes involving Tesla’s Supervised FSD over the years, but the vast majority of them have a major contributing… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent