Tesla is hit with a fresh class action lawsuit about the performance and claims of its self-driving and Autopilot systems as well as its “hardware 3 computer.” The automaker is already facing dozens of lawsuits over its self-driving claims, crashes using advanced driver assist systems, alledged breaches of fiduciary duties from its CEO and board… Continue reading Tesla is hit with a fresh class action about its self-driving claims, hardware 3 computer
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Honda’s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it’s still a crazy deal right now
A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one. Honda Prologue EV listed… Continue reading Honda’s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it’s still a crazy deal right now
Tesla’s $400 million armored EV US gov contract was indeed shady
New information about the $400 million US government contract for “armored Tesla” vehicles that was reportedly put on hold makes it look shady. Earlier this month, we reported that the US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget included an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. As we reported, the item was added… Continue reading Tesla’s $400 million armored EV US gov contract was indeed shady
10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. The electric trucks were donated. During the 2025 State of the Department this week, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill announced that the department will add Cybertrucks to its fleet. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is excited to… Continue reading 10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
TSLA gets hammered, Mercedes set to ditch EQ, and big van news
With revenue tumbling almost as fast as market share, Tesla stock is taking a pounding – exactly like CEO Elon Musk predicted! We’ve also got FSD rolling out in China, a German automation acquisition, and more on today’s red candlestick edition of Quick Charge! We’ve also got some clarifying news at Mercedes-Benz, which is set to… Continue reading TSLA gets hammered, Mercedes set to ditch EQ, and big van news
Toyota’s new EV is almost here and it looks surprisingly stylish
Toyota is about to launch its next all-electric vehicle, and it already looks like an upgrade from its current lineup. With a “sleek and stylish design,” the new EV is part of Toyota’s plan to attract more buyers. Here’s our first look at what’s coming. Toyota teases a new EV ahead of its debut in… Continue reading Toyota’s new EV is almost here and it looks surprisingly stylish
Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
Tesla has acquired parts of bankrupted automation engineering firm Manz based in Germany. It will on board about 300 of its employees. Manz is a “German multinational engineering company active in the fields of automation, laser processesing, metrology, wet chemistry and roll-to-roll processing.” The company has filed for bankruptcy protection and announced today that it signed an agreement with Tesla Automation, a subsidiary… Continue reading Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is crashing by as much as 8% today. CEO Elon Musk predicted that the stock would get crushed “like a soufflé being smashed by a sledgehammer” if it didn’t show profit growth, which is what is happening now. As we reported earlier this month, if Tesla stock doesn’t crash this quarter, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews
Tesla has launched a limited version of its Full Self-Driving features in China to mixed reviews as it’s still far from what was promised. After many delays, Tesla has now pushed an update that brings some of the advanced driver-assist features sold under its Full Self-Driving package in North America to the Chinese market. The… Continue reading Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews
Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues
On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma. We’ve also got a look… Continue reading Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues