Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts

Tesla has launched a new “Ownership Loyalty Program” with some significant discounts – something that CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla wouldn’t do. But the program is only in China for now. Aside from the $1,000 discount with the now defunct referral program and other discounts on display models, loaners, and test drive vehicles, Tesla made a… Continue reading Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts

Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada

Tesla has disclosed that it is lobbying the Ontario government for a potential new factory in Canada. The new lobbying effort comes after several hints from Tesla CEO Elon Musk in regards to building a Gigafactory in the country. In June, Electrek obtained a recording of a companywide meeting held by Musk, during which he confirmed that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada

New Ferrari 296 GT3 racer revealed with detuned 600bhp V6

One year on from the reveal of the road-going 296 GTB, we can now see the race version – the new Ferrari 296 GT3. Ferrari says the car has been “meticulously designed in every detail and from every angle, in compliance with the new GT3 regulations”, but despite that there’s still plenty shared with the… Continue reading New Ferrari 296 GT3 racer revealed with detuned 600bhp V6

Car Radio, Podcast 83, Pts 1/2: Lindsay/F1600, Posey/Tri Five Cruisers, Levin/Toyota Crown, Swears/Tundra, Dominiq/lfa, Palmer/Ford EVs

Car Radio 910 AM Detroit, July 16, 2022 Host: Henry Payne, The Detroit News Interview Schedule 00-02 min: Payne intro 02-16 min: Interview with James Lindsay, Canadian F1600 racer. He’ll call into station. (His cell# if any problems is: (519) 410-0195) 16-20: Ad Break 20-30: Interview with Roger Posey, president Tri Five Cruisers Club. Talking… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 83, Pts 1/2: Lindsay/F1600, Posey/Tri Five Cruisers, Levin/Toyota Crown, Swears/Tundra, Dominiq/lfa, Palmer/Ford EVs

The EV race makes Australia’s battery metals as good as gold

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EV vs. ICE: Road trip showdown in the electric Kia EV6 and best-selling Kia Sportage Hybrid

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Tesla is offering half-off its Full Self Driving package and more for loyal customers in China

Tesla has a new rewards program in China to encourage customers to trade in their used models for a brand new one (via electrek). From now until September 30th, Tesla vehicle owners in China who opt for the deal will receive half-off the Full Self Driving feature, 15,000km (9,320.57 miles) of Supercharging credits, and a… Continue reading Tesla is offering half-off its Full Self Driving package and more for loyal customers in China

Snows adds Vauxhall franchise with Picador acquisition

Snows has acquired Picador Group based in the south of England for an undisclosed sum. Picador has two Vauxhall dealerships and also holds the service and repair franchise for Renault and Dacia. Around 90 Picador staff from across two Hampshire locations in Sholing (Southampton) and Chandler’s Ford, near Eastleigh, will join Snows. Picador turned in… Continue reading Snows adds Vauxhall franchise with Picador acquisition