Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E — Zach vs. Job Debate 002341

We’re on to the next round of our Ultimate EV Bracket Battle, and this is the best battle yet. It’s the best selling electric SUV in the United States versus the second best selling electric SUV in the United States! That’s the Tesla Model Y versus the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Now, when we say these… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E — Zach vs. Job Debate 002341

Tesla Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation for Claiming Its Cars Can Drive Themselves

A lot of eyes are on Tesla right now. Death Drive Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Justice Department over misleading marketing of its driver assistance system called Autopilot, Reuters reports. According to Reuter‘s sources, the department launched an undisclosed probe last year, investigating more than a dozen crashes involving Tesla’s notorious driver… Continue reading Tesla Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation for Claiming Its Cars Can Drive Themselves

Elon Musk Spotted Carrying Sink Into Twitter Headquarters

“Let that sink in!” Let That Sink In Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a video of himself carrying what appears to be a ceramic bathroom sink into the lobby of Twitter HQ in San Francisco. “Entering Twitter HQ — let that sink in!” the enigmatic billionaire wrote in the caption, clearly amused by his… Continue reading Elon Musk Spotted Carrying Sink Into Twitter Headquarters

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Oct 25 – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is under criminal investigation in the United States over claims that the company’s electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said. The U.S. Department of Justice launched the previously undisclosed probe last year following more than a dozen crashes, some of them fatal, involving Tesla’s… Continue reading Gallery

Ford’s earnings drop in 3rd quarter as it pays to exit Argo autonomous driving company

Ford Motor Co., the 119-year-old automaker based in Dearborn, reported third-quarter earnings Wednesday that reflected hard hits caused by increasing supplier costs along with exiting its investment in the Argo AI autonomous driving technology company. Argo will “wind down” its operations as Ford plans to absorb engineers and developers while also utilizing Argo facilities, Ford… Continue reading Ford’s earnings drop in 3rd quarter as it pays to exit Argo autonomous driving company

Tesla said to face criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over self-driving claims

Tesla is said to be facing a criminal investigation launched by the U.S. Department of Justice facing claims made by the company regarding its “Autopilot” capabilities, Reuters reports, citing “three people familiar with the matter.” The inquiry was launched last year per the sources and was initiated following over a dozen accidents involving the active… Continue reading Tesla said to face criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over self-driving claims

Elon Musk seems to feel at home inside Twitter’s HQ as ‘Chief Twit’

/ Twitter’s prospective owner has arrived, carrying a sink and taking on a new profile title. Employees can apparently expect to hear from Musk on Friday. Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge With about 48 hours to go in the judge-mandated timeline to close his deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk seems to feel at home inside Twitter’s HQ as ‘Chief Twit’

Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon

Is the world’s largest automaker finally responding to the rapidly changing auto industry? Toyota is now considering ramping up production of its first 100% electric mass-market vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, but not until 2025, according to sources familiar with the plans. Earlier this week, Reuters released that Toyota is considering changing its EV strategy after… Continue reading Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon

Tesla is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claims

Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice in the United States over self-driving claims. Over the last few months, there has been mounting pressure from regulators, politicians, and the media regarding Tesla’s self-driving effort. Tesla Autopilot has been under NHTSA investigation for a year now, and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claims

First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled

Unplugged Performance is launching an aftermarket wheel for the Tesla Cybertruck – even before you can order the electric truck itself. The hype is so strong around the Tesla Cybertruck that some people have been working on third-party accessories for the vehicle for a while now. We previously reported on some wild ones like the… Continue reading First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled