Tag: Tesla

Tesla is now selling karaoke microphones in China

Tesla last week released its latest distraction product: a set of karaoke microphones dubbed TeslaMic for use in its vehicles (via Electrek) and works with accompanied in-car software. The accessory, which is only available in China for now, was released alongside a Chinese New Year software update that includes a companion karaoke app called Leishi… Continue reading Tesla is now selling karaoke microphones in China

Tesla has a new feature that will disable your seat controls if you keep messing with them

Tesla’s new vehicles rolling out of the factory will include a bizarre feature designed to prevent abuse of the seat adjustment controls. The new seats will track and measure the amount of adjustments users make and will disable the controls if they detect “excessive” changes. The feature was first identified by @greentheonly, an anonymous hacker… Continue reading Tesla has a new feature that will disable your seat controls if you keep messing with them

Stellantis could axe 1,400 jobs in France, say union sources

The logo of Stellantis is seen in this image provided on November 9, 2020. Communication FCA /Handout via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Automaker Stellantis (STLA.MI) could cut up to 1,400 jobs in France this year as it continues to adapt to a changing industry,… Continue reading Stellantis could axe 1,400 jobs in France, say union sources

Ford, GM juggle today’s challenges with tomorrow’s promises

DETROIT, Jan 28 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) are expected to report next week they turned solid profits for the last quarter of 2021, but rarely has past performance mattered less to investors. The two Detroit automakers are in mid-leap between a combustion-powered present, and a future they have… Continue reading Ford, GM juggle today’s challenges with tomorrow’s promises

Kia’s EV6 is the new benchmark for affordable electric cars

We got our first good look at the EV6 last March and, nearly a year later, finally got to sit in it, drive it, and push every button in the cabin last week during a day-long press event in Northern California. It’s the first Kia vehicle to be produced under the company’s new Plan S… Continue reading Kia’s EV6 is the new benchmark for affordable electric cars

How an electric car dream was crushed

Before the Prius and Tesla, came the EV1. The world’s first mass-produced electric car was launched by General Motors back in 1996 and was capable of nought to 60 in eight seconds. However, within a few short years, almost every vehicle was recalled and crushed, and the electric car of the future disappeared in history’s… Continue reading How an electric car dream was crushed

Tesla launches ‘TeslaMic,’ a microphone for in-car karaoke

Tesla has launched a new product: a microphone called ‘TeslaMic’ designed for its in-car karaoke system. It’s only available in China for now. Today, Tesla started pushing its ‘Chinese New Year’ software update in China. Like in the rest of the world, Tesla often bundles up features for a bigger end-of-the-year software update that most… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘TeslaMic,’ a microphone for in-car karaoke

Cathie Wood’s ARK buys the dip in Tesla shares after months of selling

Jan 28 (Reuters) – Star stock picker and noted Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) bull Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest took advantage of a slump in the electric-car maker’s shares following its results, piling into the stock after months of paring back holdings. The investment company bought 33,482 Tesla shares on Thursday, worth nearly $28 mln based on… Continue reading Cathie Wood’s ARK buys the dip in Tesla shares after months of selling