Tesla Subscription Service Launches in San Diego

Autonomy also operates in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Scott Painter, CEO and founder of the company, also founded Fair Inc., an automotive fin-tech company. Painter also founded and served as CEO of TrueCar Inc.  Photo: Autonomy Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy continues its expansion in the state of California, now adding the San Diego market to its coverage… Continue reading Tesla Subscription Service Launches in San Diego

Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023

After delaying virtually all new vehicle launches for the last few years, Elon Musk has now set a strong timeline for Tesla to bring Cybertruck, Roadster, and Tesla Semi to production in 2023. Tesla has had the same lineup for a while now: Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The automaker has… Continue reading Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023

Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0

Jeep unveiled an updated Magneto 2.0 concept EV that renews its teasing of what the iconic off-roader could look like as a fully electric vehicle. Jeep didn’t mention any hardware upgrades for its custom-built motor but appears to have made some significant performance refinements from last year’s model. The Magneto 2.0’s motor operates at a… Continue reading Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0

UPDATE 2-Tesla, Block and Blockstream to mine bitcoin off solar power in Texas

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read (Changes sourcing, adds comment from Blockstream CEO) April 8 (Reuters) – Electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc TSLA.O>, payments firm Block Inc and blockchain company Blockstream Corp will collaborate to mine bitcoin using solar power in Texas, Blockstream CEO Adam Back said on Friday. Tesla is building the solar power infrastructure… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Tesla, Block and Blockstream to mine bitcoin off solar power in Texas

German Handelsblatt: Supply chain bottlenecks: Due to a lack of parts: Volkswagen doubles the holding period for company car 004106

Volkswagen-Autos nur noch für reguläre Kunden Tiguan-Fertigung im Wolfsburger Stammwerk von Volkswagen: Konzerneigene Manager müssen nun viel länger auf einen Dienstwagen warten. (Foto: www.imago-images.de) Die anhaltende Teilenot und die damit immer wieder verbundenen Produktionsstopps führen bei Volkswagen zu außerordentlichen Entscheidungen. Der VW-Konzern hat seinen Beschäftigten am Freitag mitgeteilt, dass die Haltedauer von Dienstwagen auf 24 Monate… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supply chain bottlenecks: Due to a lack of parts: Volkswagen doubles the holding period for company car 004106

German Handelsblatt: Digital offensive: Mercedes hires 3000 software developers004104

Software development at Mercedes The manufacturer wants to catch up significantly in digital services. In order to assume a leading role in car software, Mercedes-Benz is hiring around 3,000 experts worldwide. Around 1,100 employees develop software in Sindelfingen, southwest of Stuttgart. There have already been around 700 new hires at this location alone, as Mercedes… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Digital offensive: Mercedes hires 3000 software developers004104

German Manager Magazin: Production capacity in California: Tesla opens second US plant in Texas001681

The electric car manufacturer is building a few weeks after the start of the plant near Berlin Tesla expanded its capacity with a second US factory in Texas. The facility in Austin will initially build the compact SUV Model Y, which also rolls off the assembly line in Grünheide, Brandenburg. In the coming year, production… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Production capacity in California: Tesla opens second US plant in Texas001681

Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday night the company plans to roll out this year its ‘full self-driving’ beta software to all customers in North America who have plunked down as much as $12,000 for the controversial version of its driver assistance system. The chief executive made the announcement while donning a black cowboy hat… Continue reading Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year