Tesla could soar 67% as it reaps the benefits of ‘transformational consumer demand’ for EVs in China, Wedbush says (TSLA)

Christophe Gateau: picture alliance via Getty Images The best days are still ahead for Tesla -not in the rear view mirror, Wedbush says. In a Monday note, senior technology analyst Dan Ives said that despite near-term speed bumps, he remains firmly bullish on Tesla and the broader electric vehicle theme. He reiterated his “outperform” rating… Continue reading Tesla could soar 67% as it reaps the benefits of ‘transformational consumer demand’ for EVs in China, Wedbush says (TSLA)

Elon Musk says Tesla is cancelling its Model S Plaid Plus

Elon Musk tweeted Tesla is canceling its planned Model S Plaid Plus vehicle. He said this is because the regular Model S Plaid is “just so good.” The Model S Plaid starts shipping this week after a small delay. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Sunday that the company… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is cancelling its Model S Plaid Plus

An asset manager nicknamed ’50 Cent’ made $1.1 billion on bitcoin in 5 months — and could place more crypto bets in the future

50 Cent. Money (Music Video) | 50 Cent Music An asset manager nicknamed “50 Cent” made a $1.1 billion profit on bitcoin in five months. Ruffer invested about $600 million in November and cashed out the last of its coins in April. The firm warned that younger people could lose interest in crypto once lockdowns… Continue reading An asset manager nicknamed ’50 Cent’ made $1.1 billion on bitcoin in 5 months — and could place more crypto bets in the future

Jeff Bezos Says He’s Going to Space in About a Month

He’s bringing his brother along for the ride. Edge of Space Just two weeks after officially stepping down as Amazon’s CEO on July 5, Jeff Bezos is ready for a vacation to the edge of space. Next month, the second richest man in the world will be rocketing to space on board a New Shepard… Continue reading Jeff Bezos Says He’s Going to Space in About a Month

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Teases Tesla, Ford, and VW With FCEVs – autoevolution

1 photo James Glickenhaus has not missed a single chance so far to tease the people that claim that fuel cells are a dead end. He first did that with Elon Musk, challenging him to prove the Cybertruck is better than the future SCG Boot FCEV at the 2023 Baja 1000. After Herbert Diess said… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Teases Tesla, Ford, and VW With FCEVs – autoevolution

Tesla is working on driver ‘safety rating’ based on driving behaviors and Autopilot use to affect insurance cost

Tesla is currently integrating Autopilot usage and more driving habits into its insurance program to deliver more accurate pricing. According to some new reverse engineering of the Tesla mobile app, you will now be able to see your live “safety rating” score in the app. In 2019, Tesla launched its own insurance program, starting with availability… Continue reading Tesla is working on driver ‘safety rating’ based on driving behaviors and Autopilot use to affect insurance cost

Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

On reflection, not all of the news in the past 18 months was bad – at least not for everyone and everything. Uncovered by data-crunching by Sophus3 and IHS Automotive, here are positives that emerged. * There’s a good chance that historians will determine the pandemic as the catalyst for the EV movement. EV sales… Continue reading Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

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By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. It never ceases to amaze me that The Motor City is still a company town like no other (well, except for Hollywood, which is its own special brew). Unless you live around here, it’s hard to understand what I’m talking about, but once again I’ve been presented an opportunity to paint for you… Continue reading @niche: CAP’N JIMMY’S LOVE BOAT.000932

BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com

Cars The i Vision Dynamics, a concept at the 2017 Frankfurt IAA, was a preview of the i4. This car is BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 and can also be thought of an electric four-door 4 Series. A further concept was announced in March 2020. The production model, revealed at a special event in… Continue reading BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com

Electric car: these “powerdays” that drive manufacturers up on the stock market

Have they been stung? As Tesla’s share price has climbed throughout 2020 – reaching stratospheric levels at the end of the year, incumbent automakers have since last fall stepped up announcements to unveil their strategy in the electric vehicle. It was time. “Tesla’s astronomical valuation last year sent them a very clear message: wake up,… Continue reading Electric car: these “powerdays” that drive manufacturers up on the stock market