First look at Tesla’s new user interface

With the release of Tesla’s new Model S Plaid, the automaker has designed a brand new user interface, and we take a first look at it in this article. It’s more intuitive and customizable. In many ways, Tesla is more of a technology company than an automaker, and that puts them at an advantage over… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new user interface

Elon Musk’s China Nemesis Survived Once, But He Has a Fight Ahead

(Bloomberg) — William Li is being mobbed. At a gala dinner in Shanghai, the founder of Chinese electric carmaker Nio Inc. can barely move forward in the buffet queue before being stopped for another selfie, handshake or hug. Swapping his usual attire of jeans and a T-shirt for a tailored grey suit and blue dress… Continue reading Elon Musk’s China Nemesis Survived Once, But He Has a Fight Ahead

The Tesla Model S Plaid has arrived — here’s how it stacks up to every other Tesla (TSLA)

Tesla launched its latest sedan, the $129,990 Model S Plaid, on Thursday. It claims a top speed of 200 mph and a 0-60-mph under two seconds.  Tesla sells four models — the Model S, 3, X, and Y — which cost roughly $40,000 to $130,000. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla has launched… Continue reading The Tesla Model S Plaid has arrived — here’s how it stacks up to every other Tesla (TSLA)

German environmental groups file objection against Tesla gigafactory permit

The construction site of the future Tesla Gigafactory is seen in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, September 19, 2020. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo German environmental groups have filed an official objection to a provisional permit from the Brandenburg environmental authority for the construction of a Tesla (TSLA.O) gigafactory near Berlin, the groups’… Continue reading German environmental groups file objection against Tesla gigafactory permit

Tesla launches Model S Plaid with new motor tech, faster charging, and new entertainment features

Tesla has officially launched the new Model S Plaid at a delivery event in Fremont today and Elon Musk emphasized Tesla’s new electric motor technology, faster charging, and a ton of new entertainment features. While the automaker had already unveiled the new version of the Model S in January, it didn’t go into details about… Continue reading Tesla launches Model S Plaid with new motor tech, faster charging, and new entertainment features

Elon Musk reveals the Tesla Model S Plaid

Tesla finally held the long-awaited, and once rescheduled, “delivery event” for its ultra-fast Model S Plaid at its factory in Fremont, California. The electric vehicle company will begin with 25 deliveries on Friday evening, expanding to several hundred cars per week and a thousand cars per week in the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk said… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals the Tesla Model S Plaid

Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid’s performance

At an event last night, Tesla delivered its first 25 Model S Plaid high-performance EVs while CEO Elon Musk detailed all the new features that give it extra quickness and range. It also demonstrated the performance in person to several journalists to show what 0 to 60MPH in 2 seconds looks like.  Musk emphasized that… Continue reading Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid’s performance