Tesla starts retrofit program for cameras on older vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’

Tesla has launched a retrofit program for Autopilot cameras on older vehicles with the “Full Self-Driving” package. Starting with the introduction of its Autopilot 2.0 suite of sensors in 2016, Tesla started selling all of its cars with the promise that they have all the hardware necessary to achieve full self-driving capability with future software… Continue reading Tesla starts retrofit program for cameras on older vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’

VW considers new electric car factory in Germany to counter Tesla

Volkswagen AG may build a new electric car factory near its global headquarters to make a new model code-named “Trinity” designed to close the technology gap to Tesla Inc. and challenge traditional rivals with highly automated driving features.  A new plant making about 250,000 cars annually close to the main factory in Wolfsburg would be… Continue reading VW considers new electric car factory in Germany to counter Tesla

Volkswagen plans new site in Germany to counter Tesla’s gigafactory

A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo New factory would produce Trinity model from 2026 Decision still requires supervisory board approval Refitting existing Wolfsburg plant subject to limitations FRANKFURT, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE)said on Tuesday it plans to… Continue reading Volkswagen plans new site in Germany to counter Tesla’s gigafactory

Volkswagen plans new factory near Wolfsburg to build Trinity model

A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo FRANKFURT, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is planning to build a new state-of-the-art car factory close to its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, hoping to raise its game as the opening of Tesla’s… Continue reading Volkswagen plans new factory near Wolfsburg to build Trinity model

Technology · 11:03 AM UTCAnalysis: Musk’s Tesla stock sale poll raises taxing questionsWhen Elon Musk asked his Twitter followers last weekend if he s…

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Nov 9 (Reuters) – When Elon Musk asked his Twitter followers last weekend if he should sell 10% of his… Continue reading Technology · 11:03 AM UTCAnalysis: Musk’s Tesla stock sale poll raises taxing questionsWhen Elon Musk asked his Twitter followers last weekend if he s…

Technology · 10:06 AM UTCTesla shares inch higher after Monday’s sell-offShares of Tesla Inc inched higher in premarket trading on Tuesday, stabilizin…

A Tesla logo is seen at the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song Nov 9 (Reuters) – Shares of Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) inched higher in premarket trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after speculation of a potential stake sale by chief Elon Musk spurred a near 5% drop in the previous session.… Continue reading Technology · 10:06 AM UTCTesla shares inch higher after Monday’s sell-offShares of Tesla Inc inched higher in premarket trading on Tuesday, stabilizin…

New EV Rental Car Company, Joulez, Launches

A beta group is testing Joulez’s Tesla rentals as the company works to finish its mobile app for booking. Logo courtesy of Joulez With an eye on facilitating the transition to electric vehicles a new EV rental car company, Joulez, has launched. Joulez is a New York-based web and mobile rental car platform. A Nov. 2 announcement states that the company… Continue reading New EV Rental Car Company, Joulez, Launches

Technology · 6:20 AM UTCMusk’s potential Tesla stake sale follows share surgeShould Elon Musk decide to unload some of his stake in Tesla Inc , he wil…

NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Should Elon Musk decide to unload some of his stake in Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), he will be capitalizing on a massive rally that has made the electric-vehicle maker one of the world’s most valuable companies. The Tesla chief asked his Twitter followers on Saturday if he should sell 10%… Continue reading Technology · 6:20 AM UTCMusk’s potential Tesla stake sale follows share surgeShould Elon Musk decide to unload some of his stake in Tesla Inc , he wil…