Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues

The problems included Tesla needing to make some batteries by hand and borrowing scores of employees from one of its suppliers to help with manual assembly, CNBC had said. New Delhi: Tesla is on track to achieve its production targets for the Model 3, the electric car-maker said on Thursday, squashing a report of further… Continue reading Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues

Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues

Tesla’s Model 3 EV delays are well-known, including in the company’s own earnings report and quarterly delivery numbers. A fresh report from CNBC on Thursday claimed that Model 3 production was even more delayed than it appeared, with specific continued issues around battery manufacturing. CNBC also suggested that the company is “not close” to mass-production… Continue reading Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues

Tesla Installed 1,021 Superchargers To Date In China

46 mins ago by Mark Kane Tesla Model S and Model X at Supercharger The Tesla Supercharging infrastructure in China is growing quickly – already tallying 1,021 stalls at 188 stations through the end of 2017. Tesla Model S at Urban Supercharging station Additionally, China is the only country with big 50-stall stations – three of… Continue reading Tesla Installed 1,021 Superchargers To Date In China

The First Driverless Uber Could Hit the Road as Soon as Next Year

In Brief Uber will soon use autonomous vehicles to transport passengers. The company’s CEO said the first self-driving cars will hit the road within the next 18 months. Autonomous Vehicles Uber’s long-term goal for it ride-hailing service is to phase out human drivers in favor of wholly autonomous vehicles. Now, the company’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has… Continue reading The First Driverless Uber Could Hit the Road as Soon as Next Year

2020 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan to be reborn as all-electric Tesla Model S competitor

Almost since the two legendary British brands were brought together in 1998, Jaguar has played second fiddle to its sibling Land Rover. The maker of traditional, sporty British sedans was left in search of a mission as increasingly upscale Land Rovers and even pricier Range Rovers proliferated, essentially saving the company. Recently, Jaguar has broken… Continue reading 2020 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan to be reborn as all-electric Tesla Model S competitor

Elon Musk’s second LA tunnel faces criticism from local government

Elon Musk’s Boring Company hasn’t finished digging its first LA-area tunnel, but it’s already talking about a second… and it’s facing some resistance. The startup has pitched Culver City’s council on a 6.5-mile “proof of process” tunnel between the town and LA that would gauge its ability to build across jurisdictions, which is rather vital… Continue reading Elon Musk’s second LA tunnel faces criticism from local government

2019 Jaguar XJ to be reborn as high-tech electric flagship

Current XJ’s predecessor, X350, was Jag’s first aluminium car. JLR is developing Callum-designed XJ and a ‘Road Rover’. The XJ is being developed alongside a new, more car-like Range Rover model. The Jaguar XJ will be reinvented as an electric car for its next generation, which will go on sale in 2019 after a launch at the… Continue reading 2019 Jaguar XJ to be reborn as high-tech electric flagship

Tesla Announces New Long-Term Performance Award for Elon Musk

Compensation is Tied to Market Capitalization and Operational Milestones that are Based on Tesla Becoming One of the Most Valuable Companies in the World Elon Will Continue Leading Tesla Over the Long-Term PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tesla today announced a new 10-year CEO performance award for Elon Musk with vesting… Continue reading Tesla Announces New Long-Term Performance Award for Elon Musk

Tesla Driver, Passed Out Drunk, Tells Highway Patrol Autopilot Was in Charge

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says a driver was found passed out in his Tesla with a very high blood alcohol content on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge on Friday. The driver, according to CHP, claimed the car had been “set on autopilot” in an apparent attempt to defend himself. The highway patrol, seemingly unimpressed, arrested… Continue reading Tesla Driver, Passed Out Drunk, Tells Highway Patrol Autopilot Was in Charge

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017