Tag: Tesla

BMW’s iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range will start at $82,300

When BMW first revealed its flagship iX electric SUV in November, we speculated that it would cost $70,000 or more, based on its luxury styling and upgraded battery. Well, we were right — sort of. The German automaker has just announced that when it goes on sale early next year, the new EV’s suggested price… Continue reading BMW’s iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range will start at $82,300

Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5

AMD has confirmed that Tesla is using its new RDNA 2 GPUs in the new backseat entertainment system in the new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S and Model X in January, one of the biggest new features was the addition of a screen for the backseat. The… Continue reading Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5

Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?

Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand under restaurant services as the automaker is expected to expand amenities around its charging infrastructure, including actual restaurants. At face value, Tesla doesn’t seem to have much to do with the restaurant industry, but the automaker has actually been talking about going into the food industry… Continue reading Tesla files trademark for restaurant services — going to grab a bite at a Tesla burger joint soon?

Automotive chip maker says it’s nearly recovered from blaze

Detroit – A fire-damaged Japanese factory that supplies many of the auto industry’s computer chips is producing about 88% of what it was making before the March blaze, its owner says. Renesas Electronics Corp. said Tuesday that replacements for fire-damaged equipment arrived on May 27, and should be running in mid-June. That would allow the… Continue reading Automotive chip maker says it’s nearly recovered from blaze

EV segment has seen significant progress in 2-3 years: Rahul Walawalkar, founder, IESA

Walawalkar added that several PSUs and private companies have set up a considerable number of charging stations in India, while issues such as power ratings, and fast and slow charging are being looked at by the Bureau of Indian Standards and other organizations. He added that raw materials were also not a concern for Indian… Continue reading EV segment has seen significant progress in 2-3 years: Rahul Walawalkar, founder, IESA

Toyota’s strong sales and electric plans drive shares to record high

TOKYO — Toyota Motor’s stock price jumped 3.4% to close at 9,423 yen on the Tokyo market on Tuesday, reaching its highest-ever level. Shares in the Japanese automaker have climbed rapidly since mid-May as investors welcome its bullish sales forecast and ability to weather the global chip shortage thanks to its supply chain management. Its… Continue reading Toyota’s strong sales and electric plans drive shares to record high

Tesla will have to ship Texas-made cars to other states before it can sell them to Texans because of state laws

State laws mean Texas-made Teslas must be shipped to other states before residents can buy them. Texas lawmakers decided to not pass legislation allowing carmakers to sell directly to customers. Tesla is building a factory in Austin, which is set to be up and running later this year. See more stories on Insider’s business page.… Continue reading Tesla will have to ship Texas-made cars to other states before it can sell them to Texans because of state laws

Elon Musk says Tesla prices are increasing because of supply chain disruptions across the auto industry

The prices of some Tesla models are going up because of the supply chain issues, CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla earlier this month boosted prices on its Model 3 and Model Y. The global auto industry has been hit hard by supply chain issues, notably a shortage of computer chips. See more stories on Insider’s… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla prices are increasing because of supply chain disruptions across the auto industry

Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices

Elon Musk has finally given an explanation as to why Tesla keeps increasing Model 3 and Model Y prices. The reason is simple: Costs are increasing. Since the beginning of the year, Tesla had notably adopted a strange pricing strategy that puzzled people following the automaker. While Tesla has been no stranger to frequent price… Continue reading Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices