For the last five years, G.M., Ford Motor, Volkswagen and others have been trying to develop compelling and affordable electric vehicles, while watching with both envy and admiration as Tesla raced ahead. Tesla is on track to sell close to 500,000 E.V.s this year, far more than any rival, and is building factories in Germany… Continue reading G.M. Accelerates Its Ambitions for Electric Vehicles
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Tesla (TSLA) announces a new battery cell deal with Panasonic
Tesla (TSLA) has announced a new battery cell deal with Panasonic through an SEC filing today. It’s the latest of many recent moves from Tesla in an attempt to secure a large battery cell supply to support its ambitious expansion goals. Tesla Signs new Battery Supply Deal with Panasonic Early this morning, Tesla released a… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces a new battery cell deal with Panasonic
Tesla’s China rival Xpeng to use lidar sensors from DJI affiliate Livox
The battle is heating up between Tesla and its Chinese challenger Xpeng as the latter makes clearer its stance on the future of autonomous driving. Over the weekend, Xpeng, which counts Xiaomi and Alibaba among its investors, announced that it will be using lidar sensors from Livox, a startup with closes ties to the Chinese… Continue reading Tesla’s China rival Xpeng to use lidar sensors from DJI affiliate Livox
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
VW Sales Director Klaus Zellmer The former Porsche manager will be responsible for sales at the VW Group. (Photo: Bloomberg) Düsseldorf At the beginning of the year, the Volkswagen Group lacked electronic components for vehicle production. As a result, it may not be possible to build more than 100,000 vehicles in the new year. “We… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
Tesla’s refreshed Model S design may have been spotted on the road
Sponsored Links The Kilowatts, YouTube Tesla’s Model S design hasn’t really changed much since 2016, but it appears poised for an (arguably overdue) update. According to Electrek, The Kilowatts have spotted what appears to be a Model S design refresh roaming around Palo Alto. At first glance, it’s a more aggressively styled car with a… Continue reading Tesla’s refreshed Model S design may have been spotted on the road
@Tesla: Tesla Q4 2020 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000056
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2020, we produced and delivered half a million vehicles, in line with our most recent guidance. In addition, Model Y production in Shanghai has begun, with deliveries expected to begin shortly. Q4 2020 Production Deliveries Subject to operatinglease accounting Model S/X 16,097 18,920 11%… Continue reading @Tesla: Tesla Q4 2020 Vehicle Production & Deliveries000056
Tesla Model S prototype with refresh design spotted in the wild
A Tesla Model S vehicle with what appears to be a new refresh design has been spotted in the wild amid the Model S/X production shutdown.. Tesla Model S Design Refresh Over the last few months, we have been extensively reporting on rumors of a possible Model S and Model X design refresh have been… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype with refresh design spotted in the wild
Tesla updates interior design of Model Y electric SUV
Tesla has updated the interior design of the Model Y electric SUV, starting with the new one produced in China, to match the changes introduced in the 2021 Model 3. With the new 2021 version of the Model 3, Tesla introduced several new design changes, especially to the interior design of the vehicle. Model 3… Continue reading Tesla updates interior design of Model Y electric SUV
Tesla Model S/X refresh back in the spotlight as hacker finds updated interior with selfie camera in code
The possibility of an upcoming Tesla Model S/X refresh is back in the spotlight as a hacker finds a reference to an updated interior with a selfie camera in a software update. Rumors of a possible Model S and Model X design refresh have been increasing lately — especially since Tesla announced that the Model S… Continue reading Tesla Model S/X refresh back in the spotlight as hacker finds updated interior with selfie camera in code
Tesla offers 3 months of free Full Self-Driving package as unprecedented end-of-quarter incentive
Tesla is offering three months of a free Full Self-Driving (FSD) package as an unprecedented end-of-quarter incentive to deliver more vehicles, according to sources. Over the years, Tesla has come up with several incentives to encourage buyers to take delivery by the end of a quarter in order to boost its earnings. This quarter is… Continue reading Tesla offers 3 months of free Full Self-Driving package as unprecedented end-of-quarter incentive