Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights

A Tesla Model S prototype has been spotted with a new charge port and taillights near the Fremont factory. It could be an upcoming update or the European version. Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior, refreshed exterior features, and updated powertrain. That’s… Continue reading Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights

Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths

Washington – President Joe Biden’s pick to run the nation’s highway safety agency pledged Thursday to attack a crisis of fatal car crashes by implementing safety rules to deter impaired driving while scrutinizing fast-emerging automated technologies, such as in Tesla vehicles, that could put people at risk. Steven Cliff, a former California pollution regulator, said… Continue reading Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths

2021 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year: Fresh, feisty, ‘ffordable Ford Maverick pickup

News that Dodge is burying its iconic Hellcat models sent a shiver through the auto market this fall as enthusiasts fear a wave of cookie-cutter electric vehicles in the decade ahead. Government scolds are in the driver’s seat — are we doomed for a repeat of “That ’70s Show”? Happily in 2021, the auto menu is… Continue reading 2021 Detroit News Vehicle of the Year: Fresh, feisty, ‘ffordable Ford Maverick pickup

GM Bolt production to remain down through February

General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production will remain down through February at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant in Lake Orion, GM said Thursday.  The automaker has been prioritizing the output of new battery modules for the recalled EVs instead of making new vehicles. GM has mostly kept Orion Assembly production down since… Continue reading GM Bolt production to remain down through February

Musk says Tesla’s Texas factory is $10 billion investment over time

Tesla Inc. founder Elon Musk speaks in Hawthorne, California, U.S. December 18, 2018. Robyn Beck/Pool via REUTERS//File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Dec 16 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday that the electric carmaker’s new vehicle factory in Austin, Texas would involve an… Continue reading Musk says Tesla’s Texas factory is $10 billion investment over time

U.S. auto safety nominee seeks to finish probes of Tesla crashes

The logo of Tesla is pictured at a dealership in Chambourcy, near Paris, France, December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s nominee to serve as the top auto safety regulator said Thursday he hopes the agency will soon finish its… Continue reading U.S. auto safety nominee seeks to finish probes of Tesla crashes

@VW Group: A clear course: Audi is increasing investments in electromobility004363

This year, Audi doubled its product portfolio of purely electric models. With the world premiere of the Audi e-tron GT at the start of the year and the Audi Q4 e-tron in the spring, 2021 was characterized entirely by implementation of the roadmap. Furthermore, with its investment planning for the next five years, Audi is… Continue reading @VW Group: A clear course: Audi is increasing investments in electromobility004363

@Toyota: Corolla Hybrid: Legendary Value, Epic MPG

52 MPG EPA Est. Combined Fuel Economy TNGA Platform for Outstanding Agility and Comfort Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Standard 8-in. Touchscreen with Wi-Fi Connect trial, Apple CarPlay Amazon Alexa and Android Auto Compatibility LE Grade Adds Premium Interior Package PLANO, Texas (Dec. 16, 2021) – With eye-catching style that achieves at least 50 mpg… Continue reading @Toyota: Corolla Hybrid: Legendary Value, Epic MPG

Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness

Not funny, Elon. Musk Mocking Once again, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to mock a group of crypto fanatics — and this time, he’s targeting NFT lovers. On Wednesday, the mercurial entrepreneur tweeted a meme  showing a patient lying on a therapist’s couch. “These ‘NFTs’ — are they in the room… Continue reading Elon Musk Mocks NFTs as Sign of Mental Illness