Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla China Sells Nearly 60,000 Cars in January, Up 287% vs 2021

In January, Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai saw a surge in deliveries — but not for those within China. Tesla China sold 59,845 units in January, marking a 286.5 percent increase on the year and a 15.5 decrease from the automaker’s December numbers, according to data shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Monday (via […]

U.S. Nationwide EV Charger Network Plan: 4 Stations Every 50 Miles

A new update shows that the federal government is set to begin using a $5 billion investment to help states add to a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) network. The U.S. government plans to establish an EV charging network that includes four fast-chargers within every 50 miles, according to Ars Technica. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete […]

Tesla’s Model Y Sheds Some Weight According to Website

Tesla updated its specifications for two Model Y variants, showing that they now weigh less than they did before. One Tesla enthusiast pointed out updated specs for the automaker’s Model Y units on Thursday, applying to both the Long Range All Wheel Drive and Performance variants (via @SawyerMerritt). The Model Y Long Range is now […]

Tesla Model Y Delivery in Alaska by Covered Trailer [VIDEO]

Tesla has delivered a Tesla Model Y Performance in Alaska, shown in a video posted earlier this week. One 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance owner shared video footage backing the unit out of a carrier direct delivery trailer in snowy weather, as seen in a post shared on Reddit. The owner reported that the Model Y […]

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to Hold Reddit AMA on February 16

The head of Volkswagen received too much interest in an upcoming event announced this week, causing the automaker to push it back. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess had to push back an upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit by 48 hours, after saying that there are “already good questions” (via Twitter). New Date: We […]

Ford Considers India as Electric Vehicle Export Hub

As Ford works towards expanding its electric vehicle (EV) to new markets, a new report shows that the U.S. automaker may work with the Indian government on exporting vehicles from the country. Ford is looking to use one of its India production facilities to export EVs, after the company’s incentive proposal was approved by the […]

Tesla Design Chief Chats with Spike’s Car Radio Podcast

One of Tesla’s accomplishments is its hyperfocus on design, both inside and outside of its vehicles, and even extending to its apps and overall ecosystem. Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen was featured on Spike Feresten‘s podcast on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/spikeferesten/status/1491320981532680194?s=21 The Design head has been with Tesla since 2008, overseeing designs and design changes for […]

Tesla to Build Design and Engineering Center in Beijing, Reveals Document

Tesla is going to establish a design and engineering center in Beijing, according to a government document, reports the Wall Street Journal. The news was published in a work report that the Beijing municipal government released on January 31, showing a number of companies planning to establish EV-related operations there. In addition to Tesla, the […]

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Finally Credits Tesla [VIDEO]

Just a day after President Joe Biden finally mentioned Tesla in a speech, the administration’s Tesla floodgates are apparently open, with a new mention of the electric vehicle (EV) giant coming from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg said that Tesla helped “make EVs possible” in an interview on Tuesday, officially recognizing the automaker as a […]

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV Unveiled, its First Plug-In Hybrid

Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Tonale hybrid, a partially-electric SUV and the company’s first move to electrify its lineup, according to a press release from parent company Stellantis on Tuesday. The Alfa Romeo Tonale is set to offer two variants: a hybrid and a plugin hybrid Q4, based on a 48-volt hybrid propulsion system. Still, […]