Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Many experts are eager to see what 2022 will hold for Tesla’s stock, including one high-profile analyst who says the Chinese auto market remains the “linchpin” for the U.S. automaker’s continued success. Tesla’s shares will see big gains again in 2022, according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, during which he predicts Tesla will sell around […]

After Tesla launched its Blind Spot Camera feature for drivers in a recent holiday update, one developer shared their own prototype with what they consider some major improvements. On Tuesday, developer @greentheonly shared a video of a modded Blind Spot Camera prototype that moves to the Model S instrument cluster when using a turn signal, […]

With GMC’s first Hummer electric vehicle (EV) deliveries set to go out this month, one new owner is showing off a number of the electric truck’s features with high praises. A new review of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV was shared on Thursday by Doug DeMuro, calling the vehicle the “best electric pickup truck.” In […]

The U.K. government has reduced the incentives it will offer to buyers of new electric vehicles (EVs) again this year, following similar moves throughout the year. The Department for Transport (Dft) has decreased its subsidy for EV purchases to £1,500 from £2,500, while also decreasing the price cap on purchases to £32,000 from £35,000, according […]

As autonomous vehicles come to fruition, pilot programs and testing remain a crucial step in ensuring safety for their passengers, especially with a recent report holding that an operator of a self-driving shuttle was seriously injured. The operator of a Whitby, Ontario Autonomous Vehicle Electric (WAVE) self-driving shuttle bus was severely injured on Thursday, after […]

Tesla’s recently-launched insurance service began in California, then expanded to Texas, and it has now officially launched in a third state. Tesla Insurance is now available in Illinois according to @SawyerMerritt. The insurance program from Tesla uses real-time driving data to create its rates, rather than traditional insurance formulas and the number of accidents and […]

With its growing customer base, Tesla has been incrementally improving the functionality of its phone apps for iOS and Android, and a new update is set to add new charging data features for all users. Tesla’s version 4.4 app update allows users to view their daily vehicle charging data, and the feature is already being […]

General Motors (GM) announced plans to deliver its BrightDrop delivery trucks to FedEx earlier this year, and keeping to its plan, the company has apparently delivered its first units of the electric vehicle (EV). On Friday, BrightDrop delivered the first five of its 500-vehicle order of EV600 units to FedEx, according to a press release. […]

Tesla is suing at least two Chinese citizens with defamation claims, over the citizens raising larger concern over both the quality and safety of the automaker’s EVs, according to Bloomberg. In both cases, Tesla is claiming that the incidents harmed their reputation and is asking for high rewards for said harm. According to people familiar […]

As Tesla has improved many of its support and service features over the years, the company has apparently updated its support videos page for newly-delivered Model S and X refresh units. Tesla has added a number of support videos for the Model S and X refresh models, according to the support page on the company’s […]

Tesla Model 3 Police Vehicle in the UK After we reported on a public hearing notice revealing New York City’s plans to purchase a $12.36 million USD Tesla Model 3 fleet, new updates show that the city is looking to equip its police department with the fleet. The New York City Police Department is considering […]

A sign in Texas calling Exit 446 “Tesla Road” has popped up in recent weeks outside of the Tesla Gigafactory, which is nearing final approval, although the name hasn’t yet been approved by local authorities. Technically, there isn’t a “Tesla Road” registered in Travis County, Texas, and a name change from the current “Harold Green […]

Autonomous deliveries have the power to revolutionize commerce, which is why a handful of companies, including a notable supply chain company, are looking to buy into the world of self-driving trucks. DHL Supply Chain has ordered 100 semi-trucks with automated driving technology from TuSimple, manufactured by Navistar, to develop a better grasp on driverless vehicles, […]

After a Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh with updated taillights was spotted on Tesla’s test track last week, a similar model has been seen driving around Fremont. A refreshed 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid was seen testing in Fremont, featuring both the updated taillights without the black bar, and with a new charging flap, as […]

Polestar’s single-motor long-range variant has received its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency range rating, at 270 miles per charge (434 km), just slightly edging out the entry Tesla Model 3’s 267 miles (429 km) of range, according to Automotive News. The cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 variant is the company’s attempt at offering a more budget-conscious option […]