Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Could See Record Q2 Earnings Amid Global Chip Shortage: Analysts

Tesla will report its second-quarter earnings later today, and despite an ongoing worldwide semiconductor chip shortage, most analysts are predicting the company to report record earnings for the quarter, in which the company delivered an also record-breaking 206,000 vehicles. With over 206,000 vehicles delivered in Q2, Tesla’s revenue in the quarter could land as high […]

Lucid Motors Goes Public on NASDAQ, Now Listed As LCID

We reported earlier this year on Lucid Motors planning to go public after merging with Churchill Capital Corp IV, and after Tuesday, the company officially has followed up on those plans. Lucid Motors (LCID) went public on NASDAQ on Tuesday, opening with a listing price of $25.24 USD, according to an email from the company’s […]

Tesla Gigafactory in Texas Will Span ‘Almost a Mile Long’: Musk

Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas was awarded the “Manufacturing Project of the Year” last month, and as the factory begins preparing for production later this year, even the head of the company is praising the site. In response to an article on Tesla’s Model Y production preparing to start, Tesla CEO @Elon Musk claimed he was at […]

GM Recalls Chevy Bolt Again Over Fire Risk, Admits Defects

After odd reports that GM asked Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) owners to park outside over fire concerns came out last week, the vehicle company has apparently gotten to the root of the issue. Following ongoing issues with battery fires, GM has issued a recall on 2017-2019 year Chevy Bolt models, going on to claim […]

16 V3 Tesla Superchargers Coming to Santa Monica Chevron Station

As Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger network in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, a new permit shows plans to place a small new charging station in Southern California. 16 V3 Supercharger stalls are set to be established at a Chevron station in Santa Monica, California, according to a commercial building permit spotted by @MarcoRPTesla […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Reviewed by MKBHD, Elon Musk Responds [VIDEO]

Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, released a review of the Tesla Model S Plaid on Thursday, calling the electric sedan “the best, newest, highest-end thing that they make.” Brownlee is one of the world’s most popular and influential technology reviewers on YouTube. In addition to discussing the speed and various aspects of Tesla’s newest release, […]

SpaceX Starlink Launches Can’t Be Stopped by Viasat, Court Rules

Following reports that satellite internet company Viasat requested for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to halt SpaceX’s Starlink launches, the company’s request has been denied in a federal appeals court. A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected Viasat’s plea to halt Starlink launches, according to a […]

Tesla Model S Deliveries on Nationwide Hold Across U.S., Say Owners

Tesla has placed a nationwide hold on delivering any Model S vehicles, both Plaid Long Range, according to reports from several buyers who received messages from Tesla, delaying their delivery (via Reddit). Tesla Model S units have reportedly not been getting delivered on time for over a week, with many buyers’ units simply sitting at […]

Tesla Lobbies India for Lower Import Duties on Electric Vehicles

As Tesla prepares to make its introduction to selling electric vehicles (EVs) in India, it has reportedly asked the government to lower costs on imports, though it’s not yet clear if the requests will be granted. Tesla has requested that the Indian government lower import duties on EVs, which the company claims will increase demand […]

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Model S Raven Weight Compared [VIDEO]

The Tesla Model S Plaid was released last month at a Plaid delivery event, and since the vehicle’s release, it’s been compared on a number of different factors, most recently considering the weight and overall size. In a video shared Wednesday by DragTimes, the hosts compared weights and sizes of the Tesla Model S Plaid […]

Tesla Launches Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills in Europe

Tesla’s web store is full of useful and aesthetically pleasing upgrade accessories for the company’s entire electric vehicle (EV) lineup, and a new door accessory has just come to light – quite literally. Illuminated door sills for the Tesla Model 3 are now available in Europe, according to the company’s website (via Reddit). The door […]

Rivian Charging Network to Expand to Tennessee State Parks

Earlier this year, Rivian announced plans to install over 600 electric vehicle (EV) charger sites across the U.S. and Canada by 2023, some of which will even be destination points for state parks and other attractions. Rivian plans to install new waypoint chargers at each of Tennessee’s 56 state parks, said the company in an […]