Tesla remains a global leader in the auto and electric vehicle (EV) markets, and one investor thinks now’s the time to buy. Managing Director of Rockefeller Capital Management’s Vios Advisors Michael Bapis says that despite trading lower in recent months, Tesla (TSLA) shares are going to continue trending upwards due to their unquestioned domination of […]
Responding to a video depicting noise produced by the Tesla Model S Plaid’s air conditioning system, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that “new HVAC firmware” is “coming soon that will make [the A/C] quieter.” The video came in response to a post from Tesla Raj, sharing footage from OCDetailing’s recent first drive video on the […]
On Tuesday, Tesla’s 2021 Model S refresh was spotted in the company’s online parts catalog, including the 12-volt lithium-ion battery for $165 (USD), and the interior camera diagram – complete with a set of rumored infrared lights for inside the cabin (via Reddit). Tesla Touts Model S Plaid Drag Coefficient: Lowest of Any Production Car […]
As the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving both heat up, one company has pledged to nearly double its investments into the field for the next few years. In a press release on Wednesday, General Motors (GM) announced plans to increase its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles (AVs) to $35 billion through […]
As Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network continues to grow, so will customers’ options for paying for charging, including one new feature from Electrify Canada, released on Tuesday. Electrify Canada introduced the Plug & Charge payment system on Tuesday, which allows an EV driver to charge their cars without using their wallet, phone, or credit […]
Earlier this year, Deutsche Bank said that Volkswagen could surpass Tesla next year, and whether the news comes to fruition or not, Volkswagen has shared plans to find raw material suppliers for its batteries – a move that could result in improved production practices. According to Reuters, Volkswagen is currently in talks with a number of […]
After the unveiling of Tesla’s graphic Plaid badge, a new picture seemingly confirms the special graphic logo was reserved for those who attended the company’s Model S Plaid delivery event, while a separate Plaid badge has been revealed and is set to ship to other customers. On Monday, MilMileBattery shared a photo of a truckload […]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid was officially released to customers last week at a delivery event at the company’s Fremont, California factory. In a new video shared on Monday by YouTube channel OCDetailing, the host, Joe, takes a Tesla Model S Plaid for a quick spin to the shop’s other location, talking through the elements of […]
In a post from u/xdert on Reddit on Monday, the user says they thought Tesla’s communication surrounding the Model S Plaid has been “extremely dishonest. The post, which was shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit, cited concerns about Tesla’s dishonesty relating to the company’s advertising of the Model S Plaid’s 0 to 60 speeds, the […]
Following the official release of Tesla’s Model S Plaid, Tesla fans are touting the vehicle’s capabilities, and some analysts are also emphasizing the accomplishment made by Tesla in bringing this electric vehicle (EV) to widescale production. According to Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch, the Tesla Model S Plaid is an “impressive feat,” adding that the vehicle […]
On Monday, we spotted Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team racing its new Tesla Model S Plaid at the Laguna Seca raceway, and a new video shows the driver going very fast from inside the car. In new footage uploaded from Monday’s run, Unplugged Performance shared footage from inside Pobst’s Model S Plaid front […]
Tesla began delivering its electric vehicles (EVs) to its first customers in Israel over the past few months, and according to a new update, the company is now looking to open a physical store location within the country. On Monday, Globes reported that Tesla plans to open its first store in Israel in the months […]
Some Tesla owners have gone above and beyond to create their own additions to the company’s products, like this Tesla owner in Romania that built a homemade Powerwall. In a new update, one Tesla owner has added a new element to Tesla’s semi-automated ecosystem that makes charging at home even easier. A Tesla owner has […]
Lordstown Motors has lost two top executives at its Lordstown, Ohio factory, purchased in 2019 from General Motors (GM), ahead of plans to produce the electric pickup truck, Endurance, in the fall. On Monday, shares of Lordstown Motors fell 15%, following announcements that CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez resigned, according to Business Insider. […]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid Delivery Event was last week, and the electric luxury sedan has already been picked up by the Unplugged Performance team as it starts preparing for the 2021 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team were spotting racing a Model S Plaid at the Laguna Seca Raceway […]
