Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Model 3 with New White Interior Door Trims Gets First Look

Tesla is known for its incremental upgrades, often called refreshes, which are released every so often at unknown intervals, adding an element of surprise and delight for new buyers. A new interior on the made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model 3 surfaced on Reddit Tuesday, featuring white upholstery and trim which follows the entire dashboard to both […]

Tesla China Denies Recent Claims of Building $25,000 ‘Model 2’

Recent reports that Tesla China was developing the $25,000 (USD) ‘Model 2,’ to be sold worldwide, have now been shown to be incorrect. On Monday, cnEVpost (via Yahoo Finance) reported that Tesla has again denied claims of developing the $25,000 (USD) electric vehicle (EV), with a source at Tesla saying “we never said those words.” […]

New Tesla Semi Spotted in Tahoe, Likely Heading to Bay Area

Tesla’s Semi prototype has been spotted in transport on the road at growing rates in recent months, as the company prepares to begin production on the truck in August 2021. In a new sighting, one Twitter user shared pictures of a Tesla Semi in Tahoe, California, as it was being transported, presumably, back to the […]

Tesla Raises Price of 14-50 NEMA Adapter to $45 USD

Tesla has recently made some changes to its adapter pricing this month, with the most recent change affecting those looking to charge their cars at home. On Tesla’s online store, the company has changed the price of the 14-50 (220v) Generation 2 NEMA home-charging adapters from $35 to $45 (USD) (via Reddit), a $10 USD […]

Jaguar to Go All-Electric by 2025, Land Rover EVs Coming 2024

In a new bid to reduce its vehicle emissions to zero, Jaguar Land Rover has announced a new set of electric vehicle (EV) updates, following suit with a number of other brands as they make plans to go green. On Monday, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said its entire luxury Jaguar brand would be completely electric […]

The Kremlin is Intrigued By Elon Musk’s Clubhouse Invite to Putin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been known to say some pretty interesting things on Twitter, including a tweet over the weekend inviting Putin and the Kremlin to join him on Clubhouse. On Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agency Interfax that Musk’s invite was “interesting,” but that the organization needed more time to […]

Chevy Unveils 2022 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV from $31,995 USD

Despite major recalls to the Chevy Bolt last year, Chevrolet has just released two new versions of the electric vehicle (EV), one of which is set to sport the debut of the company’s Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). In a press release Sunday, Chevrolet announced both the 2022 Chevy Bolt and the brand […]

Tesla Israel Won’t Allow Sales to Taxi Drivers For Now

Earlier this month, Tesla landed a spot in Israel as the first outside electric vehicle (EV) company to begin importing and selling its cars. Despite its range and tax benefits making the EV the perfect taxi suited for Israel, according to Calcalist Tech, Tesla is currently only selling to private buyers in the country. If […]

Volkswagen CEO Says He’s ‘Not Afraid’ of Apple Car

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess recently joined Twitter to take on Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but some suggest that Apple’s autonomous car plans may be the real competition Diess will need to face down the line. On Sunday, Reuters reported that Diess is not threatened by the prospect of an Apple Car, despite rumors circulating over […]

Gaming on SpaceX Starlink Internet Reviewed by Linus Tech Tips [VIDEO]

SpaceX’s Starlink internet pre-orders are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and that’s excellent news for the rural majority of the world. In a video uploaded Tuesday, Canadian YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips shared SpaceX’s Starlink being put to the test on a gaming system. In the video, he takes viewers through the […]

Tesla Told to Recall 12,300 Model X SUVs in Germany

Tesla has faced a lot of criticism for certain quality control issues on its electric vehicles (EVs) in recent months, and a new round of scrutiny in Europe is requiring a recall. On Friday, CNET reported that Germany’s KBA vehicle authority has called on Tesla to recall 12,300 of its Model X SUVs from between […]