Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Magna Developing Driver Assistance Technology with Fisker, Without Lidar

Autonomous driving is here to stay, and while Tesla’s currently the only one on the road with the active technology, several other companies are looking to follow suit. On Monday, Canada-based automaker Magna International announced it would be developing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with Fisker Inc. for its first release in 2022, according […]

China’s NIO Launching Flagship EV Sedan on January 9

All-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers must start somewhere – and many, like NIO, are already starting off on a better foot than legacy automakers like Ford. After announcing record-high numbers for 2020 deliveries, Chinese EV startup NIO has shared plans to launch its flagship sedan on January 9. The automaker, a direct competitor to US-based Tesla […]

Ann Arbor Police to Add Ford Mustang Mach-E to Vehicle Fleet

Police departments all over the United States have started adding electric vehicles (EVs) to their patrol fleets, in order to make a move towards sustainability in policing. On Saturday, Michigan Live reported that the Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has been approved by city council to purchase two 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-Es, set to replace […]

2021 Tesla Model 3 Glass Tint Transmittance Rates

If you’ve ever wondered how much glass tint there is on 2021 Tesla Model 3 windows, we have some details. A user on Reddit has shared factory glass tint amounts for the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in the Tesla Motors subreddit, as measured in California, with a Linsheng LS162 transmission meter. The details below, as […]
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Tesla Details New Panasonic Battery Pricing Deal in SEC Filing

United States electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla has been working closely with Panasonic since nearly the beginning, and in the most recent document shared, we see that the two companies have finalized their most recent partnership contract. On Monday, Tesla shared its entry into a new pricing agreement with Panasonic to the company website, according […]

Tesla Set to Launch Model 3 Sales in Israel

In November, we reported about Tesla’s plans to begin selling its electric vehicles (EVs) in Israel. In a new update, Tesla has now begun its sales operations in the country, starting with the achievement of necessary licensing. California-based EV company Tesla has now earned a commercial import license from Israel’s Ministry of Transport, according to […]

Tesla Autopilot’s Monthly Progress in 2020 Detailed [VIDEO]

Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance system went through a lot of changes in 2020, though it’s easy to forget how far the technology has actually come in that short time. In a video uploaded Thursday by YouTube channel Tesla Driver, the host shares month-to-month footage of the Tesla Autopilot system, noting small changes that happened throughout the […]

2021 Tesla Model Y Orders in China Reportedly Surpass 100,000

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai has been producing the long-anticipated Model Y for the Chinese market for the past few months, but as of today, it has finally begun selling and delivering to customers. According to a rumor reported by Tesmanian, Tesla has already received 100,000 orders for its 2021 made-in-China (MIC) Model Y, within the first […]

First Look: 2021 Tesla Model Y in China [VIDEO]

After months of anticipation, the Tesla Model Y has launched in China, and so far, it’s looking great. Tesla’s made-in-China (MIC) Model Y begins delivering this month, and it includes a number of exciting updates, as seen in first-look videos from Twitter user @ray4tesla. Among the differences in the 2021 Model Ys, which were produced […]

Tesla Owner Details Losing Heat During Winter Road Trip

Winter doesn’t seem to be the easiest time for Tesla owners, though what else can we expect from a car company based out of the Bay Area, California, where it doesn’t snow at all? In a new low for the saga of Tesla’s winter performance, one Tesla Model Y owner on Facebook has shared that […]

SpaceX’s Starlink is Hiring for Various Positions in California

Shooting for the stars never felt as possible as it does now, especially for those who are professionals. SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit satellite internet project, Starlink, is currently hiring for two separate positions, according to the company’s website. The company is currently hiring for a director of sales, and a country launch manager, both of which […]

Tesla Chaperoned Robo-Taxi Service in 2021 Possible: Loup Ventures

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) has been getting some attention since its beta release, and, according to a new report, it might be preparing to get even more attention in 2021. Loup Ventures has released their 2021 tech predictions list, and on it, they’ve included Tesla, who they predict will launch a fully-chaperoned robotaxi fleet using […]

Elon Musk Sells 3 of His Bel-Air Homes for Over $40 Million

Saying Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been striking it rich this year would be a major understatement. And yet, his 2020 streak of capital gains is not yet over, according to a new report. On Wednesday, the LA Times reported that Elon Musk has sold three Bel-Air homes for a total price […]