Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Led EV Registrations in Germany for December and Full Year 2022

Tesla topped a number of vehicle sales categories in Germany, according to data from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (kBa) shared this week (via @Berlinergy). The Model 3 and Model Y were ranked first and third, respectively, for the country’s top-registered vehicles in December among gas and EVs, while also ranking 10th and 12th, respectively, year-to-date (YTD). The […]

Tesla to Underwrite its Own Insurance Plan in Texas, Reveals Filing

Tesla insurance offers rates based on real-time driving behavior, and the company is now looking to take its plans into its own hands in Texas. A filing shared by @Sawyer Merritt shows that Tesla will begin underwriting its own insurance plans in Texas, after it expanded its insurance policies to the state in October 2021. […]

Tesla Model 3 Ends Toyota Camry’s 28-Year Sales Streak in Australia

The Tesla Model 3 ended the Toyota Camry’s 28-year reign in the Australian auto market, outselling the vehicle and almost doubling its own sales year over year. Tesla’s Model 3 sold 10,877 units in Australia in 2022, while the Toyota Camry sold just 9,538 units, according to data reported by Drive.com.au. Overall, the market reported […]

Tesla Launches Model S/X Long Range Sales in Europe

As Tesla continues plans to expand into markets around the world, the U.S. automaker is bringing updated options for its Model S and X vehicles to Europe. Tesla now again offers the Model S and X Long Range variants available for buyers in Europe, as spotted by @Tesla Club Denmark on Thursday. Other countries such […]

Tesla Cybertruck Dimensions Measured with iPhone’s AR Tool

Tesla Cybertruck preorder holder @Noah Sargent used the augmented reality (AR) tool from his iPhone to measure the bed lengths of the electric automaker’s upcoming truck and shared late last month. The Cybertruck prototype is currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. Select Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch cameras […]

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Sets New Quarterly Record, Despite December Sales Dip

Tesla sold 55,796 vehicles built at its Gigafactory Shanghai in December, marking a 44-percent drop from the company’s deliveries in November, according to data shared on Monday by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) (via CnEVPost). In November, Tesla delivered 100,291 China-made vehicles, while the automaker also delivered 21.24 percent more vehicles in December 2021, […]

EVgo Partners with Amazon to Find and Pay for EV Charging with Alexa

EVgo and Amazon announced a partnership in a press release on Thursday, set to help develop Alexa’s navigation capabilities to charging stations and integrate seamless payment options through the voice assistant. The system will use PlugShare to help customers find nearby charging stations, along with a comprehensive public electric vehicle (EV) charging map. The setup […]

Sony-Honda Unveil AFEELA EV Prototype with Yoke Steering Wheel [VIDEO]

Sony Honda Mobility announced its new mobility brand AFEELA at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, according to a press release shared on Wednesday. The company says the brand represents the term “feel,” including added smart vehicle features focusing on expression, such as an exterior media light bar that can be used to interact with […]