Stories by Peter McGuthrie
UK Examines EV Charging Sector to Fight Range Anxiety
Along with many countries and regions, the United Kingdom is taking a serious inventory of its electric vehicle (EV) industry, in order to help honor its commitment to its self-dubbed “green industrial revolution.” The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now inspecting the EV market and its charging infrastructure within the country, and […]
Tesla Ordered to Pay Model S Owner in China for Hiding Damage
While Tesla is certainly known for its contributions to the future world of zero-emission vehicles, it’s also known for a few, slightly more infamous reasons – one of which is the company’s terrible track record with quality control. A ruling made by a Beijing court mandates that Tesla must pay a Model S owner, […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance Reviewed by Savage Geese [VIDEO]
Tesla is no newcomer to the world of automobiles like they once were. Now, they’re one of the biggest automakers on the planet, and their cars have become synonymous with both modern ideals of luxury, and the fight against climate change through transportation. In a new video uploaded Friday by popular YouTube channel savagegeese, the […]
Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel Teased by Voice Commands
A post on Reddit has verified that a heated steering wheel may well be coming soon. The post, as shared by user u/enjoyvelvet on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows an on-screen message on the owner’s infotainment system which states it “failed to turn on steering wheel heater.” To this, the owner responds with a caption […]
Tesla Semi Spotted in Fremont Again, Acceleration Sounds Amazing [VIDEO]
Tesla’s all-electric semi design is a spectacle, to be sure, but it’s unclear when exactly it will hit the road. Still, many companies have already placed orders for hundreds of the truck, so any appearances out and about wouldn’t be completely unprecedented. In a new video shared to Reddit, a Tesla Semi is seen making […]
Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 Includes Refreshed Headlights
One of the major upgrades of the Tesla 2021 Model 3 Refresh is in its headlights. The new headlights project a light beam that is both brighter, more-focused, and wider than the previous light, a substantial increase in driver safety. And now, we have seen the refreshed headlights in a new, upcoming Model 3, and […]
SpaceX Starlink Dish Snowy Weather Speed Test [VIDEO]
With Starlink internet now being publicly beta tested in parts of the U.S and Canada, and a number of other companies also chomping at the bit to begin low-Earth orbit testing, many rural North Americans are looking forward to the benefit of improved internet connection. Even in the snow, SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet looks to […]
Fully Driverless Cars to Hit Streets of China for the First Time in Tests
We’re beginning to enter the age of automation, and automobiles is one of the prime examples of the shift at this time. With Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta out and a number of other driver-assistance systems being prepared to be deployed, the time for autonomous cars is quickly becoming a reality, and a new, driverless fleet […]
Tesla Model 3 Autopilot Ranks First in China According to ADAS Tests
In a new ranking of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) popular in China from 42Mark, the Tesla Model 3’s Full Self-Driving landed first place in a set of criteria that takes multiple situations and environments into account (via @Ray4Tesla; translated). The made-in-China (MIC) Model 3 landed a total score of 283, with the BMW X5, […]
Tesla Now Gives Free Access to Repair Manuals, Service Info and More
By doing a little maneuvering around the company’s website, one can gain access to repair manuals, service information, vehicle diagnostics, and more, according to a Tweet from user @greentheonly on Thursday. The tweet explains the process, in which the owner must create an account on Tesla’s service page and set the country to China, with […]
Luminar Going Public Will Turn its 25-Year-Old CEO into a Billionaire
While Tesla has had some major gains this year and in many years past, other auto company adjacents with serious potential are just beginning to enter the market. Lidar technology company Luminar is going public on Thursday, which is set to make CEO and co-founder Austin Russell one of the world’s youngest billionaires at only […]
U.S. House Removes Tesla Protections from Michigan Direct Vehicle Sales Bill
A previously-passed bill in Michigan to ban direct vehicle sales in the state seemed to hold protections in place for Tesla, though new updates seem to say that will no longer be the case. On Wednesday, House legislators removed important language from the previously-passed direct vehicle sales bill, House Bill 6233, which was to protect […]
Tesla Design Chief Discusses New Design Center with China Media
Part of Tesla’s appeal is the sleek design of each of their released vehicles – and, in the case of the Cybertruck, perhaps its bold design – all of which are painstakingly and cross-departmentally mapped out in pre-production, according to new information from a company executive. In a video conference with several members of the […]
Japan Considers Banning New Gas Car Sales by Mid-2030s
Authorities worldwide are looking for ways to help push the world forward into an age of sustainable transportation, with many putting forth bold commitments to climate action in the auto industry. On Thursday, Japanese public broadcaster NHK announced that Japan is considering a ban on the sale of new gas cars by the mid-2030s, as […]
Tesla Needs a Human Ride-Hailing Service to Accelerate Autonomous Goals Says Investment Firm
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has been out for over a month now, and its users are still sharing some pretty impressive reviews. However, one investing firm believes Tesla could take its autonomous strategies to the next level by developing a human ride-hailing service of its own. On Monday, Ark Invest reiterated an investment suggestion […]