Mercedes-Benz recently announced it would shift operations to building electric vehicles (EVs), though it no longer plans to develop an autonomous driving system like Tesla’s full self-driving. On Monday, Teslarati reported that Mercedes-Benz announced it would no longer pursue efforts to develop its full-self driving program, originally announced in 2015. The announcement comes five years […]
Tesla’s full self-driving beta was released to a limited number of Tesla owners this week, and the results have enthusiasts talking, to say the least. In a new video released Friday by YouTube channel Tesla Raj, the host, Raj, takes a Tesla Model X for a test spin, debuting the new full self-driving beta feature. […]
Recent updates at Gigafactory Berlin show significant improvement and expansion – but at what cost? New reports from Yahoo Finance state that Tesla’s executive manager overseeing the construction of Giga Berlin, Evan Horetsky, has now left the company. Tesla declined to comment on Horetsky’s departure, though recent criticism from local residents on Tesla’s construction practices […]
After recent reports of LG Chem Ltd tripling its battery production, investors are beginning to notice the electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier, among other, similar companies, as well as the growing need for batteries to keep up with the supply of new EVs hitting the streets. Now, according to Bloomberg, as battery suppliers like LG […]
Tesla has not been shy about starting new locations, and the newest addition has Canadian enthusiasts in Nova Scotia enthralled. Now, electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is coming to Halifax after a handful of new jobs were posted in the area, as reported by the Journal Pioneer. Among the jobs listed are Gross Sales Advisor, […]
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge EPA range couldn’t quite keep up with the Tesla Model Y, but fans are still excited about the new release. And this week, the company has released Canadian pricing for the electric vehicle (EV). The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge will start at $64,950 (CAD) when officially released later this year, according to […]
It’s apparently recall season for Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) brands, with a new recall having been issued on Friday. Almost 30,000 Tesla Model S and X units, which were imported to China between 2013 and 2018, are now being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, according to Bloomberg. The recall indicates […]
After reports earlier this month of a family’s Tesla Model Y glass roof falling off while driving on the highway, there is another Model Y owner who has reported a similar story. According to Business Insider, Tesla Model Y owner Joe Fraga was contacted by Tesla October 7th, the day after the original family’s glass […]
Tesla (TSLA) has had an overall impressive year, and it’s showing on both the investor and the earnings fronts. According to Market Watch, Tesla’s blowout Q3 earnings united bulls and bears on Thursday, even amidst skepticism regarding the stock’s valuation, as well the quality of the beat persisted. The California electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer exceeded […]
It doesn’t take autonomous software for a driver to make unsafe decisions, but the margin of error is far too small to take any real risks. For that very reason, the US auto safety regulator said on Thursday that it was carefully monitoring the release of Tesla’s full self-driving software, as reported by Yahoo Finance, adding […]
In a recent appearance on The Street’s “Street Lightning” segment, Mad Money host Jim Cramer tells viewers that General Motors (GM) is “an old company with old ideas,” claiming that the automaker wouldn’t be able to keep up with Tesla. Bashing the new Hummer, Cramer says that GM isn’t smart enough to go head-to-head with […]
In a video originally shared to Reddit and Twitter by user @ArmandVervaeck, and reposted by @LasVegasLocally, two Teslas are seen entering the first Las Vegas Boring Company tunnel (via Tesmanian). First 2 Teslas entering the @boringcompany tunnels at the Las Vegas Convention Center. pic.twitter.com/E3zWGHDJUR — Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) October 21, 2020 Many on […]
Iceland recently ranked 10th in countries with the most Tesla Cybertruck preorders. Despite the surprising feat, Iceland has also seen a major uptick in EV sales, and the shift isn’t likely to change anytime soon. In 2020 in Iceland, PEV sales are up 44% year-over-year, with the Tesla Model 3 leading the market with 63% […]
With all the exciting electric vehicle (EV) news out there right now, it’s easy to forget that cars aren’t the only method of transportation getting an electric makeover. Swedish tour boat company, Eco Sightseeing Stockholm AB, has used recycled Tesla Model S battery cells to bring an all-electric passenger boat to life, as reported by […]
In a new feat, Tesla has landed itself a number 40 spot on the 2020 Interbrands Top 100 global brands list, heading back into the coveted brands list. The news should be meaningful for the electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy brand, especially after being snubbed by the S&P 500 committee. Still, the company is […]
