Amidst rumors of demand issues hitting Tesla’s Gigafactory in China, the automaker is still posting record delivery numbers heading into the final month of the year. Tesla delivered 62,493 vehicles in China in November, while Giga Shanghai also exported 37,798 vehicles, according to data shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Thursday (via […]
SpaceX’s Gateway network for its Starlink internet service is expanding, and Microsoft is among the companies set to help it do so. SpaceX will use Microsoft data centers to host some of its Starlink Gateways, as spotted by @Nathan Owens in satellite images and shared on Thursday. The satellite imagery shows large plots of land […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, has been faced with concerns of slowed demand in recent months, and a new update shows the plant is cutting back on onboarding and employee shifts. Giga Shanghai is reducing shift hours and postponing some hiring at the company’s most productive plant, as reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday. Tesla will […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is utilizing talent from the company’s Gigafactory in China to help operate its Austin, Texas, plant. Shanghai executive Tom Zhu and some of his engineering team are visiting Tesla’s Giga Texas this week to help with the Austin factory’s production ramp-up, according to multiple people familiar with the matter in a […]
Tesla owners are wondering what the automaker’s holiday update could include, and one account has pointed out some of the things users can expect. @Teslascope shared a glimpse into Tesla’s upcoming holiday update on Tuesday, noting that it’s expected to include Apple Music, new games, and more. The update will also bring an improved, customizable […]
Tesla delivered dozens of Model S and X units in Germany in November, according to registration data from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamtes (KBA) as compiled in a report from Tesmanian. The country’s registration documents showed that Tesla sold 106 Model S units and 35 Model X units in Germany during November, though it isn’t exactly clear how […]
Volkswagen plans to invest 460 million euros ($482 million USD) in its Wolfsburg, Germany, plant by early 2025 to help prepare it for electric vehicle (EV) production, according to statements from VW brand head Thomas Schaefer in a report from Reuters. The plant is expected to begin EV production with Volkswagen’s 2023 ID.3 model, reaching […]
In recent months, Tesla has increased Supercharger prices in Europe multiple times, and now another price increase has hit many countries on the continent. Tesla increased Supercharger pricing in certain parts of Europe, as shown in photos tweeted by @Tesla_Adri, showing raised prices in Eemnes, Netherlands, Kassel, Germany, and more. The tipster said on Tuesday […]
A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from Tesla suggests that the automaker could be reintroducing radar to some of its vehicles, though it has submitted a request for an extension of confidentiality on the matter. Tesla has submitted a letter to the FCC requesting that its upcoming high-definition radar part remain secret […]
Following reports of Tesla’s plans to launch vehicle sales in Thailand, the U.S. automaker has officially opened its order configurator to buyers in the country, beginning with its two most popular electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla launched the Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand on Tuesday, offering Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD), Long Range and Performance trim options […]
Image: SpaceX @SpaceX’s Starlink internet is being celebrated by video game personality @Hiper for providing high-speed internet during a streaming event at Spain’s Castillo de Almodovar castle. The event oversaw Hiper streaming Fortnite alongside other video game personalities for long periods of time, all located at the Almodovar, Cordoba castle in Spain. El equipo @SpaceX […]
German automaker Mercedes-Benz opened its first store in Japan featuring only electric vehicles (EVs), in hopes of capturing some of the market as it shifts to EVs, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. The store was opened on Tuesday in a two-story building in Yokohama south of Tokyo. The city is also home to […]
Around two-thirds of the Ford dealership network has registered for the automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) certification program, according to recent statements from the company’s head. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that 1,920 of the automaker’s dealerships have opted into the company’s upgraded EV programs, as stated at the Automotive News Congress event on Monday, out […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain market share in most auto markets across the world, one European country has reached a new milestone as led by Tesla’s compact crossover SUV and sedan, the Model Y and Model 3. France’s auto market reached a record plugin EV market share of 24.4 percent in November, including […]
After reports of Tesla’s revamped Model 3 design, codenamed “Highland,” surfaced last week, the automaker is officially making arrangements to start producing the vehicle. Tesla is preparing its Fremont Gigafactory to begin producing the refreshed Model 3 design, as shown in multiple filings for revisions spotted by Teslarati. The filings show that Tesla’s General Assembly […]
