Elon Musk’s Boring Company has achieved two critical milestones in its ambitious endeavor to develop an underground transport system in Las Vegas. The company announced on Monday via Twitter that two of its digging machines, named Prufrock-1 and Prufrock-2, have arrived at Encore on the Las Vegas Boulevard and Westgate just off the Strip. According […]
Tesla has raced to the top of the charts in Ireland, as the electric vehicle (EV) giant emerged as the leading car brand in June 2023. The data reveals an accelerating shift towards electric mobility in the country, with almost one-fifth of all new cars registered in the first half of 2023 being electric, according […]
Governor of Nuevo León in Mexico, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, affirmed that all the necessary permits for the construction of Tesla’s Gigafactory in the municipality of Santa Catarina have been approved and are progressing well, reports Milenio. In his update on Nuevo León’s economy, García indicated that the state and Elon Musk’s company could soon […]
Retailer Fnac in France has cut the price of SpaceX’s Starlink kit by 56%, taking it down to 199.95 EUR, saving customers 250 EUR off the regular price of 449.99 EUR. The Starlink kit is needed to connect to SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation. The kit includes a satellite dish and also modem and wireless router. […]
In the wake of Tesla’s impressive Q2 deliveries, Wall Street is once again adjusting its expectations for the electric car maker. The most recent adjustment comes from Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois, who raised his firm’s Tesla price target on Monday from $185 to $265, reports Yahoo Finance. Despite the hike, the new target remained 3% […]
Transport Canada has issued a safety recall for certain 2022-2023 models of the Ford F-150 Lightning trucks. The recall was prompted by an identified issue in the rear lightbar of the trucks, which could potentially crack, allowing water to leak in and impair the functioning of the reverse lamps. This defect poses an increased risk […]
Amid the competition among European nations for significant investment opportunities in electric vehicle infrastructure, France’s Economy Minister, Bruno Le Maire, remains optimistic about potentially securing an investment from Tesla. Le Maire’s confidence rests on the decisions of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In a recent interview on the TF1 TV channel, Le Maire stated, “We have […]
Next week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia will be in strategic talks with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, regarding the company’s plans to expand investments in the Southeast Asian nation. Elon Musk expressed a desire to meet with the Prime Minister to explore potential areas of investment in Malaysia. “Elon Musk has requested […]
The government of Mongolia announced on Friday that it has issued two licenses to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, allowing the company to operate as an internet service provider using its low-orbit Starlink satellites. This move is expected to provide millions of Mongolian internet users with access to high-speed connectivity, reports Reuters. Starlink, a satellite communications service […]
In a surprising turn of events, the China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM) has withdrawn a pledge made by 16 automakers, including Tesla, Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng, to abstain from “abnormal pricing”. The pledge, organized by CAAM and made just two days prior, was seen by some as an indication of a ceasefire in […]
SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 48 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday, July 7. The launch took place at 12:29 p.m. PT from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission marked the twelfth flight for the first stage booster, demonstrating its reliability and […]
Tesla has taken its lineup of vehicles including its upcoming Cybertruck down to New Zealand for winter testing. The vehicles are are the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG), an international automotive facility based in New Zealand’s Cardrona area. The Cybertruck in stainless steel and another in a camo wrap were seen driving around in the […]
Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) into its electric vehicle (EV) line-up starting in 2025, making it the first German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to do so. The company will also provide an adapter from 2024 onwards to enable its existing Combined Charging System (CCS) Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) […]
Tesla is reportedly laying off some battery production workers at its Giga Shanghai plant, according to sources familiar with the matter, speaking with Bloomberg. This move comes amidst a fierce price war in China, where car manufacturers are heavily discounting their vehicles. The US electric carmaker began notifying employees on the cell assembly lines of […]
Tesla has announced a new incentive for prospective buyers in China, the world’s largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). The company will offer a cash bonus equivalent to nearly $500 to new buyers of its top-selling EVs if they are referred by an existing owner, starting on July 7, 2023. The cash rebate of 3,500 […]
