SpaceX has taken another step forward in growing its Starlink constellation by launching 56 additional satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, March 29, at 4:01 p.m. ET. The company’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this afternoon. The Falcon 9 first stage […]
Tesla has kicked off orders for its Model S and Model X in South Korea, which comes after the first deliveries of these vehicles debuted in mainland China. Available to order are Long Range and Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X. Pricing is as follows… Model S – 124,490,000 KRW Model S […]
The U.S. Treasury Department is set to release guidance on battery sourcing requirements for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits by Friday, which may lead to fewer vehicles receiving full or partial credits, according to a U.S. official, reports Reuters. The Treasury postponed the proposed guidance on battery sourcing rules until March, allowing some EVs that […]
Tesla has now updated its app to include the ability to view the route a vehicle is taking towards its destination, according to a reader tip shared with Not a Tesla App. With GPS navigation, the app displays the driver’s destination, distance, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) on the main screen. By tapping the […]
A former Black elevator operator at Tesla’s primary California assembly plant started providing testimony in a trial on Wednesday, to establish the appropriate compensation for the severe racial harassment he allegedly endured from colleagues, reports Reuters. Owen Diaz is set to testify for approximately four hours, recounting the psychological effects of racial insults, threats, and […]
Rivian today announced a new software update 2023.10.01 for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. Highlights include a new TuneIn Premium trial, but also the ability to find Tesla Supercharger locations with Magic Docks, that allow Rivian vehicles to charge at. You can also now drop and open/close the tailgate with the Rivian mobile app […]
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has no immediate plans to enter the US passenger car market, according to founder Wang Chuanfu. This decision dampens expectations of the company, which is backed by Warren Buffett, challenging Tesla on its home turf for the time being, reports Bloomberg. BYD reported Q4 profit of $1.06 billion (7.3 billion […]
Wedbush has maintained an Outperform rating and a $225.00 price target for Tesla, expressing optimism ahead of the electric automaker’s Q1 delivery report. Tesla’s delivery numbers for the first quarter are expected to be released soon, and analysts are eager to see how demand has held up in an unstable macro environment, reports Investing.com. According […]
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is gearing up for the launch of its first crossover in the truck-dominated US market with a $20 million marketing campaign set to kick off in the second quarter. Polestar is owned by Volvo, with the latter owned by Chinese conglomerate, Geely. According to Automotive News, this investment will surpass […]
Kia has unveiled the EV9 on Tuesday, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, with new design, technology, and sustainability features, offering options of six or seven seat configurations. Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 offers an all-electric WLTP target range of over 541 km and ultra-fast 800-volt charging, adding 239 […]
Update: It appears this change to FCW settings has been available since 2023.2 (thanks @TeslaInfoCom) and not 2023.6. Nonetheless, it is still a new change from before. We’ve updated our story below to reflect this. == Since its 2023.2 software update rollout, Tesla has introduced a change to its Forward Collision Warning system, which now […]
Cox Automotive released its Q1 2023 new-vehicles sales forecast on Monday. The company predicts a 6% year-over-year (YoY) increase in new-vehicle sales volume in Q1 2023, reaching 3.5 million units. March sales are expected to reach nearly 1.3 million units, a 2.6% increase compared to March 2022. The Q1 seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is […]
Despite US-China relations being at a “historical low,” Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang pointed to the achievements of companies like Tesla and Fuyao Glass in China as evidence that collaboration between the two countries remains viable, reports the South China Morning Post. Qin warned against US efforts to suppress China’s development through economic decoupling and […]
Luxury electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors plans to lay off hundreds of employees, affecting approximately 18% of the company, according to an internal memo and five anonymous sources reported by Business Insider. The announcement was made during an all-hands meeting by CEO Peter Rawlinson. With around 7,200 employees globally at the end of 2022, this […]
Japanese automaker Nissan has teased an electric concept is coming of its iconic R32 Skyline GT-R, which will be called the R32 EV. According to the company’s website, a translation of the teaser announcement reads, “The R32 Skyline GT-R is a legendary car that continues to captivate many fans even 34 years after its debut. […]