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Tesla Model Y Dominates Global EV Sales in June 2022
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have reached a global tipping point so far this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Ukraine, rising inflation and other barriers. June marked a record-breaking month in which BEVs reached a 12 percent global market share while plugins, in general, reached 16 percent market share, according to data compiled […]
Elon Musk Files Confidential Countersuit Against Twitter
According to CNBC, Elon Musk filed a countersuit against Twitter in a Delaware court on Friday as part of his ongoing legal battle against the social networking company. The news comes after a report from earlier this month indicated a countersuit from Musk’s legal team was coming. Details of Musk’s countersuit remain unavailable to the public […]
Tesla Mobile Connector Back in Stock for $200
After Tesla stopped including the Mobile Connector bundle for free with all new car purchases as part of an Apple-like move in April, it is now in stock for its lowered price of $200 USD on Tesla’s website (via Reddit). The Mobile Connector had been unavailable on the Tesla Shop ever since the company pulled […]
Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Cell Weighs 355 Grams
Sandy “Teardown Titan” Munro and his team at Munro & Associates have finally succeeded in extracting a 4680 battery cell from the structural battery pack of the Tesla Model Y they have been tearing down for roughly the past month now. The folks over at Munro Live shared an image on Twitter announcing the arrival […]
Tesla to Launch Photos From Referral Program Winners into Space on August 4
Tesla is going to launch photos from winners of its referral program into deep space on August 4, four years after the program went live. (via @oha_alex). Back in 2018, Tesla initiated a referral program for its customers. Existing Tesla owners could generate and share referral codes with others, and those looking to buy an electric […]
Tesla’s Brand Loyalty Dominates the Auto Industry, Surprising Analysts [VIDEO]
The Autoline Network recently published an interview with Tom Libby from automotive analysis firm S&P Global Mobility highlighting Tesla’s dominance in the luxury car market. During the interview, Libby followed up on a recent study from S&P Global Mobility that revealed Tesla’s brand loyalty as a luxury automaker surpasses all of its rivals. He outlined […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.13 ‘Isn’t Ready Yet’ for Download Says Elon Musk [Update]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said the company’s next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.13, isn’t quite ready yet for download. Musk previously said FSD beta 10.13 possibly could arrive by the end of this week, but on Friday morning, the Tesla CEO clarified the build isn’t ready yet. “We’re working super hard on […]
Evolution of Tesla’s Giga Castings with Sandy Munro [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Giga casting machines have played a crucial role in the automaker’s ability to assemble and scale electric vehicle (EV) production, and a new video takes a look at how the company’s casting practices have changed. Munro Live shared a video of the original Model 3’s casting process before the car began being made into […]
More Tesla Price Increases Despite Hints of Inflation Easing? ‘Too Early to Say’: Musk
Tesla’s prices have steadily increased throughout the year due to inflation, and the company chief says it’s too early to tell if more increases are headed for buyers — despite decreases in inflation. @ElonMusk said it’s “too early to say for sure” if Tesla prices are going to increase, responding to a user asking about […]
The Elon Musk-Twitter Trial Confirmed to Start October 17
Following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s move to abandon the $44 billion Twitter takeover, a judge has officially scheduled the first date of trial for October. Musk and Twitter officially head to court on October 17, scheduled by Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Chancery Court, according to MarketWatch. The trial will take place through October 21 […]
Elon Musk to Build Private Airport Outside of Austin: Report
Elon Musk is planning to build a private airport east of Austin, Texas, according to multiple sources speaking to Austonia. It’s unclear when or exactly where Musk plans to build the airport, but sources say it will be near Bastrop, to the east of Austin. Tesla currently owns 2,500 acres of land in southeast Travis […]
Tesla Model Y Dominates EV Sales in Europe for June: Report
Registration data from Europe shows Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) at the front of the year’s EV sales, even as the overall auto market faces economic downturn. The Tesla Model Y led auto registrations in Europe in June while the overall auto market was still down 17 percent year over year, according to Clean Technica. Tesla’s […]
Tesla Insurance Hits Utah and Maryland, Now Available in 11 States
Tesla’s insurance program is relatively new, but with a recent move, the company is offering insurance to customers in two new states. Tesla Insurance has officially launched in Utah and Maryland, marking 11 states where the plans are available in the U.S. (via SawyerMerritt). The insurance plan is now available to a population of over […]
Tesla’s Preferred Location Rejected in South Windsor, Connecticut
South Windsor’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a Tesla proposal for a showroom and service center, instead suggesting another location for the automaker, according to a report from the Hartford Courant. Town planners claim the Tesla site, proposed at Buckland Road, is at the wrong location, suggesting the automaker should instead build at a site […]
Senate Deal Brings EV Tax Credits to Benefit Tesla, Toyota, GM
U.S. officials are considering what the extension of a tax credit could look like for zero-emission vehicles, and two senators have agreed upon new circumstances surrounding the deal. A senate deal between Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin features the extension of tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs), according to those familiar with the matter who […]