Tesla, facing growing unionization drives in Germany and potential similar initiatives in the U.S., has announced wage increases for its factory workers in Germany. The decision was unveiled during CEO Elon Musk’s recent visit to the Gigafactory located just outside Berlin, reports the Wall Street Journal. Tesla’s German management disclosed a wage hike package for […]

The Chinese auto market is buzzing with plugin vehicles, recording over 776,000 sales in September, marking a 22% increase year-over-year. This surge in sales is the second consecutive monthly record, with predictions of the trend continuing for the rest of the year. The total sales for the year have already surpassed 5.4 million units, reports […]

Do you want a matte black Tesla Cybertruck? Looks like Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype being driven on the streets has a custom matte black wrap on it, and was driven by the company’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen. According to a video shared by @AtomAntEater on X, the user said, “We saw Franz driving a […]

Tesla’s Model Y has been priced at 44,990€ in the Netherlands, making it now eligible for the country’s 2,950€ SEPP incentive, according to a recent post from Tesla Europe. In related news, Roland Pircher, an industry analyst, reported on the performance of Tesla in the Netherlands for the month of October. The data reveals that […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the second flight test of its fully integrated Starship, with a potential launch date set for mid-November, subject to regulatory clearance. The news comes after a safety review of Starship was completed by the FAA. The company has announced that a live webcast will cover the flight test, commencing approximately […]

Tesla has unveiled a new program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to earn by supporting the local grid. This move is set to potentially establish the world’s largest virtual power plant (VPP). The Tesla Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aims to connect distributed batteries installed in residential homes, enhancing the reliability and resilience of Puerto […]

Tesla’s East Austin Gigafactory is on track to feature the world’s largest rooftop solar installation, according to company representatives. Logan Grant, Tesla’s senior manager of factory engineering, informed the Travis County Commissioners Court that the first phase, capable of generating 10 megawatts, is complete. Upon completion, the installation will produce 30 megawatts. Responding to Precinct […]

Sirona Medical, a pioneer in cloud-native radiology workflow software, has announced its general support for SpaceX’s Starlink internet. This move is set to enhance Sirona’s top-tier performance, making it accessible from virtually any location across the globe. Raghu Nyamagoudar, VP of Engineering at Sirona, addressed the challenges that radiology’s transition to the cloud has faced […]

Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD variant in Taiwan, as of November 1, 2023. This vehicle is priced from NT $1,799,900 ($55,619 USD), joining the Long Range and Performance options (via @Tslachan). There is a price difference of 328,000 yuan compared to the Long Range Model Y. The Model Y RWD is not imported […]

Tesla has made price changes this week to paint options for its Model Y. The price for Solid Black in the U.S. has increased from $1,500 to $2,000, a $500 increase. It’s unclear why Tesla made the change but it might be tied to demand for the paint color. As it stands, here are the […]

In a recent tweet on Thursday, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced that the company’s Starlink project has reached breakeven cash flow, marking a significant financial milestone. Musk commended the exceptional efforts of the team behind this achievement. “Excited to announce that @SpaceX @Starlink has achieved breakeven cash flow! Excellent work by a great team,” […]

Tesla has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a 2022 accident in China that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, as reported by Shanghai Securities News. The incident, which took place in November of the previous year, involved a Tesla Model Y that was alleged by a social media influencer to have malfunctioned, leading […]

Volkswagen has postponed making a decision on the location for its fourth battery factory, citing lackluster demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Chairman Oliver Blume announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the company had been considering sites in eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, reports Reuters. “Based on market conditions, […]

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland is not just a facelift but a comprehensive upgrade, especially when it comes to its chassis and suspension systems. The changes aim to provide a more refined driving experience, building on interior improvements to offer an overall more upscale vehicle. MotorTrend recently got the opportunity to review the new […]

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Tesla and Starlink Internet Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd, both companies from Elon Musk, have been granted permission to operate in Malaysia as fully foreign-owned entities. The decision was made in consideration of the potential benefits these companies could bring to the country, Anwar stated in a […]