Tesla Model Y Grabs 49% of Denmark’s EV Market in March
Tesla sold more Model Y units in Denmark during March than all of its cars combined in 2022, becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle for any one month and capturing 49% of the Danish electric vehicle (EV) market last month, according to data shared by @FonsDK on Twitter. The Model Y sold a whopping 3,203 units […]
Tesla Teases Cybertruck Crash Test [VIDEO]
Tesla today teased a crash test of its upcoming all-electric Cybertruck in a video the automaker shared on Twitter. Teased, because we don’t actually get to see the Cybertruck crash into the wall (or the aftermath, for that matter). We only see the much-anticipated electric truck hurtling toward a wall as dozens of onlookers observe […]
NIO Delivers Over 10,000 Vehicles in March and 31,000 in Q1 2023
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, NIO, has announced its March and Q1 2023 delivery results on Saturday. NIO delivered 10,378 vehicles in March 2023. The deliveries included 3,203 electric SUVs and 7,175 electric sedans. The company also delivered 31,041 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, representing a 20.5% YoY increase. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles […]
Tesla Reveals Cybertruck-Inspired Home Charger in China [PICS]
After teasing a ‘Cybervault’ unveiling was coming on April 3, Tesla has taken the wraps off appears to be a Cybertruck-themed home charger. The company shared the image on its social media channels in China yesterday. The translation for the image below says, “What is the reason for its splendor?”, while at the bottom it […]
Tesla Expected to Report Strong Q1 Sales Amid Price War
Tesla is expected to report record sales for the first quarter of 2023, with the help of cheaper sticker prices and U.S. subsidies. The price cuts, initiated by Elon Musk and company in January, have led to a heated price war, particularly in China, where it is aimed at beating competition and keeping the company […]
Tesla Semi Trucks Recalled Over Potential Parking Brake Issue
Tesla has announced a recall of 35 of its 2023 Semi trucks due to a defect in the electronic park brake module (PVM) that could potentially fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated, increasing the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledged Tesla’s notification […]
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is Now the Most Efficient EV in Canada
According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]
Former Tesla Worker Denied Mistrial in Race Discrimination Case
A former Black factory worker at Tesla, Owen Diaz, has lost his bid for a mistrial after accusing the electric vehicle maker’s lawyers of violating court rules by trying to turn the jury against him. During a pretrial conference, Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court denied the motion for a mistrial made by […]
SpaceX Starship to Send Astrolab Rover to the Moon
Astrolab has announced a partnership with SpaceX to transport its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover on an upcoming mission to the moon, using SpaceX’s Starship launch and landing system, as soon as mid-2026. After the completion of this mission, FLEX will be the largest and most capable rover to have traveled to the moon. […]
GM to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Upcoming Electric Vehicles
General Motors (GM) has announced its plans to phase out the widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies in its future electric vehicles, in favor of its built-in infotainment systems developed with Google, confirming the news with Reuters. The automaker has been working with Google since 2019 to develop the software foundations for infotainment systems […]
2022.45.13 Update: Tesla FSD Beta 11.3.4 Rolling Out to Testers
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.45.13 software update, which contains a new version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, 11.3.4. Numerous FSD beta testers, including the likes of Dan Burkland and more, are receiving this 2022.45.13 software update over the air on Friday morning. The software update is also available over LTE connections as […]
New EV Tax Credit Rules to Take Effect April 18: What It Means for Buyers
The US Treasury Department and the IRS have released proposed guidance on the new clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to reduce costs for consumers, encourage the development of a resilient industrial base and spur manufacturing in the US. The guidance outlines the requirements for vehicles to be eligible for the clean […]
Elon Musk plans to visit China, seeks meeting with Premier Li Qiang: Report
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is planning to visit China as early as April and is hoping to meet with China’s Premier Li Qiang, according to two sources familiar with the trip’s planning who spoke to Reuters. China is Tesla’s second-largest market, with its Giga Shanghai plant being the company’s largest production hub. This will be […]
Night Lights at Tesla’s Giga Texas are ‘Frustrating’, Say Neighbors [VIDEO]
A new story from the Austin TV news channel KVUE highlights how neighbors of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas are growing frustrated with bright lights coming from the plant at nighttime. The news, as shared in a short video segment from the channel, includes testimonies from a few nearby neighbors, including a local resident of the […]
Tesla’s Chief Designer on Motortrend Podcast Talks Cybertruck and More [VIDEO]
A new episode of Motortrend’s InEVitable Podcast includes a conversation with Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, as hosted by the publication’s Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman. The topics discussed ranged from Holzhausen’s background in design to Tesla’s success and the Supercharger network, all the way to discussing media pushback and disinformation. It also discusses […]