Volkswagen Investing $480 Million into Retooling Wolfsburg Plant

Volkswagen plans to invest 460 million euros ($482 million USD) in its Wolfsburg, Germany, plant by early 2025 to help prepare it for electric vehicle (EV) production, according to statements from VW brand head Thomas Schaefer in a report from Reuters. The plant is expected to begin EV production with Volkswagen’s 2023 ID.3 model, reaching […]

Tesla’s Superchargers in Europe Face Yet Another Price Increase

In recent months, Tesla has increased Supercharger prices in Europe multiple times, and now another price increase has hit many countries on the continent. Tesla increased Supercharger pricing in certain parts of Europe, as shown in photos tweeted by @Tesla_Adri, showing raised prices in Eemnes, Netherlands, Kassel, Germany, and more. The tipster said on Tuesday […]

Tesla Asks FCC to Keep its Mystery Radar Part Secret Until January

A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from Tesla suggests that the automaker could be reintroducing radar to some of its vehicles, though it has submitted a request for an extension of confidentiality on the matter. Tesla has submitted a letter to the FCC requesting that its upcoming high-definition radar part remain secret […]

Tesla Launches Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand

Following reports of Tesla’s plans to launch vehicle sales in Thailand, the U.S. automaker has officially opened its order configurator to buyers in the country, beginning with its two most popular electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla launched the Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand on Tuesday, offering Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD), Long Range and Performance trim options […]

Apple’s Self-Driving Car Delayed to 2026, Will Cost Under $100,000: Report

Apple’s self-driving car plans have been scaled back and delayed, according to well-connected and reliable reporter Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. According to unnamed people familiar with the matter, the so-called ‘Apple Car’ has seen its launch date postponed by roughly one year to 2026. ‘Project Titan’, as the Apple Car is known internally, is supposed […]

SpaceX Starlink Powers Fortnite Streaming from a Castle in Spain

Image: SpaceX @SpaceX’s Starlink internet is being celebrated by video game personality @Hiper for providing high-speed internet during a streaming event at Spain’s Castillo de Almodovar castle. The event oversaw Hiper streaming Fortnite alongside other video game personalities for long periods of time, all located at the Almodovar, Cordoba castle in Spain. El equipo @SpaceX […]

Mercedes-Benz Opens First EV-Only Store in Japan

German automaker Mercedes-Benz opened its first store in Japan featuring only electric vehicles (EVs), in hopes of capturing some of the market as it shifts to EVs, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. The store was opened on Tuesday in a two-story building in Yokohama south of Tokyo. The city is also home to […]

Ford Reveals Nearly 66% of Dealers Agree to Join New EV Certification Program

Around two-thirds of the Ford dealership network has registered for the automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) certification program, according to recent statements from the company’s head. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that 1,920 of the automaker’s dealerships have opted into the company’s upgraded EV programs, as stated at the Automotive News Congress event on Monday, out […]

Tesla Prepares Fremont Plant for Model 3 Upgrades, Shows Filings

After reports of Tesla’s revamped Model 3 design, codenamed “Highland,” surfaced last week, the automaker is officially making arrangements to start producing the vehicle. Tesla is preparing its Fremont Gigafactory to begin producing the refreshed Model 3 design, as shown in multiple filings for revisions spotted by Teslarati. The filings show that Tesla’s General Assembly […]

2022 Time ‘Person of the Year’ Might Be Elon Musk Again

Time is getting close to revealing its 2022 Person of the Year, with last year’s winner also landing in the running for this year’s award. Elon Musk is one of 10 candidates selected for the 2022 Time Person of the Year’s shortlist, according to Today. A lot has happened since Musk was given the title […]

How to Protect your Tesla for Renting on Turo

Rental cars are some of the most abused cars on the road, and we’d like to think renters, including those on Turo would be more careful, but that’s not always the case. What to do if you’re going to rent out your Tesla on Turo and want to keep it protected? Hit up TesBros for […]

New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: November 28 – December 4, 2022

Here’s a list of all the new Tesla Supercharger locations that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing November 28, 2022 B1, Tianjian Linghang Building, No. 30 Jinkai Road, Jiangnan District, Nanning City, Guangxi, China 6 250 […]

Tesla Model Y Nabs 2nd Best-Selling Vehicle in the UK: November 2022

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the United Kingdom, one of the largest and most influential automotive trade associations in the nation, battery electric vehicle registrations were up 35% in November, year-over-year. When it came to best-selling vehicles, Tesla’s Model Y came in second among both electric and gas vehicles, with […]

GM’s BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans Expand to First International Market: Canada

General Motors’ subsidiary BrightDrop announced on Monday it has expanded to its first international market, Canada. DHL Express Canada has signed on as a customer for the company’s Zeve electric delivery vans, with plans to pilot BrightDrop Trace eCarts. Today also saw the announcement of BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery van production starting at GM’s CAMI Assembly […]