Rivian to Build Second U.S. Factory East of Atlanta: Report
Rivian and the state of Georgia plan to announce the company’s second electric vehicle (EV) factory in the U.S., which will be located in Atlanta — reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Citing sources close to the matter, the publication says Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Rivian officials will be holding a ceremony next Thursday to announce the […]
Ford Delays Explorer, Lincoln Aviator EVs to Boost Mustang Mach-E Production
Ford Motor Co. has pushed back production of all-electric versions of the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator crossovers from mid-2023 to December 2024 in order to significantly increase Mustang Mach-E output and meet growing demand — reports Automotive News. According to the publication, Ford informed suppliers in a recent memo that production for the new electric […]
Tesla Semi Reportedly Starts Limited Production, Seen Driving at Giga Nevada [VIDEO]
According to a recent tweet from Tesla investor and sleuth Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the Tesla Semi has officially gone into limited production at Gigafactory Nevada. The tip has been corroborated by drone footage of the Semi production facility at Giga Nevada from Friday. BREAKING: A source has informed me that the Tesla Semi is now […]
Tesla Model 3, Model Y Become Most Popular Luxury Cars in the U.S.
Apart from absolutely dominating the electric vehicle (EV) market so far this year, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have also sold more units in the U.S. through October than any other ‘premium’ vehicles, including gas guzzlers from mainstay luxury automakers like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW — reports Automotive News. The news comes just […]
Volkswagen Confirms ‘ID California’ Electric Camper
According to Roadshow by CNet, Volkswagen officially confirmed a camper version of its upcoming ID Buzz electric microbus in a press release dated Thursday, December 9. In the press release, Volkswagen announced investments in the electrification of its Hanover manufacturing plant, where it hopes to build Bentley bodies. The German automaker went on to reveal […]
Tesla Model S Plaid First Impressions by Sandy Munro: Like ‘Flying in Fighter Jet’ [VIDEO]
Sandy Munro has shared his first impressions of Tesla’s Model S Plaid, with special guest, John McElroy, a veteran automotive journalist from TV program Autoline. Overall, Munro and McElroy didn’t find any major issues with the Model S Plaid after taken from delivery. They did find some gaps that didn’t match along the front hood, […]
Ford Increases Mustang Mach-E Prices by Up to $2,000
After being affected by the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage throughout this year, Ford has announced increases to the prices of various trims and model variants for its flagship electric vehicle (EV). Ford is increasing prices across its Mustang Mach-E variants, with prices increasing from $1,000 to $2,000 USD per model, according to the company’s […]
GM to Invest Over $3 Billion to Make Electric Vehicles in Michigan
General Motors (GM) announced plans to create a joint venture for processing cathodes last week, and a new report shows the company is also working to revamp some other facilities for electric vehicle (EV) production in Michigan. GM is set to dedicate over $3 billion USD to EV production projects throughout Michigan, as it […]
2022 Model 3, Model Y to Also Get Heated Windshield Wipers
Following the news that Tesla Model 3 and Y units are expected to gain the user interface from refresh Model S/X units, a few parties are noting some of the updates expected to come in the upcoming retrofit. The Tesla Model 3 and Y in Europe are getting a number of potential refresh upgrades, as […]
New Tesla Model S Refresh Taillights Spotted on Test Track [VIDEO]
After the company emailed customers on Friday saying that Tesla is no longer accepting Model S and X orders outside of North America, a new update shows that Tesla may be upgrading some features found on Model S units. A video depicting Cyber Day at Tesla’s Fremont factory depicts the company testing new taillights for […]
New Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Driving at Test Track by Drone [4K VIDEOS]
A new version of Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted at the company’s Fremont test track in California (via @SawyerMerritt). The video shot by drone pilot Chile Al100 shows a Cybertruck with new rear bumper design, black bed-liner (instead of steel), side mirrors, longer front windshield and also revised rear tail light. The new Cybertruck looks […]
Elon Musk Exercises More Stock Options, Sells $963 Million Worth of Shares
Elon Musk Jokes About ‘Quitting My Jobs’ After Exercising Options and Selling More Shares Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been selling Tesla stock in recent weeks, and at about two-thirds of the way through what he has planned to sell, the mega-billionaire and world’s richest person is apparently thinking about quitting his job, after exercising […]
Tesla Stops Taking Model S/X Orders Outside of North America
Tesla has sent an email out to potential customers about the status of their new Model S orders made outside of North America, citing how deliveries are pegged to begin in the second half of 2022. In the email, Tesla says they are in the process of “scaling up production”, which has delayed the launch […]
Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Hoonigan Ford Mustang with 1,400 HP [VIDEO]
On Thursday, Hoonigan shared a new video from its Hoonicorn vs. The World segment, showing the team’s 1965 1,400 horsepower all-wheel-drive twin-turbo Ford Mustang racing against the world’s quickest production car, the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Hoonigan team has also outfitted its ’65 Mustang, which it calls the Hoonicorn, with a variety of turbo […]
Tesla Launches ‘Raven Collection’ Clothing for Men and Women
Tesla continues to launch new clothing in its online shop for men and women, with the latest being the Raven Collection, which includes items such as the Raven Lightweight Hoodie for men, at $115 USD. “Introducing the Tesla Raven Collection. The Men’s Raven Lightweight Hoodie has a premium, relaxed silhouette made from a sustainable bamboo […]