Rivian R1T Truck Reviewed, Including Features Borrowed from Tesla [VIDEO]

After a couple of unfortunate delays, the first customer-bound unit of Rivian’s all-electric R1T pickup truck rolled off the production line last month. In a recently published video, YouTuber Snazzy Labs gives us our best look yet at the electric vehicle (EV) as part of a media tour he was part of, plus walks us through some […]

How to Use Android Auto in your Tesla with This Workaround

The two mainstream phone mirroring apps, Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay, have been sorely missing from Tesla vehicles. While electric vehicles like the Porsche Taycan and Volkswagen ID.4 offer support for both as a basic feature, Tesla has chosen to close off its center console and User Interface to smartphone mirroring. Even though Tesla […]

Tesla Captures 60% of EV Market in Israel for 2021

Between January and September of this year, Tesla delivered a total of 4,689 cars to customers in Israel — reports Globes. The electric vehicle (EV) pioneer captured a whopping 60.1% of Israel’s market for 2021, despite making its debut in the country only a few months ago. It’s been a big year for EVs in […]

Tesla Delivers 241,300 Vehicles in Q3 2021

Tesla has announced its Q3 2021 production and delivery numbers. The electric automaker shared the numbers on Saturday morning, announcing it produced 237,823 vehicles and delivered 241,300. “We would like to thank our customers for their patience as we work through global supply chain and logistics challenges,” said Tesla in a press release. Tesla produced […]

Tesla’s S3XY Mug Restocked in the Online Store

Tesla’s S3XY mug is now back in stock in the online store, available for $30 USD, a $5 price increase compared to the last time we told you it was available. “Start your day with our limited edition, all black, 12-oz S3XY Mug, featuring tone-on-tone lettering of our vehicle model names and a smooth matte […]

First Tesla Delivery Center in Japan Opening in November

In April, sales of the Tesla Model 3 in Japan surged 1,300 percent year over year, and, subsequently, that trend has apparently continued as the company has also announced plans to open its first delivery center in the country. Tesla is set to open its first dedicated vehicle delivery center in Japan, according to an […]

China’s NIO, Xpeng Motors, Li Auto See Deliveries Surge in September

Many of China’s growing electric auto manufacturers reported their delivery numbers on Friday, and as Tesla usually waits a day or two to post its delivery numbers, analysts are wondering if the U.S. company will follow suit with the upward market trend for Chinese automakers in September. Xpeng Motors, NIO and Li Auto all reported […]

Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Safety Report: Autopilot Accidents Decrease

Tesla posted the second consecutive quarter citing year-over-year decreases in miles driven per accident in its quarterly safety report on Friday, showing yet another steady decrease in accidents with Autopilot engaged (via InsideEVs). In the Q2 report, Tesla said it recorded one crash for every 4.41 million miles driven with Autopilot engaged (Autosteer and active […]

Lordstown Motors Sells Ohio Plant to Foxconn for EV Production

After purchasing an Ohio factory from General Motors (GM), Lordstown Motors saw its two top executives leave earlier this summer, with new plans unveiled to sell the factory entirely – but not without forging a partnership first. Lordstown Motors has agreed to a $280 million USD partnership deal that has the company selling its Ohio […]

First Tesla Superchargers Open in Africa: 2 Locations in Morocco

Tesla has launched new Superchargers in Africa for the first time, as Morocco now has two locations available. According to @MarcoRPTesla‘s discovery, the new Tesla Superchargers in Morocco are in Casablanca and Tangier. First Supercharger in Africa 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 Why didn't you tell me about this @khalilamar?!? pic.twitter.com/5PaTKNiDE9 — MarcoRP (!newsfeed) (@MarcoRPi1) September 30, 2021 Tesla’s […]

Tesla Hits Milestone: 1 Million Battery Packs Built at Nevada Factory [PICS]

Tesla reached a milestone recently, building its 1 millionth battery pack at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, according to a picture obtained and shared by @brandonee916. 1,000,000 Batteries Built at Gigafactory Nevada! Great job Tesla! Signed by all the employees 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/53UnjGbWjP — Brandon 🌎☮️🚗⚡️🔋 (@brandonee916) September 30, 2021 The additional photo shares a wider […]

Final Episode of SpaceX Inspiration4 Documentary Hits Netflix

Following the release of Netflix’s Inspiration4 launch team documentary, the streaming service has now shared its final episode of the series. Netflix has now made its fourth part in the documentary series on the Inspiration4 missions available to watch. The series came out just days before the crew’s SpaceX launch in the Dragon spacecraft with […]

Nissan Unveils Townstar Compact Van Electric Vehicle in Europe

Amidst Nissan’s other light commercial vehicles (LCVs), the company has introduced a new variable model that’s set to replace some of the company’s older offerings. Nissan announced a variable powertrain called the Townstar, offering both gas or fully-electric powertrains for Europe, according to a press release from the company on Monday. The announcement explains plans […]