First Look: Tesla Model S with New 19″ Tempest Wheels [PICS]

Back in June, Tesla updated its website to bring changes to the new refresh Model S and Model X. Both Plaid versions of these vehicles saw red brake calipers removed, while a new revised design was unveiled for the 19-inch Tempest wheel for the Model S, with these aero covers now showing as greyed-out. According […]

How Other EVs Will Be Able to Use Tesla Superchargers: Musk

During Tesla’s Q2 2021 earnings call webcast, CEO Elon Musk clarified how the company’s Superchargers will be able to be used by other electric vehicles. Musk said these other electric vehicles would need to download the Tesla app, head to a Supercharger and indicate which stall they’re parked in. The EV owner would then use […]

Tesla Q2 Production Capacity Increases Beyond 1.05 Million Cars Per Year

Tesla announced during its Q2 earnings call its installed annual capacity has now increased greater than 1.05 million cars. The breakdown stands the same as Q1, but for Giga Shanghai, the number is now “greater” than 450,00: California – Model S/X: 100,000 California – Model 3/Y: 500,000 Shanghai – Model 3/Y: > 450,000 With Gigafactories […]

Elon Musk Says He Will No Longer Be on Earnings Calls

During Tesla’s Q2 earnings call webcast, CEO Elon Musk shared some opening remarks on the company’s quarter, plus also detailed the ongoing global chip shortage. In a somewhat of a surprise mention, Musk said that to better make use of his limited time, “going forward I won’t be on earnings calls unless there’s something important […]

Tesla Cybertruck July 2021 Update: Production in Austin After Model Y

With an unofficial order tracker for Tesla’s Cybertruck showing over 1 million pre-orders, what’s the latest update for the company’s futuristic electric truck? In Tesla’s Q2 2021 letter to investors, the company says Cybertruck production will follow Model Y production at its upcoming Gigafactory under construction in Austin, Texas. “We are also making progress on […]

Tesla Semi Delayed to 2022; Model Y in Germany and Texas on Track for 2021

For those following the constructions of Tesla’s upcoming Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany, and Austin, Texas, the company provided a production update during its Q2 earnings today. Tesla says “we believe we remain on track to build our first Model Y vehicles in Berlin and Austin in 2021.” Update: During Tesla’s earning call today, Elon Musk […]

Tesla Could See Record Q2 Earnings Amid Global Chip Shortage: Analysts

Tesla will report its second-quarter earnings later today, and despite an ongoing worldwide semiconductor chip shortage, most analysts are predicting the company to report record earnings for the quarter, in which the company delivered an also record-breaking 206,000 vehicles. With over 206,000 vehicles delivered in Q2, Tesla’s revenue in the quarter could land as high […]

Lucid Motors Goes Public on NASDAQ, Now Listed As LCID

We reported earlier this year on Lucid Motors planning to go public after merging with Churchill Capital Corp IV, and after Tuesday, the company officially has followed up on those plans. Lucid Motors (LCID) went public on NASDAQ on Tuesday, opening with a listing price of $25.24 USD, according to an email from the company’s […]