Here are Close-Up Pictures of Tesla’s Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas
Image credit: mrbrownsince82 On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk drove a Cybertruck prototype around the company’s upcoming Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and spoke to employees at the site. The visit by Musk resulted in numerous images of the Cybertruck prototype showing up on the web, along with a Model S refresh as well. Now, we […]
Tesla Model 3 Owners Can Apparently Now Upgrade from SR to SR+ for $2,000 USD
The Tesla Model 3 offers multiple variants, including a Standard Range (SR) rated for up to 263 miles per charge, as well as a Standard Range Plus (SR+) which features up to 278 miles per charge. However, it now appears Telsa is allowing these SR users to upgrade their vehicles to SR+ in the United […]
Tesla Model 3 is the Best Compact Luxury Sedan to Buy in 2021, Says Motortrend
It’s no surprise that the Tesla Model 3 is dominating the global luxury sedan moment as electric vehicles (EVs) take the world by storm, and a new list is calling the Model 3 the best compact luxury sedan to buy in 2021. According to Motortrend, Tesla’s Model 3 is the number one compact luxury sedan […]
Mercedes-Benz Expects ‘Intense Competition’ if Tech Giants Google, Apple Enter EV Market
Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius said in an interview with CNBC about the new Mercedes-Benz EQS that he expects “intense competition” if Apple, Alibaba or Google enter the electric vehicle (EV) market. As the EV race heats up, Apple has already been rumored to be developing its own autonomous EV, though it won’t reach the market […]
GM and LG Plan Second U.S. EV Battery Plant for $2.3 Billion
Earlier this year, we reported that General Motors (GM) was considering a second battery plant in the US, and the company has now made a firm decision. GM and South Korean electronics manufacturer LG Chem announced plans Friday to invest over $2.3 billion (USD) to establish a second battery cell plant in Tennessee, according to […]
Federal Minister Raises Concern Over Saskatchewan’s EV Tax
Saskatchewan recently voted to impose an annual $150 tax on electric vehicle (EV) owners, and between EV owners holding protests against the tax and other government officials also questioning the decision, Saskatchewan may not be done thinking this one over just yet. Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson wrote a letter to Premier Scott Moe, urging […]
Tesla Settles Lawsuit with Ex-Employee Over Stolen Autopilot Source Code
Tesla is no stranger to lawsuits over inside information, and in a new update, one of the company’s lawsuits has arrived at a settlement. According to a US district court filing dated April 15, Tesla has settled a lawsuit with a former employee who copied the Autopilot driver assistance system source code, as reported by […]
Canada Announces 187 More EV Chargers for BC, Ontario and Quebec
The government of Canada has announced more electric vehicle chargers are coming to British Columbia and Ontario. In B.C., the City of White Rock in the Lower Mainland will see 126 new EV chargers installed at a multi-unit residential building and commercial site, part of a $630,000 CAD investment. The investment is at White Rock’s Finlay Street […]
Tesla Drops Price of Model 3 in New Zealand and Australia
Tesla has lowered the price of its Model 3 sedan in Australia and New Zealand, as the company again continues to fluctuate its pricing around the globe. Check out the price changes below for the Model 3 in New Zealand below, with Nathan Li (@4teslanz) noting his existing Performance order will reflect the new price drops: […]
Tesla Model S Refresh Spotted Driving in Canada, Shows Video
Tesla appears to be road testing its Model S refresh in Canada, shows a new video. A 42-second clip shared by @mrgreyev shows a Model S refresh, driving on the highway in Toronto, Ontario. “2021 Model S Refresh spotted by @santoscollect on Highway 400 in Toronto today! Tesla employee doing testing,” said @mrgreyev. https://twitter.com/mrgreyev/status/1382895282543857669 The video […]
Elon Musk Drives Tesla Cybertruck Around Gigafactory in Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Gigafactory site in Austin, Texas today, where the company’s upcoming Cybertruck was also spotted. Musk responded to a tweet from @Model3Owners, saying, “I was just there, driving Cybertruck around the site where it will be built!” I was just there, driving Cybertruck around the site where it will be […]
Tesla Model X Refresh Spotted in Fremont Factory Flyover Next to Semi [VIDEO]
In a new video shared on Thursday, YouTube channel Gabeincal shows off a flyover at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. According to the drone video, we see a new Tesla Semi, and what appears to be a Tesla Model X refresh with white interior, possibly a Plaid build (do you see red brake calipers?), at […]
Mercedes-Benz EQS Electric Sedan Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has been teasing its new 2022 EQS luxury model for the past few months, and in a new update, the company has officially unveiled the model. In a press release Thursday, Mercedes-Benz released the 2022 EQS luxury sedan, set to be the first electric vehicle (EV) in its Mercedes-EQ line of zero-emission cars in […]
SpaceX is Worth $74 Billion Based on its Latest Fundraising Round
SpaceX has been blasting off, both figuratively and literally, for at least a few years now, and in the company’s recent financial run, it has raised an impressive amount of capital in new equity. SpaceX held a second close of roughly $314 million (USD), not long after having raised $850 million (USD) in February alone, […]
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Electric Compact Crossover SUV Unveiled
On Wednesday, Audi announced the two additions to the Q4 e-tron line, including the base Q4 e-tron SUV and a compact electric SUV, called the Q4 Sportback e-tron, at its virtual Celebration of Progress event. This marks the company’s second Celebration of Progress event, in which it has released developments of its upcoming electric vehicles […]