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US electric vehicle (EV) sales saw a slow start in 2024, with first-quarter sales remaining flat and notable industry shifts, such as Ford scaling back expansion plans and Tesla reducing its workforce by 10%. Despite these initial setbacks, the broader EV market is experiencing significant growth, with six of the top 10 EV makers in […]

General Motors is actively seeking to recruit software interns impacted by Tesla’s recent downsizing. Laura del Amo, a talent sourcing strategist for GM, made a public appeal on LinkedIn targeting software students affected by Tesla’s decision to terminate its summer internship program. This move comes as Tesla recently announced a reduction of more than 10% […]

Tesla announced it has reached a major milestone with its Autopilot add-on, Full Self-Driving (FSD), as the company’s customer fleet has driven over 1 billion miles (1.6 billion kilometres). As you can see from the chart shared by Tesla today, FSD miles driven surged after the company gave out its free one-month trial of FSD […]

Dave Sparks, a prominent figure in the automotive modification community, took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 21, to give fans a sneak peek of his latest project, the “CyberTrax.” Despite his initial plan to wait for a full YouTube video release, Sparks’s excitement led him to share an early glimpse. “I was trying to hold […]

Tesla emerged as the leading brand in the federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada for the year 2023. The electric vehicle maker recorded an impressive 43,654 deliveries eligible for the rebate program, as per data from Transport Canada. This figure nearly equals the combined total of its three closest competitors. The iZEV […]

Tesla is set to expand its global presence by officially launching in Chile. The company has announced the opening of its first store in the country, scheduled for Wednesday, January 31st. This significant move marks Tesla’s continued growth and commitment to increasing its footprint in international markets. The inaugural event is slated to take place […]

BP pulse, the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of bp, has announced a $100 million deal to acquire Supercharging hardware units from Tesla. The investment announced on Thursday aims to expand bp pulse’s public charging network across the United States and offer support for EV fleet customers by installing chargers at private depots. This marks […]

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is contemplating trading in her Tesla vehicle for an electric car manufactured by union workers. The New York Democrat’s comments came during an ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the Big Three automakers. Ocasio-Cortez stated that she initially purchased her Tesla to commute between her New York City district and […]

The 2023 Detroit Auto Show, set to take place from September 13 to 24 at Huntington Place in Detroit, has unveiled a stellar lineup of 35 brands, with Tesla taking center stage among other major automakers. The event promises a mix of vehicles from both corporate manufacturers and local Detroit dealerships. Visitors can anticipate displays […]

Electric automaker Fisker is the latest to join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), announced on Tuesday. This partnership aims to expand the horizons for Fisker owners, allowing them direct access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network. Fisker says the NACS will apply for its 2025 vehicle line up. This significant change is not just symbolic, […]

Three Tesla owners in California filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the automaker on Wednesday, accusing the company of falsely advertising the estimated driving ranges of its electric vehicles. The legal action, which follows a recent Reuters report that brought forth unproven allegations, aims to represent all purchasers of Tesla’s Model 3, Model S, Model […]

Redwood Materials, a battery recycling start-up established by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, is in advanced discussions to secure $700 million in funding. This would value the company at almost $5 billion and support the development of its inaugural large-scale facility in Nevada. Founded in 2017, Redwood Materials seeks to revolutionize the supply chain for electric […]

In a significant boost to Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market, Tesla is officially launching its operations in the country, as per a recent post on its ‘teslamotorsmys‘ Instagram account (via @Tslachan) and credible sources referenced by local industry observer, Paul Tan. Tesla’s entry in Malaysia, following official approval in March this year, signifies not just […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta currently is in version 11.4.4 and is being widely tested by owners. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, when FSD reaches version 12.0—it will no longer be in beta. Musk replied to @WholeMarsBlog earlier this week to say, “version 12 won’t be beta”. Version 12 won’t be beta — Elon […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in May the automaker would try a “little advertising”. We saw Tesla do exactly just that during its Electrify Expo booths in the U.S. and now we’re starting to see the company advertise with Adwords, Google’s advertising for search. Tesla is currently showcasing 18 […]