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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of using social media platforms like Twitter to communicate directly with customers. Tesla highlighted this in its 2022 Impact Report, with the company noting that its social media accounts have ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley pledges to keep Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

During a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Ford CEO Jim Farley explained that Ford would not be following in the footsteps of Tesla and other automakers like Rivian. Instead of ditching CarPlay in favor of an in-house solution, Ford ...

More details of Tesla Giga Texas’ Megapack installation teased

Details of Tesla’s Megapack installation at Gigafactory Texas have been revealed in documents related to the plant. Among these is a filing receipt about the installation, which included sections on the number of Megapack batteries that will be used, as ...

Tesla to break ground on $375M Texas lithium refinery on Monday: report

Tesla is expected to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming $375 million lithium refinery just outside Corpus Christi, Texas. Reports suggest that the event will start around 3 p.m. local time on Monday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and ...

Elon Musk provides critical context on hotly-debated “emerald mine” story

There are several points of legitimate criticism that are directed at Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Among the most persistent involves claims about an emerald mine, which critics on social media have related to Musk’s fortune and success ...

Elon Musk calls for an EV vs. hybrid vehicle race at Formula 1 event

Elon Musk is attending this weekend’s Formula 1 Gran Prix in Miami and has called for a race between pure EVs and hybrid-gas vehicles. Formula 1 has been one of the leading forces behind the development of the internal ...

Rivian leads EV startups into worrying earnings week

Rivian, Lucid, Fisker, and Nikola, will be reporting earnings this upcoming week, and they aren’t expected to deliver great news. If it isn’t eminently obvious by now, entering the automotive industry is not an easy task. The incredibly high ...

Tesla stock narrowly misses losing streak record, aided by China sales

Tesla stock narrowly missed a weekly loss record that it has avoided since 2021, likely thanks to a solid sales report from China. Since the start of the year, Tesla stock has been consistently recovering from its low point ...

Ford hit with yet another F-150 Lightning production issue

Ford is grappling with another F-150 production issue shortly after addressing a minor battery fire that held up production earlier this year. Ford’s F-150 Lighting is easily one of its most important products. Not only is it the only ...

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package proves itself in 200mph first drive

The Tesla Model S Plaid, fitted with the all-new Track Package, has taken to the raceway to prove itself in a 200mph first drive video. As if the Tesla Model S Plaid wasn’t “ludicrous” enough, America’s favorite EV brand took ...

Starlink hits incredible subscriber milestone as potential IPO looms

Starlink has hit a substantial subscriber milestone, largely thanks to its record user growth over the past six months. SpaceX has been laboring toward profitability ever since its founding by Elon Musk. One of its primary tools to help ...

Fisker delivers first Ocean all-electric SUV

Fisker announced today that it delivered the first Ocean all-electric SUV unit to a customer in Denmark. The first Fisker customer to take delivery of the Ocean SUV had the unique opportunity to have the vehicle handed over to ...

Lordstown seeks partner in Endurance production, expects it to end soon

Lordstown Motors has had a rough couple of years. The Ohio-based automaker is now expecting production of its introductory pickup truck, the Endurance, to end “in the near future” as it is seeking additional capital from future investors and ...

Tesla Roadster trio found in shipping containers accumulates massive bids

The Tesla Roadster Trio found in shipping containers at a dock in China earlier this week has already started accumulating massive bids from buyers who are hoping to get their hands on at least one of the vehicles. Earlier ...

Tesla’s ‘Drive on Sunshine’ feature is close: Here’s a first look

Tesla’s “Drive on Sunshine” feature aims to allow owners to charge their all-electric vehicles with excess energy generated by residential solar arrays and stored in their Powerwalls. Now that the feature is close to a wide rollout, we’re getting ...

Tesla raises Model S and Model X prices in China

Tesla raised the prices of its two flagship electric cars in China on Friday, hiking the Model S and Model X by 19,000 Chinese yuan, or roughly $2,749. The pricing adjustments have been a regular occurrence for Tesla in ...

Tesla Europe shares exciting Midnight Cherry Red Model Y update

It appears that Tesla Europe is poised to initiate some serious promotional efforts for Giga Berlin’s new Model Y paint color. As per a recent announcement on social media, Model Y units from Giga Berlin that are painted in ...

Starlink Twitter account hints at growth & potential IPO [Opinion]

SpaceX started a Starlink Twitter account, allowing it to update the public on the company’s progress. Starlink’s Twitter account hints at the service’s growth and potential initial public offering opportunity. Starlink’s Twitter bio reads: “Internet from space for human ...

Tesla China’s wholesale results for April estimated at 75,842 vehicles

Estimates from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) suggest that Tesla China sold a total of 75,842 locally-produced vehicles in April. That’s a whopping 4,916.01% increase from the 1,512 units sold in the same month last year but it ...

Tesla places $227M+ order for Cybertruck parts from South Korea

Tesla ordered Cybertruck parts worth more than $227 million from Seoyon E-Hwa. The South Korean company confirmed the order recently. Seoyon E-Hwa is part of KOSPI or the Korean Composite Stock Price Indexes. KOSPI is a series of indexes ...

LinkedIn co-founder calls out Elon Musk’s call for temporary halt on AI development

In a recent discussion at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference 2023, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman shared his reservations about Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s views on AI development. Musk, together with AI and tech leaders, have signed an open letter ...

Rimac plans to introduce the European answer to the Tesla Megapack

Rimac has announced that it has started an energy storage division within its business, set to take on the likes of the Tesla Megapack. As the use of renewable energy systems like wind and solar has grown in popularity, ...

Tesla-style Over-the-Air updates will save OEMs $1.5B: research

Tesla and other automakers that use Over-the-Air updates to update and improve their vehicles and even solve recalls are expected to save roughly $1.5 billion by 2028, new research from global technology intelligence firm ABI states. ABI recognized Tesla ...

Tesla marketing push in China sparks hope for investors in the West

As Tesla has ramped its marketing presence in China, some investors are hopeful the automaker could expand the strategy to Western markets. One significant distinction between Tesla and traditional automakers in Western markets is the EV leader’s lack of marketing ...

Biden’s EV push has UAW in limbo with re-election endorsement

President Joe Biden’s commitment to electric vehicles has the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in limbo as it weighs its options regarding endorsing him for re-election. The UAW is unconvinced about the President’s commitment to supporting a widespread transition ...

Tesla teases Model S Plaid Track Package set for imminent release

Tesla has teased an all-new track package coming to the Model S Plaid, making the vehicle more track-ready than ever before. Since its release, the Tesla Model S Plaid has attracted numerous owners to the track, whether it be a ...

Tesla board chair Denholm on the hot seat as proxy firm advises against re-election

Tesla Board of Directors Chairwoman Robyn Denholm is on the hot seat as proxy firm ISS advised shareholders to vote against her re-election. ISS, or Institutional Shareholder Services, routinely makes investor recommendations prior to a variety of companies’ Annual ...

Stellantis won’t follow Tesla’s pricing strategy, says CFO

During Stellantis’ first quarter 2023 earnings call, the company was asked about the price cut bandwagon that has been initiated by American electric vehicle maker Tesla. As per CFO Richard Palmer, Stellantis would be focusing on managing profitability on ...

Tesla crushes sales estimates, nears 300% sales growth in Germany

Despite numerous macroeconomic headwinds, Tesla has reported a massive 272% increase in sales year-over-year in Germany during April. As Europe’s largest car market and automotive center, Germany is often used as a bellwether for the broader European automotive market. Hence, ...

Tesla Giga Berlin starting production of Model Y with BYD batteries, claims report

Tesla does not have a large lineup of vehicles, but the company appears to be diversifying its lineup of battery suppliers. If recent reports are accurate, then perhaps Giga Berlin has started building Model Y units with the much-rumored batteries ...

Tesla Supercharger argument leads to tragic shooting incident

Authorities have noted that a shooting at a Tesla Supercharger station in suburban Denver has resulted in the death of one man. Another man has been placed in custody over the event. Videos of the incident’s aftermath were shared ...

SpaceX aces Falcon 9 launch, delivers 56 Starlink satellites to orbit

On a clear night and under a bright Moon, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 to successfully deliver 56 version 1.5 Starlink satellites to orbit. The launch from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred on time at 3:31 AM ...

Tesla Semi expected to be put through stress test at “Run on Less” trucking event

The Tesla Semi has already started deliveries to customers like PepsiCo, but few details about the Class 8 all-electric truck have been made public. Thanks to the upcoming “Run on Less” trucking event later this year, however, some details ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk shows support for Ford

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently supported Ford, a supposed rival, by complimenting the all-electric F-150 Lightning and the legacy automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Musk’s support highlights Tesla’s ultimate goal for the auto industry. Musk replied to a tweet ...

The Boring Company gets approval for more stations in Las Vegas

The Boring Company (TBC) received approval from Clark County for 18 additional stops for the Vegas Loop, the company’s expansive tunneling system throughout Sin City. In March, Teslarati reported that TBC submitted applications to increase the size of the Vegas ...

White House comes to the defense of Toyota EV strategy

A U.S. White House official has come to the defense of Toyota regarding its new EV strategy, pioneered by the automaker’s fresh-faced CEO. As noted by a White House official in a recent interview with Reuters, Toyota “has been the laggard” ...

Ford announces major restructuring with EV profitability on the line

Ford has announced a new $1.5-$2 billion restructuring effort to help achieve EV profitability as soon as possible. Ford has jumped out ahead of its traditional competitors in adopting, introducing, and developing electric vehicles. In turn, it has quickly ...

Tesla building permits reveal unannounced ‘Lithium Lab’

Tesla has applied for a set of building permits regarding a previously unannounced “Lithium Lab,” which is likely an upcoming R&D facility. It’s no secret that Tesla has been diving head first into developing more dependable lithium supplies, even ...

Porsche announces price increases after crushing earnings estimates

Porsche has announced a new set of price increases alongside its incredible Q1 financial report, which crushed investor expectations. Since the end of the pandemic, Porsche has seen nothing but success across the board. Sales have exploded, order backlogs ...

Tesla’s newest lineup trims ‘highly volume additive’ on path to 2M annual build rate

Tesla’s newest lineup additions are two “highly volume additive” vehicles that will help the automaker reach its potential 2 million unit annual production rate. Last night, Tesla reintroduced the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel-Drive, which has been absent from ...

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