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Monday, 13 July 2020
Learn like Tesla: how every car and every mile can make your global fleet better
Renovo's Chris Heiser and Tony Posawatz share details of how the company is helping OEMs to compete with Tesla by developing software that their customers love. The post Learn like Tesla: how every car and every mile can make your global fleet...
Automotive World
Tesla's deal with CATL could be key to its future in China
The alliance combines the sector’s most-popular plug-in model -- the Tesla Model 3 -- with low-cost batteries in a market that last year bought more than three electric vehicles for every one sold in the U.S.
Automotive News
Tesla’s Model Y strategy shows that long range EVs are the new standard
Over the weekend, Tesla, through its CEO, Elon Musk, revealed that the Model Y Standard Range RWD will no longer be produced. In its place will be a Long Range RWD variant that Musk states will have a range that’s significantly higher than 300 miles...
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Dog Driving a Tesla Model 3 Is What the Smart Summon Function Was Made for
Tesla has recently pumped up the price for what it calls the Full Self-Driving (FSD) option - a suite of hardware devices that it claims will be enough to grant its vehicles Level 5 autonomy once the software and the legislation catch up. Tesla...
autoevolution
ICEing Is Uncool No Matter Your Excuse, Karen Learns After Parking in Tesla Spot
ICEing is that deeply uncool thing drivers of ICE cars do when they park said cars in a spot reserved for EVs only, since it also comes with a charging station. In case you were wondering, ICEing is uncool no matter the excuse you come up with for...
autoevolution
Tesla cuts Model Y pricing by $3,000 just months after launch
Tesla has lowered the starting price of its Model Y by $3,000 just four months after the battery-electric SUV started deliveries. The starting price for the Model Y Long Range is now $49,990, down from $52,990 when deliveries started in March. The...
MotorAuthority
Weekly Brief: Tesla’s Vaulting Autonomous Ambition Needs Regulation
Elon Musk passed Warren Buffet to become the world’s seventh richest person last week. Musk’s net worth has skyrocketed during the pandemic because Tesla has surpassed production targets despite COVID-19 challenges and has become the most valuable...
TU Automotive
Tesla Model Y will have a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version with over 300 miles of range
Tesla will be releasing a more affordable Model Y in a rear-wheel-drive configuration that will have a range of over 300 miles per charge. The upcoming version would be Model Y’s first single motor variant for the all-electric crossover and is...
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Tesla Model Y gets a $3,000 price cut
If you’ve been thinking about getting the Tesla Model Y, you’ll be happy with this update. Tesla has reduced the starting price of the Model Y by $3,000, which means that it now starts at $49,990. It’s not known exactly why Tesla decided to reduce...
The Torque Report
Tesla slashes Model Y SUV price as pandemic weighs on auto sector
Filed under: Green,Tesla,Crossover,Electric The reduction follows price cuts in May on Tesla's Model 3, Model X and Model S. The company headed by Elon Musk this month posted a smaller-than-expected fall in car deliveries in the...
AutoBlog
Tesla Model S, Model X specs reveal 250 kW Supercharging rate, suggesting 1,000 mph charging
Tesla has updated the specifications for the Model S and Model X to include a maximum Supercharging rate of 250 kW or a charge rate of 1,000 miles per hour. The update made to the Model S and Model X website aligns the charging capabilities of its...
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Tesla updates Model S and Model X Supercharging rate to 250 kW
Tesla has updated the Supercharging rate of the Model S and Model X to 250 kW — matching the capacity of the Model 3 and Model Y. What does it mean? more… The post Tesla updates Model S and Model X Supercharging rate to 250 kW appeared first on...
Electrek
Tesla Suddenly Slashes Model Y Price By Thousands
Just four months after going on sale.
CarBuzz
Tesla Model Y Price Lowered by $3,000 to $49,990
At the present moment, the Model Y is the hottest Tesla of them all. However, it’s also inaccessible to many people due to the rather high starting price excluding potential savings. Elon Musk’s company knows it all too well, which is why the ...
autoevolution
Mercedes-Benz Hones Tesla Model Y Fighter At The Ring
It looks almost ready for production.
CarBuzz
Tesla slashes Model Y price by $3,000 as pandemic upends market
The crossover, just launched in March, is now priced from $51,190, including destination charges, down nearly 6 percent from a previous price of $54,190, becoming the fourth Tesla model to undergo a price cut in three months.
Automotive News
Tesla increases Model Y Performance range to 291 miles with Überturbine wheels
Tesla has increased the range of the Model Y Performance from an EPA-rated 280 miles to 291 miles when equipped with the factory 21-inch Überturbine wheels. The range boost represents an approximate 3.9% increase despite the vehicle having no...
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Tesla cuts Model Y price by $3,000 as wide-scale efficiencies get realized
Tesla has reduced the price of its Model Y crossover by $3,000 in North America. The price reduction comes roughly three months after the company began delivering its first production Model Y cars to customers in March, and one month after the...
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Tesla launches pricey new accessories
Tesla is launching today two new aftermarket accessories for Model S and Model X vehicles, and they are not cheap. more… The post Tesla launches pricey new accessories appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Fisker Receives Massive Investment To Fight Tesla
One step closer to the launch of the Fisker Ocean.
CarBuzz
Tesla reduces Model Y prices, now starts below $50,000
Tesla has reduced the price of the Model Y starting price below $50,000, and it has updated the Performance version. more… The post Tesla reduces Model Y prices, now starts below $50,000 appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla owner’s dog goes on hilarious Autopilot joy ride
A Tesla Model 3 owner gave a whole new meaning to the term “Dog Mode” recently after his pup appeared to navigate the electric sedan to the driver from across a parking lot. The owner used the Summon feature to retrieve his car from a parking space...
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Cars, a cocktail and a celebrity: South Koreans embrace Tesla culture
Filed under: Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Green Culture,Technology,Electric From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited cars, Tesla Inc is having a moment in South Korea, particularly...
AutoBlog
Tesla appears poised to electrify S&P 500, which could further electrify Tesla stock
Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Electric Tesla Inc appears on the verge of joining the S&P 500, a major accomplishment for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk that would unleash a flood of new demand for the electric car...
AutoBlog
Tesla rival Rivian raises $2.5 billion to make electric trucks and SUVs
Enlarge / Rivian's R1T at the New York Auto Show in 2019. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin / Ars) Upstart electric vehicle maker Rivian has added $2.5 billion to its war chest, the company announced on Friday. It's Rivian's fifth fundraising round in just...
Ars Technica
Popular EV YouTuber Says 'Tesla Fanboys' Ganged Up to Get Video Taken Down
If there's a single person that's been absolutely monumental in the Tesla right-to-repair community, it's Elon Musk Rich Benoit, though you might know him better by his YouTube channel name, Rich Rebuilds. Recently, Benoit uploaded a video...
The Drive
Tesla Model Y lands in Europe thanks to Volvo looking to reverse engineer it
A Tesla Model Y has been registered in Sweden, a year ahead of the launch of the electric SUV in Europe, as Volvo imports the vehicle. It’s likely looking to reverse engineer it. more… The post Tesla Model Y lands in Europe thanks to Volvo looking...
Electrek
Bavaria’s PM on transition to EVs: ‘Tesla is not bad, but others can do it, too’
The German auto industry and its 800,000 jobs are threatened if it can’t transition to EVs fast enough. The country’s politicians, and automotive executives, have a unified message. As Bavaria’s prime minister Markus Söder put it today: “Tesla is...
Electrek
Tesla Powerwall owners provide showers and other services during extended outage
Thanks to Tesla solar and Powerwall, homeowners in Australia managed to keep the lights on during the extended power outages that followed the bushfires and provided services to the neighbors. more… The post Tesla Powerwall owners provide showers...
Electrek
Tesla hires guy behind Apple Pay to lead Supercharger experience. What you want to improve?
Tesla has hired the product manager behind Apple Pay to lead the Supercharger experience. What improvements would you like to see? more… The post Tesla hires guy behind Apple Pay to lead Supercharger experience. What you want to improve? appeared...
Electrek
Tesla leads UK’s 150% increase in electric car sales
Electric car sales are surging in the UK, led by Tesla, which still maintains strong sales in the market despite the pandemic. more… The post Tesla leads UK’s 150% increase in electric car sales appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla captures bigger chunk of China EV market
Tesla’s investment in production capacity at Gigafactory Shanghai is paying off as the automaker captures a bigger chunk of the Chinese EV market, which saw sales drop in June. more… The post Tesla captures bigger chunk of China EV market appeared...
Electrek
Tesla hits it big in Korea, Model 3 sales jump
Korea surprisingly helped Tesla beat delivery expectations with strong deliveries last month, making Model 3 one of the best-selling cars in the market. more… The post Tesla hits it big in Korea, Model 3 sales jump appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla installs world’s 2000th supercharger
ELECTRIC vehicle maker Tesla — which recently became the world’s most valuable car company — has hit another milestone after installing its 2,000th rapid-charging “Supercharger” site worldwide, and it’s 18,000th Supercharger. The news comes in the...
Sunday Times Driving
First picture of Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E side by side
The first picture of a Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E side by side has emerged and this gives us a quick size comparison in the process. more… The post First picture of Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E side by side appeared first on...
Electrek
Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees very rich
Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees and executives very rich — but none richer than Elon Musk, who is seeing his personal wealth skyrocket. more… The post Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees very rich appeared first on...
Electrek
Tesla (TSLA) stock rallies to new all-time high as Wall Street adjusts
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock is rallying again and pushing new all-time highs as Wall Street analysts are scrambling to adjust. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock rallies to new all-time high as Wall Street adjusts appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla deploys new Megapack project underpinned by ‘cutting-edge Autobidder AI’
A group of companies in the UK announced that they commissioned a new Tesla Megapack project that is going to use Tesla’s new Autobidder platform. more… The post Tesla deploys new Megapack project underpinned by ‘cutting-edge Autobidder AI’...
Electrek
Tesla launches short shorts for real and the internet goes crazy
Tesla actually launched its own pair of short shorts, which started as a joke by Elon Musk. They are now for sale on the automaker’s website and the internet went crazy for it. more… The post Tesla launches short shorts for real and the internet...
Electrek
Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen
Tesla has updated its warranty for its already problematic media unit and touchscreen with a ridiculously shorter two-year or 25,000-mile limit. more… The post Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen appeared...
Electrek
Tesla is making push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches tipping point
Tesla is making a push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches a tipping point for electric vehicles — led by the Model 3. more… The post Tesla is making push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches tipping point appeared...
Electrek
Tesla launches Cybertruck reservations in China — is it a big market for trucks?
Tesla has launched Cybertruck reservations in China, an increasingly important market for the automaker, but will it be a significant market for Tesla’s electric truck? more… The post Tesla launches Cybertruck reservations in China — is it a big...
Electrek
Tesla secures more batteries from LG Chem, says report
Tesla has reportedly secured more battery supply from LG Chem who is going to assign capacity from a Korean factory to the California-based automaker. more… The post Tesla secures more batteries from LG Chem, says report appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla filed joint patent with CureVac on possibly revolutionary ‘bioreactor for RNA’
A patent application shows that Tesla has been working with CureVac on a possibly revolutionary “bioreactor for RNA” for over a year. more… The post Tesla filed joint patent with CureVac on possibly revolutionary ‘bioreactor for RNA’ appeared first...
Electrek
Tesla denies claims of firing employees over COVID-19 related absences
Tesla issued a new statement denying reports that the automaker has been firing employees over COVID-19 related absences. more… The post Tesla denies claims of firing employees over COVID-19 related absences appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla Model 3 named ‘new car of the year’
The Tesla Model 3 has been crowned New Car of the Year 2020 at the annual Auto Trader New Car Awards. Tesla’s acclaimed Model 3 proved to be an aspirational favourite with the public, beating off stiff competition from the likes of Kia Niro and...
Automotive Blog
Tesla shares surge as carmaker rides out coronavirus shutdown
Deliveries well ahead of expectations in victory for Musk who battled California authorities to keep plant open
FT.com Autos
Tesla stock leaps again on unexpectedly strong delivery numbers
Enlarge / A Tesla facility in Lathrop, CA. (credit: Andrei Stanescu / Getty) Tesla has surprised Wall Street again with better-than-expected delivery numbers. The electric carmaker delivered 90,650 vehicles in the second quarter of 2020, up...
Ars Technica
Tesla overtakes Toyota to become world's most valuable carmaker
Shares in the electric carmaker have surged, giving it a market value of $209bn.
BBC News
Stock surge makes Tesla the world’s most valuable automaker
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson vs Disney) One share of Tesla stock traded for more than $1,130 on Wednesday, pushing the company's market capitalization to nearly $210 billion. That sent Tesla's market cap past Toyota, which is worth either $170...
Ars Technica
Tesla driver blames Autopilot for crash, faces negligent driving charge
Enlarge / Tesla Model S driving on the freeway in Silicon Valley. (credit: Andrei Stanescu / Getty Images) A Massachusetts man is facing a negligent-driving charge after his Tesla slammed into a police car that was parked by the side of the road....
Ars Technica
Electric BMW 3 Series planned to rival Tesla Model 3
Mon, 06/29/2020 - 16:32 Forthcoming BMW 3 Series EV will use same tech as BMW i4 and iX3
Carbuyer
2020 Subaru Legacy Features Lexus-Like Interior, Tesla-Style Touchscreen & A Turbocharged Boxer Destined For The Toyota GR86
The 2020 Legacy may not entice most of you away from a WRX, but it does have some interesting talking points that will make you want to take a closer look at it.
Super Street Online
Tesla factory workers who stayed home due to COVID fears face termination
Enlarge / Tesla's main US factory in Fremont, California. (credit: Andrei Stanescu / Getty) Two workers, Carlos Gabriel and Jessica Naro, say that they received termination notices from Tesla last week after taking unpaid time off in an effort to...