A recent report has suggested that Tesla China intends to raise its vehicle output from Giga Shanghai by about 33% in the fourth quarter. This was despite the electric vehicle production facility reportedly being kept at 93% capacity through the end of the year. Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has undergone a series of upgrades to both…
If Elon Musk’s statements ring true, the 500-mile variant of the Tesla Semi should start shipping later this year. As the EV maker approaches this target date, it appears that Tesla has been busying itself with stress-testing the Class 8 all-electric truck. A recent sighting of the Tesla Semi as it was being transported in…
New data reveals that Tesla’s overall fleet experienced a 10.7% growth in South Australia during August 2022, as the all-electric car maker continues to churn out deliveries down under. According to Carloop data, more South Australians are transitioning from ICE to electric vehicles, with Tesla making up a sizable chunk of the EV uptake. Tesla sold 102…
General Motors updated CEO Mary Barra’s “Work Appropriately” policy, requiring workers to report in-person. Automotive News reported that General Motors now requires employees to physically work at its brick-and-mortar offices at least three days a week. “Employees who transitioned to working remotely some or all of the time during the pandemic will pivot to a more…
Tesla AI Day 2022 is just around the corner. As anticipation for the event builds, let’s look at the possible updates Tesla might provide during the event. For the past month or so, Tesla has been rolling out FSD Beta 10.69 and its various iterations. Teslarati has been talking with FSD Beta testers and chronicling their thoughts…
BMW has unveiled their all-new BMW iX1, an electric version of their smallest crossover, the BMW X1. With the European EV market continuing to heat up, manufacturers are rushing to introduce electric options for all of their traditional body styles and nameplates. In this rapid shift, BMW has introduced its all-new BMW iX1, a small…
Volkswagen has announced a new program that will allow customers to test drive a Volkswagen ID.4 with the help of Amazon Alexa. Other than the actual buying process at a dealership, the test drive can be one of the most awkward and uncomfortable for the buyer, especially with a pushy or inexperienced salesman. They want…
It appears that Tesla China is expecting to deliver an impressive number of vehicles this September. With the upgrades to Gigafactory Shanghai now completed, the electric vehicle maker is reportedly looking to achieve domestic deliveries of about 80,000 to 90,000 this month. If Tesla China is successful in this, it will represent yet another record…
Fire broke out on the premises of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, prompting longtime critics of the Germany-based electric vehicle factory to call for an immediate halt to the plan’s activities. The incident happened on early Monday morning. Fire departments from the municipality of Grünheide were requested by Giga Berlin’s plant fire department at 3:33 a.m. on…
Rivian has shared a preview of its dedicated R1T and EDV service vehicles. The custom-built service units are designed to handle up to 80% of all repairs right in customers’ driveways. A video of the R1T and EDV service vehicles being outfitted was initially shared by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. The video, which was shot at…