A black Tesla Model Y was recently spotted at Giga Berlin. Many have speculated the Model Y is a pre-production unit, hinting that the factory in Grünheide might be preparing to kick off production. The recently-spotted Model Y also seems very well made, with very consistent panel gaps. Potential pre-production Model Y units were initially spotted at Giga…
The first iteration of the Apple car could include a full self-driving system, according to people reportedly familiar to the matter. Mark Gurman, a trusted Apple journalist, reported that the new head of Project Titan, Kevin Lynch, is pushing to release the Apple car with a full self-driving system. Before Lynch’s leadership, Apple was straddling the line…
Recent aerial footage from Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has revealed that the facility’s holding lot is reaching maximum capacity as production rolls full steam ahead in the last few weeks of the fourth quarter. Footage dated November 19 from drone operator Wu Wa showed that Giga Shanghai’s holding lot is still being filled with new Model 3 and…
Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 is expected to be released soon, though a copy of the update’s Release Notes has been shared online. Based on what could be seen from the upcoming update’s notes, it appears that FSD Beta 10.5 would be a significant step up from its previous iterations. If Tesla does release FSD Beta…
A recently leaked email from Tesla CEO Elon Musk has highlighted the executive’s unique management style once more. While Musk is known as a boss that demands much from his employees, the leaked email revealed that the CEO is more than willing to be corrected — if the situation calls for it. The emails were…
Tesla is moving closer to starting the manufacturing of its all-electric vehicles at its new facility near Austin named Gigafactory Texas. Production could begin extremely soon as new filings with the Texas Appraisal Review Board (ARB) reveal the imminent completion dates of each project, along with its value. The projects were individually filed by Tesla…
President Joe Biden‘s “Build Back Better” plan was officially passed after the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-213 in favor of the $1.9 trillion bill, which includes the language that will offer an up-to $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit for potential buyers. After several revisions to the EV tax credit in the past several weeks,…
Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) top bull Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has raised his outlook on the electric automaker’s stock, indicating the company could own around half of the massive $5 trillion U.S. EV market. “We believe there is $5 trillion of EV auto market dollars up for grabs with Tesla likely to own $2.5 trillion…
The supply chain issue has hit automakers across the market. BMW is losing its touchscreen for some models like the X5, X6, and X7; GM is losing heated seats for popular pickups like the Silverado and GMC Sierra; and Mercedes-Benz is eliminating features such as wireless charging, hands-free rear access systems, LED headlights, and some…
Tesla China updated Giga Shanghai’s Model 3 RWD variant and increased its price by about ¥15,000 ($2,350.21) to ¥250,900 ($39,311.23) after tax reductions. According to Tesla China’s online configurator, the new MIC Model 3 RWD, previously called the Standard Range Plus, qualifies for the new energy vehicle purchase tax reductions and fiscal subsidies. The Model 3…