Category: Cybertruck

In a tense pre-recorded video message delivered to over 10,700 Tesla employees at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (Giga Berlin) in Grünheide, Germany, CEO Elon Musk has drawn a clear line in the sand. Just days before critical works council elections scheduled for March 2-4, 2026, Musk warned that the site’s ambitious future expansion could be derailed unless it remains “free from external influences”—a phrase widely interpreted as a direct shot at the powerful German union IG Metall. This isn’t just rhetoric; it’s a high-stakes gamble that could reshape Tesla’s European operations, worker relations, and even the broader EV manufacturing landscape.

In a move that’s sparking outrage across the EV community, Ford has turned one of the Mustang Mach-E’s signature features—the frunk (front trunk)—into a $495 optional extra for the 2026 model year. Once a standard perk that highlighted the advantages of electric vehicles over gas guzzlers, this plastic storage bin is now something you have to check a box for during ordering, right alongside alloy wheels or a panoramic roof. As a seasoned EV blogger who’s test-driven dozens of models and dissected Ford’s strategy for years, I see this as a symptom of deeper troubles in Dearborn. Is Ford retreating from its EV ambitions, or is this smart cost-cutting? Let’s dive deep into the specs, history, backlash, and what it means for buyers.

In a bombshell video dropped just days ago, renowned automotive YouTuber Doug DeMuro crowned the 2012 Tesla Model S as the undisputed #1 most important car of the last 30 years. “Unquestionably in my mind… it’s not even a question,” DeMuro declared, emphasizing how this electric sedan didn’t just arrive—it reshaped the entire auto industry. As a car enthusiast who’s followed EVs since the early days, I couldn’t agree more. In this deep dive, we’ll unpack DeMuro’s bold claim, compare the Model S to its predecessors, explore its seismic industry impact, and look at why it still matters in 2026.