Key Points 💸 Tesla may introduce a paywall for features like heated seats and heated wipers. 🕵️♂️ Hacker Greentheonly discovered potential developments, suggesting a premium charge for these features. 🚗 In the past, Tesla offered the ability to activate rear-heated seats for a fee, raising questions about feature inclusion in base models. 🌐 Some features…
Key Points 🚗 Polestar, the Chinese automaker, has become Tesla’s latest Supercharger Network partner in China. 🤝 Polestar China CEO Shen Ziyu announced the partnership agreement with Tesla for Supercharger access. 🌐 This makes Polestar the second carmaker in China to collaborate with Tesla for Supercharger Network access, following SAIC-GM. ⚡ Polestar is also developing…
Key Points 🎁 Rivian is offering special holiday incentives for R1T buyers. 🔌 The offer includes a free Rivian Wall Charger valued at $750. 💰 Buyers also receive a credit of up to $2,000 from Qmerit at no additional charge. 📅 The special offer is valid for R1T purchases until December 21, 2023. 🚗 Available…
Key Points 🇸🇪 IF Metall, a Swedish union, intensifies efforts against Tesla to sign a collective agreement. 🏭 Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin is the focus of IF Metall’s latest escalation to disrupt vehicle production. ⚙️ IF Metall aims to stop production at Hydro Extrusions Vetlanda, a Swedish company supplying aluminum profiles crucial for Tesla Model Y’s…
Key Points 🚗 Hyundai and Amazon have formed a partnership for vehicle sales and in-car features. 💻 Auto dealers can sell Hyundai vehicles through Amazon’s stores in the U.S. starting in 2024. 🌐 Hyundai chose Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to become more data-driven. 🗣 Hyundai plans to integrate Alexa into…
Key Points 🔥 Volkswagen recalls 100% of ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to flammable interior materials, affecting 23,883 vehicles. 📄 NHTSA documents reveal that roller sunshades in the ID.4 may not consistently meet FMVSS 302 performance requirements, posing a fire risk. ⚠️ The recall decision was made on November 1, citing inconsistent test results…
Key Points 🤝 Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Tesla’s development in China during his visit to San Francisco. 🇨🇳 Tesla has been a top electric vehicle (EV) maker in China, with Gigafactory Shanghai contributing significantly to its annual sales. 🏭 Gigafactory Shanghai has given Tesla a strong market share in the EV race…
Key Points 🚙 Lucid unveils the Gravity, its first all-electric SUV, with a range of over 440 miles and a starting price expected to be under $80,000. 📅 Production for the Lucid Gravity is set to begin in late 2024, with its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 🌟 Lucid emphasizes the Gravity’s…
Key Points 🚗 A new video provides a close-up look at the Tesla Cybertruck’s interior, UI, and tonneau cover ahead of deliveries starting in two weeks. 📹 The video, shared on TikTok by user TeslaTownTexas, showcases the front seats, passthrough area, ambient lighting, cup holders, and storage compartments. 🌐 The Cybertruck’s interior appears clean and…
Key Points 💰 Analyst Mark Delaney predicts Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite could generate billions in revenue annually by 2030. 📈 Tesla stock (TSLA) has seen a 14% increase in the past week, with optimistic investors anticipating continued growth. 🚗 Tesla’s potential growth factors include the mass-market $25,000 car, FSD licensing, and revenue from Tesla…