Key Takeaways Jonas Björkman from Riddermark Bil reported increased Tesla sales in Sweden, defying controversy and political drama surrounding Elon Musk. Tesla’s popularity in Sweden is driven by the Model 3 and Model Y, despite the lower interest in older Model S and Model X versions. Some Swedish customers who initially boycotted Tesla due to…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to drop its case against SpaceX regarding the company’s hiring practices. The case, initiated in August 2023, claimed SpaceX discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees by only hiring U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The DOJ sought to dismiss the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk dismissed rumors of Tesla investing in Nissan, emphasizing Tesla’s unique factory model. Musk reiterated that Tesla factories, like Gigafactory Berlin and Shanghai, are considered the company’s main products. The “unboxed process” mentioned by Musk highlights Tesla’s innovative production line strategy. Tesla’s approach may make it less likely for them to retrofit…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk took to the stage at a conservative conference with a chainsaw, a gift from Argentina’s President Javier Milei, symbolizing the cutting of bureaucracy. The chainsaw, engraved with Milei’s slogan “Viva la libertad, carajo,” represents Milei’s approach to government downsizing, similar to his campaign imagery. At the conference, it was revealed that…
Key Takeaways Italy’s antitrust agency AGCM is investigating Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen for misleading EV range, battery, and warranty claims. The investigation focuses on potentially unfair commercial practices as per the Consumer Code. Allegations include contradictory information on EV driving range and lack of clarity on factors affecting this range. AGCM claims battery degradation…
Key Takeaways SpaceX achieved a new milestone by launching and landing a Falcon 9 rocket in two different countries during the Starlink 10-12 mission. The launch on Tuesday enabled the addition of new Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, expanding global high-speed internet coverage. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster, marked B1080, successfully landed on the…
Key Takeaways Tesla is eyeing the Indian market, but high import duties pose a significant challenge. India is open to reducing import duties if Tesla builds a Gigafactory in the country. Building a factory in India aligns with India’s “Make In India” initiative, aiming to boost local manufacturing. Recent discussions between Elon Musk, President Trump,…
Key Takeaways Tesla has made the cabin of the new Model Y exceptionally quiet by using acoustic-lined glass and better seals, significantly reducing road noise. A significant feature update created an “eerily quiet” driving experience, which some drivers find unsettling, as it amplifies other sounds like motor whine. There are safety concerns about the quieter…
Key Takeaways A Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon experienced a second attack in a month, with windows shot early on February 20, 2025. The FBI is assisting the local police in investigating these incidents, although no arrests have been made so far. The first attack on January 20 was labeled arson, involving a torched car…
Key Takeaways Tesla plans to ship thousands of vehicles to a port near Mumbai in the coming months. Sales of Tesla vehicles in India are expected to start around Q3 2025, focusing on major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. The exact Tesla models to be introduced in India are unclear, though Model Y…