Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck is set to begin deliveries next month. 📷 A Cybertruck with cargo racks over the bed cover was spotted at a Supercharger station in San Ramon, California. 🚀 Tesla announced a date for its Cybertruck delivery event on November 30, four years after the initial unveiling. 💡 CEO Elon…
Key Points 🎃 Rivian has released a Halloween-themed software update for its electric vehicles. 🧟♂️ The update visualizes pedestrians as zombies and witches on the dashboard display. 📲 This is made possible through over-the-air (OTA) software updates. 🚗 The update is similar to past entertaining holiday upgrades by Tesla. 🔍 To unlock the Halloween theme,…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has started delivering the refreshed Model 3 “Highland” in Germany, as evidenced by new images shared on social media. 📸 Pictures show the redesigned Model 3 in midnight silver metallic paint with Aero Wheels, being delivered at the Tesla store in Bielefeld, Germany. 🌍 The Model 3 Highland is built at…
Key Points 🚗 Mercedes-Benz’s EV sales in the U.S. increased by 284% in the third quarter of 2023. 📊 Despite the sales increase, Mercedes-Benz’s EVs are taking longer to sell compared to other vehicles in the luxury segment. 🛍️ The average time for Mercedes-Benz EQ models to sell at dealerships in September was 82 days,…
Key Points 🚗 Ford has increased layoffs at two plants in response to ongoing UAW strikes and reduced parts demand. ⚙️ The UAW strikes have continued for over a month, causing supply chain disruptions and resulting in ongoing layoffs. 👥 Ford laid off 354 workers at its Sharonville, Ohio Transmission Plant and 10 employees at…
Key Points 🏛️ The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) supported Tesla’s argument in a circuit court appeal regarding Louisiana’s direct auto sales ban. ⚖️ Tesla had filed a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups to overturn the ban on direct automotive sales without dealerships. 🚗 DOJ echoed Tesla’s argument that the judge had misinterpreted antitrust…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s Cybertruck will feature an 800-volt architecture when deliveries begin on November 30. ⚡ The 800-volt architecture will lead to faster charging times, improved efficiency, better profit margins, and reduced vehicle weight. 💰 Tesla expects the 800-volt architecture to contribute to cost savings and boost financial performance, addressing economic challenges in the…
Key Points 💥 The Tesla Cybertruck underwent “Al Capone-style” bulletproof testing with a Tommy Gun. 🔫 A video showed around 40-50 bullet holes in the driver’s side, but no bullets penetrated into the cabin, ensuring occupants’ safety. 🚗 The Cybertruck is designed for extreme durability and safety, as demonstrated by previous tests with sledgehammers and…
Key Points 🚗 The NHTSA has released a VIN Decoder for the Tesla Cybertruck, providing information on its configurations and weight. 📊 The Cybertruck shares the same categorization as the Semi, distinguishing it from the Model S, X, 3, and Y. 📋 The eighth digit of the Cybertruck’s VIN indicates the powertrain configuration, with “D”…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has achieved a significant milestone by delivering 1 million vehicles to customers in Europe, marking a 14-year journey since delivering the first Tesla Roadster. 🌍 Tesla celebrated this achievement on Elon Musk’s social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. 🏭 Tesla’s vehicle production in Europe has become more efficient with the…