Key Takeaways Tesla is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it manipulates odometers to make vehicles fall out of warranty sooner. The lawsuit, led by Nyree Hinton, claims the odometers are influenced by algorithms and not just actual mileage, expiring warranties prematurely. Hinton argues his Tesla Model Y odometer showed inflated mileage, resulting in out-of-pocket…
Key Takeaways Tesla confirms the rollout of a critical new feature, Adaptive Headlights, in the United States for the first time. This feature is available for Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles equipped with the appropriate hardware. Previously, European Tesla owners had access to this feature, but it awaited U.S. approval.…
Key Takeaways The Tesla Model 3 is recognized as the most economical electric vehicle to own, according to a study by Zutobi. Cost savings on EV ownership come from home charging, lower maintenance, and tax credits, motivating consumers to switch. The study analyzes EV cost-effectiveness on a cost-per-mile metric, revealing different efficiency levels among models.…
Key Takeaways Tesla is offering discounts of up to $10,550 on Cybertruck inventory units in the U.S. The discounts are increased from the previous $6,000 discount and apply to 2024 model year vehicles. Non-Foundation Cybertrucks receive discounts up to $10,550, while Foundation Series pickups get up to $10,000 off. Foundation Series Cybertrucks come with free…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is proposing to build key components for Trump’s Golden Dome, also known as the Iron Dome, aimed at creating a missile defense shield for the U.S. SpaceX is collaborating with Palantir and Anduril on this project, planning to deploy a vast network of satellites for missile detection and threat neutralization. The proposal…
Key Takeaways Tesla Sweden continues to face strikes due to conflicts with IF Metall and sympathy strikes by other unions like Elektrikerna and Seko. Despite union strikes, Tesla Sweden opened two new Supercharger locations in Södertälje, which were well-received by electric vehicle owners. Tesla’s workarounds included using foreign companies, which led to criticism from unions.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk dismissed a Tesla internal analysis that projected the Robotaxi plan would lose money, choosing to focus on the Robotaxi instead of more affordable models. Tesla executives like Daniel Ho, Drew Baglino, Rohan Patel, Lars Moravy, and Franz von Holzhausen argued for the necessity of a $25,000 Tesla model for economic viability.…
Key Takeaways Joe Rogan shares his enthusiastic experience with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, praising its advanced capabilities like lane changing and stopping at lights. Rogan’s admiration for Elon Musk and Tesla is well-documented, and his remarks add to the ongoing positive feedback from Tesla enthusiasts. Despite the advanced features of FSD, it is not…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk is reportedly using his social media platform, X, to find potential mothers in an effort to combat declining population. Musk has fathered 14 known children with four different mothers, but the real number might be higher. One woman described the ongoing situation as “harem drama” due to the dynamics within Musk’s…
Key Takeaways Tesla has suspended parts orders for the Cybercab and Semi from China due to increased tariffs from 34% to 145%. Tesla was initially prepared to handle the 34% tariff costs but cannot accommodate the higher 145% tariff. The delay may impact Tesla’s planned robotaxi ride-hailing platform in Austin, slated to include the Cybercab.…