Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. Last month, it was reported that a federal investigation by the DOJ was launched around reports that Elon Musk might have misused funds from Tesla for a personal project. More
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A new Kia electric crossover was spotted testing in the US, which appears to be the upcoming EV4. The EV4 is expected to be Kia’s entry-level subcompact electric crossover with starting prices under $30,000. Kia’s EV4 electric car spotted testing ahead of debut Kia has already revealed its flagship EV9 electric SUV and smaller EV5,
As it looks to make up for lost time, Toyota is giving us a glimpse of its next-gen EV production line with modern technology like Giga casting, self-propelled assembly lines, and robots to transport finished vehicles. Electric vehicle sales continue ramping at a record pace. By the end of 2023, global EV sales are expected
Tesla has built new in-car software specifically for Hertz’s growing fleet of Tesla vehicles for rent around the world. Back in 2021, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. More recently, the company added Model Y vehicles to the order. The
While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study. Recurrent, which has access to data from over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the US through its software service, has been releasing
Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs. For years, Tesla has included Wi-Fi capabilities in its home charging stations. It had some functionalities for owners of Destination Charging locations, but for home charging, it didn’t add much to the experience since Tesla
Elon Musk reportedly says that Turkey is “among the most important candidates for the next Tesla factory,” after meeting with President Erdogan. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Musk met in New York today to discuss a variety of subjects, but the main goal was reportedly to convince the CEO to consider Turkey for Tesla’s next
Korea’s top automaker, Hyundai, is looking to tap into Saudi Arabia’s post-oil era with a dedicated EV assembly plant in the region. Following a new report from The Wall Street Journal claiming Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in early talks to build an EV factory (which Elon Musk has denied, calling it “utterly false”), it
The fate of Volkswagen’s plant in Dresden, Germany, is up in the air after a new report claims the automaker plans to halt production at the facility. Volkswagen’s Dresden plant built thousands of ID.3 electric models last year, employing around 300 full-time workers. Volkswagen said to stop ID.3 production in Dresden According to the report
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in early talks about building an electric vehicle factory in the country, and the latter is dangling some cobalt from the DRC as an incentive. While only sighting “people familiar with the discussions,” the WSJ reports today: Saudi Arabia is
Tesla has announced that it has produced its 5 millionth electric car this week – a milestone that many nayswyers thought impossible not so long ago. I’ve been reporting on Tesla long enough to remember the days where most people in the auto industry thought Tesla would never be more than a niche manufacturer, and
Ten years ago today, Grand Theft Auto V debuted on shop shelves. Even by the standards set by previous entries in the iconic video game series, its success – both immediate and long-term – could not have been anticipated. The fastest entertainment product in history to make $1bn (£792m), and the most profitable ever made,
The BBC has said it is “urgently looking into the issues raised” by allegations made against the comedian Russell Brand after he was publicly accused of rape and sexual assault. When asked if it would launch an investigation, the corporation said in a statement: “The documentary and associated reports contained serious allegations, spanning a number
Tesla production at Gigafactory Texas (Source: Tesla) Tesla has added factory tours, a perk it used to offer to all owners long ago, as a new award in its owner referral program. After an extended pause, Tesla relaunched its owner’s referral program earlier this year. Referrers and buyers earn credits when referring buyers and buyers
Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk is out, resulting
Tesla could be sitting on as many as 2 million Cybertruck reservations ahead of the production launch, according to a customer tally. If you are perusing social media and the comments on recent Cybertruck sightings, you might get the impression that a lot of people hate how the electric pickup truck looks, and that’s true.
Tesla has removed its cheapest Model Y trim from its online configurator for orders in the US. It also happens to be its cheapest Model Y. Could it be related to the Cybertruck? Tesla often makes changes to its vehicle lineups without announcement. It changes prices, options, and even sometimes whole vehicle trims altogether. This
At the recent launch of its new BEV factory, Toyota vowed its next-generation electric vehicles will deliver longer range and faster charging at a lower price. The Japanese automaker now says its new EVs, due out in 2026, will feature nearly 500 miles of range. At a technical briefing in June, Toyota revealed several new
If you’re old enough to remember the original 1980s Honda Motocompo micro-motorcycle – or are like me and have enjoyed learning about it since – then today’s announcement from Honda will come with all sorts of warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia, either earned or learned. The long-awaited spiritual successor to the Motocompo has just been
Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report. In recent years, Tesla has heavily invested in large casting technology to produce vehicle bodies in just a couple of large parts rather than hundreds. The automaker now operates several of the world’s largest casting