The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pressed charges against German automaker BMW AG, along with its domestic subsidiaries BMW of North America (BMW NA) and BMW US Capital, for misleading investors on US auto sales numbers. “BMW inflated its reported retail sales in the U.S., which helped BMW close the gap between its actual […]
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On August 19th this year, astronomers using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) observatory in Hawaii spotted an object destined to enter Earth orbit this fall. Designated as object 2020 SO, the item is now believed to be a rocket booster from NASA’s Surveyor 2 mission which crash landed on the Moon […]
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Tesla is partnering with Ring, the security doorbell camera company known for its comedic and celebrity-driven commercials, to expand Sentry Mode’s capabilities. Using the software API for Ring’s new line of products for cars, Tesla owners will be able to install a device that taps into their Model S, 3, X, or Y’s cameras and […]
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Time Magazine’s annual “100 Most Influential People” list has named SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell among its 2020 picks. Appearing under the “Titan” category alongside other famous names such as Sundar Pichai of Alphabet/Google, Shotwell’s 18-year career with Elon Musk’s private spaceflight company was highlighted by former astronaut and first woman to walk in […]
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Just last week, a Ford Motors executive threw some shade at the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck and other manufacturer’s similar all-electric pursuits, claiming its competitors were producing ‘lifestyle’ trucks rather than ‘real’ work vehicles. In a follow up to those claims, the maker of America’s most popular pickup truck has released a flashy new video showing […]
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Tesla’s official entry into the auto market in India has been a long time coming, and it looks like progress is finally being made in that direction. The all-electric carmaker is now in talks with Karnataka government officials to open a research and innovation center, according to a report published by Indian Times. A follow-up […]
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Tesla’s Autopilot is meant to be an assistance feature for alert drivers to both increase their enjoyment of driving and add a layer of vehicle safety. However, stories about irresponsible users come into the news cycle on occasion, this time from a 2019 Model S owner in Alberta, Canada. On Thursday, the Royal Canadian Mounted […]
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A Tesla Model S owner with brain cancer recently crashed his vehicle after becoming disoriented while driving. The man’s wife, Pam Baker, took to Twitter to praise the company and CEO Elon Musk after the on-site paramedic attributed the man’s survival specifically to the all-electric vehicle brand. “@elonmusk beyond grateful that you made a car […]
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Tesla was recently granted a US patent titled, “Hazard mitigation through gas flow communication between battery packs,” and with the company’s Battery Day event around the corner, anything that may foretell what the revelations will be is seeing some serious consideration. Given that this invention describes a cooling process between a combined metal-air battery pack […]
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Tesla’s construction plans for its newest Gigafactory in Texas were recently revealed on the City of Austin’s official website. In documents filed during the permit process, the shape of the factory itself and specific locations for several landscape features were confirmed. This new information provides a solid basis for comparison to track the step-by-step building […]
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