GM-Nikola partnership talks hit standstill as termination date looms

General Motors’ partnership with Nikola Motors has remained stagnant as the deal’s termination date moves closer, reports indicate. GM and Nikola first agreed to work together to develop battery and fuel cell electric vehicles in early September. GM was set to receive a $2 billion equity share in Nikola and invest $4 billion in battery […]

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Tesla Model S debris launched into homes in high-speed crash, driver cited for DUI

A Tesla Model S driver destroyed his all-electric vehicle after crashing it at over 100 MPH, sending debris into nearby homes. The driver fled the scene following the accident and is facing multiple charges. Dylan Milota of Corvallis, Oregon, was driving his 2019 Model S in the Oregon town after 10 PM on November 17th. […]

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First Look at the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Heat Pump, and other lesser-known additions

Tesla’s “Refreshed” 2021 Model 3 has been the electric vehicle community’s talk as of lately. The all-electric sedan was close to perfect for many owners, combining affordability with great range and impressive performance specifications. Nothing is “perfect,” but Tesla would try to come as close to it as possible. A recent video from Trevor of […]

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Tesla (TSLA) S&P inclusion makes a believer out of a notorious skeptic

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is headed for the S&P 500, and it’s making believers out of notorious skeptic Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley, who has remained bearish on the automaker for over two years. Jonas has held Sell or Hold ratings on TSLA shares since October 2018, and for the first time since then, he is […]

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Tesla to ‘hopefully’ restock Tequila in December following quick sell out

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company’s Tequila product will “hopefully” be available once again next month after a quick sell out in November. Tesla finally launched its long-awaited liquor earlier this month. For $250 plus tax, enthusiasts of the sustainable energy company could get their hands on the lightning bolt-shaped bottle that comes encased […]

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BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model X is coming…seven years later

BMW will release the iX all-electric SUV in two years in 2022, seven years after Tesla released the Model X SUV. After BMW finally launches the iX, it will still be at least two to three years behind Tesla’s current battery and connectivity tech, making it a tough sell for the German automaker. Germany’s Center […]

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Tesla’s (TSLA) massive valuation could make S&P 500 inclusion complicated

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to join the S&P 500 on December 21st, making it one of the newest members of the world’s most influential stock index. However, Tesla’s gigantic market capitalization, which has made it the most valuable car company globally, could make the inclusion process slightly more complicated than initially planned. Tesla’s over […]

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Tesla (TSLA) to join S&P 500 December 21st

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to join the S&P 500 after being snubbed from the index in early September. The electric automaker will officially join the S&P 500 on Monday, December 21st, 2020. The S&P announced: “On November 16, 2020, S&P DJI announced that TSLA will be added to the S&P 500 effective prior to […]

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First look at Rivian’s R1T and R1S Design Studio

Rivian has officially launched the Design Studio online configurator for the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, and Teslarati got a first-hand look at the available options. Currently, the Design Studio is only available to pre-order customers and will be launched to the general public on November 23rd. Rivian’s R1T starts at $67,500 and the R1S at […]

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Tesla expands Mobile Service Fleet to China by using QR Code appointment setup

Tesla is launching a Mobile Service division in China and is using an easy to use QR Code initiation to schedule appointments. Tesla owner-enthusiast @Ray4Tesla on Twitter reported the developments initially, posting a photograph that the electric automaker has shared, which details the Mobile Service fleet’s availability in Shanghai. Tesla mobile service now starts in […]

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