Tesla ‘Model 2,’ mobile phone, and Tom Zhu ‘2nd-in-command’ rumors debunked by China exec

Tesla doesn’t have a PR team, and even on the off chance that the company responds to a media outlet, its responses tend to be short and succinct. This came to a head last month when rumors about a production shutdown in Giga Shanghai during December’s last week due to weakening demand were reported by […]

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Volkswagen ID.4 recalled over potential 12V battery fire risk

Volkswagen has announced a recall for the VW ID.4 due to an electrical issue. The problem is unrelated to the ID.4’s powertrain, but it concerns the vehicle’s 12V battery. If left unprepared, the issue could result in a battery fire.  As per a Safety Recall Report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the […]

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Tesla Model Y wait times increase to 2-5 weeks in China

After the company’s recent round of price cuts to the Model Y crossover, Tesla China appears to have seen a substantial volume of orders for the vehicle. This was hinted at in the estimated wait time for Model Y orders placed on Tesla China’s website today.  A look at Tesla China’s Model Y page shows […]

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Tesla VP Grace Tao explains China’s Model 3 and Model Y price reductions

After a challenging December, Tesla China adopted a number of strategies designed to improve its vehicle sales in the country. Among these was a price reduction on the domestically-produced Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. Recent comments from Tesla VP Grace Tao have now provided some insights into these price adjustments. In a recent […]

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Tesla leaks Cybertruck Tri-motor pricing

The Tesla Cybertruck tri-motor’s price has been found on a reservation holder’s Tesla account. While countless customers have been waiting patiently for their upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, knowing the truck’s impressive charging, power output, and feature set, its price has yet to be known even years after the reveal. Now one reservation holder found the price […]

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Tesla price cuts in China stoke demand despite protests

The price cuts issued by Tesla earlier this year in China are stoking demand, despite the current protests at Tesla locations in the country. Over the past year, China has emerged as one of the world’s most competitive electric vehicle markets. The country has seen numerous offerings from countless brands, covering numerous price points and […]

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Tesla Model 3 tops German car market once again, Model Y follows

The Tesla Model 3 and the Model Y had incredible sales success in Germany in the final month of 2022. Since their introduction to European markets, the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y have been remarkable sales successes, even becoming the best-selling vehicles in many notable markets. According to data released by the KBA […]

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Tesla offers hefty discount on inventory in Singapore for trading in your gas car

Tesla is offering up to $10,000 in discounts on inventory Model 3 and Model Y units in Singapore, with $5,000 in incentives coming from the trade-in of a gas vehicle. Tesla will offer a $5,000 discount to customers who trade in a gas vehicle to purchase their new electric car, with an additional $5,000 credit […]

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Guinness World Records names Elon Musk as person with largest fortune loss in history

Tesla stock took a beating in 2022, and being the company’s largest shareholder, CEO Elon Musk’s net worth also took a notable hit as a result. So large was the drop that Guinness World Records recently announced that Elon Musk had set a record for the largest loss of personal fortune in history. Forbes estimates that […]

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Stellantis partners with Element 25 to secure manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries

Veteran automaker Stellantis and battery materials manufacturer Element 25 have signed a five-year deal for the supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for electric vehicle battery packs. The agreement includes options to extend the deal’s supply term and volume, with shipments set to begin in 2026 with a total volume of 45 kilotons. Element 25 […]

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