Rivian launches PPF wraps for R1T with limited-time discount

Rivian has launched paint protection film (PPF) wraps for the R1T electric pickup, along with a limited-time discount for those who order soon. The electric truck maker launched the Xpel Stealth wraps in an email on Saturday, offering the upgrade at no extra cost on orders through April 30, according to company’s order configurator. After […]

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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join the UAW

Volkswagen workers at the company’s factory in Tennessee have officially voted to join the United Automotive Workers (UAW) after the union launched campaigns at Tesla, Volkswagen, and others last year. According to a press release from the UAW on Friday, workers at the VW plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to unionize this week, with 2,628 […]

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Tesla to end current referral benefits later this month

Tesla has announced plans to end its current referral program benefits at the end of this month, ahead of launching new benefits later this year. On Friday, the Tesla North America account wrote on X that the company’s current referral program benefits will end after April 30 in all markets. Following some questions about whether […]

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones planned trip to India

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his planned visit to India, which was reportedly scheduled for April 21-22, 2024, has been canceled. The CEO cited his current workload at Tesla as a reason for the postponement of his India trip, though he also noted that he is still looking forward to visiting the country later this year.  Reports […]

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Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model Y receive new round of price adjustments in the US

Tesla has implemented a series of price adjustments to the Model S, Model X, and Model Y. With their price adjustments, the two flagship vehicles and Tesla’s best-selling car have become a bit more affordable for consumers. The reengineered Tesla Model 3, which was launched in the United States last January, was not affected by the recent round of price cuts.  […]

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New Tesla Model 3 buyers report getting VINs for white interior vehicles

It appears that Tesla is about to start customer deliveries of upgraded Model 3 sedans that were ordered with a black and white interior. This was hinted at in posts from Tesla watchers and Model 3 buyers online.  As of writing, posts on X and Facebook, as well as the Tesla Motors Club, from apparent […]

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Tesla Model 3 wait times get pushed back in China

Tesla China’s order page for the Model 3 has been updated, and delivery estimates for the all-electric sedan have been pushed back. The adjusted delivery estimates for the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 were true for both the vehicle’s Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) version.  As could be seen in Tesla China’s order page for the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3, the estimated delivery dates of […]

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Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal issue listed as NHTSA recall for unintended acceleration

The Tesla Cybertruck’s acceleration pedal issue, which caused a temporary halt in the customer deliveries of the all-electric pickup truck, has been listed as a recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As per the NHTSA’s official website, the recall was initiated to address risks for unintended acceleration from a trapped accelerator pedal on affected vehicles.  The NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report revealed that a […]

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Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

Earlier this week, Rivian announced plans to lay off 1% of its workforce. The electric vehicle (EV) car maker explained that the second round of job cuts will reduce costs during a slowdown in EV demand. “This was a difficult decision, but a necessary one to support our goal to be gross margin positive by […]

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Stellantis acquires 49.5% in Argentine solar power producer

Stellantis acquired 49.5% of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations.  The legacy automaker invested $100 million in 360 Energy Solar. Stellantis hopes to develop new solar plants, install large-scale solar storage systems, and produce hydrogen energy through the partnership.  In January 2024, Stellantis Pro One announced the expansion of […]

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