Tesla (TSLA) ‘likely to clear a rising bar’ for Q3 deliveries, Credit Suisse says

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has lofty expectations for its third-quarter delivery numbers, but Credit Suisse analysts Dan Levy and AJ Denham are convinced that the electric automaker is “likely enough to clear a rising bar.” Levy and Denham also raised their “Blue Sky Scenario” price target to $630. In a note to investors, Levy and Denham […]

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Tesla Model 3 gets penalized in Europe despite top scores in vehicle assistance and safety

In collaboration with Thatcham Research, the Euro NCAP has launched the world’s first Assisted Driving Grading system, a new set of metrics that are specifically designed to evaluate the driver-assist systems of cars available on the market today. For its first batch of vehicles, the firms evaluated 10 cars, from premium SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz […]

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Tesla China’s entry-level Model 3 is now cheaper than its US-made counterpart

Tesla seems determined to start the fourth quarter strong in China, with the electric car maker rolling out price adjustments for the Model 3 on October 1. With these changes, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus produced in Gigafactory Shanghai has now become more affordable than its Fremont-made counterpart. And it comes with longer range […]

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Tesla Model 3 heated charge port function to be enabled in OTA update

It appears that Tesla is poised to enable a welcome new feature for the Model 3, with update 2020.40.0.4’s Release Notes including references to a heated charge port function coming to the all-electric sedan. With such a feature in place, Model 3 owners living in areas with harsh winters would find it easier to access […]

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Tesla Model 3 ‘fuel’ and maintenance savings revealed by police department

The decision to use a Tesla Model 3 as an official patrol vehicle for Bargersville Police Department in Indiana has proven to be a financial boon over the last 13 months it’s been in use. In a matchup against a Dodge Charger in their inventory, the all-electric sedan cost $6755 less in “fuel” and maintenance […]

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Lucid releases Laguna Seca lap time, but it’s not Tesla Plaid fast

Lucid has officially released its Laguna Seca lap time for the Tri-Motor variant of the Air, but it is not quite as fast as the Tesla Model S Plaid Powertrain. Lucid set a “personal best” at Laguna Seca with an out-of-the-box lap time of 1:31.3. An impressive lap time for a brand new automaker, the […]

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Tesla giveaway from David Dobrik encourages people to vote

Tesla owner, enthusiast, and YouTube sensation David Dobrik is doing another Tesla giveaway, but this time, people register to vote. Dobrik has teamed up with HeadCount, a nonprofit organization that encourages people to register to and perform voting responsibilities during the upcoming election. Dobrik posted a photo on his Instagram account of him with five […]

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Tesla displays Solar Roof durability while slashing prices

Tesla has made some updates to the Solar Roof page on its website, displaying the durability of the material compared to traditional roofing structures. The company has also reduced the price of the Solar Roof by between 6 and 8 percent, making it more affordable for those who want their homes powered by sustainable energy […]

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Nikola World event postponed as company woes continue

Nikola Motor is postponing and rescheduling its Nikola World event, where the company’s first pickup was expected to be unveiled. The Badger was set to be the automaker’s first passenger vehicle. The company has released a series of semi-trucks in the past, but EV enthusiasts will have to wait to see Nikola’s answer to the […]

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Elon Musk clarifies Tesla’s 2170 battery strategy

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new 4680 tabless battery at the company’s Battery Day even last week, there was some speculation about using the new cell. One of the biggest questions many enthusiasts had on their minds was, “what would Tesla do with the existing 2170 cells that are currently used in the […]

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