Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

A Stellantis-owned Jeep production facility in Illinois will be ceasing production and laying off over 1,000 workers as the automaker looks to cut costs ahead of its EV transition. While the transition to electric vehicles was a welcome announcement from Jeep earlier this year, Stellantis didn’t include the minor detail that this transition is paired […]

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Tesla Cybertruck body with single-piece rear megacast spotted in Giga Texas

When Elon Musk provided an update during his opening remarks at the Q3 2022 earnings call, he made it a point to highlight that Tesla is already in the “final lap” for the Cybertruck. This was highlighted in the company’s Q3 2022 Update Letter, which listed the Cybertruck as a vehicle that was already in […]

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40 Tesla Megapacks replace WW2 turbojet generator in Belgium

A total of 40 Tesla Megapack battery storage systems replaced a World War II turbojet generator in Lessines, Belgium, Tesla announced. Previously, the generator had been providing energy support to the community since the 1950s. The generator was not only contributing to air pollution in the region, but it was noisy as well. The system […]

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Tesla FSD’s prolonged release doesn’t make it a ‘fraud,’ company says

Tesla Full Self-Driving’s prolonged release doesn’t make it a “fraud,” the company said in a motion to dismiss a case. Tesla is currently involved in a class-action lawsuit from a few Autopilot and Full Self-Driving customers and has recently filed a motion to dismiss the case with the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. In […]

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With only days before initial testing, the Formula E grid is finalized

Formula E has finalized its grid of participating teams, including three new participating automakers. Despite the departure of notable teams, including Mercedes and BMW, as Formula E begins its 9th season with its new third-generation car, it has also attracted three new brands, including Cupra (VW Group’s Spanish sub-brand), Maserati, and McLaren. Along with these […]

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The Tesla Model S Plaid continues to collect lap records

A Tesla Model S Plaid has taken yet another lap record, this time at Willow Springs Raceway. The Tesla Model S Plaid has been on a mission to take lap records at some of the world’s most formidable tracks. Perhaps most notably, the Tesla Model S Plaid held the record at the Nurburgring. Today, that […]

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Tesla Model S and X Plaid arrive in Germany for first deliveries

Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid vehicles have arrived in Germany as the company preparing for first deliveries. Yesterday, we reported Tesla Model S and Model X cars had arrived at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium and loaded onto car haulers for customer deliveries. The haulers were spotted in Antwerp, Belgium, full of […]

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Tesla Model 3 overtakes Model Y as Germany’s favorite EV

The Tesla Model 3 was the most registered electric vehicle in Germany during November, beating out the long-time champion, the Tesla Model Y. With the Tesla Model Y’s introduction to Europe, it quickly became a fan favorite. Its more upright seating and spacious cabin were likely incentives over the Model 3 counterpart. But now, after a […]

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US Democrats call for more scrutiny of Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Amidst Elon Musk’s continued arguments against notable members of the Democratic Party on Twitter, US House Representatives Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff have called for more scrutiny of Musk’s brain-machine startup, Neuralink.  In a draft letter to the USDA, Blumenauer and Schiff — who also happen to be members of the Congressional Animal Protection […]

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Tesla gets one of its most bullish comments from Elon Musk to date

While Tesla is still neck-deep with allegations of low demand in China and Elon Musk’s alleged lack of focus on the EV maker, the company received what could only be described as one of its most optimistic sentiments from its CEO to date. As per CEO Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX are now operating so […]

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