After 1 million misses, Tesla and Elon Musk naysayers are losing the narrative

One of the most memorable moments in the documentary Revenge of the Electric Car involved then-Jalopnik Editor-in-Chief Ray Wert bluntly dismissing the Tesla Model S as “vaporware.” During the sequence, it was very evident that the idea of Tesla pulling off a vehicle like the Model S seemed to be so farfetched for Wert, that refused to consider […]

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Tesla can expect higher Model Y demand compared to Model 3, survey says

A survey conducted by a Wall Street firm is showing that the Tesla Model Y is trending higher than the Model 3 in terms of consumer interest. As the Silicon Valley-based carmaker readies its customers for the first deliveries of the Model Y in the coming days, the survey shows that Tesla may very well […]

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Tesla Giga Shanghai raises parts production capacity amid China-made Model 3 ramp

Recent reports have indicated that Tesla is looking to increase Giga Shanghai’s car parts production capabilities as part of the company’s efforts to localize its supply chain further. The news was recently broken by Reuters, which referenced a government document indicating the electric car maker’s plans.  According to documents submitted to the Shanghai government by Tesla, […]

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Tesla has produced 1,000,000 cars and commemorating with a red Model Y

Tesla has produced its 1,000,000th electric car, with CEO Elon Musk celebrating on Twitter by sharing a photo of a red Tesla Model Y and congratulating Tesla’s team for the notable achievement. The latest production figure marks a major milestone for the California-based electric car company that has lived through a tumultuous history with the […]

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Tesla Model Y loses another rival after BMW cancels iX3’s US launch

It appears that the Tesla Model Y will be competing with one less vehicle when it starts deliveries later this month. In a recent announcement, BMW confirmed that it is canceling the US launch of its iX3 crossover, a vehicle that was considered as a potential rival to the Tesla Model Y in the crossover […]

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The ‘Tesla Effect’ isn’t inspiring legacy carmakers in the US, dealers are to blame

A look at recent announcements from legacy automakers would give the idea that the electric car revolution is at hand. GM recently announced a massive $20 billion push for electrification. Volkswagen’s CEO is quite literally putting his career on the line to make a mass-market electric car, and Porsche has given one of its most […]

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Tesla Giga Shanghai Update: Projected 2021 production, Model Y delivery schedule, Model 3 Long Range

Tesla Giga Shanghai is gearing up for a busy year as it aims to deliver Made-in-China Model Y by January 2021, produce 250,000 vehicles annually by next year, and further localize parts for the MIC Model 3 to further boost profit margins. The latest Giga Shanghai news out of China is based on a report […]

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Tesla Model Y delivery date confirmed by California buyer, first deliveries earlier than expected

A Tesla Model Y buyer has confirmed a delivery date of  Wednesday, March 11, a timeframe four days earlier than the widely anticipated March 15 first delivery date. According to redditor and soon-to-be Model Y owner u/HIP2013, a Tesla representative called them to schedule a pick up of their Model Y on Wednesday, 4 p.m. […]

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Tesla Model Y goes up for grabs in new climate action raffle

There is something extra special about being one of the first owners of a vehicle that has the potential to change the auto industry as we know it. The Tesla Model Y is such a vehicle, and you can be one of the first owners of this all-electric crossover thanks to an initiative by a […]

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Tesla Track Mode V2 Release Notes: Third-Party Charging, Bluetooth update included

Tesla has started rolling out software 2020.8.1 that includes Track Mode V2 for Model 3, third-party charging stations, improvements to Model S and Model X regenerative braking, and a host of other features. YouTuber Tesla Raj explored the latest software update using the Model 3 Performance of Wade Anderson (@TeslaSocialC) to demonstrate features for Track […]

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