Tesla
J.D. Power Study Reveals Tesla’s Dip in Consumer Satisfaction, While Traditional Carmakers Gain Ground
July 29, 2024 – According to the latest J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, consumer satisfaction with Tesla has declined, while brands like Rivian, Porsche, and Jaguar have emerged at the forefront of the rankings. The study, based on surveys of 99,144 owners of 2024 model-year vehicles, evaluated consumer satisfaction…
Musk Revives Duel Offer to Zuckerberg: ‘Any Rules, Any Time, I’m Ready’
July 26, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reignited his verbal sparring match with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, this time vowing to engage in a “no-holds-barred” combat under any set of rules. The bold declaration came during Musk’s visit to the US Capitol on Wednesday, where he was present for…
Musk Reaffirms: New Tesla Roadster to Enter Production Next Year After Seven-Year Wait
July 25, 2024 – After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally provided an update on the long-awaited new Tesla Roadster, confirming that the electric sports car is set to enter production next year. The news comes as a relief to many who had begun to doubt the vehicle’s arrival,…
Tesla Megapack to Power France’s Largest Energy Storage Project, Supplying Electricity to Over 170,000 Households
July 22, 2024 – Tesla’s energy storage solution, the Megapack, is set to power France’s largest battery storage system. The project, which commenced construction last week, marks a significant milestone in the transition towards renewable energy. Harmony Energy, a UK-based energy storage company, announced on Thursday the launch of their Cheviré 100 MW / 200…
UK Resists EU Move, Refuses to Impose High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
July 20, 2024 – According to recent reports from British media, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has stated that the country will not follow the European Union’s lead in imposing high tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. Reynolds, who is the newly appointed Labour minister, revealed that he had discussed the…
Tesla Raises Prices of Model S and Model X in the US by $2,000
July 20, 2024 – Tesla has recently announced an increase in the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States, with both models experiencing a hike of 2,000.Therevisedpricingisasfollows:theTeslaModelSAll−WheelDriveversionisnowpricedat74,990, while the Model S Plaid edition stands at 89,990.Similarly,theModelXAll−WheelDrivevariantcosts79,990, and the Model X Plaid version is priced at $94,990. In addition to…
Three Months After Layoffs, Tesla Launches Significant Hiring Initiative
July 17, 2024 – Tesla is in the process of hiring nearly 800 new employees, just three months after CEO Elon Musk issued the largest layoff order in the company’s history. According to Bloomberg’s analysis, new job postings have appeared on Tesla’s career page in recent weeks, ranging from artificial intelligence experts to service positions….
Tesla Faces Year-End Deadline to Resolve 4680 Battery Issues as Ordered by Musk
July 16, 2024 – Despite Elon Musk’s initial claims about the potential of the 4680 battery, the technology has faced challenges in meeting performance and production targets in 2023. This has led to the postponement of Tesla’s planned “$25,000 electric vehicle,” which has been repeatedly delayed and was shelved in February of this year. According…
Tesla Raises Prices of Chinese-Made Model 3 by 1,500 Euros in Germany Amid EU Tariffs
July 11, 2024 – Following the implementation of tariffs by the European Union (EU) on electric vehicles made in China, Tesla announced on Wednesday that it has increased the prices of its Model 3 cars in several EU countries including France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland, Spain, and Sweden by approximately 1,500 euros. The new pricing…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Plans for Groundbreaking AI Models: Grok-2 and Grok-3
July 02, 2024 – Elon Musk, the renowned tech entrepreneur, has recently announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is set to unveil its large language model, Grok-2, in August. This new model promises to usher in more advanced AI capabilities, marking a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. While the highly anticipated…