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Tesla software update in China improves voice commands, navigation and more

Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates are routinely being deployed to the company’s cars, offering regular improvements and often the addition…

Tesla stacks massive supply of Cybertruck castings hinting production is near

Tesla is stacking a massive supply of Cybertruck castings at Gigafactory Texas, hinting the production is near, which means deliveries…

Buying an EV? You won’t have to wait for your tax credit anymore in 2024

The U.S. Government expanded the electric vehicle tax credit program and access to those credits to help dealers expand their…

Tesla raises prices in Europe hours after cuts in U.S.

Tesla has raised prices on some of its vehicles in Europe just hours after price cuts took effect in the…

Kia EV9 reservations to start this month in North America

Kia EV9 reservation will start this month in North America. The South Korean automaker recently announced that North American customers…

Tesla Megafactory in Lathrop spotted with 270 Megapack batteries as Q4 begins

Tesla Energy is poised to end 2023 on a strong note. This was hinted at by a fleet of 270…

Volkswagen’s PowerCo creates cathode active material plant for EV batteries

 Volkswagen's battery company, PowerCo, entered into a joint venture with Umicore to create Ionway, a battery material production company.  Ionway…

Tesla lithium refinery to start production in Q1 2024

Tesla's lithium refinery in Robstown will start production on the first day of 2024. The company's Sr. Manager of Operations…

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 receive fresh price cuts in the US

Tesla seems determined to push as many Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover sales in the United States this…

Tesla asks Mexico to solidify infrastructure to prepare for Gigafactory

Tesla wants energy, water, road, and rail infrastructure built in preparation for its massive Gigafactory in Mexico, and it is…

Tesla Model Y’s ambient lighting design changes revealed in leaked video

Tesla released an updated Model Y with fresh interior designs and new wheels in China last week, and the changes…

France’s FEDA issues warning about giga press technology and its supposed risks

The French Automobile Distribution Federation (FEDA) recently issued an alert about the risks of giga press technology. As per the…

Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

Tesla received news this morning that it would gain two new adoptees of its North American Charging Standard, or NACS,…

Tesla Giga Berlin’s alleged alarming injury rate denied by Health Minister

Brandenburg Health Minister Ursula Nonnemacher (Greens) shared a firm rejection of the claims suggested in an expose from German publication…

Rivian retail space to open in Nashville, TN

   On Friday, October 6, 2023, a new Rivian retail space will open in Nashville, Tennessee.  “The space will cater…

ADL ends feud with Elon Musk and X, resumes advertisements

It appears that the feud between Elon Musk's social media platform, X, and the Anti Defamation League (ADL) has ended,…

Rivian starts R1T with Max Pack deliveries to customers

Rivian confirmed with Teslarati that it has started delivering R1T Max Pack trucks to customers.  Earlier this week, Rivian Forum…

Tesla Semi production ramp details released in recent Jay Leno’s Garage episode

Tesla Senior Manager Dan Priestley recently provided an update on the Tesla Semi's production progress. Priestley appeared on a recent…

Rivian proposes $1.5B green convertible senior notes offering

Rivian announced its plans to offer $1.5 billion green convertible senior notes to qualified institutional buyers in a recent securities…

Judge denies 3rd trial for Tesla discrimination case that once had a $137M jury verdict

A California federal judge rejected former Tesla elevator operator Owen Diaz's appeal for a third trial in his racial discrimination…