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Tesla’s latest round of price increases make the base Model 3 a $42k vehicle

While Tesla largely maintained its vehicle prices during the third quarter, the company has now started Q4 2021 with a…

First look at Rivian’s “Sentry Mode” Gear Guard feature in action (Video)

If Tesla owners have Sentry Mode, Rivian owners will have Gear Guard for security. Recently, a Gear Guard buddy was…

SpaceX ships hardware for first 33-engine Super Heavy booster to Starbase

SpaceX appears to have delivered hardware that will eventually become part of the first 33-engine Super Heavy booster to its…

Tesla Megapack batteries tapped for new 50 MW/100 MWh project in Australia

Last Friday, Genex Power announced a supply agreement contract with Tesla for its Bouldercome Battery project (BPP) near Rockhampton in…

General Motors secures supply for silicon carbide chips for its next-gen EVs

General Motors (GM) announced an agreement with semiconductor company Wolfspeed Inc., securing its chip supply for the company's future electric…

Report: SpaceX to launch at least five back-to-back Crew Dragon missions for NASA

Update: Wasting no time at all, NASA has confirmed the Ars Technica report one day later, announcing that rookie astronauts…

Tesla Model Y Performance nearly sold out for 2021

Tesla's Model Y Performance variant, which is the fastest available configuration of the all-electric crossover, is nearly sold out for…

Tesla Model 3 snags UK’s best-selling car for September

The Tesla Model 3 captured another feather in its cap for the best-selling car in the United Kingdom for September.…

GM goes all-in on EV battery development with new Michigan facility

General Motors is going all-in on its electric vehicle investment. The legacy automaker announced today that it would be building…

Tesla’s rise amid the chip shortage shows a dire need for innovation in the auto sector

One of the most impressive things about Tesla's stellar Q3 2021 vehicle production and delivery results was the fact that…

Tesla’s “Giga Fest” party for its Germany plant causes police to fear traffic chaos

Tesla's opening party for its Germany-based EV plant, which CEO Elon Musk describes as a "Giga Berlin-Brandenburg county fair &…

Tesla responds to $137M jury order over alleged racism in Fremont Factory

Tesla has issued a statement responding to a San Francisco jury's recent decision, which ordered the company to pay $137…

SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy rocket 3 times in 6 months after latest payload delay

For at least the second time in 2021, unspecified issues with a US military payload have delayed SpaceX's next Falcon…

Tesla battery supplier CATL plans to acquire lithium mining company in Canada

Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has set plans in motion to acquire Canada-based Millennial Lithium. Millennial Lithium released…

Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

A recently published Form S-1 filing from Rivian Automotive Inc. to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hinted at the…

Tesla short-sellers are becoming a rare breed, market analysis shows

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) short-sellers are becoming a rare breed, new data from IHS Markit Ltd., a London-based information company, shows.…

‘How did Tesla find chips?’ Morgan Stanley breaks down impressive Q3 delivery performance

Tesla's impressive third-quarter delivery performance overshadowed the automotive industry's ongoing struggle with the semiconductor chip shortage. Among all of the…

OPINION: Tesla’s ‘Safety Score’ Beta needs broader terms for factoring your score

Tesla's "Safety Score" Beta is one of the most impressive ideas to improve driving safety, in my opinion. An article…

Petition for Tesla vehicle fire investigation rejected by the NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has effectively rejected a petition that called for an investigation into Tesla vehicle…

Tesla widens its legal action against Rivian over alleged theft of battery secrets

Tesla inc. is widening its legal action against fellow electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., with the former accusing the…