Rumors

VW says Tesla isn’t a threat, will forge ahead with diesel development

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller said that Tesla isn’t a threat to the company, as it continues to expand into the…

Tesla referral program prompts official complaint from California New Car Dealers Association

The California New Car Dealers Association sent a letter of complaint to the Department of Motor Vehicle, citing the Tesla…

Mercedes commits to electrifying its entire range by 2022

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will fully electrify its vehicle lineup by 2022, joining a host of other auto manufacturers…

Tesla driver’s dash cam captures odd confrontation with Drake’s motorcade

A dash cam captured an interesting confrontation between a Tesla Model S driver and reportedly Drake’s security detail. It appeared…

China looks to ban production of gas and diesel vehicles

China is working on plans to begin phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles, adding pressure on automakers toward electric vehicle…

Tesla to roll out compact 72 kW Superchargers in urban areas – Chicago, Boston up first

Tesla will be expanding its global charging network with new, compact and efficient Superchargers in densely populated city areas. The…

Chinese company looks to shatter Musk’s Hyperloop record with 2,300 mph system

The China Aerospace Science and Industrial Corporation will begin development of supersonic transportation technology, rivaling Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s designs with…

IBM partners with MIT in $240 million AI development lab

IBM will be partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, offering a $240 million investment to conduct artificial intelligence research…

Self-driving car legislation paves way for Tesla Autopilot development

The House passed a bipartisan driverless car bill Wednesday, paving the way for Tesla and other manufacturers to develop autonomous…

HTT reaches agreement with Indian government to build Hyperloop system

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has signed an agreement to build a Hyperloop between the Indian cities of Vijaywada and Amaravati, penning…

Elon Musk predicts AI will be the cause of WWIII

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bold claim on Twitter over the holiday weekend: Competition for artificial intelligence superiority will…

Tesla fires back after US Labor Board complaint

The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint Thursday against Tesla, saying the company required workers to sign a nondisclosure agreement…

Tesla AI Director looks to bolster Autopilot Vision team as the company pushes towards full autonomy

It appears the Tesla Autopilot program is looking for new engineers as the company pushes to launch its Full Self-Driving…

Tesla increases Autopilot data collection as it pursues Full Self-Driving capabilities

Tesla is pushing forward on its Full Self-Driving goals as it increases data collection from Model S and Model X equipped…

BMW reveals a beefier and sportier 2018 i3s EV to rival Tesla’s Model 3

BMW has introduced a sportier version of its popular i3 compact sedan dubbed the i3s. The new, sleeker, performance-focused i3 features…

Audi could forge ahead with EV solar roof despite Tesla skepticism

Audi will be pairing with Altra Devices, a Chinese photovoltaic cell developer, to produce solar energy-capturing glass roofs for the luxury…

SpaceX and NASA deepen ties, NASA-sponsored reuse of Falcon 9 in discussion

NASA and SpaceX hosted a post-launch conference for the successful CRS-12 mission on Monday, revealing intriguing information about their plans and…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk fires back at “bogus” assistant story on Twitter

Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded on Twitter Friday to claims that he gave an assistant a two-week test before firing…

Tesla Gigafactory faces stiff competition as international battery ‘arms race’ ignites

Tesla is slowly beginning to face stiff competition from other countries as the world races toward lithium ion battery mass…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly wants to build his own Hyperloop

A person close to Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the EV mogul plans to build the Hyperloop from…