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Tesla Model 3 owner targeted in road rage “coal roll” attack, caught on TeslaCam
An owner of a Tesla Model 3 Performance variant fell victim to a “coal roll” attack from a large diesel truck early Friday morning, showing the ongoing hatred of electric cars from some drivers of traditional combustion engine vehicles is still very much alive.
“Coal rolling” is a practice used by diesel truck owners where they emit excessive amounts of diesel fuel into their vehicle’s engine in order to produce large amounts of black smoke in the air. The act is usually identified as a form of “anti-environmentalism” because it requires illegal modifications to a vehicle’s emissions equipment to be performed.
Jeff Mahin was driving to work on his normal commute route on I-95 near Downtown Miami. Suddenly, a lifted Ford truck overtook Mahin’s Model 3 Performance from the left-hand side, before stepping on the gas and unnecessarily blowing petrol-based smoke in front of the electric sedan. Mahin tried to maneuver away from the truck, but unfortunately, the truck was not finished. The driver of the Ford cut off multiple vehicles in an attempt to get in front of Mahin’s Model 3, successfully coal rolling him once again. In the 39-second Tesla Dashcam clip Mahin uploaded to YouTube, he was cut off and coal rolled a total of four times, making it completely apparent the driver of the truck had a serious issue with the electric vehicle he was sharing the road with.
Thanks to Mahin’s Model 3’s dashcam, he was able to share the incident on YouTube and hopes it will bring some light to the fact that rolling coal is dangerous to not only drivers who are targeted, but to anyone else on the road as well. Mahin believes he was the victim of this attack due to his vehicle not being powered by petroleum-based fuels. “I just could not believe how far out of his way he went to try to blow smoke on me,” Mahin said. “I went into the right lane to avoid him and he risked his life and other lives to not use his blinker and shoot across lanes to continue to try to blind me with smoke.”
The act of rolling call was deemed illegal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2014, as they stated it is a direct violation of the United States’ Clean Air Act of 1963. Furthermore, the EPA has stated on its website it is illegal to purchase or install “a part for a motor vehicle that bypasses, defeats, or renders inoperative any emission control device [and] prohibits anyone from tampering with an emission control device on a motor vehicle by removing it or making it inoperable prior to or after the sale or delivery to the buyer.” In response to the growing popularity of coal rolling, seven states in the U.S. have stated the act of rolling coal is either illegal or extremely frowned upon.
Dashcam and Sentry Mode have fortunately captured many incidents of vandalism against Tesla vehicles in the past. While this incident, in particular, did not lead to any accidents or damage to anyone’s vehicle, the act of rolling coal is dangerous as it limits visibility to those who are targeted. Thankfully, no person was hurt during the act either. “I am just glad my children were not in the car,” Mahin said.
You can watch Jeff Mahin’s Model 3 Performance being attacked by a truck through the act of coal rolling below:
Elon Musk
Pope Leo XIV slams Elon Musk’s pay package due to misinformation (Opinion)
The Pope’s comments seem to be guided by a misunderstanding of what Elon Musk’s pay package entails.

Pope Leo XIV has voiced sharp criticism of corporate pay structures, singling out Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other business leaders as examples of the widening gap between executives and ordinary workers. The pontiff warned that excessive wealth concentration could erode societal values and fuel global polarization.
Pope Leo XIV’s comments seem to be guided by a misunderstanding of what Elon Musk’s pay package entails, and the net positive it would result to TSLA shareholders and the world as a whole.
Pope Leo XIV’s comments
In his first interview since becoming pope in May, Leo XIV, the first US-born head of the Catholic Church, pointed to reports that Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. As noted in a report from the Financial Times, Pope Leo XIV singled out Elon Musk as an example of the type of wealth that was undermining “the value of human life, of the family, of the value of society.”
“Yesterday, the news (arrived) that Elon Musk is going to be the first trillionaire in the world. What does that mean, and what’s that about? If that is the only thing that has any value any more, then we are in big trouble,” the pontiff stated.
Musk was not the only executive who caught the ire of the leader of the Catholic Church. He noted that while Musk’s pay was problematic, it was only an example of the “continuously wider gap between the income levels of the working class and the money that the wealthiest receive.”
“CEOs that 60 years ago might have been making four to six times what the workers are receiving, the last figure I saw, it’s 600 times what average workers are receiving,” he stated.
Borne out of misrepresentation
A look at Pope Leo XIV’s comments surrounding Elon Musk’s wealth suggests that he may not necessarily be familiar with how the CEO earns his net worth. Musk’s wealth is tied to his stakes in his companies, with a good portion of it coming from Tesla and SpaceX. Thus, quite unlike what the mainstream media narrative might suggest, Elon Musk does not necessarily have a giant vault of gold coins he is hoarding somewhere.
If one were to look at Elon Musk’s pay package, which would result in him becoming a trillionaire, one would see that the CEO could only earn his keep if he proves immense value to Tesla and its shareholders.
His payout might be notable, but he would have to lead Tesla into becoming an $8.5 trillion company first. At this level, Tesla would likely be a notable force of good that would provide a net benefit for people worldwide. Ultimately, it appears that Pope Leo XIV’s comments about Musk may be borne from information gathered only through mainstream sources, some of which tend to have a notable slant against the CEO.
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Tesla trims Model 3 Long Range RWD price in China by RMB 10,000
The update was implemented by Tesla just weeks after the variant’s introduction.

Tesla has cut the price of its recently introduced long-range rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model 3 in China.
The update was implemented by the electric vehicle maker just weeks after the variant’s introduction.
Tesla China’s Model 3 lineup
The Model 3 RWD Long Range, which carries a CLTC range of 830 kilometers, is now priced from RMB 259,500 ($36,390), down RMB 10,000 ($1,400) from its initial RMB 269,500 ($37,800) price. Deliveries for the updated variant are currently listed at 1-3 weeks for new orders.
Tesla introduced the long-range RWD Model 3 in China on August 12, positioning it as a longer range alternative to the entry-level Model 3 RWD, which is priced at RMB 235,500 ($33,000). Despite the recent update to the price of the Model 3 RWD Long Range, the cost for the other three Model 3 trims remains unchanged.
Delivery times for the base Model 3 RWD and Model 3 Dual Motor AWD are listed at 1–3 weeks across the range, while the Model 3 Performance is listed at 3–5 weeks.
Sales momentum and exports
Tesla continues to offer purchase incentives this month, including five-year zero-interest financing and an RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy, as noted in a CNEV Post report.
Model 3 sales in China reached 9,851 units in July, down 0.78% year-on-year and 40.8% month-over-month compared to June. Still, cumulative sales for the Model 3 between January and July totaled 101,770 units, reflecting a 26.5% year-on-year increase in sales.
Exports of the Model 3 stood at 12,197 units in July, down 46.5% year-on-year but surging 228.8% from June. For the first seven months of 2024, Model 3 exports totaled 70,718 units, a 42% decline.
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Tesla is bringing back something it took from the Model 3…for a price
“Modify your Model 3 by replacing the turn signal buttons on your steering wheel with turn signal stalks. This modification is included in the purchase price and is installed by a Tesla Service Center.”

Tesla is bringing back the Model 3’s turn signal stalk in China after removing the part with the refresh of the all-electric sedan early last year.
However, it is going to cost you.
In 2024, Tesla launched the Model 3 “Highland,” a refreshed version of the vehicle that included several large-scale changes. One of the most noticeable was the lack of a turn signal stalk, something the company chose to remove and instead implement turn signal buttons on the steering wheel.
The buttons were met with mixed reviews, as some drivers complained that it was too difficult to get used to them. Others had no problem with the change, noting that it was slightly more convenient for them or that they enjoyed the minimalistic look.
Now, Tesla is offering Model 3 owners in China the opportunity to replace the stalk for a price of ¥ 2,499, or about $350:
“Modify your Model 3 by replacing the turn signal buttons on your steering wheel with turn signal stalks. This modification is included in the purchase price and is installed by a Tesla Service Center.”
Tesla notes on its website that the service is available for Model 3 vehicles without stalks manufactured after February 7, 2025. Any car without a stalk that was manufactured before that date will have the service available to them in the future.
Installation can be performed at a Service Center or by the owner. However, Tesla notes that it is not responsible for any damages resulting from self-installation and recommends that the part be put in by an employee.
The cockpit of the Tesla lineup has been under intense scrutiny by the company in recent years. After a few changes to things like the stalk, steering wheel shape, and others, Tesla has usually given drivers the chance to have things reverted back to their preferences if they want.
They did this for the Model S and Model X a few years ago after implementing the yoke steering wheel.
Tesla Steering Wheel Retrofits have started, and it’s easy to get rid of your yoke
The stalk was not supposed to be removed from the Model 3 and Model Y, but Tesla chose to do so with the refresh last year.
It seems the minimalization of the cockpit, overall, is a move that prepares drivers for autonomy, as eventually, Teslas will be void of pedals, steering wheels, and any other apparatus that are used to control the car.
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