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Tesla Cybertruck Makes Historic Debut in Kenya During Global Record Attempt

NAIROBI, KENYA — For residents in Nairobi and Utawala, the morning commute took a surreal turn earlier this week. The familiar sights of the Eastern Bypass were briefly eclipsed by the sharp, glinting angles of a Tesla Cybertruck. Consequently, onlookers...

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Amazon’s Zoox Launches Public Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas, Taking on Waymo and Tesla

Zoox Inc., the autonomous vehicle startup owned by Amazon.com Inc., has launched its first commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free public rides in purpose-built driverless vehicles. The launch makes Zoox the first company worldwide to provide a ride-hailing...

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Tesla AI team announces release date of Full Self Drive V13

The Tesla AI team has shared updates on its projects, including the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) V13. According to their recent post, many Tesla customers are expected to experience FSD V13 by Thanksgiving. In early September, the Tesla AI...

Motoring

Tesla revenue is overtaken by Warren Buffet-backed BYD car company

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD has posted a significant increase in quarterly revenue, surpassing Tesla’s for the first time. The company reported over 200 billion yuan ($28.2 billion, £21.8 billion) in revenue from July to September, marking a 24%...

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Tesla posts profitable Q3 earning report but misses expectations

Tesla just published its third-quarter earnings report, and while revenue was somewhat shy of expectations, profitability was strong. Revenue reached $25.18 billion versus the expected $25.4 billion, while net profit came in healthy at $2.17 billion, well above the consensus...

Motoring

Elon Musk announces unveiling of Tesla Robotaxi, a self driving taxi.

Elon Musk recently announced on X that Tesla is set to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi on August 8th. This autonomous vehicle is reportedly built upon Tesla's next-generation vehicle platform, marking a significant step forward in the company's autonomous...

Motoring

Xiaomi first electric car, the SU7 , goes official, cheaper than Tesla Model 3

The long awaited Xiaomi electric car has officially been unveiled , the SU7, in China with three variants – Standard, Pro, and Max – catering to a range of budgets and needs. The SU7's design is a collaborative effort led...

Motoring

Tesla introduces congestion fees at crowded supercharger stations

Tesla has announced the implementation of congestion fees at its high-traffic Supercharging stations across the United States, a move aimed at maximizing charging facility usage and minimizing user wait times. With the increasing number of Tesla vehicles on the road,...

Motoring

Tesla Cybertruck delivery date announced, payload and towing capacity revealed.

The highly anticipated Cybertruck Delivery Event in Austin has been set to happen in November 30. However, it comes with a twist. Javier Verdura, Tesla's global product design director, has hinted at the amount of Cybertrucks that will be delivered....

Motoring

Tesla to support third party apps, official API released

Tesla has made its API documentation available for third-party apps. The company's cars’ had previously been limited to apps that had developed in-house. Some third-party apps are currently operating in Tesla cars, however they rely on an unofficial API and...

Motoring

First Tesla Cybertruck sells at auction for ten times its starting price

The first Cybertruck was auctioned off for a staggering $400,000 at the Petersen Auto Museum. Surprisingly, the same location hosted the Cybertruck's initial public unveiling in 2020. The auction took place at Petersen's 29th gala event, which was hosted by...

Motoring

Tesla Model Y gets a facelift, more range and quicker acceleration

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has been updated with a longer claimed driving range, quicker acceleration, restyled interior trims and new features. Interestingly, despite the new changes, the price remains the same. Tesla’s upgraded Model Y starts its journey in...

Motoring

Jaguar EVs to gain access to Tesla’s massive Supercharger network in new agreement

Jaguar has established a partnership with Tesla to enable owners of its electric vehicles with access to Tesla's enormous Supercharger network through the adoption of the company's North American Charging Standard (NACS). Starting in 2025, all new Jaguars sold in...

Motoring

Tesla and its suppliers to invest $15 billion in new Gigafactory

According to Reuters, a Mexican state governor has stated that Tesla and its suppliers will invest $15 billion in the Nuevo Leon gigafactory over the next two years. This is nearly triple the amount originally announced by the Mexican...

Motoring

Tesla and all top automakers could be affected by a 52 million air bag inflators recall by US agency

Automakers in the US might soon have to recall more than 50 million vehicles according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is after the agency published its Initial Decision that certain airbag inflators manufactured by ARC and...

Motoring

Tesla’s rival, Xpeng, buys ride hailing giant Didi’s smart EV division for $744M

Tesla's rival, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Xpeng, is acquiring Didi's smart EV assets for $744 million. The acquisition comes on the heels of a $700 million investment agreement with Volkswagen to develop new cars and share strengths. The Didi...

Motoring

Elon Musk takes the new Tesla Cybertruck for a spin

Elon Musk recently took a joyride in what he calls a "production candidate" Tesla Cybertruck. The Tesla CEO shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) showing him all smiles behind the wheel of the near production ready electric pickup truck. "Just...

Motoring

Honda to incorporate Tesla’s charging connector

Honda and its luxury brand Acura are the latest to announce their intentions to use Tesla's own charging connector, known as NACS (North American Charging Standard), for future electric vehicles sold in the United States. This announcement comes shortly...

Motoring

Tesla launches Universal Wall Connector that charges vehicles from all brands

Tesla has released its Universal Wall Connector, which has a North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector as well as an Integrated J1772 adaptor for charging electric vehicle from other brands. The new wall connector is comparable to Tesla's Magic Dock,...

Motoring

Outgoing Tesla CFO to walk away with over half a billion dollars

Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zach Kirkhorn, who abruptly left the company earlier this week, is about to become a lot richer. Kirkhorn joined Tesla in 2010 as a senior analyst and advanced through the ranks before being named CFO in...

Motoring

Tesla’s board agree to return $735 million on claims they were overpaid

Tesla's board of directors will return $735 million to the company to settle a lawsuit alleging overpayment. This total includes $458.6 million in shares and $276.6 million in cash. According to court records, the board of directors, which includes Oracle...

Motoring

Nissan to become first Japanese automaker to utilise Tesla’s fast charging system and vast network

Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to commit to using Tesla's electric-vehicle charging system in the United States and Canada. Nissan will equip its EVs with the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) port beginning in 2025, as the automaker...

Motoring

First unit of Tesla Cybertruck rolls off at Giga Texas

After nearly four years since the electric pickup truck was initially displayed, Tesla has finally produced the first consumer-ready Cybertruck at its factory near Austin, Giga Texas. The automaker announced the completion of the first example by posting a photo...

Motoring

Ford’s electric vehicles to access Tesla’s Supercharger network in 2024

Ford has reached an agreement with Tesla to provide its electric vehicle (EV) customers with access to more than 12,000 Tesla fast-charging stations located in the United States and Canada beginning early next year. Ford CEO, Jim Farley, stated that...

Motoring

Tesla discounts new inventory cars, specifically the Model 3 and X

Tesla is starting to discount new inventory vehicles, specifically the Model 3 and the according to some reports, the Model X too. The rear wheel drive Model 3 now starts at $39,030. After incentives, this brings the effective purchase price...

Motoring

Tesla’s rival – VinFast Auto – to go on IPO at $27 billion valuation

Several automakers and suppliers have recently chosen to go public through special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC). One of these companies is VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese automotive company that has been gaining attention in the industry. VinFast is now taking...

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Elon Musk, the Newly Announced Twitter CEO, Plans to Personally Oversee All Hiring Processes at Tesla

Elon Musk Imposes Strict Approval Process for Tesla Hires, According to The Information. In an email sent to Tesla employees, Elon Musk emphasized that no new hires would be made without his personal approval, extending the requirement

Motoring

Zeekr luxury electric SUV rivals Tesla Model Y, costs less than $28,000 with over 500km range

Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer owned by Volvo's parent company, Geely, has officially launched its new "X" electric SUV in China. With a range of up to 348 miles (560 km) and a shockingly low starting price of...

Motoring

Tesla opens first V4 Supercharger site to non-Tesla vehicles in Europe

Tesla's first V4 Supercharging station with 16 stalls in the Netherlands, Harderwijk, is now open to non-Tesla electric vehicles. On March 15, Tesla established its first V4 Supercharger location but at the time, only their cars could utilize it, until...

Tech

Tesla cuts prices across all its car models in the US

Tesla has reduced prices across its entire portfolio in the United States for the third time this year, ostensibly to entice more consumers amid rising interest rates. The reduced prices listed on Tesla's website ranged from $5,000 to $10,000 per...

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