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Tesla says it can deliver new orders for the refreshed Model Y within two weeks in China. Is the automaker already experiencing a demand problem with the new Model Y? more…

Tesla has partnered with Steak ‘n Shake to deploy Superchargers at up to more than 100 restaurant locations. more…

Elon Musk has reportedly ‘canceled’ a Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behaviors on social media. more…

Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in California, but it will be using human drivers rather than the promised robotaxi. more…

Tesla drivers in China are using the new Full Self-Driving update and are racking up fines as the system drives in bike lanes and makes illegal turns. more…

Tesla is hit with a fresh class action lawsuit about the performance and claims of its self-driving and Autopilot systems as well as its “hardware 3 computer.” more…

New information about the $400 million US government contract for “armored Tesla” vehicles that was reportedly put on hold makes it look shady. more…

10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. The electric trucks were donated. more…

With revenue tumbling almost as fast as market share, Tesla stock is taking a pounding – exactly like CEO Elon Musk predicted! We’ve also got FSD rolling out in China, a German automation acquisition, and more on today’s red candlestick edition of Quick Charge! more…

Tesla has acquired parts of bankrupted automation engineering firm Manz based in Germany. It will on board about 300 of its employees. more…

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is crashing by as much as 8% today. CEO Elon Musk predicted that the stock would get crushed “like a soufflé being smashed by a sledgehammer” if it didn’t show profit growth, which is what is happening now. more…

Tesla has launched a limited version of its Full Self-Driving features in China to mixed reviews as it’s still far from what was promised. more…

On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma. more…

Protests at Tesla stores are gaining momentum across the US as people are fighting back against Elon Musk’s government takeover, and the hate is spreading to owners. more…

Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader...

A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. more…

Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Time to worry for Tesla shareholders? more…

Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Do you think it makes sense? more…

Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge. more…

A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. more…

NHTSA has independently tested Tesla Cybertruck, and it got a top 5-star rating despite some claiming that it would be a “death machine.” more…

Tesla and Honda are set to purchase all the power from Delilah I, a new 300 MW solar farm in Texas. more…

Tesla has started hiring staff in India, in another deja vu moment. After several false starts in the market, is it finally time for Tesla to launch in India? more…

Tesla is planning its first full-scale ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station, and its site plans give us a first look at it. more…