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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…

Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up. more…

Tesla is waiting for the approval of its (supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, but now a new report claims that Chinese authorities are considering using it as a bargaining chip in the ongoing trade war with the US. more…

Tesla is ramping up its discounts on Cybertruck as inventory for the electric pickup truck is piling up amid demand issues. more…

Tesla is testing a couple of creative solutions to try to prevent charging cable thefts at its Supercharging stations, which has become a serious problem for all charging station operators. more…

Tesla is being targeted by protests organized at its stores around the globe. The demonstrations planned for this Saturday appear to be a grassroots movement without a clear goal or leadership. The protestors are calling it the “Tesla Takeover”. more…

The US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget includes an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. But worry not; it was approved under the Biden Administration, so Elon Musk’s DOGE will undoubtedly eliminate this waste. Right? more…

Tesla reportedly told a Cybertruck owner that it is currently not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after an owner tried to return his truck due to what he described as “anti-nazi harassment.” more…

A new scathing report about Tesla just came out in China. It describes how the automaker is becoming trigger-happy, suing its own customers and the media while auto journalists are being told not to be negative about the American automaker. more…

US EV prices held steady in January, and incentive spending dropped 3.1% from December, according to the latest monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.  more…

In a short but funny interaction, Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster still exists – sort of, since it has been delayed seemingly indefinitely. more…

Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win. Don’t be fooled. more…