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Tesla may find Germany more accommodating than the United States, says VW CEO

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 19, 2019 In what seems to be yet another statement of support for Tesla, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has noted that the electric car maker may find Germany a more accommodating place for EV manufacturing compared to the United States. The VW CEO’s comments were related during a conversation […]

SpaceX Starship Mk1’s most important tests yet could begin just hours from now

By Eric Ralph Posted on November 18, 2019 SpaceX’s South Texas Starship Mk1 prototype is on the verge of kicking off a critical period of ground tests, ranging from tank pressurization and propellant loading to the rocket’s first triple-Raptor engine static fire. The campaign could begin soon – perhaps as soon as later today, in […]

Ford’s Mustang Mach E is a valuable Tesla Model Y ally in the crossover segment

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 18, 2019 With Ford’s release of the Mustang Mach E all-electric crossover, it seems like Tesla is not alone anymore in its efforts at transitioning the mainstream auto market towards sustainability. The Mach E’s combination of price, performance, and range, not only makes it a legitimate and honest effort […]

Tesla’s word of mouth strategy in focus: Why Elon Musk’s owner-based initiative works

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 18, 2019 Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) avoidance of traditional advertising initiatives is one of the most recognizable things about the company, yet it is one that has been questioned several times over the years by Wall Street analysts, investors and even avid fans. Yet, despite these questions, CEO Elon Musk’s answer […]

Tesla Arcade won’t see Elon Musk’s ‘Blastar’ anytime soon

By Joey Klender Posted on November 18, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed “Blastar,” the video game he created as a child in his native South Africa, will not be available for in-car play via Tesla Arcade anytime soon. Musk’s development of Blastar as a child came from his self-noted obsession with computers and space. […]

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster returns to port on a drone ship for the first time in six months

By Eric Ralph Posted on November 17, 2019 On November 15th, Falcon 9 booster B1048 returned to port aboard a SpaceX drone ship, the first such return in almost half a year. With that arrival, SpaceX also completed a critical Falcon 9 Block 5 reusability milestone, paving the way for B1048 to continue setting records. […]

Tesla quietly updates its 3rd-slowest sedan to be quicker than the Ferrari Testarossa

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 17, 2019 When Tesla released the Mid-Range Model 3, it was positioned as an entry-level vehicle that is designed to provide a practical, reasonably-priced way for customers to get into the company’s ecosystem. The Mid-Range Model 3 was thus conservatively specced, with performance figures that were closer to that […]

Tesla owner shares FSD purchase concerns after vandals set Model X on fire

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 16, 2019 When Tesla owner Den Dal plugged his family’s 2018 Model X Long Range at a public charger during a recent business trip to Düsseldorf, Germany, he had no idea that it would be the start of a grueling ordeal. Twenty-four hours after plugging in his Tesla, Dal […]

Livestream: Elon Musk’s Boring Company breaks ground on Las Vegas tunnel project

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnel connecting the city’s convention center to various hot spots around the Sin City will break ground later today. On November 15 at 3 pm PST, the Boring Company, headed by Elon Musk, will host a ceremony for the groundbreaking. The Livestream […]

Rivian highlights startup culture with purpose in behind the scenes video

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Electric car startup Rivian released a video showcasing its electric vehicle mission, along with the moment its production team in Irvine, California were able to view the first release candidate of the all-electric R1T pickup truck that will begin production in 2020. The video titled “This is […]