Rivian launches PPF wraps for R1T with limited-time discount Rivian has launched paint protection film (PPF) wraps for the R1T electric pickup, along with a limited-time discount for those who order soon. The electric truck maker launched the Xpel Stealth wraps in an email on Saturday, offering the upgrade at no extra cost on orders…
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join the UAW Volkswagen workers at the company’s factory in Tennessee have officially voted to join the United Automotive Workers (UAW) after the union launched campaigns at Tesla, Volkswagen, and others last year. According to a press release from the UAW on Friday, workers at the VW plant…
Tesla to end current referral benefits later this month Tesla has announced plans to end its current referral program benefits at the end of this month, ahead of launching new benefits later this year. On Friday, the Tesla North America account wrote on X that the company’s current referral program benefits will end after April…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones planned trip to India Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his planned visit to India, which was reportedly scheduled for April 21-22, 2024, has been canceled. The CEO cited his current workload at Tesla as a reason for the postponement of his India trip, though he also noted that he is still looking…
Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model Y receive new round of price adjustments in the US Tesla has implemented a series of price adjustments to the Model S, Model X, and Model Y. With their price adjustments, the two flagship vehicles and Tesla’s best-selling car have become a bit more affordable for consumers. The reengineered Tesla Model 3, which…
While not especially elegant, the quick rivet fix has reportedly allowed Cybertruck deliveries to resume.
New Tesla Model 3 buyers report getting VINs for white interior vehicles It appears that Tesla is about to start customer deliveries of upgraded Model 3 sedans that were ordered with a black and white interior. This was hinted at in posts from Tesla watchers and Model 3 buyers online. As of writing, posts on…
Tesla Model 3 wait times get pushed back in China Tesla China’s order page for the Model 3 has been updated, and delivery estimates for the all-electric sedan have been pushed back. The adjusted delivery estimates for the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 were true for both the vehicle’s Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) version. As could be seen in Tesla China’s order page for…
Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal issue listed as NHTSA recall for unintended acceleration The Tesla Cybertruck’s acceleration pedal issue, which caused a temporary halt in the customer deliveries of the all-electric pickup truck, has been listed as a recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As per the NHTSA’s official website, the recall was initiated to address risks for unintended acceleration from…
Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024 Earlier this week, Rivian announced plans to lay off 1% of its workforce. The electric vehicle (EV) car maker explained that the second round of job cuts will reduce costs during a slowdown in EV demand. “This was a difficult decision, but a necessary one…