Tesla wins with FOMO card in Texas as county rushes through tax incentive plan It appears that Austin, Texas has started feeling a little bit of Tesla FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), with Travis County recently approving tax breaks that the electric car maker requested. The tax breaks are worth a minimum of about $14…
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Tesla Model Y hits a high note with Consumer Reports but with some criticism
Tesla Model Y hits a high note with Consumer Reports but with some criticism The crew at Consumer Reports has been testing out Tesla’s Model Y, and while the all-electric crossover was pleasantly received, some mild criticisms were discussed in a recent Talking Cars podcast focused on their first impressions. The Model Y being reviewed…
Tesla driver says Autopilot on after crashing into State Police tending to another accident, DUI being investigated
Tesla driver says Autopilot on after crashing into State Police tending to another accident, DUI being investigated The driver of a Tesla Model S crashed into the back of an Arizona State Trooper’s SUV on Tuesday after reportedly being under the influence. The driver told officers and deputies on the scene that he was using…
Tesla Semi is leading the charge toward the phase-out of diesel trucks
Tesla Semi is leading the charge toward the phase-out of diesel trucks Tesla’s Semi is one of the commercial electric vehicles receiving support from fifteen different U.S. States, along with the Nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a new joint memorandum aimed toward providing a surge for electric trucks and removing diesel-powered vehicles from…
New Zealand wants its own Tesla Gigafactory: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity’
New Zealand wants its own Tesla Gigafactory: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity’ Elon Musk once noted that 100 Tesla Gigafactories would likely be enough to power the entire world with sustainable energy. If recent comments from New Zealand are any indication, it appears that the island nation would like to get one of these upcoming…
Tesla Model 3 giveaway used to encourage voting in Georgian election
Tesla Model 3 giveaway used to encourage voting in Georgian election The Libertarian Party in the Eurasian country of Georgia is planning to give out Tesla Model 3 vehicle to encourage voters to participate in the 2020 Parliamentary Elections. The Party, known as Girchi, stated that it would give out several Tesla Model 3 vehicles….
Watch Tesla Model S Raven Race ‘Smokey And The Bandit’ Pontiac Trans-Am
A Trans-Am clone from ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ takes on a modern-day electric Tesla.
Tesla rumored to be in talks for new China Gigafactory
Tesla rumored to be in talks for new China Gigafactory Tesla could be looking to open a second Gigafactory in China, according to local reports. The electric automaker already has one production facility in China with Giga Shanghai, which is currently producing around 200,000 vehicles per year, according to Tesla. However, Tesla will need more…
Tesla Cybertruck factory: Tulsa’s underdog campaign is giving Austin’s bid a run for its money
Tesla Cybertruck factory: Tulsa’s underdog campaign is giving Austin’s bid a run for its money The site of Tesla’s Cybertruck Gigafactory has not been finalized yet, though reports suggest that there are now only two cities under consideration: Austin, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Between the two cities, it initially appeared that Austin may be a…
Tesla Model Y First Impressions Via Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has always been hot and cold when it comes to Tesla.