Unplugged Tesla Model S and Model 3 win double podium finishes at Gridlife Laguna A Tesla Model S Plaid and a reengineered Model 3 Performance from EV tuning house Unplugged Performance participated in the Gridlife Laguna Festival at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. The twin Teslas ended the event with a rare double podium finish. …
Elon Musk says Trump ‘must win’ election to ‘preserve democracy’ Elon Musk spoke at a Pennsylvania rally for former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania over the weekend, calling the election a “must-win” for Trump, and noting that people needed to vote to preserve the Constitution and democracy as a whole. It…
Rivian reduces annual production guidance on supply issues Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian adjusted its production guidance for 2024 this week, along with hinting at problems with the supply of one crucial component. Rivian has reduced its annual production guidance to a range of 47,000 to 49,000 vehicles, down from an initial target of 57,000,…
Rivian delivered just over 10,000 vehicles in Q3 Rivian has reported its delivery and production numbers for the third quarter of the year, along with detailing production issues related to a parts shortage. On Friday, Rivian announced in a press release that it delivered 10,018 vehicles in Q3, along with producing 13,157 units at its…
Tesla to raise $783 million with sale of prime auto leases: Bloomberg Tesla is set to raise additional funding by selling debt backed by automotive leases, and a report says that the debt sale could price as soon as next week. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is already pre-marketing a $783 million debt sale…
Lucid Air Grand Touring is newest member of Dubai Police fleet The Lucid Air Grand Touring has been added to the Dubai Police General Command, becoming the newest member of the ever-expanding fleet of vehicles for the department. The new Air Grand Touring trim was welcomed into the fleet by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah…
Tesla set for ‘pivotal’ moment that marks ‘new chapter’ in company’s history Tesla Robotaxi Day is set to be the company’s “pivotal” moment that will launch a “new chapter” in the story of the world’s most valuable automaker. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says Tesla’s upcoming event, which is now less than a week away, is…
First images of Tesla Cybertruck non-Foundation Series unit shared online The first images of the standard, non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck have been shared online. The photos were shared on social media platform X by a Cybertruck Foundation Series owner. Tesla started sending out invitations to order the standard, non-Foundation Series Cybertruck on Thursday night. The…
Tesla has dropped the $20,000 Foundation Series package from the Cybertruck, bringing it to under $80,000.
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