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Tesla’s Identity Crisis: Owners Grapple with Musk’s Political Shift as Anti-CEO Movement Gains Momentum

In an unprecedented display of consumer activism, Tesla owners across America are wrestling with a complex dilemma: how to reconcile their love for their environmentally conscious vehicles with their growing discomfort over Elon Musk’s controversial political stance. This tension has sparked a remarkable grassroots movement, highlighting the delicate balance between corporate leadership and brand

Haye KestelooNov 29

Tesla

Tesla Reverses Course on Lease Buyouts, Signaling Shift in Autonomous Vehicle Strategy

Tesla has made a significant pivot in its leasing strategy, now allowing customers to purchase their vehicles at lease-end across its entire lineup. This policy shift, announced on November 27, 2024, marks a notable departure from the company’s previous stance and raises questions about its autonomous vehicle timeline. New Lease-End Options Unveiled The updated policy…

Haye KestelooNov 28

Model 3

Tesla’s Reengineered Model 3 Shows Off Its Whisper-Quiet Cabin

Tesla’s latest social media campaign puts the spotlight on one of the reengineered Model 3’s most impressive features – its ultra-quiet cabin. Double-Paned Glass Makes a World of Difference The Highland update of the Model 3 comes with double-paned glass on all windows, a significant upgrade from the previous generation which only had double-paned glass…

Haye KestelooNov 6

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.

BYD

BYD’s Global Expansion Defies US Tech Barriers as Chinese EV Giant Outpaces Tesla

In a striking demonstration of China’s evolving technological resilience, BYD has emerged as a global EV powerhouse, now selling more electric vehicles than Tesla Inc., while successfully navigating US trade restrictions through strategic international expansion. This development comes amid broader US efforts to contain Chinese technological advancement, particularly in critical sectors like elect

Haye KestelooOct 29

Model Y

Tesla’s Cyber Design Revolution: Should All Models Get the Angular Treatment?

A recent concept design shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Nic Cruz Patane has sparked imagination about the future of Tesla’s vehicle lineup. The images showcase a “CyberY” concept, reimagining the popular Model Y with the distinctive angular aesthetic of the Cybertruck. The CyberY Vision The concept images depict a Model Y that’s undergone…

Haye KestelooOct 19

Be a Part of Tesla's Summer Data Dash Tesla Breaks New Ground with 2023.20 Software Update - Model Y. Photo courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Full Self-Driving

Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Under Scrutiny After Fatal Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software following reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in a pedestrian fatality. Safety Concerns in Low-Visibility Conditions NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla’s driver assistance syst

Haye KestelooOct 18

Tesla

Tesla Showcases Autonomous Driving Prowess at We, Robot Event

Tesla demonstrated its advanced autonomous driving capabilities at the recent We, Robot event, as reported by Ashok Elluswamy from Tesla’s Autopilot Department. The electric vehicle manufacturer conducted over 1,300 fully autonomous trips without any issues, highlighting the progress of their self-driving technology. Impressive Fleet Performance According to Elluswamy, the event featured: “And eve

Haye KestelooOct 16

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck Defies Expectations, Becomes 3rd Best-Selling EV in Q3

The Tesla Cybertruck has stunned industry watchers by becoming the third best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. for Q3 2023, despite its hefty price tag. This surprising development was reported by Cox Automotive, which owns Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Cybertruck’s Unexpected Success Despite an average transaction price of over $116,000 in September, the Cybertruck managed…

Haye KestelooOct 15

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