Loaded car carriers spotted leaving Giga Texas

Tesla began deliveries of the made-in-Texas Model Y Standard Range at the Cyber Rodeo earlier this month.So far the deliveries have only been to employees, with the new variant featuring a structural battery pack and forty six eighty cells yet to be added to the Design Studio.That may change soon. At least two car carriers fully loaded with freshly built Model Y Standard Range S.U.V.s were spotted leaving Giga Texas this morning.This is a positive sign that production is ramping up and Tesla is close to kicking off customer deliveries of the ne...[More]

Loaded car carriers spotted leaving Giga Texas

Tesla began deliveries of the made-in-Texas Model Y Standard Range at the Cyber Rodeo earlier this month.So far the deliveries have only been to employees, with the new variant featuring a structural battery pack and forty six eighty cells yet to be added to the Design Studio.That may change soon. At least two car carriers fully loaded with freshly built Model Y Standard Range S.U.V.s were spotted leaving Giga Texas this morning.This is a positive sign that production is ramping up and Tesla is close to kicking off customer deliveries of the ne...[More]

Tesla Cars Rank in Top 10 Fastest Selling Used Cars

All Tesla vehicles ranked in the top 10 fastest-selling used vehicles in the U.S in March 2022. As demand for electric vehicles from the Texas-based manufacturer continues to exceed supply, this trend will continue.iSeeCars.com conducted research on the U.S used car market in March 2022 and identified the fastest-selling cars. Inflation and high gasoline prices have been observed to have a significant impact on used car sales. Supply chain issues and the impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine further aggravated the market.While used car pri...[More]

Tesla Cars Rank in Top 10 Fastest Selling Used Cars

All Tesla vehicles ranked in the top 10 fastest-selling used vehicles in the U.S in March 2022. As demand for electric vehicles from the Texas-based manufacturer continues to exceed supply, this trend will continue.iSeeCars.com conducted research on the U.S used car market in March 2022 and identified the fastest-selling cars. Inflation and high gasoline prices have been observed to have a significant impact on used car sales. Supply chain issues and the impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine further aggravated the market.While used car pri...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Held a Girls Day

Tesla Giga Berlin held a Girls' Day to encourage girls to think about tech careers. Schoolgirls from the region, aged 13 to 18, visited the factory, where they got exclusive insight into the day-to-day work of an electric vehicle factory to consider working in the technology and automotive fields.In order to break any stereotypes that the tech and automotive industries are not for women, Tesla is making a real effort. The Texas manufacturer invited schoolgirls from the region to look at the work of their employees and give an understanding that...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Held a Girls Day

Tesla Giga Berlin held a Girls' Day to encourage girls to think about tech careers. Schoolgirls from the region, aged 13 to 18, visited the factory, where they got exclusive insight into the day-to-day work of an electric vehicle factory to consider working in the technology and automotive fields.In order to break any stereotypes that the tech and automotive industries are not for women, Tesla is making a real effort. The Texas manufacturer invited schoolgirls from the region to look at the work of their employees and give an understanding that...[More]

Turo Host Discovers His Tesla Model 3 Being Taken Apart In Warehouse

A Tesla owner who rents his Model 3 out on Turo has a cautionary tale for other users of the car-sharing platform after discovering his Model 3, which was supposed to be on a road trip, was instead being taken apart in a nearby warehouse.Frank Valdez, who is a realtor and investor according to his TikTok profile, was apparently tracking his Model 3 through the mobile app. After noticing it was parked inside a warehouse, Valdez activated Sentry Mode and used the live camera access to notice something wasn’t right with the situation.That’s wh...[More]

Turo Host Discovers His Tesla Model 3 Being Taken Apart In Warehouse

A Tesla owner who rents his Model 3 out on Turo has a cautionary tale for other users of the car-sharing platform after discovering his Model 3, which was supposed to be on a road trip, was instead being taken apart in a nearby warehouse.Frank Valdez, who is a realtor and investor according to his TikTok profile, was apparently tracking his Model 3 through the mobile app. After noticing it was parked inside a warehouse, Valdez activated Sentry Mode and used the live camera access to notice something wasn’t right with the situation.That’s wh...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Was Best Selling Car in Europe in March 2022

Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling car in Europe in March in the overall car market. Model Y was able to achieve amazing results too and took third place according to data from 27 countries.Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the situation in the European car market in March deteriorated significantly. The total number of new car registrations decreased by 19%. However, B.E.V.s and P.H.E.V.s set a market share record ahead of diesel vehicles, according to JATO Dynamics’ data for 27 European markets.While the popularity of...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Was Best Selling Car in Europe in March 2022

Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling car in Europe in March in the overall car market. Model Y was able to achieve amazing results too and took third place according to data from 27 countries.Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the situation in the European car market in March deteriorated significantly. The total number of new car registrations decreased by 19%. However, B.E.V.s and P.H.E.V.s set a market share record ahead of diesel vehicles, according to JATO Dynamics’ data for 27 European markets.While the popularity of...[More]

Giga Berlin Gives Tesla An Unfair Advantage In Europe

As electric vehicles take hold of the larger auto market, Tesla trails vehicle sales across Europe by a somewhat narrow margin. However, the U.S. automaker’s new Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg could be set to change that.Tesla could take back E.V market share in Europe overall with its new Gigafactory Berlin, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. For now, it’s still just getting started, but once it ramps up production at the Grünheide, Germany facility, many believe it could give Tesla an unfair advantage in the European aut...[More]

Giga Berlin Gives Tesla An Unfair Advantage In Europe

As electric vehicles take hold of the larger auto market, Tesla trails vehicle sales across Europe by a somewhat narrow margin. However, the U.S. automaker’s new Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg could be set to change that.Tesla could take back E.V market share in Europe overall with its new Gigafactory Berlin, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. For now, it’s still just getting started, but once it ramps up production at the Grünheide, Germany facility, many believe it could give Tesla an unfair advantage in the European aut...[More]

Elon Musk Wins In 13 Billion Lawsuit Related To SolarCity Deal

In the recent Tesla/SolarCity case, the judge ruled in Musk's favor.Some Tesla shareholders have complained that CEO Elon Musk persuaded the company's board to buy Solar City. They hoped Musk would be found guilty, and worked to get up to $13 billion in damages. For those unaware, SolarCity was a rooftop solar company that was struggling to survive back in 2016 and prior.As reported by Reuters, the judge ruled that Musk wasn't working to unjustly enrich himself when he convinced Tesla's board to agree to purchase SolarCity. Keep in mind that ...[More]

Elon Musk Wins In 13 Billion Lawsuit Related To SolarCity Deal

In the recent Tesla/SolarCity case, the judge ruled in Musk's favor.Some Tesla shareholders have complained that CEO Elon Musk persuaded the company's board to buy Solar City. They hoped Musk would be found guilty, and worked to get up to $13 billion in damages. For those unaware, SolarCity was a rooftop solar company that was struggling to survive back in 2016 and prior.As reported by Reuters, the judge ruled that Musk wasn't working to unjustly enrich himself when he convinced Tesla's board to agree to purchase SolarCity. Keep in mind that ...[More]

Used Tesla Prices Skyrocket

We've been saying for years now that Tesla's vehicles have a high resale value. It hasn't been uncommon over the years to see pre-owned Tesla vehicles on the used market that cost about as much as, if not more than, a new model.That said, the situation has amplified of late, and now it seems people are making a significant amount of money selling models that they've owned for years. Not only are older models selling for higher prices than new models (even as Tesla continues to raise its new car prices), but also, according to Electrek, some fol...[More]

Used Tesla Prices Skyrocket

We've been saying for years now that Tesla's vehicles have a high resale value. It hasn't been uncommon over the years to see pre-owned Tesla vehicles on the used market that cost about as much as, if not more than, a new model.That said, the situation has amplified of late, and now it seems people are making a significant amount of money selling models that they've owned for years. Not only are older models selling for higher prices than new models (even as Tesla continues to raise its new car prices), but also, according to Electrek, some fol...[More]

Tesla Insurance Could Pose Threat to Auto Insurance Industry

Tesla Insurance could pose a long-term threat to the U.S. auto insurance industry, says Morgan Stanley. We’re trying to turn a nightmare into a dream with Tesla Insurance, says Elon Musk.Analysts at Morgan Stanley said Tesla Insurance could pose a threat to the U.S. auto insurance industry in the long run. This may come as the company expands its new insurance product that uses real-time driving data. At the same time, they noted that Tesla's product does not pose a threat to the industry in the short term.According to analysts, successful ...[More]

Tesla Insurance Could Pose Threat to Auto Insurance Industry

Tesla Insurance could pose a long-term threat to the U.S. auto insurance industry, says Morgan Stanley. We’re trying to turn a nightmare into a dream with Tesla Insurance, says Elon Musk.Analysts at Morgan Stanley said Tesla Insurance could pose a threat to the U.S. auto insurance industry in the long run. This may come as the company expands its new insurance product that uses real-time driving data. At the same time, they noted that Tesla's product does not pose a threat to the industry in the short term.According to analysts, successful ...[More]

Tesla Continues To Face Opposition To Overturn Franchise Law In Connecticut

Connecticut’s franchise law has been around since 1972 and stipulates that auto manufacturers must sell their cars through third-party dealerships.After five attempts in as many years to pass legislation that would allow the direct sale of electric vehicle (E.V) in the state, there continues to be fierce, and misguided, opposition from opponents of what is frequently referred to as the ‘Tesla bill’.On Tuesday Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, a former regional director for the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said she believes in increasing...[More]

Tesla Continues To Face Opposition To Overturn Franchise Law In Connecticut

Connecticut’s franchise law has been around since 1972 and stipulates that auto manufacturers must sell their cars through third-party dealerships.After five attempts in as many years to pass legislation that would allow the direct sale of electric vehicle (E.V) in the state, there continues to be fierce, and misguided, opposition from opponents of what is frequently referred to as the ‘Tesla bill’.On Tuesday Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, a former regional director for the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said she believes in increasing...[More]