Sarah ChenAutomotive
Tesla Audits Chinese Suppliers Ahead of Optimus Robot Launch
Elon Musk’s firm is evaluating parts makers in Zhejiang province before beginning mass production at its Fremont plant in California.
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Minjun ParkAutomotive
Tesla Model Y Price Drops Below $23,000 in Tokyo on Local Subsidies
Combined national and municipal incentives reduce the electric SUV’s entry price to 3.6 million yen, undercutting retail prices in China and California.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
China Recalls Seven Million Electric Vehicles over Door Handle Safety Flaws
Regulators ordered Tesla, Xiaomi and domestic rivals to fix concealed interior emergency releases that risk trapping occupants when electrical systems fail.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Tesla Shifts Gears: Embracing Apple CarPlay in Game-Changing Move
Tesla, a renowned auto manufacturing powerhouse, is said to be on the cusp of incorporating Apple CarPlay into its vehicles. This decision is a significant shift from the stance of Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, who had previously opposed the integration of Apple’s…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Tesla Unveils Affordable Model Y And Model 3 Variants: High Performance Meets Budget-friendly
Tesla has recently unveiled a new line-up of affordable versions of their popular Model Y and Model 3 vehicles. Going by the names of Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard, these models are designed to offer a more budget-friendly option for consumers, in an…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Tesla Surmounts Supply Chain Woes With Blockbuster Q4 Deliveries
Tesla Inc on Sunday reported record quarterly deliveries that far exceeded Wall Street estimates, riding out global chip shortages as it ramped up China production. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the world’s most valuable automaker posted record…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Siri can now remotely lock your Tesla’s doors and much more
Over the weekend, the Tesla app in the App Store was updated to version 4.24.0 and the changelist included one sentence: “Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app.” But within that small sentence is a big change. Previously, Tesla…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Tesla Appoints Vaibhav Taneja As Chief Financial Officer
Tesla has announced that they have appointed Vaibhav Taneja as a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will succeed Zachary Kirkhorn who has stepped down from the position. Taneja is of Indian descent and has been serving as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
100 Tesla Model Y Cars Will Be Introduced in Japan Under Uber Premium Service
Uber Japan has announced a strategic partnership with local cab and hire car operator, Hinomaru Kotsu and Tesla Japan to introduce 100 Tesla Model Y vehicles into their Uber Premium fleet. As part of the initiative, 30 Tesla Model Y vehicles will be deployed…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Mercedes-Benz Partners With Tesla To Integrate NACS Charging Ports Into Its Lineup
Mercedes-Benz is the latest manufacturer to partner with Tesla to integrate NACS (North American Charging Standard) charging ports across its lineup of electric vehicles. This will provide electric vehicles from the brand with access to Tesla’s supercharger…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Tesla Cancels Production of Right-Hand Drive Model S and Model X
Tesla has recently announced that it is cancelling the production of right-hand drive Model S and Model X vehicles, citing low demand in certain regions. This move surprises many customers who have been waiting for their orders to be fulfilled. According to…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Vehicles Over Loose Bolts
Tesla said it recalls 3,470 2022 through 2023 Model Y vehicles in the United States because bolts securing the second-row seatback frames may not have been securely tightened, according to a public filing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Tesla to halt some China production for upgrades
Tesla Inc will suspend some production until the end of February as the electric-vehicle maker upgrades the facility to make a refreshed version of the Model 3 compact sedan, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Tesla is developing a revamped version,…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Tesla To Freeze Hiring, Lay Off Employees Next Quarter
Another wave of layoffs are coming at electric-car maker Tesla Inc in the next quarter, news website Electrek reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. Tesla is also going to freeze hiring, according to the report. The company did not…
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Tesla Deliveries Miss Estimates Due To Logistical Issues, Slowing Demand
Tesla said quarterly deliveries fell short of market estimates on Monday, held back by ongoing logistical issues and growing demand concerns that rounded off a tumultuous 2022 for the Elon Musk-led firm. The company is still the world’s most valuable…
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Musk Bullish On Tesla Sales As Price Cuts Boost Demand
Tesla’s aggressive price cuts have ignited demand for its electric vehicles, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday, playing down concerns that a weak economy would throttle buyers’ interest. The company slightly beat Wall Street targets for…