There was a time when a TV screen tucked into a car headrest was the ultimate showy in-car extravagance, usually reserved for luxury or custom cars. But, advances in screen technology and a lower cost of production meant it didn’t take long before video entertainment systems were fairly common in not just luxury cars, but… Continue reading Tesla In-Car Entertainment is a Glimpse at Robotaxi Ride Experience
Author: Ty McMahan
Tesla Suffers Exec Departures Amid Aggressive Product Roadmap
A company with more than 45,000 employees is undoubtedly going to have a bit of employee turnover. However, the number of executive-level employees jumping ship at Tesla has to be cause for concern. Tesla has lost three vice presidents in recent weeks. And that’s on top of dozens of high-level departures in the past two… Continue reading Tesla Suffers Exec Departures Amid Aggressive Product Roadmap
Model Y Aims to Be Tesla’s Real Mass Market Hit
Tesla’s first shot at a mass-market EV was definitely the Model 3, which was not only the best-selling electric but also the best-selling luxury car in America last year. But, it’s the upcoming Model Y and it’s appeal to people’s preference for crossover SUVs that the company is betting to be its biggest hit. “I… Continue reading Model Y Aims to Be Tesla’s Real Mass Market Hit
Electric Pickup Roundup: Rivian Scores Major Partners; Bollinger, Workhorse Look for Funding Hauls
With its concept of pickup and SUV bodies perched upon an electric “skateboard” technology, Rivian may be the buzziest EV startup since Tesla. The company has been wowing autoshow onlookers and grabbing headlines for major partnerships, tech luminary praise, and novel features of its electric vehicles aimed at adventurers. A Rivian pickup with a range… Continue reading Electric Pickup Roundup: Rivian Scores Major Partners; Bollinger, Workhorse Look for Funding Hauls
Will Tesla Be Different When the ‘Fleet Wakes Up?’
Speaking at Tesla’s recent Autonomy Day, a showcase of the company’s self-driving technology, Chief Executive Elon Musk seemed to frame the company as a taxi tech enterprise. Musk has been thinking out loud since 2016 about the Tesla Network of autonomous electric vehicles available for service through a ride-hailing app. It’s in the Master Plan… Continue reading Will Tesla Be Different When the ‘Fleet Wakes Up?’
Tesla Says a Fix for Insurance is Weeks Away
Tesla is on the verge of launching its own insurance product for Tesla owners that Chief Executive Elon Musk says will be “much more compelling than anything else out there.” A study from 2017 suggested that Tesla owners pay higher than average premiums due to higher-than-average claim rates and repair costs. Tesla challenged the study’s… Continue reading Tesla Says a Fix for Insurance is Weeks Away
Musk’s Dispute With SEC Goes to Court Thursday
The Securities and Exchange Commission told the judge considering its complaint against Elon Musk that there is no reason for the parties to gather in court. The most recent filing essentially declared victory. “The SEC respectfully submits that, because there appears to be no disputed issues of material fact, an evidentiary hearing is unnecessary,” the… Continue reading Musk’s Dispute With SEC Goes to Court Thursday
When Will Tesla Deliver Details on Semi Production?
Elon Musk shared an image of Tesla’s future this week – an all-electric Semi delivering a trailer full of electric cars. But, he didn’t share any additional details on when that future will arrive. The Tesla Semi was first introduced in November 2017 with production slated to begin this year. The vehicle has attracted orders… Continue reading When Will Tesla Deliver Details on Semi Production?
Boring Company Chicago: Can They Dig It?
When it comes to Elon Musk’s plan to dig an 18-mile high-speed transit tunnel under Chicago, it seems they’re not “digging” it. “They” being former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who will be considered by voters in a mayoral runoff election on April 2. Neither candidate has endorsed Musk’s… Continue reading Boring Company Chicago: Can They Dig It?
‘How Embarrassing’ Could Musk’s Fight With the SEC Get?
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk continues to brazenly trash talk the Securities and Exchange Commission. He does it right out in the open. He does not respect the SEC. In fact he once said these words to 60 Minutes reporter Leslie Stahl: “I want to be clear. I do not respect the SEC.” So, it… Continue reading ‘How Embarrassing’ Could Musk’s Fight With the SEC Get?