Tesla has confirmed in a Bloomberg report that it is working with the Shanghai government to potentially produce cars in China. Such a deal would would likely enable Tesla to bring down manufacturing, labor and shipping costs. It would eliminate a 25 percent import tariff that makes Tesla’s vehicles more expensive in China. Bloomberg previously reported… Continue reading Bloomberg: Tesla Working Directly With Government to Build Cars in China
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Autopilot Team Shakeup: Deep Learning Expert Andrej Karpathy Named Director of AI and Autopilot Vison
Big changes have been made to Tesla’s Autopilot team. VP of Autopilot Software Chris Lattner has left the company, tweeting that Tesla was not a good fit. New to the company is deep learning and computer vision expert Andrej Karpathy, who most recently worked at OpenAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence nonprofit. Karpathy’s title will be… Continue reading Autopilot Team Shakeup: Deep Learning Expert Andrej Karpathy Named Director of AI and Autopilot Vison
Report: Tesla Close to a Deal to Produce Cars in China
Tesla is nearing an agreement to produce cars in China, according to a report from Bloomberg. The automaker would build facilities in the Lingang development zone of Shanghai, the report said. A local production effort would allow Tesla to avoid a 25 percent tax on vehicles, significantly lowering the price for consumers and helping Tesla… Continue reading Report: Tesla Close to a Deal to Produce Cars in China
Tesla Contest Offers Test Drive on the ‘Greatest Driving Roads in Europe’
Tesla has launched a contest that gives people the chance to test drive a Model S P100D or Model X P100D on “some of the greatest driving roads in Europe.” According the the contest website, “This prize includes a suggested driving route plus 3 nights at Destination Charging hotels, to be used during your journey.”… Continue reading Tesla Contest Offers Test Drive on the ‘Greatest Driving Roads in Europe’
Musk Says Tesla in Discussions to Bring Sales to India
Tesla is negotiating with the Indian government about opening up sales and building a factory in the country, according to a tweet this week from CEO Elon Musk. In discussions with the government of India requesting temporary relief on import penalties/restrictions until a local factory is built — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 14, 2017 Tesla… Continue reading Musk Says Tesla in Discussions to Bring Sales to India
Rendering Attempts to Give a Look at Model Y Design
Using a recent teaser photo of the upcoming Tesla Model Y, rendering artists at Peisert Design have attempted to give us an idea of what the small crossover will like in its final form. The rendering borrows some of the design language from the existing lineup of Tesla vehicles, particularly the front grill of the… Continue reading Rendering Attempts to Give a Look at Model Y Design
AAA Insurance Rates Could Jump 30% for Tesla Owners
Tesla owners insured through AAA could see premiums jump by as much as 30 percent with the insurer claiming high-than-average claim rates and repair costs, according to a report from Automotive News. The publication also talked to other large insurers, who said they couldn’t say for sure if the price of Tesla coverage would increase,… Continue reading AAA Insurance Rates Could Jump 30% for Tesla Owners
Elon Musk Will Work on Production Line to Study Safety
Elon Musk has reportedly told factory employees he will perform the same tasks as injured workers to understand how to create a safer operation. A screenshot of a letter Musk sent to employees on Thursday was posted to Reddit, where users who claim to work at Tesla confirmed the memo. The note said: “No words can… Continue reading Elon Musk Will Work on Production Line to Study Safety
Texas Legislature Kills Direct Sales Bill
Tesla’s efforts for direct sales in Texas were killed Monday by the state legislature. The automaker had pushed legislation in March that would have allowed vehicles to be sold directly to buyers, rather than through a franchised dealership. “Once again, the legislature failed to act on Texans’ demands for 21st century car-buying options, meaning the… Continue reading Texas Legislature Kills Direct Sales Bill
Tesla Updates Referral Program
Tesla has updated its referral program to include a ticket to the semi unveiling in September, as well as unlimited Supercharging privileges to gift to five friends looking to buy. Full details of the update are below. REFERRAL PROGRAM (MAY 19 TO DEC. 31, 2017) Starting May 19, 2017, Tesla owners can give five friends… Continue reading Tesla Updates Referral Program