Not long after Tesla’s value soared to more than Ford and General Motors combined, the electric car manufacturer’s shares have continued to rise, pushing it beyond the (stock market) value of even Volkswagen. At the time of writing, Tesla shares sit at $572.20 although did reach as high as $594.50 during intraday trading, giving the […]
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Tesla has finally made a breakthrough in its long-standing legal battle with the state of Michigan that will allow it to sell and service vehicles in the state. Under the settlement reached between Tesla and the state, it was agreed “that any Michigan resident may lawfully buy a Tesla and have it serviced in Michigan.” […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1692990" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2019/10/tesla-troubles-models-bricking-over-flash-memory-problem/shutterstock_1481877515/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503.jpg" data-orig-size="950,647" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="tesla repair tesla service center canada" data-image-description=" JL IMAGES/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-450×306.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-610×415.jpg” class=”aligncenter wp-image-1692990 size-large” src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-610×415.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”415″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-610×415.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-75×51.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-450×306.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-768×523.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503-120×82.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_1481877515-e1571342150503.jpg 950w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> A long-standing legal battle pitting Tesla against the state of Michigan has finally […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1697726" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2019/11/a-new-twist-california-bans-gov-purchasing-of-most-auto-brands/shutterstock_1286601643/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,750" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="EV charging California Tesla Supercharger station" data-image-description=" Beach Media/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-450×338.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-610×458.jpg” class=”aligncenter wp-image-1697726 size-large” src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-610×458.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”458″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-610×458.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-75×56.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-450×338.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-768×576.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643-120×90.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_1286601643.jpg 1000w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> The catapulting of environmental issues to the forefront of public discourse has spawned […]
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It appears as though deliveries of the Tesla Model Y could start very soon after it was revealed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) VIN decoder website has been updated to include the new all-electric crossover. In addition to Tesla Model Y VINs now being available to search and view, the car also received […]
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While the novelty of seeing high-performance Tesla models take on more expensive sports cars and supercars has somewhat started to wear off, this video from CarWow featuring the Tesla Model 3 Performance and Porsche 911 Carrera S is well worth a watch because the two are so evenly matched. While the Model 3 Performance and […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1689884" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2019/09/tesla-close-to-unlocking-one-million-miles-per-battery/shutterstock_1503415655/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="tesla logo tesla charger tesla motors" data-image-description=" JL IMAGES/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-450×300.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-610×407.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1689884″ src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-610×407.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”407″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-610×407.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-75×50.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-450×300.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-768×512.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655-120×80.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1503415655.jpg 1000w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> Following confirmation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will […]
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A freak accident happened in Hallandale Beach, Florida on Monday when a Nissan GT-R reportedly ran a red light and slammed into a Tesla Model X, effectively cutting the EV in two. Yes, you read that right: the electric crossover was left without the entire rear section behind the second-row seats, including the rear wheels. […]
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Tesla is vigorously disputing claims that its vehicles suffer from unintended acceleration issues after it was revealed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will look into a petition (see full document here) asserting about 500,000 of its electric cars may have such problems. In a blog post, Tesla revealed that the petition was filed […]
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Recently there was a report, or rather, a petition in which it asked the NHTSA to investigate Tesla over multiple reports of cars suddenly accelerating forwards by themselves. If true, this would be incredibly alarming as it could lead to all manner of accidents, and in worst case scenarios, even death. Advertising Tesla had previously […]
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PALO ALTO, Calif. – Tesla is disputing claims that its vehicles can suddenly accelerate on their own. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) The company said Monday that it checks out all such complaints by drivers, and it says the cars drive as they’re designed to. Tesla adds that the California man who filed a petition […]
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Modern cars have definitely gotten a lot smarter compared to cars back in the day, where they are now equipped with computers and sensors that are supposed to make the driving experience better. However, sometimes the addition of technology can make things worse and more complicated. Advertising Take for example a recent petition in which […]
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Modern cars have definitely gotten a lot smarter compared to cars back in the day, where they are now equipped with computers and sensors that are supposed to make the driving experience better. However, sometimes the addition of technology can make things worse and more complicated. Advertising Take for example a recent petition in which […]
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No matter where you live, you’ve seen a Tesla Model S at some point and inevitably turned your head towards it as it drove by. But how does it feel from behind the wheel, and is it really that rewarding? At €110,445 ($122,414) for the Long Range in Ireland, where the following review takes place, […]
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The world’s fascination with the Tesla Cybertruck continues and the latest replica has just emerged out of Russia. This Cybertruck started out as a Russian UAZ that the Garage54 YouTube channel in question covered in concrete not too long ago. With all of that concrete drilled away, work begun on modifying the frame of the […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1702976" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2019/12/congress-says-nay-to-expanding-ev-tax-credits/shutterstock_471343589/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="tesla charging station" data-image-description=" Welcomia/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-450×300.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-610×407.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1702976″ src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-610×407.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”407″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-610×407.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-75×50.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-450×300.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-768×512.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589-120×80.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/shutterstock_471343589.jpg 1000w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agreed to review a petition requesting the agency formally investigate 500,000 […]
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While we’re on the subject of American (or somewhat American) automakers looking to beat the Chinese at their own EV game, Tesla has announced a new direction in that massive electric vehicle market. With Model 3s now rolling into buyers’ hands from its just-opened Shanghai assembly plant, the automaker has turned its eye to the […]
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