by Ty Davison | Jun 18, 2024 | News & Commentary
The Tesla Model Y Takes Top Spot in American-Made Index Yet Again – WSJ: Cars.com released its 2024 American-Made Index which looks at parts-sourcing, the location of final assembly, and other factors to determine American-made-ness. Tesla’s Model Y...
by Ty Davison | Apr 6, 2024 | News & Commentary
2024 Tesla Model 3: Good Enough to Be Elon-Proof? – WSJ: When it came to buying a replacement, safety was her top priority. Who makes the safest car on the market? she asked. I warned that she might not like the answer. Tesla. Tesla models have earned...
by Ty Davison | Feb 12, 2024 | News & Commentary
Dawn Project calls for Tesla boycott in Super Bowl ad campaign over self-driving capabilities | CNN Business: Tech entrepreneur Dan O’Dowd, a fierce critic of Tesla, isn’t pumping the brakes on his campaign against the automaker’s self-driving software. O’Dowd’s “The...
by Ty Davison | Dec 12, 2023 | News & Commentary
Tesla dropped the ball on the Cybertruck’s twin promises of extended range (promised 500 miles, delivered 340) and price (promised tiers at $70k, $60k, and $40k; coming in at $100k, $80k, and $60k). That’s more than enough reason for any of the reported...
by Ty Davison | Nov 5, 2023 | News & Commentary
Why EV charging is still such a pain | CNN Business: Powering your car should always be easy, whether you fill it with electrons or gasoline. If it’s an electric car, you should be able to swipe a credit card, plug in the cable and your vehicle will just… charge. And...