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Will Musk’s Ties to Trump & DOGE Lead to Long-Term Problems for Tesla?
President Donald Trump getting out of the Tesla he purchased. He is accompanied by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Image: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump On March 10, Tesla shares dropped more than 15%, hitting their lowest point since late October. On March 11, Trump gave a speech on the White House driveway to declare his support for the “great patriot” Tesla CEO…
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Here’s How Much You’ll Pay For An Original Tesla Model S
The original Tesla Model S helped redefine the future of driving, and its impact is still felt today. With its groundbreaking design and performance, this electric pioneer continues to spark curiosity about how far electric vehicles have come—and where they’re headed next. The original Tesla Model S made waves when it was first introduced, offering performance and technology that were…
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Elon Musk’s DOGE activities trigger protests, vandalism for Tesla
Elon Musk’s role in carrying out President Donald Trump’s dirty work has triggered a wave of opposition that is spilling over into protests against his flagship company, Tesla. Over the last week, some people have held demonstrations while others have vandalized Tesla vehicles owned by individual buyers and showrooms — with actions stretching from New York, Colorado, and California, to…
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Here’s How Much a 2-Year-Old Tesla Model 3 Is Worth Today
Since the first-generation Tesla Model 3 was discontinued in late 2023, all that remains is the used market. So if you’re shopping for a used Model 3, here’s what you need to know and what you should expect to pay. From the moment it rolled off the lines in 2017, the Model 3 was a huge success for the EV…
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Tesla brings its redesigned Model Y to the US, but keeps selling the old one too
Just a couple weeks after launching the refreshed “Juniper” Model Y in China and other Asia-Pacific markets, Tesla has started taking orders in the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile) and Europe. The Launch Series is the only trim level currently available to order in the US, offering a “fully loaded” setup with special badging, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver…
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Tesla says the Cybertruck is ‘best-selling,’ so why is it offering discounts?
Tesla is declaring the Cybertruck to be “America’s bestselling electric pickup truck in 2024.” And yet for the first time, the company offering discounts of up to $2,600 on the low-poly truck, a sign that demand may not be as strong as Tesla would like you to think. The discounts, which appear on the company’s inventory webpage, are as high…
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Tesla Recalls More Than 239,000 Cars to Fix Backup Cameras
Vehicles Recalled• Tesla Model 3 sedans manufactured between Jan. 15, 2024, and Dec. 12, 2024.• Tesla Model S sedans manufactured between April 24, 2024, and Nov. 27, 2024.• Tesla Model X SUVs manufactured between Jan. 25, 2023, and Dec. 2, 2024.• Tesla Model Y SUVs manufactured between May 23, 2023, and Dec. 16, 2024. The problem: A software problem may cause a short-circuit that…
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Ransomware gang says it hacked BMW and Tesla parts maker JTEKT
Ransomware group BlackSuit yesterday claimed responsibility for an October 2024 data breach at JTEKT North America, an automotive manufacturing corporation whose customers include auto makers like BMW, Tesla, and Rivian. BlackSuit says it stole 894 GB of data from JTEKT North America, the US arm of the Japanese company. JTEKT has not verified BlackSuit’s claim. JTEKT said a third party…
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Ford tells some EV customers to stop using its Tesla Supercharger adapter
Ford started offering free adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network to owners of its EVs in February, and now it’s telling some of its customers to stop using them, reports InsideEVs. The company found a “potential issue” that could cause “reduced charging speeds over time” or even damage to the charge port itself, according to a service bulletin it’s sending to…
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How Well Do Tesla Superchargers Work for Non-Tesla EVs?
Location: 1 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster, N.Y.Distance from Auto Test Center: 79 milesCharging fee: $0.49/kWh Located near the junction of Interstates 84 and 684, this Supercharger sat behind a small shopping center with a Dunkin’ and a Sherwin-Williams paint store. There was only a gas station within walking distance, and drivers charging late at night could feel isolated, especially after…
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