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Elon Musk Says SpaceX Ditched Idea For Game Of Thrones-Style 'Dragon Wings' On Starship Because It Was Too Hot And Heavy To Handle

Five years ago, on April 14, 2019, Musk wrote on social media platform X (then Twitter) that he was thinking about adding "giant stainless steel dragon wings" to Starship.

Did Someone Get Promoted At Tesla Amid Layoffs? Autopilot Head's X Badge Change Sparks Talk Of Leadership Shift

Tesla's Director of Autopilot Software, Ashok Elluswamy, recently gained a company-affiliated tag on social media platform X.

GM To Make 4th HQ Move But Remains Sole 'Big Three' Automaker To Stay Put In Detroit

GM's new headquarters at Hudson's will be located just a few blocks from its current headquarters at Renaissance Center.

Elon Musk Re-Enters 'Wartime CEO' Mode? Tesla Chief Explains Necessity Of Massive Job Cuts Amid Report Of Critical Giga Texas Projects At Risk

A "wartime CEO" refers to an executive who leads a company through an impending crisis, such as intense competition or supply chain disruptions.

Hyundai Blazes Past Tesla: IONIQ 5 Robotaxi Aces Simulated Driving Test (Already!)

The Ioniq 5 robotaxi is the result of a collaboration between Hyundai and driverless tech provider Motional.

Need A New EV Deal? Kia Offers Dealers Cash To Make Room For 2024 Models

Under this program, dealers will receive $1,000 for each 2023 EV6 sold, with the amount increasing to $1,500 for the high-performance EV6 GT.

'There Is Nothing I Hate More,' Elon Musk Tells Employees As Tesla Said To Be Laying Off Over 14,000 Workers To Slash Costs (UPDATED)

This news also follows Tesla's report of an 8.5% year-on-year decline in first-quarter vehicle deliveries, totaling 386,810 vehicles globally.

Tesla's Q1 US Sales Mainly Held Back By Very Model That Saved It From Bankruptcy Years Ago

As per the research company, Tesla sold 140,187 electric vehicles in the U.S. last quarter, marking a 13.3% drop from the 161,630 vehicles sold in the corresponding quarter of 2023.

Tesla Senior Exec Calls Some Indian Media Reports About Expansion Plans 'Totally Made Up' — But Doesn't Say Which Ones

Tesla employees are often surprised at the news they receive on the company's plans for India, Patel said.

Why This Tesla Bull Feels More Optimistic About Energy Storage Than Robotaxis Or FSD V12

Tesla recently announced that its cars have driven one billion miles with the help of its full self-driving (FSD) software.

Tesla Unveils RWD Model Y For European Market: Longer Range, Lower Cost

The rear wheel drive vehicles are available in Austria, Germany, Spain, and Italy, among other European countries.

'F Inflation!' — Tesla Investor Ross Gerber And Critic Gordon Johnson Clash On True Cost Of EV Versus 'Evil Gas Car'

Gerber is convinced that gas cars will be "worthless" in five years, contrary to the opinions of EV critics and some automakers like Toyota.

'Storm Has Passed:' Did Elon Musk Just Declare An End To Tesla's Labor Strike Hurdles In Sweden?

The strike initiated by IF Metall among repair shop workers in late October sought to pressure Tesla into negotiations for collective bargaining agreements.

'Fixing This:' Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Promises To Patch Wireless Phone Charging Woes On R1

The wireless charger on R1 vehicles currently does not charge some phone models owing to size and camera specifications.

Tesla Wants To Hire Prototype Vehicle Operators — But Is It For Low-Cost EV Or Robotaxi?

These operators will be part of the company's vehicle data collection team and will be responsible for improving the vehicles' self-driving performance by operating the prototypes in a designated area.

Cruise Back On Phoenix Roads Soon? GM's Self-Driving Unit Reportedly Gears Up To Resume Robotaxi Testing

In the last few months, Cruise was reportedly in discussions with authorities in 20 metropolitan areas where it previously operated or had begun mapping for future operations.

Tesla Megapacks Flex Their Muscle During Solar Eclipse By Helping Stabilize Texas Power Grid

The Megapacks filled the energy void of over one gigawatt and helped the grid remain stable during a brief disruption of solar irradiance that lasted over four minutes to solar sites across Texas.

Elon Musk's Starlink Gone Rogue? Black Market Supplies Banned Tech To Russia And Beyond, Report Reveals

A WSJ investigation revealed a network of middlemen, including a Moscow-based online retailer employee, who sells Starlink terminals.

China's Newest EV Entrant Ignites Another Fierce Price War — Even Small Fry Feel The Heat

Xiaomi's SU7 has a starting price of 215,900 yuan (about $29,850), lower than even the Tesla Model 3 in China.

Elon Musk Uses Jeff Bezos' Fear-Inducing Email Style To Forward Tesla Customer Concerns To His Managers: What Senior Exec's Insights Reveal

Bezos, known for his direct and no-frills communication, would forward customer complaints directly to the relevant executives responsible for resolution, with just a question mark in the subject line.