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Tesla owners are jumping ship. Over half of trade-ins are for gas cars or electric vehicles from other brands. 
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Over Half of Tesla Owners Are Trading Their EVs in for Gas Cars

Do you own a Tesla Cybertruck, have a spare $700 and are struggling to find something to do with the truck’s finger-eating frunk? Well, I’ve got good news for you, because the Austin, Texas–based automaker just unleashed the “Cybertruck Cooler” on the world. It’s exactly what you think it is: a cooler meant to fit in the frunk of your Cybertruck. How exciting.

Tesla's Sold-Out $700 Stainless Steel Cooler Takes Up The Cybertruck’s Entire Frunk

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Tesla vehicles have some very cool interior features, including seat upholstery that is called "vegan leather," which sounds like an oxymoron. How can it be both vegan and leather? Well, there's actually a story behind Tesla interiors that traces back to a stakeholder meeting in 2015. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) was present and apparently asked Tesla to become the first car manufacturer to remove all leather from its vehicles. Supposedly, the question hit a nerve, and by 2017, Tesla had completely removed cowhide from the seats of its cars, followed by the steering wheel covers a little later.

Tesla Doesn't Use Real Leather, So What Is It?

Tesla car culture is full of hacks and shortcuts, some more effective than others. One, known as the “wet towel” trick, required the Tesla Charging department — or whatever remains of it — to publicly tell customers to knock it off. The “wet towel” trick involves...

Tesla warns against wet towel charging trick two months too late

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla would be focusing on the next-generation Roadster as the company’s dedicated flagship halo car. The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus, which was canceled before the Model S Plaid’s unveiling event in 2021, will remain canceled. Musk’s comment was posted on social media...

Tesla Roadster to fill the void left by canceled Model S Plaid Plus: Musk

Those looking for an affordable Samsung TV who aren't happy with the size of the DU7000 and DU8000 can grab the DU9000, which arrived at the end of February 2024. This 98-inch behemoth has a list price of $3,997.99, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% discount, which takes the Crystal UHD DU9000 below the $3,000 threshold.

Deal | Cheapest 98-inch Samsung TV hits new all-time low price on Amazon

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

Monterey Car Week 2024 is always packed with exclusive, rare and surprising vehicles, but this year these ten stood out as the most attention-grabbing.

Monterey Car Week 2024: The Hypercars, Restomods And EVs That Stole The Show

At the risk of sounding like just another hyperbolic claim of the “Best of Anything in the World”, a popular mechanic went out on a limb putting his reputation at stake and revealed what he professes is truly the best vehicle in the world. Sorry, Tesla but to...

The Best Vehicle in the World is a Pickup Truck Not a Tesla

Hertz announced a decisive move to sell tens of thousands of Tesla EVs as the company grapples with mounting losses from depreciation and poor fleet management, Bloomberg reported. The rental giant reported a $1.44 per share loss in Q2 2024, driven by fleet refreshment efforts that saw per-unit depreciation skyrocket...

Hertz Increases Efforts to Sell Tens of Thousands of Teslas Amid Soaring Depreciation

From 1906 to 1929, the Ford Motor Co. dominated global car sales. Henry Ford was convinced that by constantly improving the Model T and lowering its price, the T would roll on forever. He was wrong. The Model T made Henry the richest man in the world and he was...

Memo to Mr. Musk: The Auto Industry Is a Fashion Industry

Kia wants to build a slew of models on the Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP dedicated EV platform, and next on the menu are smaller, more affordable, front-wheel-drive-based cars. That includes the Kia EV3 crossover that's getting a ton of hype, but one sedan—expected to go on sale in Korea, Europe and North America—is set to gun for the Tesla Model 3.

The Kia EV4 Aims To Undercut The Tesla Model 3

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Dara Khosrowshahi isn’t confident Tesla owners will want to rent their cars out to a “complete stranger.”

Uber CEO snubs Elon Musk’s vision of a $30,000 payday for Tesla owners who rent out their cars as self-driving taxis

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New images allegedly showcase the Tesla Model Y's updated rear fascia and interior. Based on the leak, the Model Y will adopt a classy lightbar with a diffusing red glow. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the new Model Y will not debut this year. The Tesla Model Y...

Tesla Model Y Details Leaked Ahead Of New Model's Unveiling

The Tesla Model 3 is already one of the most popular electric vehicles, thanks to its large selection of great EV features and a reasonably low price compared to other electric cars. But it seems like Tesla is working on making the car even cheaper and has released a more affordable Model 3 with a downgraded interior in Mexico.

Tesla has released a cheaper Model 3 — and I really hope it comes to the U.S.

Lucid (LCID) will introduce not one but three new affordable EVs as it looks to take on market leaders like Tesla. Although we knew Lucid was planning a new mid-size electric SUV to rival Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, two other EVs are scheduled to roll out. CEO Peter Rawlinson...

Lucid (LCID) will launch three new affordable EVs to challenge Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3

Cadillac has unveiled the Opulent Velocity concept, showcasing the future of electric luxury performance. This innovative design combines cutting-edge technology with bespoke luxury, offering two distinct experiences: the autonomous Opulent mode and the thrilling Velocity mode. The concept features a 2+2 coupe design with self-opening butterfly doors and highlights Cadillac’s leadership in electrification and autonomous driving.

Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity Concept: Future of Luxury EVs

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Elon Musk’s new Tesla Gigafactory just outside of Berlin, Germany, has led to some 500,000 trees being chopped down since construction began in 2020, according to satellite analysis done by the environmental intelligence agency Kayrros.Antione Halff, a chief analyst at Kayrros, told the Daily Beast that the amount of trees chopped down increased carbon emissions by 13,000 tons, the equivalent of driving 33 million miles in a combustion car, or keeping 3,000 cars running for a year, according to the EPA.The satellite images produced by Kayrros show 813 acres of forest were felled between 2020, when construction began and May...

Elon Musk Chops Down 500,000 Trees for New Tesla Factory

One of the main sticking points to the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond is the high cost of a new EV. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new combustion car in the U.S. in June was $48,644, while new EVs had an average MSRP of $56,371.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why

The Cybertruck, Tesla’s most expensive passenger model, has been on sale for almost a year. Despite customers paying for the whole shebang, they never got the so-called Full Self-Driving advanced driver assistance system (ADAS.) After missing several deadlines (that weren’t exactly set in stone), the latest update comes from...

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Reportedly Getting FSD Next Month. We Have Doubts

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Lucid deems its EVs superior to a Tesla as it preps 3 cheaper models to take on 'distracted' Elon Musk

Lucid's cars are more energy-efficient than those of Tesla, which has become 'distracted,' claims Lucid's CEO. The automaker sees an opening to eat some of Tesla's...

Lucid deems its EVs superior to a Tesla as it preps 3 cheaper models to take on 'distracted' Elon Musk

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