Tesla's second-quarter earnings call revolved around a thorough update on the company's self-driving software, dubbed FSD. Musk told investors that if they do not believe that Tesla will achieve widespread adoption of FSD, then they should not hold the stock. While these words are equal parts intriguing and surprising, Musk...

Elon Musk Just Told Tesla Investors to Sell Their Shares. Here's Why He Might Be Right.

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Elon Musk announces Actually Smart Summon feature coming with FSD V12.5.x update in August. The feature will utilize GPS to summon a Tesla to the owner's location; it can park and unpark the vehicle. FSD 12.5 is highly praised by Tesla drivers for its smooth and intuitive capabilities. Tesla's chief...

Elon Musk Has Good News For All Tesla Owners

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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

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Tesla's sliding sales in California could be a symptom of wider problems for Elon Musk and his EV maker, experts say.

Californians are buying fewer Teslas. That could be a bad sign for Elon Musk.

Tesla loses corporate sales in Germany over what a firm sees as CEO Elon Musk going against Tesla’s mission to accelerate the advent of sustainable energy. Tesla was originally founded with the mission of “accelerating the advent of electric transport,” which later evolved to “the advent of sustainable energy.”

Tesla loses corporate sales over Elon Musk ‘going against Tesla’s mission’

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), potential range degradation over time and use has haunted owners for what seems like an eternity. However, as battery technology improves, and so does EV longevity, these fears can slowly be phased out. For instance, the YouTube channel AutoTrader has been documenting a Tesla Model S from 2016 with over 430,000 miles on the clock from to its eight years of service as an airport taxi. Surprisingly, the car has been able to pull this off without requiring a battery or motor replacement of any kind.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles undergoes battery inspection, reveals 28% battery degradation after 8 years of heavy use

For years now, the Tesla Model Y has been the most popular electric car on the market, especially in the West. It hit the right balance of range, charge speeds, price and practicality. But a number of excellent competitors from legacy automakers have entered the market in recent years. And many of these cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 now exceed the Model Y’s capabilities in more ways than one.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is ‘Modern Retro’ While Tesla Model Y Is A ‘Frog’

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Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. This might be the end of a love affair that became unrequited. Elon Musk has been steadfast in...

America’s largest economy is falling out of love with Tesla—and it’s only going to get worse

In a recent post on X, the user Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) sparked a heated conversation regarding the selective criticism faced by Elon Musk and his ventures. The post highlighted a curious phenomenon: while Musk’s projects like Starlink, the Boring Company’s Las Vegas Loop, and even the social media platform X, continue to thrive despite widespread personal animosity towards Musk, it is Tesla that remains a lightning rod for vehement opposition and attacks.

The Targeting of Tesla: A Deep Dive into the Forces Opposing Elon Musk’s Vision

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

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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The Ford F-Series is the best selling car so far this year, with 352,406 units sold in the first half, according to Car and Driver, though sales declined by 8% compared to the same period the previous year. Despite the overall decline in sales of the F-150, sales of the electric F-150 Lightning specifically were […]
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The Slowest-Selling New Cars in 2024

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Whenever you are thinking about tires for your car, the number one thing you don't want to have happens is for the tread to wear all the way down. The reason for this is that the tires become susceptible to being punctured, or blowing out while driving. One such owner...

This Guy Took His Factory OEM Tires For His Tesla To Nearly 60,000 Miles. How'd He Do It?

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Tesla still hasn’t solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells. Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the end of the year. If they can’t be resolved the project will reportedly be abandoned. Tesla is experiencing problems with its large-format 4680...

Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we’re done

The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.

The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Tesla Stops Taking Orders for Cheapest Cybertruck, Offers $100,000 Version Now

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least expensive version of its Cybertruck, which is priced at $61,000, while making the $100,000...

Tesla Stops Taking Orders for Cheapest Cybertruck, Offers $100,000 Version Now

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