Tesla Thailand launched a special interest rate program for Model 3 and Model Y customers. Tesla’s special interest rate program in Thailand starts at 2.49%. “The limited program only you start today. An important opportunity to get a special interest rate starting at just 2.49% with 1st class insurance and a 4-year Tesla car maintenance package. We reserve the right for customers who order and pick up the vehicle by June 28, 2024,” announced Tesla Thailand.  Tesla sees potential growth opportunities in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. Former Tesla Vice President of Public Po ..read more

Tesla China recently celebrated a notable milestone. As per the electric vehicle maker in a post on its official Weibo account, it has been in the domestic Chinese market for 10 years. Over this time, Tesla China has served 1.7 million customers and counting in the country.  “10 years ago today, we put the flagship coupe Model S in the hands of 15 consumers who were at the forefront of their time. Today, 10 years later, we are serving more than 1.7 million Tesla owners in China. Tesla has more than 6 million owners globally and China has more than 20 million new energy vehicle (NEV) owner ..read more

Last week, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On won the Bronze prize for its cobalt-free battery in the Smart Transportation category at the 2024 Edison Awards.  The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, was established in 1987. It is an annual competition honoring excellence in developing new products or services for marketing, design, and innovation.  The Bronze prize for SK On’s cobalt-free battery marks the second consecutive year the company was recognized at the Edison Awards. In 2023, the South Korean battery manufacturer won the Bronze prize for its NCM9 ..read more

Vietnamese automaker VinFast expanded its aftersales services in Europe by partnering with a local automotive repair and maintenance brand.  Vinfast signed a cooperation agreement with Mobivia to improve their customers’ access to aftersales services in France and Germany. Mobivia has 1,200 service centers in France and Germany.  “VinFast strongly believes that Mobivia’s extensive after-sales service network and skilled technical team will bolster customer confidence in the VinFast brand, ensuring an unparalleled experience for our European customers,” said Jean-Christophe Mercier, V ..read more

Tesla’s (TSLA:NASDAQ) Proxy Statement 2024 revealed that the company is asking shareholders to approve two big proposals at the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders in June: Tesla’s reincorporation to Texas and the ratification of Musk’s 2018 compensation plan, which was rescinded by a Delaware judge in late January. Considering the sentiments of the Tesla community online today, it would appear that the electric vehicle maker will be facing a rather unique situation in June — a growing group of shareholders who have grown to dislike Elon Mu ..read more

Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo has been operating driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco for around six months, and new data shows where riders are going most with the service. Waymo riders most commonly travel to Hayes Valley, Mission Bay, South of Market, and to the Mission District, according to a report from The San Francisco Chronicle citing data the company is required to report to state regulators. Between September and February, Waymo robotaxis carried over 530,000 passengers around the city, most frequently bringing passengers to job centers like the Financial Distri ..read more

Tesla has dropped the prices of its electric vehicles (EVs) and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software over the past few weeks, reigniting larger discussions about the automaker’s overall pricing strategy. In response to one person criticizing the frequency of Tesla’s price changes, Elon Musk has pointed to the dealership model, noting that most automakers change prices on their vehicles more regularly than consumers may realize. On Friday, Tesla reduced the price of the Model S, X, and Y by $2,000, after the company cut the price of monthly FSD subscriptions in half earlier this month. On Satur ..read more

Tesla has reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) add-on after the company cut the subscription price of the software in half in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Tesla reduced the monthly subscription price of FSD (Supervised) to just $99, down from its previous price of $199. Now, Tesla has also dropped the price of the one-time add-on FSD option to $8,000 from $12,000 in the U.S., as can be seen on the company’s order configurator. In Canada, the outright price of FSD is now CAD $11,000. Credit: Tesla Along with cutting the price of FSD (Supervised), Tesla has removed the option ..read more

Tesla has already started fixing Cybertruck units following a recent recall due to an issue with the accelerator pedal. After Tesla put a pause on Cybertruck deliveries and canceled customer appointments last weekend, a recall notice was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a problem with the accelerator pedal. Following the recall, Tesla has already started installing fixes on some Cybertrucks, as highlighted by a few customers in the last couple of days. On Saturday, Tesla was fixing the issue for some owners at the Cyber Takeover Cybertruck meetup even ..read more

Rivian has launched paint protection film (PPF) wraps for the R1T electric pickup, along with a limited-time discount for those who order soon. The electric truck maker launched the Xpel Stealth wraps in an email on Saturday, offering the upgrade at no extra cost on orders through April 30, according to company’s order configurator. After April, the price of the upgrade will increase to $5,000, as the promotion comes to an end. “This month only! Get a sleek satin finish with XPEL STEALTH paint protection on select R1 configurations at no extra charge. That’s a $5,000 value,” writes Rivian in t ..read more