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Tesla (TSLA) faces another lawsuit over impact of software updates on EV batteries

May 15, 2023 10:38 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is again confronted with a class action lawsuit for limiting the battery capacity inside its vehicles through a software update. A group of U.S. Tesla Model S and Model X owners filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the electric vehicle manufacturer on Friday claiming the companys automatic software updates allegedly resulted in reduced driving range or even battery... More

Soros exits Tesla (TSLA), reduces Rivian (RIVN) stake after 90% drop from peak

May 15, 2023 8:50 AM EDT

Soros Fund Management, the family office of George Soros, cut its holdings in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) following the electric automakers 90% share decline from its intraday peak in November 2021. The billionaire also slashed its $16 million stake in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), effectively eliminating their investment in the EV giant.

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Tesla's 'Unboxed Process': Revolutionizing auto manufacturing or a risky endeavor?

May 15, 2023 8:26 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) introduced a new vehicle-assembly systemin March, sparking instant buzz and debate among industry specialists on whether the system, known as the "unboxed process," devised by CEO Elon Musk is a radical innovation, a visionary departure from traditional methods, a derivative concept, or a combination.

Musk believes the company needs to radically rethink conventional manufacturing methods in order to produce electric vehicles at larger volumes that are both more affordable and profitable.

Investors have eagerly anticipated the revelation of what many consider to be Tesla's holy grail: an electric... More

Tesla (TSLA) gains valuable endorsement for FSD in China

May 12, 2023 1:56 PM EDT

Electric vehicle giant, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has gained an important partner in their mission to promote their vehicles, as well as the companys full self-driving program in China.

The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SMCEI) has effectively endorsed the company through a public commitment released by the SMCEI, which was subsequently reported initially... More

Tesla (TSLA) revamps referral program with a chance to win a free Cybertruck

May 12, 2023 1:37 PM EDT

It appears that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has overhauled its Referral Program, and the changes are quite intriguing. According to observations from the Tesla community, the updated program offers credits towards vehicle purchases, along with an enticing lottery for a pre-release version of the Cybertruck.

According to the electric automakers support page, both existing and new owners are eligible to receive credits. Existing Tesla owners can obtain Referral Credits,... More

Tesla (TSLA) raises prices on Model S, X, and Y vehicles in the U.S.

May 12, 2023 9:33 AM EDT

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are up more than 2% in pre-market trading Friday after the electric vehicle giant increased the U.S. prices of its Model S, X, and Y electric vehicles by low single-digit percentages on Thursday, though prices are still considerably lower than at the beginning of the year.

The companys website showed raised prices... More

Tesla (TSLA) to recall 1.1M imported and China-made vehicles

May 12, 2023 9:23 AM EDT

Chinese regulators announced Friday they received a notification from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) that the electric automaker will deploy software updates to more than 1 million vehicles to allow changes to braking methods and more warnings about the use of accelerator pedals.

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CPCA releases April NEV sales data, BYD leads holding 34.5% of the market

May 12, 2023 8:55 AM EDT

Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China fell slightly in April. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), 606.8k new energy vehicles (NEVs) were sold in April, a 2% drop from March. However, compared year-on-year, this marks an increase of 116%. Aprils NEV penetration rate reached 33.9%, a 2.9ppt jump over March and a 5.9ppt jump over last year.

A look at the manufacturers shows that BYD heads the list with 209.5k NEVs, a 99% increase over last years numbers, bringing... More

Tesla (TSLA) shouldn’t call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says - AP

May 11, 2023 11:05 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shouldnt call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says - AP

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Polestar (PSNY) slashes production guidance and announces job cuts

May 11, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

Swedish electric automaker, Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) on Thursday lowered its 2023 production guidance and announced that the company would cut headcount by 10%, citing a delayed production start for its Polestar 3 and a challenging environment for the industry.

The electric vehicle company now expects to produce between 60,000 and 70,000 cars this year, versus... More

Robinhood (HOOD) Confirms 24 Hour Market Debut

May 10, 2023 4:51 PM EDT

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) confirmed it will debut a 24 Hour Market, allowing investors to place limit orders to buy whole shares of 43 of the most traded ETFs and individual stocks - like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The brokerage's 24 Hour market starts next week for a subset of customers and will be available to everyone in June.

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The world never stops, so why should investing be any... More

Tesla (TSLA) cuts Supercharging prices in Europe

May 10, 2023 3:11 PM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has cut Supercharger prices across most markets in Europe, decreasing fees by over ten percent as energy prices are stabilizing downward following the crisis.

In Europe, there have been major swings in electricity rates over the last year due to the war in Ukraine. Tesla had to adjust... More

Panasonic delays production of new Tesla battery to improve performance

May 10, 2023 2:46 PM EDT

By Hyunjoo Jin and Kiyoshi Takenaka

SAN FRANCISCO/TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic said on Wednesday that it will delay the commercial production of its 4680 battery cells championed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and begin operations during the April to September period in 2024, later than previously scheduled, as the company aims to improve their performance. 

Tesla's Japanese supplier, Panasonic, previously planned to start volume production for Tesla between April 2023 to March 2024.

"Mass... More

BYD cuts starting price for Seal EV in bid to extend market lead over Tesla (TSLA)

May 10, 2023 2:07 PM EDT

Chinese automaker BYD Co cut the starting price of its best-selling Seal sedan by 10% on Wednesday as the electric vehicle maker aims to extend its lead in the world's largest auto market.

The new price for the vehicle is now 18% cheaper than the rear-wheel drive Model 3 made by the companys closest competitor, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).

China's EV market is in the midst of a price war started by Tesla earlier this year, with several EV... More

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May 10, 2023 12:58 PM EDT

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Tesla (TSLA) option IV near low end of range

May 10, 2023 10:33 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 30-day option implied volatility is at 44; compared to its 52-week range of 45 to 96.

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May 10, 2023 9:53 AM EDT

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Tesla (TSLA) achieves 5,000-unit weekly production milestone for Model Y

May 10, 2023 8:53 AM EDT

Electric vehicle giant, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) said Tuesday that the automakers Texas facility has reached a 5,000-unit weekly production rate for its Model Y, equating to a roughly 260,000 vehicles annually.

The popularity of Tesla's Model Y has surpassed that of its sibling, the... More

Lithium chemical firms Allkem and Livent to merge to create $10.6 billion group

May 10, 2023 8:13 AM EDT

Investing.com -- Lithium chemical groups Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) and Livent Corp (NYSE: LTHM) have announced plans to merge in an all-stock deal that would create a combined entity valued at $10.6 billion.

In a... More

Tesla (TSLA) option implied volatility

May 10, 2023 2:55 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 30-day option implied volatility is at 46; compared to its 52-week range of 45 to 96.

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May 10, 2023 2:35 AM EDT

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Tesla says its Texas factory hits output of 5,000 Model Ys per week

May 9, 2023 7:14 PM EDT

BERKELEY, California (Reuters) - Tesla said on Tuesday that its Texas factory achieved production of 5,000 Model Y vehicles per week, meaning that it would be able to produce about 260,000 of the vehicles annually.

Tesla's Texas factory has an annual capacity of at least 250,000 vehicles.

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U.S. EV shares slump following news of Lucid (LCID) and Fisker (FSR) poor 1Q results and production cuts

May 9, 2023 1:44 PM EDT

U.S. electric automakers saw a decline in share prices Tuesday morning following cuts to production forecasts by Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: LCID) and Fisker Inc (NYSE: FSR), with Lucid sliding 9% in early trading.

Fisker shares were last down 5.3% after the company reported quarterly results. The company reported 1Q EPS of ($0.38), $0.08 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.30). Revenue for the quarter came in at $198 thousand versus the consensus estimate of $6.33 million. The EV maker also announced... More

Barclays predicts April back step as EV penetration reaches 14% in March report card

May 9, 2023 8:11 AM EDT

Barclays released a March EV report card as EV penetration reached 14%, up m/m and y/y, but still below elevated 4Q22. Analyst Dan Levy believes April is poised to be a slight step back in uptake, in-line with typical 1st month-of-quarter patterns. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), however, had an impressive March share, benefiting from price cuts and an increased focus on low cost EVs exported from China.

China once again had the highest EV penetration rate among the major global regions (30% in March), yet was flat m/m.... More

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May 9, 2023 2:34 AM EDT

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Tesla (TSLA) option implied volatility near low end of range

May 9, 2023 2:16 AM EDT

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 30-day option implied volatility is at 46; compared to its 52-week range of 45 to 96.

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