Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
In a bold move to streamline customer service, Tesla has launched a Voice AI agent for its Tesla Insurance customers, enabling policy changes without human intervention. Powered by Grok, an AI developed by xAI, this in-house solution promises 24/7 accessibility and call summarization to reduce repetitive interactions. First reported by Sawyer Merritt on X, the…
On April 15, 2025, RBW EV Cars, a British manufacturer of handcrafted electric vehicles (EVs), began construction on an $8 million production facility in Danville, Virginia, marking a pivotal step in its North American expansion. Reportedly the 29,000-square-foot hub will produce left-hand-drive versions of RBW’s Roadster and GT models, targeting a niche US market of…
Tesla has rolled out a new software update for the Model Y, introducing a location-based trunk height adjustment feature designed to improve user safety and convenience. Shared via an X post by Nic Cruz Patane, the 2025.14 update allows drivers to save trunk height settings based on their location, addressing common issues like low ceilings…
On April 15, 2025, a report from Japan’s Nikkei newspaper sparked concern by claiming Honda Motor Co. was planning to shift production of its CR-V and Civic models from Canada to the United States to dodge new U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials swiftly debunked the claim, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Federal Industry Minister Anita…
In November 2017, Elon Musk announced the second-generation Tesla Roadster, promising it would be the fastest production car in the world, and began taking deposits from eager buyers. Over $250 million in reservations poured in for the Roadster, but nearly eight years later, as of April 2025, Tesla has yet to deliver a single unit,…
On April 14, 2025, Tesla introduced a Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Cybertruck priced at $69,990, a $10,000 saving over the $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model. Announced on Tesla’s official website, this trim boasts a 350-mile range but omits all-wheel drive, air suspension, and the signature rear light bar. For electric vehicle enthusiasts, this signals…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made another ambitious claim about autonomous driving technology, stating that “For the first time, there will soon be a generalized, pure AI solution to full self-driving” that relies solely on “cameras and the Tesla AI chip with Tesla AI software.” The announcement, made on X earlier today, reiterates Tesla’s commitment…
Tesla stock showed signs of recovery on Monday, April 14, 2025, rising 3.4% to $260.92 in early trading after President Donald Trump excluded smartphones and certain electronics from his most severe import tariffs. This positive movement occurs during a challenging period for the electric vehicle manufacturer, whose shares have declined approximately 38% year-to-date and remain…
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