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The Unfortunate Case of Mistaken Identity: Man Attacks Wrong Electric Car in Protest Against Elon Musk In a bizarre turn of events, a man in his 40s vented his frustrations towards Elon Musk by attacking what he thought was one of the CEO’s all-electric vehicles in central Bristol, England. However, his lack of familiarity with Teslas led to a major mix-up, as he ended up damaging a Polestar electric vehicle instead. The Attack: Video footage of the incident captured the man, seemingly driven by anti-Elon Musk sentiments, wielding a large pole and smashing the Polestar. The attack resulted in significant…
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall for 60,490 electric vehicles in the United States due to a software fault that affects the gear selection display, potentially increasing the risk of rollaway incidents. The affected models include the 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron, and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the defect rate is just 1%. The issue arises when the “N” gear position fails to display on the instrument cluster under certain circumstances. This could lead to drivers being unaware of the transmission shift position, posing a risk of…
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Vision V Electric Van Concept Mercedes-Benz recently announced the name of its highly anticipated electric van concept – the Vision V. Set to be officially unveiled later this spring, the Vision V will showcase Mercedes’ innovative Van.EA modular architecture for future electric vans. The first vans utilizing this advanced architecture are slated for production in 2026, with Mercedes already conducting prototype testing. The Vision V will offer a range of configurations, including a luxurious electric van destined for the U.S. market and a potential RV, in addition to standard passenger and cargo van options. Unlike the current eSprinter…
The Misguided Attack on an Electric Vehicle in Bristol In a bizarre turn of events, a man in his 40s unleashed his frustration towards Elon Musk by vandalizing what he believed to be one of the CEO’s Tesla vehicles in central Bristol, England. However, his lack of knowledge about electric cars led to a case of mistaken identity, as he ended up attacking a Polestar electric vehicle instead. The Attack: Video footage of the incident captured the man wielding a large pole and smashing the Polestar in a fit of anti-Elon Musk rage. The car’s windows were shattered, and its…
The Tesla service center in Brooklyn may not be the most prominent location, but it was at the center of a storm this past weekend. A group of passionate protesters gathered outside the center, voicing their concerns and frustrations towards President Donald Trump and his close associate, Elon Musk. The protest, part of a series of demonstrations at Tesla stores and repair centers worldwide, was a direct response to Musk’s increasing involvement in government affairs and global right-wing politics. Protesters waved placards, chanted slogans, and made their voices heard loud and clear. Emily Waters, a professor at the Parson’s School…
Tesla Software Update 2025.8 Now Available to Employees—Exciting New Features Await Employees at Tesla are currently testing out the latest software update, version 2025.8. This is a common practice at Tesla, where updates are first released to internal audiences for testing before being rolled out to the public.While the exact details of this update are still under wraps, there are several anticipated features that could be included.Adaptive Headlight SupportThe refreshed Model Y is set to receive adaptive headlights and matrix headlight functionality, making it the first Tesla vehicle in North America to offer matrix headlights. This feature recently received approval…
Tesla has recently made a significant move to increase discounts on its legacy Model Y inventory units in both Canada and the United States. The price cuts apply to the previous generation Model Y vehicles that are still in stock following the launch of the newer models. In Canada, the discounts have been raised to over $11,000, while in the U.S. they can go up to $7,000. This move by Tesla is aimed at clearing out remaining inventory of the older Model Y units to make room for the newer models. By offering substantial discounts, the electric car manufacturer hopes…
Tesla Cybertruck vandalized with swastika in Guelph, could it be a hate crime? A disturbing incident took place at a Costco parking lot in Guelph, Ontario over the weekend, as a man was caught on Sentry Mode drawing a swastika on the side of a Tesla Cybertruck. The act of vandalism has raised questions about whether it constitutes a hate crime. The Cybertruck owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was shocked to discover the offensive symbol on their vehicle. They immediately reported the incident to the police and shared the Sentry Mode footage on social media in the hopes of…
Apple Maps is set to introduce support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in an upcoming software update, as revealed by developer Aaron. The code discovered in iOS 18.4 beta 2 hints at the integration of NACS into Apple Maps for electric vehicles. The new code suggests that Apple Maps or CarPlay could soon provide alerts related to Tesla’s NACS charging adapter. Phrases like “Tesla NACS Adapter Required” and “Charging adapter required on this route” indicate that iOS may alert drivers when they need a NACS adapter to charge their EV at specific stations. This feature would be particularly…
Florida’s EV Market Continues to Thrive Contrary to the political landscape, Florida is emerging as a strong contender in the electric vehicle (EV) market, following closely behind California in EV sales. The growth in EV registrations in Florida, particularly in the central region, is a testament to the state’s increasing enthusiasm for EVs. Recent data from the Orlando Sentinel reveals that Central Florida saw a significant surge in EV registrations, with over 17,000 new EVs registered in the nine counties between November 2023 and November 2024. This growth, driven by consumer interest rather than incentives, has positioned Florida at the…