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Tesla has quietly raised its non refundable order fee from $100 to $250. Here's a few reasons we think they did it.

According to reports coming out of China, Tesla's Model Y Production at Giga Shanghai has reached over 1000 vehicles a day. Added all together, this gives Tesla a run rate of over 1.3 million vehicles a year.

Tesla just had its AI Day event and it was very technical and detailed. I'm excited for where their AI tech is going, but I also thought about Elon Musk talking in videos about how we must be cautious and very careful as we create AI.

This is full coverage of Tesla's AI Day and everything that was seen or talked about that was of note.

I bought a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid to learn on. The battery was acting up, so I decided to test out the Prolong Kit from Hybrid Automotive. Here are the results.

As electric vehicle adoption ramps up, what is becoming clear is that charging is a mess on all levels to those starting out new to EVs.

Two environmental groups, Nabu and Green League, say they will not take their fight against Giga Berlin to a higher court. However, the environmental organizations vow to keep their fight.

Tesla AI Day is happening tomorrow. I'm excited and am looking forward to the following things being discussed.

Swapping out a vehicle cabin air filter is a piece of cake. We can show you how to do it in under 3 minutes and tell you how you can get the filter for under $20 delivered to your home.

FSD Autopilot is the buzzword these days with Tesla cars. If these features are going to be part of our future should we see them in vehicles such as the Toyota Prius? I do not think so and here is why.

We took Nissan’s all-new 2022 Frontier PRO-4X to the mountains of New Hampshire to see how user-friendly it was on a biking, fishing, kayaking trip. Here’s what we learned.

Recently, we've heard of investigations into Tesla's Autopilot system and we're asking the question, "How safe are Tesla vehicles compared to other auto makers?" Let's dive into some sources to get the answer.

Tesla was forced to shut down the Model 3 production line at the company's Fremont California plant over the weekends. However, according to reports, Tesla has restarted Model 3 production, even though it is in limited quantity.

We have news of an investigation by the NHTSA of Tesla Autopilot and 11 crashes that happened from 2018-2021, including 4 from this year, 2021. Let's see what's really going on here.

Gas prices, used car prices, covid prices. Is there any hope for a good price on a used Toyota Prius any time soon?

We have heard from Elon Musk as he was in Germany recently saying that he hopes the first deliveries in Giga Berlin can begin in October, 2021.

We all know catalytic converter theft is out of control, but what is the "catalyst" behind mass theft? I have a solid theory on why converters are still being stolen at alarming rates.

Elon Musk has confirmed the refreshed Model Y, which will be produced at Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin will have two-thirds of its body made with a Giga Press.

We have news of Tesla announcing its 2021 annual shareholder meeting. There will be a variety of issues discussed at this meeting, so let's get right into it.

The most recent update on the U.S. Electric Vehicle tax credit bill is that it will only apply to electric vehicles costing $40,000 or less and for people with an income less than $100,000. Tesla won't qualify for this in most cases, but they can do something smart in order to qualify most of their vehicles for a tax credit.

We have just tested both the 2022 Bolt EUV and the conventional 2022 Bolt. Here’s why buying the Bolt EUV makes much more sense.

Even in August, we are thinking ahead to winter. Here are some ways the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X comes ready to tackle wicked winter weather.

The race for new battery technology is on. This may seem like a bash on CATL sodium-ion, but it is not. Listen to CATL and why this battery is a must-have for the future.

Tesla is doing a lot of things well, including being sold out of every vehicle it makes for many months. But there's one thing it needs to do better, and that is communicate better to customers.

EVs dominate the list of fastest-selling used vehicles in America. Here is the top-20 list.

When the power is out, what will power your home. The F150 Lightning or A Toyota Hybrid with a Plug-Out Power System. Let's see what makes financial sense and keeps your home going.

Tesla was ignored by the Biden Administration at a recent meeting on electric vehicles. There is one obvious reason Tesla was not there and one we feel might be a possibility as well.

New Hampshire’s Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is horrendous. Here is one popular destination in New Hampshire's White Mountains that offers EV-driving visitors ample charging options.

We see a new batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles at Giga Berlin and we believe that these are going to be used to help calibrate the machinery in Giga Berlin in preparation for mass production of the Tesla Model Y at Giga Berlin.

After a very long wait, the refreshed Tesla Model X seems to finally be entering production. Tesla customers with a Model X Plaid reservation have reported Tesla has contacted them to "prepare for deliveries".