Tesla Semi with Model X in tow is an “aircraft carrier”, teases Jerome Guillen

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 18, 2019 In a rather rare social media post, Jerome Guillen, Tesla’s President of Automotive, shared an image of a vehicle that truly lies close to his heart — the Tesla Semi. The Automotive President’s post features the all-electric long-hauler parked at a Supercharger while pulling a trailer loaded …

Elon Musk hints at Tesla’s profitable Q4, Mid Range Model 3’s int’l release

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 18, 2019 Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is down on early Friday trading amidst news of the company’s new round of layoffs, as well as the impending production ramp of the $35,000 Standard Range Model 3. The rationale behind the 7% job cuts was extensively explained by Elon Musk in an …

Ford commits to electric F-150 pickup truck as legacy auto buckles under EV pressure

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 17, 2019 During a presentation at the Deutsche Bank Global Automotive Conference in the MGM Grand in Detroit, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, made a blockbuster announcement. After more than 40 years in the market, and amidst the impending arrival of vehicles like the Tesla pickup truck …