Driver-assistance tech seen as annoyance by many non-Tesla drivers

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on August 30, 2019 Automakers have been adding driver assistance features to new vehicles for years now, especially with the industry gearing towards self-driving technology. However, a recent J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study has found that many drivers see them as “nannying” annoyances and often opt …

Tesla Model 3 keeps ‘steady demand’ in Europe amid China’s coming price increase

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 29, 2019 Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model 3 push in Europe appears to be working in the company’s favor. In a note published on Thursday, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives noted that a “steady demand” for the Model 3 in Europe will likely help Tesla handle any weakness that the company …

Tesla launches in-house insurance, undercuts rivals with up to 20-30% lower rates

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 28, 2019 Tesla has formally introduced its in-house insurance service for its vehicles, an initiative that Elon Musk initially announced in the company’s first-quarter earnings call. As noted by the company in a blog post, the service is being launched in California for now, though an expansion to other …