Aspiring Tesla rival Byton claims better tech, break even goal in 2-3 years after first EV production

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 19, 2020 Like several aspiring Tesla rivals before it, Byton aims to beat the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker at its own game. This means better tech, a lower price point, and a solid path to profitability without any of the growing pains that Tesla experienced over the years. …

Tesla owner braves fast food Drive-thru in Smart Summon test

By Joey Klender Posted on January 18, 2020 Tesla’s Smart Summon feature has conquered thunderstorms to pick up a family, snow-covered roads, and crowded parking lots successfully. But this time around, the popular Full Self-Driving feature may be facing its toughest test yet — a fast-food drive-thru. Mark Bianco of the BackseatBaller YouTube channel tested …

Tesla Model 3’s 2019 China registrations show 161% increase year-over-year

By Randell Suba Posted on January 17, 2020 Tesla posted 6,643 new vehicle registrations in China last December, helping push the company’s 2019 total to 42,715. This corresponds to a 161% increase compared to 2018, when the Palo Alto, California-based car manufacturer hit the 16,360 mark in China. According to the data from China Automotive …