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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla making major shift with "dabble" in traditional advertising

    Tesla making major shift with "dabble" in traditional advertising Tesla Inc. chief executive officer Elon Musk said the electric-car maker will dabble in advertisements, a major shift for the company that’s largely avoided traditional marketing. “We’ll try a little advertising and see how it...
  3. Jan

    Elon Musk responds to claims he grew up wealthy thanks to father's emerald mine

    Big lie about Elon Musk's South African childhood Pretoria-born billionaire tech executive Elon Musk has denied that his fortunes and success were built on profits from an emerald mine partially owned by his father, Errol Musk. Elon Musk is currently the world's second-richest man — with...
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    Tesla vehicle orders from South Africa

    Are there any other South Africans that paid a $1,000 deposit for a Tesla vehicle several years ago and that are still holding on to their deposit - waiting for the perpetually delayed deliveries to SA? I know you can get this deposit refunded but Tesla is notoriously difficult to get hold of...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla cuts Model X and Model S prices by another $5,000

    Tesla cuts Model X and Model S prices by another $5,000 Tesla Inc. cut the prices of its Model S and X for the third time this year late Thursday. Chief executive officer Elon Musk has vowed to chase volume over profit margins. [Bloomberg]
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla delivers record number of new cars in first quarter of 2023

    Tesla delivers record number of new cars in first quarter of 2023 Tesla Inc. reported record deliveries in the first quarter, though it fell short of the pace required to meet Elon Musk’s long-held goal of 50% annual growth. The electric vehicle pioneer delivered 422,875 cars worldwide last...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car, one that could wirelessly recharge via photons. But as logistical and economic hurdles continue to stymie those projects, the...
  8. Jan

    Synacktiv wins second Tesla Model 3 at Pwn2Own

    Hacking team wins a second Tesla Model 3 and R6.5 million at Pwn2Own Cybersecurity firm Synacktiv won $360,000 (R6.5 million) and a second Tesla Model 3 on day two of the 2023 Pwn2Own competition in Vancouver, Bleeping Computer reports. Team members David Berard and Vincent Dehors earned the...
    • Jan
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    • david berard synacktiv tesla tesla model 3 vincent dehors
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  9. Jan

    Pwn2Pwn day 1: Synacktive exploits Tesla Model 3 zero-day - win $100,000 and the car

    Hacking team exploits Tesla Model 3 zero-day — win R1.8 million and the car Security researchers successfully showed off Windows 11, macOS, and Tesla Model 3 zero-day exploits on the first day of Pwn2Own in Vancouver, Bleeping Computer reports. On day one, the winners took home $375,000 (R6.8...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Volkswagen working on another "cheap" EV for less than €20,000

    Volkswagen working on another "cheap" EV for less than €20,000 Having just unveiled the ID. 2all, an affordable electric vehicle that’s still a couple of years away from production, Volkswagen AG is making plans for an even cheaper EV. An electric model to sell for less than €20,000 (R393,00)...
  11. Jan

    Rubicon drove its Tesla Model X from Cape Town to Joburg - what they found

    Driving a Tesla from Cape Town to Joburg during load-shedding Even with the relatively limited number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on South Africa's major national routes and continuous load-shedding, it is currently possible to drive from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a Tesla in...
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • electric car charging electric vehicles (evs) gridcars hilton musk nick bailey tesla tesla model x
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla cuts vehicle prices for second time since January

    Tesla cuts vehicle prices for second time since January Tesla Inc. slashed prices of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in the US late Sunday night by $5,000 and $10,000 respectively as the company seeks to goose demand in the final month of the quarter. The Model S all-wheel drive is now...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla wants to offer unlimited EV electricity for R546 per month

    Tesla wants to offer unlimited EV electricity for R546 per month Tesla Inc. is planning to offer unlimited overnight home charging in Texas for $30 a month in a move that echoes the transformation in mobile phone billing. While Tesla isn’t alone in contemplating such a plan, the automaker’s...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla shares take a hit after Musk's disappointing 3rd Master Plan

    Tesla shares take a hit after Musk's disappointing 3rd Master Plan Elon Musk’s much-hyped third Master Plan for Tesla Inc. fell flat with investors after failing to offer any firm detail on the company’s long-awaited next generation of electric cars. The four-hour presentation was long on...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Elon Musk reclaims position as world's richest person after Tesla surge

    Elon Musk reclaims position as world's richest person after Tesla surge Elon Musk has regained his spot as the world’s richest person, after briefly losing the title to France’s Bernard Arnault. Musk’s wealth has been buoyed by a nearly 70% surge in Tesla Inc.’s stock price this year. [Bloomberg]
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla under scrutiny over vehicle's collision with stationary fire truck

    Tesla under scrutiny over vehicle's collision with stationary fire truck The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Tesla Inc. for more information about one of its vehicles colliding with a fire truck in a fatal crash in the San Francisco Bay area. The agency reached out to...
  17. Jan

    Tesla releases OTA pushes for 363,000 cars over Full Self-Driving issue

    Tesla pushes patch to 363,000 vehicles over Full Self-Driving concerns Tesla is recalling almost 363,000 of its vehicles over Full Self-Driving (FSD) safety issues, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice. Affected Tesla models include: Model S and Xs...
  18. Jan

    Tesla Model Y popular on AutoTrader, despite not being sold in South Africa

    Most wanted electric cars in South Africa AutoTrader has published its latest Annual Car Industry Report, revealing the most searched-for, most-viewed, and most-listed electric vehicles (EVs) on its South African website in 2022. The motoring classifieds platform measured 159% more EV advert...
    • Jan
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    • audi autotrader bmw electric vehicles (evs) jaguar mini porsche taycan tesla tesla model y
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing in Tesla take-private fraud case

    Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing in Tesla take-private fraud case Elon Musk proved once again that he’s difficult to beat in court. On Friday, a federal jury in San Francisco took just two hours to clear the Tesla Inc. chief executive officer of claims by investors that he defrauded them...
  20. Jan

    Amazon reports $2.7 billion annual loss

    Amazon reports first annual loss since 2014 Amazon incurred a net loss of $2.7 billion (R46.16 billion) in 2022, the first time that the tech giant failed to make a profit since 2014. The company revealed this in its latest quarterly results presentation for the three months ending December 2022.
  21. Jan

    Michael Jordaan: Even Elon Musk cannot save Eskom

    Even Elon Musk cannot save Eskom — but private power will save South Africa Venture capitalist and former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan believes not even Elon Musk could succeed as Eskom CEO, and anyone willing to take the helm after André de Ruyter leaves would have to be "crazy".
    • Jan
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    • andré de ruyter battery energy storage systems (bess) elon musk eskom load-shedding michael jordaan tesla tesla megapack tesla powerwall
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Eskom and Electricity: Load Shedding
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