Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.
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He is also the co-founder of Combat Edge, a MMA stats website.
Lambert made a name in the EV space through a steady stream of exclusive scoops about Tesla, including being the first journalist to try Tesla’s Autopilot feature back in 2015. Lambert also repeatedly broke stories about new Tesla products like Enhanced Summon, Model S design refresh, Tesla Autopilot 2.5, and more.
In 2020, he was also the first to report that Tesla’s new planned Gigafactory in the US would be located in Austin, Texas months before the official announcement.
His reporting has been used by many mainstream news organizations, like the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many more.
Lambert has appeared on television (CNBC) and has been featured in national papers for his expertise in electric vehicles.
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Podcast: Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more.
Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
Tesla has launched the cheaper non-Launch Edition version of the new Model Y in the US and Canada. It now starts at $49,000 before incentives.
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With the Cybertruck proving extremely difficult to sell, Tesla should pivot the vehicle to a rugged SUV – something like this.
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According to a Tesla Semi customer, the electric truck program is suffering more delays and a price increase that is described as “dramatic.”
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Most Wall Street analysts covering Tesla’s stock (TSLA) badly misread the automaker’s delivery volumes this quarter. Some of them have started releasing notes to clients following Tesla’s production and delivery results.
Here’s what they have to say:
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s only growing business was just kneecapped by Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s new tariffs on China have just kneecapped Tesla’s only growing business: energy storage, which uses battery cells from China.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck’s recall fix is a joke that leaves burn mark and gap
Tesla Cybertruck owners are starting to get the fix for the truck’s recent recall related to a falling trim. The fix is ridiculous for a $80,000-$100,000 vehicle as it leaves a weld burn and a panel gap.
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President Trump has announced new sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49% on virtually every trade partner, which will increase the cost of almost everything in the US.
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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has asked the city, which is a major Tesla shareholder, to sue Tesla and CEO Elon Musk over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.
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Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged on a report that Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon. Investors appear happy that Musk will spend more time on Tesla, even though the company’s brand issues are linked to Musk.
Update: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has denied the report.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s delivery miss means bigger brand issues in the US, Cybertruck is dead weight
Tesla’s big delivery miss means the automaker has bigger brand issues than expected in the US, and the Cybertruck is absolutely unsellable.
It’s worse than anyone expected.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
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Elon Musk is going on full propaganda mode to distract from Tesla’s delivery numbers with new Optimus robot content and misleading claims about Model Y’s popularity.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is sitting on $200 million worth of Cybertruck inventory
Tesla has about $200 million worth of Cybertrucks in inventory in the US, as the truck is extremely difficult to sell.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s electric car sales decline deepens in Europe
Tesla’s European problems are not over. Some countries have already reported their March delivery numbers,, and despite the new Model Y, Tesla’s electric car sales decline is deepening in some European countries.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck split in half in crash with G Wagon
A Tesla Cybertruck was split in half after another vehicle crashed into it in Frisco, Texas, a few days ago. Images of the aftermath are impressive.
Expand Expanding CloseHome solar buyers are asking for Tesla Powerwall alternatives
New data from EnergySage shows that home solar buyers are increasingly asking for Tesla Powerwall alternatives as the brand damage extends to Tesla’s energy business.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk loses his mind over Tesla protests, claims paid protestors with dumb ‘proof’
Elon Musk is getting increasingly upset about the Tesla protests. Following a significant ramp-up in demonstrations against the automaker this weekend, the CEO went on an unhinged rant claiming the protests were full of paid protestors and that his former buddy Reid Hoffman was behind it.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s Rome store in flames, 17 cars destroyed, cause unknown
Tesla’s store in Rome was on fire this morning, destroying 17 vehicles and parts of a building. Investigators are still investigating the cause.
Arson is not ruled out.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Trump’s dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more.
67% of Americans would not consider buying a Tesla, new poll says
A new poll shows that 67% of Americans would not consider buying or leasing a Tesla vehicle – with most of them citing Elon Musk as the reason why.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) Q1 delivery consensus: 377,000 EVs – worst performance in 2 years
Tesla released its company-compiled delivery consensus for this quarter. The automaker is expected to deliver 377,592 electric vehicles, which would be its worst performance in more than two years.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is becoming a political pawn: UK considers removing it from EV incentives
The UK government is considering removing Tesla from its incentive program for electric vehicles after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on all cars and trucks not assembled in the US.
Tesla is becoming a political pawn in Trump’s trade war.
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