Presently, Tesla employs around 10,000 people at its headquarters in Palo Alto, a significant chunk of its 71,000 global employees. It’s not quite clear what the move means for those employees, and according to Bloomberg, Musk’s October announcement of the impending news surprised even leadership in California. Tesla’s headquarters relocation […]
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What I’ve Learned About Texas from the Cab of a 2004 Nissan Titan
From the windshield of a truck, you can see parts of Texas you may not have imagined if you’ve never been here, like the rolling waves of Hill Country, blue skies of San Angelo, sandy beaches of Mustang Island, to start. More importantly, being in Texas has taught me that […]
F1’s Yuki Tsunoda Is Unimpressed by Texas BBQ, Hates a Sweaty Ass
The Formula One circus has arrived in the Lone Star State once again. While most drivers have either raced at or visited Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas at some point in their careers, there’s one freshman who is visiting the city and the U.S. for the very first […]
Ram TRX Driver Sinks Their 702-HP Super Truck at Texas Off-Road Park
From what I can tell, this is actually a UTV crossing at Xtreme Off-Road Park in the Texas town of Crosby. It’s located along the San Jacinto River and Google Maps shows several smaller bodies of water throughout the park. One commenter posted a video of their Polaris diving deep […]
Rivian Looking to Open Second EV Factory in Texas: Report
Remember the days when you could just claim to be an EV startup, raise millions in funding, and then not really make any cars? Darn it, Nikola, you could’ve had it all! Nowadays, however, you’ve got to make good on your promises, build some cars, and repay your investors. Well, […]
Romain Grosjean to Skip Indy 500 and Texas Races Due to Danger Concerns
Most drivers headed to IndyCar from Europe might not know much about the series, but they know the Indy 500. An event with so much prestige—it’s a third of the “triple crown,” alongside Le Mans and the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Because of this, it might seem surprising for […]
Construction for Tesla’s Massive Texas Gigafactory Is Well Underway
As you might imagine, the area is still a big pile of dirt, albeit a bit flatter and browner than it was only a few weeks ago. But within months, the area is poised to be bustling with scenery, greenery, and machinery—because for Tesla, this is more than just a […]
Coronavirus Cases Surge at GM’s Arlington, Texas Truck Plant
Good Monday morning and welcome back to Speed Lines, The Drive’s daily roundup of what matters in cars and transportation. I trust you had a restful July 4 weekend. Today we’re talking about the rising number of coronavirus cases at General Motors’ important Arlington, Texas truck plant, when Chinese cars […]
IndyCar Will Race Without Fans in Texas Despite Relaxed State Regulations: Report
Unlike NASCAR’s recently resumed season, IndyCar never got the chance to kickoff before coronavirus put the world on pause. As a result, the premier American open-wheel series has been scrambling to find the right time to begin, even pushing its month of May festivities at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to later […]
The Next Tesla Gigafactory Will Be in Oklahoma or Texas: Report
Tesla has selected two finalists in the hunt for its newest factory location: the cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Austin, Texas, AP reports. This would be the fifth manufacturing facility for the electric carmaker, and it’ll be set up to build the new Cybertruck pickup and Model Y crossover. This […]