At an opening event, Tesla told fans that the new Berlin factory may begin rolling out vehicles as soon as November 2021.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused prolonged chip shortages, supply chain disruptions, and production delays. Meanwhile, Tesla is struggling to get back on track with the production of its new EV releases while facing significant delays, such as with two of the company's most anticipated models.

Currently, there are multiple EVs in every segment - some as popular, if not more so, than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Enough EVs are being manufactured that it may be hard to distinguish those that are a cut above the rest. If you're looking for the best midsize EV, though, a couple of models stand out.

With MotorBiscuit's Quick Takes catch up on some of the week's top news stories from the automotive world that you may have missed.

Woman's Tesla can be her best defense against violence.

Has Elon Musk finally made good on his threats during the early days of the global pandemic? The CEO just announced that Tesla HQ is leaving California.

A former contract elevator operator at a Tesla factory was shocked to discover that instead of having a modern workplace, he felt like he was in a scene straight from the Jim Crow era. This doesn't seem right. 

Edmunds compared the brand-new Lucid Air with the Tesla Model S and the Mercedes-Benz EQS. How do these electric vehicles compare? Each one has a lot to offer.

The Tesla Model Y sells well but how does it hold up after packing on some major mileage?

Elon Musk helped shepherd a new era of environmentally-friendly electric vehicles. However, the luster of Musk and Tesla has waned, especially with Musk’s recent antics. In the wake of this, a new EV hero may supplant Musk: Rivian’s R.J. Scaringe. Read more to find out why.

Despite a pandemic and global semiconductor shortage, Tesla delivered a record number of cars in Q3 2021. How did they do it?

As other automakers crumble under the weight of chip shortages, failing to hit the numbers they had last year, Tesla surpasses expectations.

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular EVs in America, and for good reason. After all, it's the most affordable Tesla model, so it allows many more consumers to drive one. That said, the 2021 Model 3 is still a Tesla, meaning it's actually a relatively affordable sports car too.

The lawsuit is heating up between Tesla and Rivian over electric vehicle battery technology, and the California courts appear to agree there is a case.

The Tesla Model S Plaid is fast, but is it fast enough to take the McLaren 720S? Even with the insane numbers the McLaren is putting down, is it enough? No, it isn't.

There have been many problems with Tesla's autopilot function, particularly in the form of accidents, that it has prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into Tesla's Autopilot software. If the NHTSA finds enough evidence of safety issues, it could even trigger a recall.

The GV60 looks like a powerful electric crossover capable of anything the competition can bring. The electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has a crossover SUV as well. Will the new Genesis CUV be enough to stand up to the Model X?

Despite Tesla having a bumpy road to success at times with Elon Musk at the helm, the carmaker has grown leaps and bounds over the past decade. In proper Tesla form, Musk is at it again on Twitter, letting the world know that he thinks he can quadruple the company's worth in just four years.

The new Tesla Safety Score is out and it is quite complicated. What hoops are drivers having to jump through to get a "good" score? Many hoops that seem to make things more dangerous than safe.

Lucid will start deliveries in late October, possibly spelling trouble for market leader Tesla.