Tesla has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in a civil lawsuit filed by district attorneys across 25 California counties, alleging mishandling of hazardous waste materials at its state facilities. The lawsuit, titled The People of the State of California v. Tesla, accused the electric vehicle manufacturer of improperly disposing of hazardous materials, including spent […]
Tesla is offering up free Supercharging transfers to U.S. customers, if they take delivery of a new vehicle by March 31, 2024. Earlier reports of free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers have proven to be false, as noted by @SawyerMerritt. I have confirmed that Tesla is NOT currently offering FSD transfers at no cost to you […]
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, dubbed the “perfect starter EV,” has been making waves in the automotive world, according to a detailed review by tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) on his car review channel, Auto Focus. The refreshed Model 3, often referred to as “Highland” by enthusiasts, although not officially named so, brings several […]
Tesla has issued a software update for approximately 2,193,869 vehicles across its Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck ranges due to a noncompliance issue identified in a Part 573 Safety Recall Report, numbered 24V-051 with the NHTSA. The notice, submitted on January 30, 2024, addresses a software-related issue where the letter […]
Volvo Cars announced on Thursday its decision to discontinue funding for Polestar Automotive Holding, transferring the management of the luxury car brand to its largest shareholder, Geely Holding of China, reports Reuters. This strategic move resulted in a significant surge in Volvo’s stock, which climbed over 30% at the opening of the market. Critics have […]
Tesla has announced a significant price reduction for its Model Y lineup in Canada, with cuts reaching $4,000 CAD (via @SawyerMerritt). The adjustment brings the starting price of the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) to $53,990 CAD, down from $57,990 CAD. The Long Range version now starts at $63,990 CAD, previously $67,990 CAD, while the […]
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Tesla has unveiled a series of enticing promotional offers for its customers in China, valid through February and March 2024. The electric vehicle giant is offering an 8,000 yuan cash discount on its Model Y, while supplies last, alongside a reduced price for all premium car paint upgrades […]
Polestar has officially announced the launch of the Polestar 4 in Europe and Australia. With production kicking off and the first deliveries in China concluding at the end of 2023, the online sales for the Polestar 4 have started, featuring an indicative starting price of EUR 63,200 in Europe and AUD 81,500 in Australia. The […]
Fernando Javier Corral Astorga, Plant Manager at Tesla, recently took to LinkedIn to commend the Tesla Megafactory Team for their pivotal role in advancing the global shift towards sustainable energy. He also shared a rare photo of the entire Megafactory team, surrounded by Tesla vehicles including Cybertruck and Semi and Megapacks in the background. The […]
Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, announced today on X that owners of the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning in the United States and Canada will soon be able to reserve a complimentary Fast Charging Adapter. This move comes as part of Ford’s initiative to grant its electric vehicle (EV) customers access to Tesla Superchargers, enhancing the […]
Elon Musk announced this afternoon that Neuralink, his neurotechnology company, has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient. The individual who received the implant is “recovering well,” said Musk, adding initial results are indicating effective neuron spike detection. This significant milestone follows Neuralink’s statement in September 2023 about receiving approval […]
Rivian has made a significant recruitment coup by hiring DJ Novotney, a distinguished Apple veteran. Novotney, who played a pivotal role in developing Apple’s home devices and the initial efforts for an electric vehicle, will join Rivian as the Senior Vice President of Vehicle Programs. This move highlights another major departure from Apple, who recently […]
Tesla is set to build a $500 million AI supercomputer at its Riverbend Gigafactory on South Park Avenue in Buffalo, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul this Friday morning. The Tesla Dojo supercomputer is designed to process “millions of terabytes of data” from Tesla vehicles, aiding in the development of autonomous driving technology. Governor Hochul […]
Tesla has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of an issue affecting the rearview camera display in approximately 199,575 vehicles. Again while wording is designating this as a “recall” Tesla will fix the issue with a software update. The affected cars include 2023 models of Tesla Model S, X, and Y, as reported […]
Tesla announced remarkable financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2023 on Wednesday. The company’s GAAP operating income reached $8.9 billion for the year, with $2.1 billion recorded in the fourth quarter alone. The GAAP net income stood at an impressive $15.0 billion for 2023, skyrocketing to $7.9 billion in Q4. […]
