In a significant market shift, the automotive semiconductor sector is rapidly transitioning from being centered around low-end products to becoming a significant demand driver for high-performance chips. This trend comes as autonomous driving and infotainment functionalities in vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Industry insiders confirmed on August 28 that this development is heating up the […]
Last week Tesla North told you about the muffled navigation audio issues related to a recent 2023.26.8 software update. We can now confirm how to fix this audio issue, as it’s caused by an aftermarket audio kit from Hansshow that unlocked dormant speakers in the entry Model 3. Canadian Tesla North reader Jim told us […]
We’ve seen drone flyovers of Tesla’s Gigafactories in China, Texas, Germany and more, and now we have an unofficial pilot for the upcoming next-gen factory in Mexico. Adrean Calderon in Mexico has started documenting the site and has been sharing some 4K drone flyovers. Here’s one of the first videos he released: A more recent […]
According to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) are gaining significant traction in Canada, accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023. This marks an increase from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record for ZEV market share in the […]
In a recent discussion on X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk clarified that Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta access for the company’s Hardware 4 (HW4) will be delayed by at least six months. That timeline suggests at least February 2024. The delay primarily affects owners and prospective buyers of Tesla’s latest vehicles, including the newest iterations of […]
In an impromptu demonstration on Friday evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the streets to showcase the capabilities of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12. The drive was conducted on a Tesla Model S equipped with Hardware 3. “Alright, I think we are now live. Great, and I think it’s maybe better to go […]
Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.4.7 to its customer testers, after releasing the beta to employees and internal testers earlier this week. Customers that were running FSD beta 11.4.4 and 11.4.6 are starting to see 11.4.7 rollout, says @Teslascope. Others such as @kkvr2823 in Canada are also receiving FSD beta 11.4.7, […]
In a bid to redefine sustainable mobility within the compact SUV sector, Kia introduced its all-electric compact SUV, the Kia EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. Targeted predominantly at millennial families, this vehicle combines the best of Kia’s design, technology, and sustainability. The EV5 is a testament to Kia’s unwavering commitment to spearheading […]
In a significant move supporting automotive repair rights, both Tesla and Rivian have endorsed an agreement that advocates for the inclusion of crucial telematics data. This commitment, backed by leading automakers and independent repair shops, signifies a substantial step towards transparency and consumer rights in the automotive industry. Both electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers expressed their […]
After a two-year examination, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is set to conclude its in-depth investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system, with indications of an impending public announcement. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, acting NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson stated, “We’ll get to a resolution (of the Tesla probe).” While Carlson did not divulge […]
Costco in Japan began offering Starlink satellite communication equipment for sale on August 24th. This marks the first time that the product is available for purchase in a domestic retail setting. The equipment has been launched at a newly opened store in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, with plans to roll out to 32 additional stores […]
Tesla’s plans for a Gigafactory in Nuevo León are moving forward. While there hasn’t been an official announcement regarding a groundbreaking date, Iván Rivas, the Secretary of Economy, shed some light on the matter during his recent appearance at the Tecnos Nuevo León 4.0 Awards, reports Milenio (via @Tslachan). “They (Tesla) are working on federal […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk today shared an image of what said was a ‘production candidate’ version of the highly anticipated Cybertruck. While Cybertruck hype is now reaching another high, due to the fact numerous prototypes continue to be spotted on the road and on transports leaving Giga Texas, we still don’t know pricing, features and […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.26.10 software update and it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.4.4 within it. Normally, Tesla would roll out separate software updates for FSD beta testers, who would normally wait longer to get the latest features. Now, both are coming together faster for FSD beta testers. According to the 2023.26.10 […]
Polestar has announced the start of deliveries for its upgraded Polestar 2, the Volvo subsidiary’s flagship volume car that started production in 2020. Since then, over 150,000 units of the Polestar vehicles have been produced in three years. With more than 20,000 Polestar 2 vehicles on UK roads, the brand has surged to be the […]
