Stories by Alex Diaz

Polestar Hits 150,000 Production Milestone

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 […]

Tesla Model 3 Refresh Said to Deliver in September: Report

Model 3 Concept; Shared by @Teslaconomics Tesla’s new Model 3, awaited with bated breath by enthusiasts, is all set for a grand release, claims another report. According to trusted insiders who spoke to 36 Krypton, Tesla’s new Model 3 will be delivered at the end of September. To bolster production, the first phase of the […]

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Recall Being Probed by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford Motor’s recall of its 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles. The agency is determining whether the recall of nearly 49,000 vehicles, issued in June 2022, adequately addressed safety concerns, reports Reuters. Ford initiated the recall after identifying an issue where the vehicle’s […]

Tesla Stock Jumps 7% After Positive Remarks by Baird Analyst

Tesla witnessed a 7% surge in its stock on Monday, marking a halt to the six consecutive days of losses it had been experiencing. This is the company’s most significant one-day percentage increase since its 7.8% ascent on March 21. Despite this leap, Tesla shares have fallen by 15% this August and primarily displayed a […]

Tesla Approved for New Service Center in Denton County, Texas

In a recent unanimous decision, the Flower Mound Town Council greenlit Tesla’s site plan for a dealership and service center, marking the automaker’s inaugural venture into Denton County, reports the Tyler Morning Telegraph. Located at 1805 Justin Road, the future Tesla site encompasses an undeveloped 5.33-acre property, with the proposed establishment spanning 51,391 square feet. […]

How to Fix Tesla Navigation Voice Muffled, Not Clear in 2023.26.8

Last week we told you about how some Tesla customers after installing the latest 2023.26.7 and 2023.26.8 software updates immediately noticed their navigation voice audio started sounding muffled and not clear. While the bug was seemingly pointed at Tesla’s software, we now have confirmation of the fix for this issue. According to a Tesla North […]

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Factory: Behind-the-Scenes Look [VIDEO]

In an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Factory, a rare glimpse at the production process of the Tesla Model Y was shown to South Korean YouTube channel, MOCAR (via @Tslachan). The nearly 18-minute video showcases the production process of a Model Y. It is definitely a sight to behold. Here are some of […]

Tesla Proposes Another Service and Sales Center in Miami-Dade

Tesla has put forward plans to establish an additional service and sales center in Doral, marking its third such location within Miami-Dade County. The proposal is set to be reviewed during a zoning meeting scheduled for August 23 by the City Council. The proposed location for the service and sales center is a warehouse situated […]

Tesla Navigation Voice Not Clear After 2023.26.8 Update

Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.26.7 and 2023.26.8 software update to more vehicles. But this latest software update seems to be causing a bug with voice navigation, making it not clear and sounding muffled. According to Tesla North reader Steve, after installing the 2023.26.8 software update last night, his voice navigation is no longer […]

Cruise Robotaxi Collides with Emergency Vehicle in San Francisco

An autonomous Cruise vehicle with a passenger onboard collided with an emergency vehicle on Thursday night at the intersection of Polk and Turk streets, according to a statement from the company. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the Tenderloin district. The driverless car, which had the right of way with a green light, […]

Tesla Tweaks Model Y Parcel Shelf: Fremont vs Austin [VIDEOS]

Image credit: @brandonee916 Tesla continues to tweak its vehicles and the latest minor change is for the parcel shelf in the Model Y. According to Tesla owner Brandon (@brandonee916), his recent Model Y delivery from the company’s Fremont factory in California has a tweaked parcel shelf. “Rear Parcel Shelf differences of newly delivered Model Ys […]

Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Dyno Test: Horsepower Revealed [VIDEO]

In a recent video by the YouTube channel Gjeebs, the impact of Tesla’s Acceleration Boost for the Model Y Long Range was put to the test. The video aimed to provide a definitive analysis of the Acceleration Boost on Tesla vehicles. The plan was to conduct a before-and-after dyno test to determine the power added […]

Tesla to Launch Rental Program in Texas

Tesla is gearing up for the unveiling of its newest venture: a Tesla Rental Program in Texas. The automaker’s business development team in Austin is on the hunt for a dedicated Program Manager to lead this ambitious project, according to a job post (via @SawyerMerritt). Tesla’s business development operational needs have been expanding, and the […]

Tesla’s Model 3 Refresh Reportedly Goes on Sale Sept-Oct: Report

We’re starting to hear more about when Tesla’s Model 3 refresh, dubbed ‘Highland’, will go on sale in China. Yesterday it was reported that Tesla had started to take orders for the new Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh, and now we’re hearing the new electric sedan will start sales in September and October. That’s according to […]

Rivian 2023.30.0 Update Release Notes for R1S, R1T

Rivian has launched the 2023.30.0 software update for its R1S and R1T models, offering users a slew of new features and enhancements designed to improve their driving experience. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what’s new in this software update made available on August 16, 2023: 1. One-Touch Garage Door Opener: For those constantly on the […]