Tesla has introduced a new promotion in the United States offering 0% APR financing on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for customers who purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised. This limited-time offer is available for orders placed starting today. Under the promotion, eligible buyers can finance a new Model 3 or Model Y with […]
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has unveiled what it believes to be the first Tesla Cybertruck in the nation to be used by a police department. The vehicle will support the department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program and community outreach efforts. Although the fully equipped Cybertruck won’t serve as a regular patrol car, it […]
Rivian’s shares took a nearly 9% hit on Friday after the company cut its 2024 production targets, leaving analysts questioning the severity of yet another supply chain issue. Shares were up 0.48% on Monday. It turns out that a miscommunication earlier this year with its supplier, Essex Furukawa, caused Rivian to lose access to a […]
SpaceX and T-Mobile have received emergency special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to activate Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the companies announced on X. The Starlink satellites have already been activated and are broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. The […]
A carpenter from Sooke, a municipality located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is suing the Royal Bank of Canada and an accounting firm after turning an $88,000 CAD investment in Tesla into $415 million—only to lose it all. Christopher DeVocht claims RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services, and Grant […]
Tesla has introduced a new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the UK, priced at £46,990. The new variant boasts a range of 373 miles (WLTP), a top speed of 135 mph, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds—an improvement of 90 miles in range compared to the previous Model […]
Tesla is preparing to launch a $783 million debt sale backed by car leases from prime borrowers, adding to a growing wave of automotive asset-backed securities (ABS) in the market. The transaction, led by Societe Generale, will be Tesla’s second ABS deal this year and is expected to price next week, according to a source […]
Rural schools in Alaska are turning to satellite internet as traditional providers become too expensive. The Lower Yukon School District, serving around 2,000 students, recently switched from GCI to Starlink satellite internet in response to budget constraints. The move was made to address inadequate speeds that affected online classes and testing. With Starlink, download speeds […]
Tesla has removed the base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the U.S., shifting its entry-level trim to the Model 3 Long Range RWD, which starts at $34,990 (including the $7,500 federal EV credit) and offers a range of 363 miles per charge. The decision comes just days after the Biden administration raised tariffs on […]
Tesla has notified customers via email that LiveOne (formerly Slacker Radio) will no longer be included in its Premium Connectivity subscription starting December 1, 2024. Owners who want to continue using LiveOne’s curated stations in their vehicles and on other devices will need to subscribe directly through LiveOne. Tesla’s email received by Tesla North stated: […]
Former President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Elon Musk about deploying Starlink satellite services to restore communications in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. During a visit to Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday, Trump highlighted the urgent need for connectivity in impacted communities. “We want to get Starlink hooked up, because they have no communication […]
NIO Inc. shares climbed 5% to $6.86 on Tuesday after the company announced a new investment agreement for its Chinese subsidiary, NIO Holding Co., Ltd. Trading volume of NIO has surged to 177 million shares on Monday alone. The strategic investment, valued at RMB 3.3 billion ($451 million), involves Hefei Jianheng New Energy Automobile Investment […]
Tesla’s recent 2024.32.3 software update has changed the functionality of the 12V power outlets in the Model Y, impacting owners who rely on these outlets for accessories like coolers (this one is our choice that fits perfectly in the Model Y sub-trunk). Previously, the 12V outlets in the trunk and center console remained active when […]
SpaceX’s Starlink now provides high-speed satellite internet connectivity to more than 4 million people worldwide, spanning over 100 countries, territories, and various markets. That’s some incredible growth. The announcement was made on Thursday by SpaceX. The service has grown rapidly, extending its reach across all seven continents, including remote areas and open ocean regions. Back […]
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it is now offering free Starlink high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on all Airbus-operated flights between the islands, the U.S. mainland, Asia, and Oceania. After being the first major U.S. airline to introduce Starlink in February on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, Hawaiian has completed installation on its entire A330 fleet. Passengers can now […]
