Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated on Monday that, if elected, he would consider ending the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases and expressed openness to appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. “Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing,” Trump said in an […]
Rimac has introduced the Nevera R, a more focused and powerful version of its record-breaking all-electric hypercar. The Nevera R, equipped with next-generation Rimac All-Wheel Torque Vectoring and advanced braking systems, delivers 2,107 horsepower and is designed for both straight-line speed and cornering precision. The car reaches 300 km/h (186 mph) in just 8.66 seconds, […]
A proposal from SpaceX to enhance its cellular Starlink system is facing opposition from AT&T and Verizon, who argue the plan could interfere with their networks (via PCMag). AT&T’s technical analysis claims that SpaceX’s proposal could reduce network downlink throughput by an average of 18%. This week, both AT&T and Verizon submitted letters to the […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck will be available for public test drives for the first time at the Electrify Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 24-25. This marks the exclusive opportunity for attendees to experience Tesla’s much-anticipated electric pickup truck. The event, held at Alameda Point, will offer a chance for EV enthusiasts, potential buyers, […]
Tesla continues to gain popularity in China, as the company’s vehicles were the best-selling luxury cars of any brand in the nation from August 5-8 (via @Tslachan). Elon Musk’s Tesla topped other brands such as Mercedes (2nd), Li Auto (3rd), and Audi (4th) and BMW (5th). But that’s not the only feat of Tesla in […]
Tesla has introduced a new Quicksilver color option for the Model 3 in North America, priced at $2,000 USD. This latest addition joins the lineup of available colors, including Stealth Grey (included), Pearl White Multi-Coat and Deep Blue Metallic for $1,000, Solid Black for $1,500, and Ultra Red at $2,000. In Canada, the Quicksilver color […]
SpaceX has announced a new promotional offer for its Starlink satellite internet service, reducing the cost of hardware to $99 in select areas in Canada and $299 in the USA. The regular price for the hardware is $499, so there are savings of $400 CAD and $200 USD, respectively. This limited-time offer is for the […]
Tesla’s recently announced partnership with Costco in Taiwan has been abruptly canceled by CEO Elon Musk. The promotion, which was set to run for two weeks, offered Tesla vehicles for sale at Costco stores with special incentives for the first 50 buyers, including 5,000 km (3,100 miles) of free Supercharger credits and a Type 2 […]
Tesla has introduced a new promotional offer for the Model 3, featuring a 1.99% APR financing rate in the US, that looks to help drive up sales in Q3. The front page of Tesla’s website advertises the Model 3 starting at $34,990, though fine print clarifies that the actual price before estimated savings is $44,130. […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.26.3.1 software update, which includes its Summer release update, bringing new features to its entire fleet, including Cybertruck, Model 3/Y and Model S/X. Here are the 2024.26.3.1 release notes, with the major additions being YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Parental Controls and more. Let us know if you’ve received the […]
Tesla has reached a significant milestone in its production journey by manufacturing its 10 millionth drive unit on July 3, 2024. The 10 millionth drive unit was highlighted in a photo shared by Tesla on X. The image featured the Tesla drive unit team posing with the milestone unit. Drive units convert battery energy to […]
SpaceX is extending the availability of its V4 Starlink dish to businesses with the introduction of the Starlink Enterprise Kit. This new offering, priced at $999, features similar hardware to the consumer V4 dish but with enhancements tailored for business use, reports PCMag. The Enterprise Kit requires a subscription to Starlink’s higher-priced business plans, starting […]
Tesla has issued a voluntary safety recall for 1,850,363 vehicles, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y, due to a defect in the hood latch assembly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) assigned the recall number 24V-554. The recall affects 2013-2024 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2024 Model 3, and […]
The South Pasadena Police Department has become the first in the United States to completely replace its gasoline-powered vehicles with electric ones. With the assistance of Enterprise Fleet Management, the department acquired 10 Tesla Model Ys for patrol and 10 Tesla Model 3s for detective and administrative use. The Teslas were up-fitted for patrol and […]
Tesla is set to release its software update 2024.26, bringing several new features and enhancements to its vehicles. The company has now detailed a wider rollout is happening soon, sharing some more screenshots of the newest features. We first saw 2024.26 start rolling out in early July. The update introduces native apps for Amazon Music […]
