Reports of Tesla’s vehicles unexpectedly braking have been way up in the past few months, as shown in data collected from a U.S. regulator. Tesla drivers have been reporting phantom braking at increasing rates, according to a report from The Washington Post analyzing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints. The analysis looks at complaints […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his 2018 tweet about taking Tesla private was “entirely truthful,” amidst claims that the statement was a fraud, reveals new court filings, reports Bloomberg. In a court filing on Tuesday, Musk’s lawyers said that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund agreed to support plans to take the automaker private. Musk’s tweet […]
Earlier this month, Japanese parts supplier Panasonic announced plans to begin producing Tesla’s 4680 cells in 2023, and a new update confirms that the company will deliver batteries to Tesla first. Panasonic says it plans to prioritize Tesla in the supply of 4680 battery cells, once the company is “actually able to deliver” the technology, […]
Following Tesla’s plans to discontinue the five and seven-seat variants of the Model X Plaid last month, the company is apparently upgrading some customers of the five-seat variant for free. Tesla is upgrading Model X Plaid customers from the five-seat configuration to the six-seat configuration for free, according to a tweet on Monday from buyer […]
After Tesla updates were discovered for an upcoming “seat abuse” warning feature sparked interest across the internet, the hacker that discovered them has shared specifics about the metrics for the feature. Due to popular demand, @greentheonly found and shared metrics on Monday for Tesla’s upcoming seat abuse controls, including how they’ll be activated on the […]
Tesla unveiled the stylish Cyberwhistle on its online store last year, and the accessory has been a hot commodity ever since — now even making its way into Europe. The Tesla Cyberwhistle is now available in Germany, as spotted on Tesla’s online shop on Tuesday (via @Michael Rigoni). The Cyberwhistle can be purchased for 59 […]
Buses are increasingly being ordered with electric vehicle (EV) features in varying capacities, and one Canadian company has just secured a new order for a lowered-emission hybrid fleet of buses. Winnipeg-based NFI won a contract to deliver 165 New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid-electric buses, according to a press release shared on Tuesday. The order comes from […]
Tesla rivals in China posted impressive sales numbers in January, including electric vehicle (EV) companies Xpeng Motors and Li Auto, among others. Xpeng and Li Auto said on Tuesday that their sales more than doubled in January, with fellow EV automaker NIO saying its sales increased by a third, according to the South China Morning […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has been a cause for concern for safety regulators, and a new update shows that the automaker will issue a recall over one particular feature introduced in October 2020. Tesla’s FSD beta gained a ‘rolling stop feature at stop signs, where a complete stop does not happen. After meeting with […]
Tesla’s stock is a hot commodity these days, and a recent selloff has one analyst changing his rating on the stock heading into February. Credit Suisse analyst Dan Levy upgraded his rating on Tesla’s shares to Outperform from Neutral, with a stock price target remaining at $1,025, according to MarketWatch. Levy changed the rating following […]
Tesla Superchargers are supposed to get upgraded speeds in North America this year, holding to a trend that the charging network is improving, as detailed in a new study by one firm. A study conducted by consulting firm Umlaut found that U.S. EV charging is improving, despite the need to overcome a handful of challenges […]
Rental vehicle company Hertz made headlines last year with its plan to purchase a fleet of Tesla Model 3 units, and now the company is offering a limited-time deal for those that rent the electric vehicle (EV). Hertz is now extending free Supercharging for all Tesla Model 3 rentals between now and March 1, according […]
California is lowering its MSRP limit and income cap for EV subsidies, which offers $2,000 USD for EVs and $1,500 for plugin hybrids, according to Green Car Reports. The state has lowered its max MSRP limit for eligible EVs to $45,000 from $60,000 for passenger cars. California’s MSRP limit on trucks and SUVs will remain […]
While U.S. electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla has already seen the Model 3 land the spot of best-selling EV in 2021 in various countries around the world, the electric sedan has now reportedly topped worldwide charts for sales once again. The Tesla Model 3 landed 2021’s best-selling plugin vehicle for the fourth straight year, topping […]
Tesla announced plans to expand its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) last year, and a new update shows that the automaker is officially expanding the pilot service to other European countries. Non-Tesla vehicles in France and Norway can now charge at select Superchargers, according to a page on the automaker’s website (via @TeslaCharging). […]
