Tesla’s steering yoke has been divisive, to be sure, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) even calling its safety into question upon its initial release. A Consumer Reports case study had ten separate drivers test out Tesla’s Model S steering yoke, reporting on Thursday that the yoke “shows little benefit and potential safety […]
Upon being asked on Friday when Starlink will “come out of beta,” SpaceX CEO @Elon Musk responded by saying “next month,” confirming the company’s plans to feature a wide release of the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet, potentially as soon as October. The news also comes amidst the month around which SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell […]
Tesla has confirmed a County Fair Gigafactory Berlin event on October 9, open to residents of Berlin and Brandenburg, and the head of the company will also reportedly be in attendance. When asked on Friday if he would be attending the Gigafactory Berlin County Fair event, @Elon Musk replied “Yes,” confirming his attendance at the […]
As Tesla expands its presence around the world, it will require the company to expand its complex network of service centers, Superchargers and stores, especially in underserved regions of the world that don’t have a direct Tesla presence. Tesla has opened a new service center in Miranda, New South Wales in Australia, according to @TeslaGong. […]
SpaceX had a successful launch of the Inspiration4 mission on Wednesday, and since the event, the crew has been enjoying the Dragon spacecraft’s cupola, as shown in some pictures shared on Friday. The Inspiration4 crew has officially completed 15 orbits around the Earth since its Wednesday launch, according to @SpaceX. The post was accompanied by […]
Tesla’s upcoming October 9 Gigafactory Berlin event is just around the corner, and the company is already letting users sign up for a chance to visit the new factory. Pre-registration is now open for Tesla’s October 9 County Fair event at the company’s Gigafactory Berlin, according to a new website for the event (via @Sawyer […]
Another publication has acknowledged the Tesla Model Y’s superior handling during a series of swerve tests, as captured on video. In a video shared by km77.com, the publication used a Tesla Model Y to conduct what it calls “Maniobra de Esquiva y Eslalon,” or in English, the “Dodge and Slalom Maneuver” – also known as […]
Tesla’s glass is known for being extremely safe, but how does it make the in-cabin experience feel so quiet, even on busy, noisy highway roads? A new video shared by the electric automaker on Thursday explains how Tesla’s glass makes the cabin so quiet in the company’s vehicles. The nearly 2 minute video takes viewers […]
We’ve seen the unofficial Tesla Boat Mode before, as well as Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai’s Model Y promo of the electric vehicle (EV) driving through the water, but for the first time we’re aware of, one YouTube channel has attempted a Tesla Model S Plaid “Submarine Mode,” attempting to fully submerge a Plaid into water. In […]
General Motors (GM) recalled every Chevy Bolt ever made last month, shortly thereafter halting Bolt production altogether – and the company has followed up with another fire safety request of owners of the Bolt electric vehicle (EV). GM has asked Chevy Bolt EV owners that park in decks or parking garages to park on the […]
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range received a preliminary EPA rating of 520 miles of range on Wednesday, marking the first electric vehicle (EV) to be rated over 500 miles by the EPA, according to the company in an emailed statement. Along with the dream Edition Range, the Dream Edition Performance and Grand Touring variants […]
After gaining full U.S. approval and rolling the first Rivian R1T off the production line, Rivian is already gaining traction in the follow-up to one publication’s adventurous trip in a Rivian R1T. On Monday, Motortrend shared photos and documentation from part two of its Rivian R1T off-road trip across the Trans-America Trail, and the result […]
Hyundai unveiled the 2022 IONIQ 5 electric vehicle (EV) earlier this year, and while IONIQ 5 preorders have been open in Canada and the U.S. for most of the summer, Hyundai has apparently delayed delivery of the upcoming mid-sized utility vehicle. According to recent buyer @Matt Karolian, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV has been […]
After the Inspiration4 crew completed its static fire test of Falcon 9 on Monday, SpaceX is officially set for launch today, should the weather conditions permit it. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster and Dragon spacecraft are set up for today’s Inspiration4 launch, according to SpaceX’s launch website, set to take place at the Kennedy Space Center’s […]
As autonomous driving plans begin to become a reality, corporations like Walmart are looking to the technology in hopes to streamline retail needs, as shown in a newly-announced partnership on Wednesday. Walmart is adding partnerships with both Ford and Ford subsidiary Argo AI to its self-driving vehicle repertoire, and the company will be testing […]
