Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Tesla Confirms it is Exporting Made in China Model 3 to Europe

The Tesla Model 3 is selling at alarming rates around the world. With electric vehicle (EV) demand higher than ever and consistent price drops to the whole lineup, it’s becoming more globally possible to purchase and own a Tesla. On Monday, Tesla stated that it would begin exporting its Model 3s made in China to […]

Tesla Warranty on Used Models Decreased to 1 Year

Tesla has been making changes to its used store recently, and some of them have fans talking online. The electric vehicle (EV) company has changed its used car warranty offering to only 1 year if purchased from Tesla up to 10,000 miles, as reported by a user on Reddit’s Tesla Motors subreddit. The update applies […]

Tesla Model 3 Prices Slashed by 8% in Norway

All of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have received range increases and price cuts around the world this week, with the Model 3 looking better and better in the auto market. Now, Tesla’s Model 3 prices have been cut by roughly 8% in Norway, as reported by e24. Price drops occurred across each model, with the […]

Australia Tesla Model 3 Now Starting at $68,425 with 490km Range

It’s been an exciting week for Tesla fans around the world, with incremental upgrades, price drops, and range increases all across the board. According to Car Advice, Australia’s Tesla Model 3 is also getting a major price drop, now priced starting at $68,425. The drop represents a $7,000 discount, and the same model includes an […]

Tesla 2020.40.3 Displays Software Update Download Speeds

Tesla just finished refreshing its entire line this week, complete with price drops and range increases. Along with the changes, Tesla’s current software update contains a few surprises too. Namely, Tesla’s update 2020.40.3 displays download speeds for future updates, and the feature is admittedly pretty practical. The news was shared on Reddit to the Tesla […]

Tesla Model S Performance Range Increase to 387 Miles

Gradual line refreshers are a common occurrence for Tesla, and after recent price drops on most of its models, the electric vehicle (EV) company has released upgraded features for most of its models too. In an exciting and welcome change, Tesla has increased the range on its Model S Performance standard range from 348 to […]

China Tesla Model Y Price Drop Expected to 275,000 Yuan

It’s price drop season at Tesla, with the Model S having dropped to $69,420 (USD) in the United States on Wednesday night, and the Model 3 price also having dropped recently to 249,900 yuan in China. Now, according to reports by Seek Device, Tesla will likely drop its Model Y starting price to 275,000 yuan […]

Tesla Model S Record Holder to Hit 745,645 Miles, Congratulated by Musk

Some of the higher odometer readings in older Tesla models are starting to get up there, but they likely won’t surpass German Tesla enthusiast Hansjörg von Gemmingen, who currently holds the Guinness World Record with his Tesla Model S for having surpassed 1,000,000 km (621,371 miles) in his Tesla Model S. Now, according to Teslarati, […]

Tesla Terafactory Texas Construction Update: October 13 [VIDEO]

Progress on Gigafactory Berlin and Terafactory Texas is coming along very nicely, with both expected to be delivering cars by summer 2021. In a new video Wednesday, YouTube channel Terafactory Texas shared a flyover update of Tesla’s Terafactory Texas, which is currently in progress. The video shows viewers a handful of new features at the […]

2021 Polestar 2 vs. Tesla Model 3 [VIDEO]

Despite the Polestar 2‘s range being a bit less than the Tesla Model 3, it’s still considered a fast car and a good addition to the lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) available out there. On Wednesday, YouTube channel Throttle House released a video pitting the Polestar 2 against a Tesla Model 3. In the video, […]

Toronto Plans Automated Shuttle Trial for Spring 2021

Tesla’s full self-driving beta is set to be released this month, and others around North America are looking for automated-driving solutions. The City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, has just signed a contract with Local Motors (LM) by LM Industries to offer the city an Automated Shuttle Trial, set to begin in Spring of 2021. […]

Base Lucid Air Pricing Revealed: $77,400 USD with 406 Mile Range

Earlier this fall, Lucid Motors released its first luxury vehicle, the Lucid Air, a supposed competitor with Tesla’s Model S. Now, according to an email sent to fans by the company on Wednesday, the Lucid Air is available for reservation on Lucid’s website, with a starting price of $69,900 (USD) after the federal tax credit […]

Tesla Autopilot Can Be ‘Tricked’ by Phantom Images: Researcher

Tesla’s driver-assistance service, called Autopilot, has been known for having some safety issues in the past, though the company plans to release its full self-driving beta sometime soon. Now, Tesla Autopilot cameras are mistaking stop signs and other momentarily flashed images for obstructions, causing Teslas to stop completely, as reported by Wired. Yisroel Mirsky, a […]