Tesla has told its internal teams select Model Y owners in parts of the United States and Canada will be receiving free ‘All-Weather Protection Kits’ free of charge. This kit for Model Y owners consists of both Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Mud Flaps at no extra charge. Tesla says this complimentary offering is for […]
Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus has just sold out in Canada and the USA, as estimated delivery dates are now showing January 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). This means an order placed today for the entry Model 3 won’t be delivered until January of next year, about five months away. Previously, the entry Model 3 estimated […]
The Government of Canada is betting big on the homegrown Project Arrow electric vehicle, investing $5 million CAD ($3.99 million USD) into the concept car. The money will be for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to lead the development of an autonomous, zero-emission concept vehicle that’s made-in-Canada, while also creating 80 jobs and supporting 40 […]
The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has ordered 35 more electric buses from Montreal-based Lion Electric. According to PEI, 35 LionC buses were ordered, joining the existing fleet of 12 LionC buses already operating in the province since early 2021. Quebec-based Lion will also install 35 Level 2 charging stations in PEI, which […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Jörg Steinbach, Minister for Economics, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, Germany, where the electric vehicle company’s Gigafactory is currently being constructed. According to a tweet from Steinbach on Wednesday evening, he said, “Very relaxed evening meeting with @elonmusk, [Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke], co-workers on both sides […]
Tesla has brought back an add-on for its older Model S sedan, as the Model S Brake Calipers Set has returned to the online store for $2,300 USD. The company says the set “provides an unmistakably sporty, eye-catching look, and gives that extra special touch for drivers who want their vehicle to stand out from […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.2 software update, which appears to be replacing its previously released 2024.24.1 update, which was later pulled due to the typo of ‘2024’ (we’re truly living in the future with Tesla!). We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.2 on a Model 3 AWD LR (2018) in California, United […]
Image credit: @AustinTeslaClub Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Kyle, Texas, located at 151 Evans Drive, at Kyle Crossing Shopping Mall, south of Austin. The V3 Superchargers went online on Sunday, with 16 stalls available for charging across from the Five Guys restaurant (8 facing Five Guys, 8 on the other side), according to […]
Update: Looks like this update has been pulled and replaced with 2021.24.2. Tesla has released its 2024.24.1 software update for owners, as noted by @TeslaFi. Yes, this is showing as 2024 in 2021, we truly are living in the future. Software version 2024.24.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range DM in […]
Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno recently purchased a Tesla Model S Plaid, and now he’s sold off his other electric car from Elon Musk’s company. According to Florida resident Nathan D., he purchased Leno’s 2015 Model S P90D on the weekend. “Jay Leno’s 2015 Model S P90D w/ Ludicrous Mode has a new garage. […]
YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut hosted by Tim Dodd, has posted part two of its SpaceX Starbase tour with CEO Elon Musk. The video offers unprecedented access to Musk and Starbase’s operation, showing behind-the-scenes views of inside tents and more. 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Tent 1 // Raptors 05:00 – Failure and the Space Shuttle […]
Tesla has updated its website to note Cybertruck production has been officially delayed to 2022. Previously, the website noted production would start in late 2021, but that is no longer the case, notes @SawyerMerritt. BREAKING: Tesla has officially delayed the Cybertruck to 2022. "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in […]
Tesla’s 2021.12.25.10 software update has started rolling out, as detected on numerous Model 3 vehicles in the U.S., according to @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.12.25.10 on a Model 3 Performance (2018) in South Carolina, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/0P5azvcDad — Teslascope (@teslascope) August 7, 2021 This […]
President Joe Biden finally made his announcement on Thursday about supporting the transition to electric vehicles in the United States. “The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back,” said Biden. “Today, I am following through with a campaign commitment to reverse the previous administration’s short-sighted rollback of vehicle emissions and efficiency […]
Back in June, it was reported famed author Walter Isaacson was in talks with Elon Musk to write the latter’s biography. On Wednesday evening, Musk confirmed Isaacson was indeed writing his biography. “If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX & my general goings on, @WalterIsaacson is writing a biography,” said Musk. If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX […]
