Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Tesla 2021.44.25.2 Software Update Debuts 2021 Holiday Update
Image via @gweytcod Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.25.2 software update, which introduces its 2021 holiday update for non-Full Self-Driving beta customers, as noted by @Teslascope and @TeslaTip. 2021.44.25.2, the holiday update, is now rolling out to non-FSD vehicles in limited batches. 2021.44.25.5 is the same update but intended for current FSD Beta testers/vehicles […]
First Public Tesla Supercharger Opens in Hawaii on Oahu
Image credit: @weedrivetesla Tesla now has public Superchargers in all 50 U.S. states, including Hawaii. According to @weedrivetesla, the first public Tesla Supercharger opened on the island of Oahu, located at Pearlridge Center at 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Aiea. We see the owner’s Tesla Model S Plaid charging at this location, located under the old Sears, […]
Tesla Premium Connectivity Yearly Plan? ‘Great Idea’ Says Elon Musk
Tesla currently charges $9.99 USD per month for its Premium Connectivity plan, which offers mobile network access inside its vehicles. The paid connectivity plan offers live traffic, satellite view maps, video streaming, caraoke, music streaming and internet browser access when outside of Wi-Fi networks. Now, it appears Tesla may be considering a yearly plan for […]
Tesla Software Update to Lock ‘Passenger Play’ for Games, Says NHTSA
After the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it had launched a formal investigation into the Tesla feature that lets passengers play some games while the vehicle is in motion, the automaker will now remove the ability in a coming software update. The NHTSA said on Thursday Tesla told the agency it will release […]
Central Washington University Police Adds Tesla Model Y Patrol Car
The Central Washington University Police Department has announced it will soon be adding a Tesla Model Y to its patrol fleet. According to NBC Right Now, the Model Y will be replacing a Ford Explorer and patrols will start “within the month”. The shift to an electric Model Y is for the environment, plus also […]
First Look: Sonic the Hedgehog in Tesla Arcade
Tesla’s 2021 holiday update has been released in limited form, and one Model 3 Standard Range owner known as ‘Emulsifide’ continues to share images of the new update. On Wednesday evening, the Tesla owner shared the first images of Sonic the Hedgehog within Tesla Arcade, to Discord. As for the gaming experience with Sonic the […]
Tesla Secures U.S. Graphite for Batteries from Syrah Resources
Tesla and Melbourne, Australia-based Syrah Resources Limited have signed a deal for the latter to supply the electric automaker with graphite from its plant in Vidalia, Louisiana, reports Bloomberg. “Syrah Resources Limited announces that it has executed an offtake agreement with Tesla, Inc. to supply natural graphite Active Anode Material from its vertically integrated AAM […]
Disney Restricted Tesla to Allow Disney+ for USA Only, Says Elon Musk
Tesla customers in the United States gained the Disney+ streaming service with software update 2021.24 back in July. Many Tesla owners outside the U.S., including those in Canada and Europe eagerly awaited Disney+, but it has never materialized. Now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed Disney “restricted” Tesla to implement the streaming service to the […]
Tesla 2021 Holiday Update Release Date: Dec. 23 Says Elon Musk
When will Tesla release its highly anticipated 2021 holiday software update? According to CEO Elon Musk, a wider rolling is coming on the evening of Thursday, December 23, 2021. “Tesla holiday software release being tested with internal owners today. Broader rollout starts tomorrow evening,” said Musk on Wednesday afternoon. Tesla holiday software release being tested […]
Tesla 2021.44.25.1 Software Update Rolling Out
After Tesla released its 2021.44.25 software update, which contains its 2021 holiday update with new features, the company has now started pushing out its 2021.44.25.1 update, according to ‘Emulsifide’ on Wednesday afternoon, a Model 3 Standard Range owner that received the update. The screenshot shared by ‘Emulsifiede’ above details the 2021.44.25.1 software update notification in […]
First Look: Tesla Blind Spot Camera Feature in Action; New Smaller Autopilot Icon [PICS]
We’re starting to see some more glimpses of Tesla’s 2021 holiday software update, which features a new Light Show for Model 3 and Model Y, plus more, including a new blind spot camera feature. “You can now automatically see a live camera view of your blind spot whenever you activate the turn signal,” explained Tesla’s […]
Tesla: ‘Safety Part of Our Iterative Design Process’, in Accepting Model Y Award
Yesterday the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Tesla Model Y a Top Safety Pick+ status, the highest possible accolade from the non-profit that crash tests vehicles. On Wednesday, the Tesla Team shed some details on its Model Y award and reiterated the company’s ethos when it comes to safety. Tesla says aside […]
How to Assemble Tesla Cyberquad for Kids by Radio Flyer [VIDEO]
Earlier this month, Tesla launched its Cyberquad for Kids in its online store, a $1,900 USD ride-on toy by Radio Flyer, a smaller version of the adult ATV coming soon from the automaker. This Tesla four-wheel ATV is currently sold out. We recently saw a video of the new Cyberquad for Kids, which also brings […]
First Look: Tesla 2021 Holiday Light Show on Model 3 [VIDEO]
We have what appears to be a first look at the new 2021 Tesla holiday software update ‘Light Show’, seen on a Model 3 Performance. The video was shared by @TomerHacohen on Twitter. BREAKING:Model 3 first Holiday dance.@elonmusk @WholeMarsBlog @SawyerMerritt @squawksquare @jpr007 @TSLAFanMtl @garyblack00 @Teslaconomics @TeslaPodcast @Teslarati @ajtourville @MilMileBattery @alex_avoigt @ray4tesla pic.twitter.com/GxRLQ9XGpW — Tomer Hacohen […]
More Details: Tesla 2021 Holiday Update User Interface, Settings, Energy App and More [PICS]
On Monday evening, Tesla started a very limited rollout of its 2021 holiday software update, with numerous images shared by one 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range owner on Reddit. The 2021 holiday update includes a new Light Show for the Model 3 and Model Y, a new customized app launcher, simplified controls, a blind […]