Tesla is expanding its workforce by targeting 15 cities for the recruitment of full-time Prototype Vehicle Operators, a critical role aimed at enhancing the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles (via @Tslachan). Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, among other locations, this position is essential for the data collection efforts that support Tesla’s advancements in Autopilot and […]
On Friday, Reuters came out with an “exclusive” report that claimed Tesla had cancelled the development of its mass-market $25,000 car, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Instead of this $25,000 car, Reuters claims Tesla will be shifting to self-driving robotaxis instead using the same platform. The report says Tesla’s affordable car is codenamed […]
Tesla has announced significant price reductions for the 2024 Model Y in Australia, marking a strategic update that includes new styling options and new colors from Giga Shanghai. The price cut, reaching up to $8,500, aims to make the Model Y more accessible to Australian consumers, with the base model now starting at $63,900 before […]
SpaceX has introduced an exclusive Expert Installer service for its Starlink satellite internet, available only for residents in Ohio, at the cost of $199 USD for residential homes. This new service is aimed at assisting both new and existing Starlink users with the installation process. The Expert Installer service connects Starlink customers with professionals who […]
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios, recently conducted a charging test on Tesla’s Cybertruck to get the fastest charging rate possible. The Cybertruck can achieve charging speeds up to 330kW when connected to Electrify America chargers, starting from a 5% state of charge, as shown on a video from yesterday. Remarkably, this high rate […]
Image via Boo (@BooDev) on X Tesla has been teasing the release of its new Model 3 Performance, also known as “Ludicrous” (based on its rear badging seen in the wild), and now it seems we’re getting super close to the official unveil. That’s according to photos and videos shared on the web on Monday, […]
Tesla continues to push out software updates at a fast pace, specifically for its Full Self-Driving (FSD), which now includes a name change from “beta” to “supervised”. According to Tesla’s 2024.3.10 release notes as reported by TeslaInfo, we have now reached FSD version 12.3.3, the fifth release in March alone. The timeline of FSD releases […]
Tesla announced yesterday it achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 6 millionth car. Elon Musk’s Tesla took to X to express its gratitude, stating, “Thank you to our owners & teams around the world for your support & hard work—it truly matters.” Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing Tesla staff celebrating this achievement. […]
Tesla increased its advertising expenditure by 37 times in 2023 compared to the previous year, as revealed in a joint analysis by MediaRadar and its newly acquired firm Vivvix. The data, focusing on the period from January 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, highlights Tesla’s significant investment in advertising across various channels, including digital and […]
In a significant step towards integrating autonomous vehicles (AV) into the urban landscape, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled a new permit program designed to regulate AV testing within the city. The program establishes stringent safety requirements to ensure that AV technology is tested responsibly in […]
Fisker has announced substantial reductions in the MSRP for several trims of its 2023 Ocean electric SUV. The price cuts are effective March 29, 2024, according to the company’s announcement on Wednesday. The top-tier 2023 Ocean Extreme trim sees the most dramatic reduction, with the MSRP dropping from $61,499 to $37,499 USD, a $24,000 decrease. […]
The Petersen Automotive Museum currently has a Tesla exhibit, which opened back in the fall of 2022. Fast forward to the spring of 2024, and the Petersen Museum has announced today the last day for the Tesla exhibit will be on March 31, 2024, according to an email received by Tesla North: Here’s what the […]
Back in March 2018, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk deleted the Facebook pages of both companies, which about about 2.6 million followers each. Fast forward six years, and now Tesla is advertising on Facebook, plus Instagram, the sister company of the latter. According to ads seen on the web and shared by @SawyerMerritt, we […]
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is working on pioneering faster charging batteries specifically for Tesla, as the latter seeks to maintain its competitive edge in the market and introduce an affordable electric vehicle priced under $25,000, as reported by Bloomberg. “There’s always room for cost reduction depending on what the $25,000 car’s aim […]
It appears Tesla is going to start giving demo drives of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.3.1, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to his entire team, as shared by @WholeMarsBlog. Update: Musk “liked” the following quote post from Brett Winton, confirming the legitimacy of the email. Musk writes starting now, all cars […]
