Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Tesla Cybertruck ‘Doesn’t Need a Garage’ Says Elon Musk
Tesla Cybertruck production of its Dual Motor and Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versions are expected to begin production in late 2021, according to the company’s website. Beyond Cybertruck’s futuristic design, the truck is so large it will not fit into conventional garages. So what’s the solution? You don’t need one for it, says Tesla […]
Tesla Price Target Raised to $950 from Wedbush Securities
Tesla has just received a price target raise from analyst Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Equity Research, at Wedbush Securities. According to the research note (via StreetInsider), Ives has increased Tesla’s price target from $715 to $950, while his “bull case” has increased to $1,250, up from $1,000. Ives has maintained a neutral rating for Tesla. […]
First Look: Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Hits California Store Showroom [PICS]
One week ago, Tesla launched its Standard Range Model Y, plus the long-awaited 7-seat option. Now, we’re hearing reports of the first 7-seat Model Y hitting a Tesla sales center showroom floor. According to Tesla Model Club forum member ‘GOFORIT5’, the 7-seater Model Y is available at the Fashion Island Tesla Store in Newport Beach, […]
Tesla 2020.48.13 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla this evening started rolling out its 2020.48.13 software update, which comes one day after the release of 2020.48.35, adding a touch of confusion for owners tracking these updates. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2020.48.13 on a Model S 70D (2015) in Michigan, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/03kcG10F3A […]
Tesla and Apple Car Key? FCC Approves Ultra Wide-band Part for B Pillar
Could Tesla be lining up future support for Apple CarKey? The latest FCC approval details a new Ultra Wide-band B Pillar Endpoint device. Apple’s Car Key feature allows iPhone and Apple Watch owners to unlock and start compatible vehicles (currently it’s only BMW). Car Keys are stored within the Wallet app on iPhone or Apple […]
Tesla Model 3 Right-Hand Drive Builds Spotted at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, is pumping out an insane number of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, according to the latest drone flyover of the site, shared by Wu Wa on YouTube. The highlight of this 16-minute flyover, is the right-hand drive build of numerous Tesla Model 3 cars, which are rumoured to be […]
B.C. Increases EV Rebates Up to $100,000 CAD for Commercial Vehicles
The province of British Columbia, Canada, announced on Wednesday it has increased its electric vehicle (EV) rebates for businesses. Through the CleanBC Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) and Commercial Vehicle Pilot (CVP) programs, businesses, local and regional governments, public sector organizations and non-profit organizations adopting specialty-use of zero-emission vehicles can get up to $100,000 CAD ($79,000 […]
Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call Date Set for January 27
Tesla has announced it will share its Q4 2020 financial results and full fiscal year results after market close on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The company’s live question and answer webcast will start at 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET to discuss financial and business results. Tesla announced back in December it “produced and delivered half a million […]
Bloomberg Exposé: How Tesla Gained Success in China
Image via Bloomberg Bloomberg Businessweek has a lengthy profile detailing “Tesla’s unprecedented success in China”, which has also made Elon Musk the world’s richest man. Below is an excerpt: In its first week after resuming production, with Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen AG, and other foreign carmakers still unable to fully reopen, Tesla Shanghai made about 1,000 cars. By March […]
Tesla 2020.48.35 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.48.35 software update, detected on a Model S in the United Kingdom, according to @TeslaFi. As of writing, it’s unclear what’s new in this software update. Many Tesla owners are eagerly awaiting the latter half of the company’s holiday software update, as promised by CEO Elon Musk. Software version […]
U.S. Asks Tesla to Recall 158,000 Model S and X Over Bricked Screens
Despite Tesla’s 5-star safety achievements for its Model Y SUV from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. regulator has now asked the automaker to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, reports Reuters. The issue at stake is related to media control unit (MCU) failures, which are seen as safety risks. The […]
Tesla Explains its Model Y 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating Achievement
Yesterday we showed you videos of Tesla’s Model Y receiving top marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), getting 5-stars in all categories. On Wednesday, Tesla has acknowledged its Model Y safety achievement and has explained in detail “what makes Model Y safe?”. Tesla says the NHTSA tested a Model Y Long Range […]
Here’s Another Tesla ‘Model 2’ Concept as a 3-Door Coupe
Yesterday we saw 19-year old Norwegian design student Alwin share his concept of a smaller Tesla ‘Model 2’, sporting five doors, based on the Model 3. While the design looked cramped for a five-door compact, Alwin has come back today by releasing another concept of a ‘Model 2’, but as a three-door (2 doors, 1 […]
Tesla Saskatoon Sales Center Almost Looks Ready to Open
Image via @ShanesNerdWorld A new Tesla sales and service centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, appears to be one step closer to opening, adding a new location in Canada, according to the latest image shared by Canadian @ShanesNerdWorld: It’s coming along! @TeslaOwnersSK pic.twitter.com/PgzSBf4BUA — shane (@ShanesNerdWorld) January 13, 2021 The picture shows a Tesla Model 3 and […]
First Tesla Model Y Deliveries in China Set for This Month Says VP
Tesla’s Model Y launched sales in China on New Year’s day, and the first orders are set to be delivered later in January. According to Tesla China’s Vice-President, Grace Tao, she announced on Wednesday the first Model Y deliveries are indeed set for later this month (via @42how_). According to Grace Tao, VP of #Tesla […]