Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Tesla’s Model X/Y Hitch Rack is Back in Stock Online for $600
If you’re looking to buy a Hitch Rack for your Tesla Model Y or X, it’s now back in stock online from Tesla’s online store. “Designed exclusively for Tesla, the Model X/Y Hitch Rack is a premium tilt-down hitch rack that comes fully assembled out of the box. Installation is a breeze with the AutoPin […]
Tesla Autopilot Rewrite Private Beta Coming in 2-4 Weeks Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the major rewrite to the company’s Autopilot software will release a private beta in 2-4 weeks, with a public beta to follow, ahead of a full U.S. rollout in December of this year. “Releasing private beta in 2 to 4 weeks, public beta (early access owners who opt in) 4 […]
TeslaFi Back Online with Temporary Fix as Tesla Blocks Cloud Services IPs
Earlier this week, it appears Tesla started to block connections to its API from IP services from major cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Google and Microsoft Azure. The change meant third party services such as TeslaFi, which tracks vehicle stats for Tesla owners, went down. TeslaFi shared an update on the situation with Tesla […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model Y Gemini Wheel Cap Kit for $50
For Tesla Model Y owners with 19-inch Gemini wheels, you can now take off the aero caps and proudly display the wheels underneath with Tesla’s Gemini Wheel Cap Kit, available for $50 USD in their online store. “For drivers who want to display the visually striking design hidden under the Gemini wheel cap. The Gemini […]
Tesla Price Target Doubled by UBS, “Significant” Battery Day Reveal Expected
Ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day event set for later this month, UBS has doubled its price target for the company. According to UBS analyst Patrick Hummel, the price target for Tesla is now at $325, up from $160, along with a neutral rating. Hummel says the electric vehicle maker’s target was bumped up because of […]
Tesla’s Elon Musk Says “Many Exciting Things” Will Be Revealed on Battery Day
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hyped up the company’s highly anticipated Battery Day, saying this morning on Twitter to expect “many exciting things” to be revealed later this month. “Many exciting things will be unveiled on Battery Day 9/22”, said Musk on Friday morning. Tesla’s Battery Day presentation will take place after the company’s annual […]
Hansshow Tesla Model 3 SR+ Audio Upgrade Kit on Sale with Coupon Code
If you want to upgrade the audio on your Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+), check out the sale right now on this do-it-yourself kit from Hansshow, makers of Tesla accessories, if you use our 5% off discount code TNSPEAKER. This Tesla Model 3 SR premium audio upgrade kit will activate the original six […]
Tesla Model Y Owners Shocked at ‘MacGyver’ Install on Cooling System Part
Some Tesla Model Y owners are shocked and some impressed at the electric vehicle maker’s ingenuity or lack thereof, when it comes to the cooling system on the new compact SUV. One Tesla Motors Club forum member shared an image of their Model Y and the liquid cooled condenser (LCC), part of the refrigerant manifold […]
Tesla Shares Rebound Over the Past Two Days, Winning Back Some Gains
Shares of Tesla went up and down like a rollercoaster this week, starting with a steep 21% drop on Tuesday, seeing the effects of being snubbed from the S&P 500. Over the past two days, Tesla shares have rebounded, up 17%, winning back gains, but still down 23% compared to its record close at the […]
Tesla 2020.36.3.1 Software Update Rolling Out to more Vehicles
Tesla released its 2020.36.3.1 software update on Monday, but on Wednesday evening, the company began pushing the update to more vehicles. According to TeslaFi the 2020.36.3.1 software update is being sent out to over 1,500 more Tesla owners in the United States, Canada and Europe. No word on what’s new in this update, aside from […]
2021 Lucid Air EV: Price, Release Date, Specs, Range and More
Lucid Motors held a special event today unveiling its luxury electric vehicle sedan, the Lucid Air, which will be available in four variations in the U.S. and Canada. The virtual event showed off a polished presentation that made Lucid Air look like it was made by Apple, minus Jony Ive. Below is a roundup of […]
Tesla Stock Drops 21% on Tuesday, Worst Day of Declines Ever
Tesla made history today for all the wrong reasons, as its stock plummeted over 21% on Tuesday, as investors feel the pinch of the company getting snubbed from the S&P 500. Shares dropped 21.06% on the trading day, down $88.11, the most ever for the electric vehicle company. In after hours, shares of Tesla are […]
2021 Lucid Air Pricing Tops Out at $161,500 USD After Federal Tax Credits [u]
Lucid Motors has shed more light on its Lucid Air electric vehicle pricing, ahead of the company’s live stream event on September 9, 2020. According to Bloomberg, a Lucid Motors spokesperson confirmed the following pricing for Lucid Air, which is targeting Tesla’s Model S customers: Dream Edition: $161,500 USD after federal tax credits Grand Touring: […]
Volkswagen CEO Test Drives the Tesla Model Y
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has shared his experience driving Tesla’s Model Y, detailing the encounter on his LinkedIn: “Of course I also tested a Tesla Model Y – with my colleague Frank Welsch. This car is for us in many aspects (not in all!) a reference: user experience, updatability, driving features, performance of the top of […]
New Tesla Superchargers Open in California, Florida, Colorado, Vermont
Tesla has been pushing forward in its effort to expand their network of Supercharger stations, alleviating concerns about vehicle range and charging accessibility. On September 4, 2020, the company opened up four more stations in California, Florida, Colorado and Vermont. California was the site of the very first Supercharger station, and it seems the company […]