Tesla has outlined a comprehensive community investment plan exceeding $750,000, according to a recent update presented to the Travis County Commissioners Court on October 3, 2023. The electric vehicle manufacturer has committed funds to various programs aimed at education, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Among the beneficiaries are Ecorise, with a $100,000 allocation for a […]
Ford has issued a safety recall affecting 34,762 units of its 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall is designated under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-687 and Manufacturer Recall No. 23S56. According to the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, the estimated percentage of vehicles with the defect is 100%. The defect […]
Tesla has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety ‘recall’ affecting certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The ‘recall’ is due to a failure in the vehicle controller to detect low brake fluid levels, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135. The issue potentially affects 54,676 units and poses an increased […]
Tesla has added a new feature called ‘Driver Drowsiness Warning’ in its 2023.32.1 and higher software update, according to previous information from @greentheonly and a recent update to Tesla’s online manual for the EU (via @Tesla_App_iOS). The feature is designed to alert drivers who appear to be drowsy by monitoring facial characteristics and driving behavior. […]
Tesla has announced its new upgraded Model 3 has launched sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Tuesday. As of writing, entry prices are as follows: Model 3 RWD – £39,990 Model 3 Long Range AWD – £49,990 These new upgraded Model 3 vehicles are manufactured at Gigafactory Shanghai in China. The upgrades […]
Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group reported on Tuesday that it delivered 1,457 of its Air sedans in the third quarter of 2023. The number falls short of the approximately 2,000 vehicles analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to deliver for the period. Shares of Lucid Group are currently down 4.5% on Tuesday. […]
Tesla has shared video of its Full Self-Driving capability, being driven around in Austin, Texas. “FSD capability features use vision neural networks to perceive & understand the world, just like humans do,” said Tesla on Tuesday. “Via our unique fleet learning approach, we are able to collect anonymized data from our vehicles—meaning the neural nets […]
Tesla has formally requested that the Biden administration establish more rigorous fuel economy standards than those currently proposed by U.S. regulators. The electric vehicle manufacturer is advocating for stricter regulations through the year 2032 to better address climate change and energy conservation. In July, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggested increasing car requirements […]
Tesla has reintroduced the Cyberquad for Kids, a toy car inspired by the company’s iconic Cybertruck design. The product is priced at €1,990 and is expected to ship within 2-4 weeks for European customers. The Cyberquad for Kids features a full steel frame, cushioned seat, and rear suspension with rear disk braking and LED light […]
Tesla has reduced the estimated delivery times for its Model Y vehicles in Europe to 2 to 3 weeks for all trims, including RWD, Long Range, and Performance. These vehicles are manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. The shortened delivery times suggest either that the demand for Model Y is currently below the production […]
SpaceX’s plans to test its Starlink cellular service later this year have hit a roadblock, as AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association (RWA) have lodged complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX filed a Special Temporary Authority (STA) application earlier this month, aiming to launch a second-generation Starlink satellite equipped with “direct-to-cellular communications payloads” […]
MotorTrend recently reviewed the 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, highlighting significant improvements in build quality, interior comfort, and noise insulation. Known internally as “Highland,” the refreshed Model 3 retains its existing battery and motors but introduces exterior and interior changes aimed at addressing previous criticisms. “The new Model 3 fixes nearly everything we hated about […]
In a rare sighting, a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was seen parked next to a Rivian R1T electric truck at the Kettleman City Supercharger in California on Saturday, October 14. The encounter was reported by X user @omg_tesla, whose friend parked their Rivan R1T adjacent to the Cybertruck for a size comparison. Contrary to expectations, […]
Tesla has been fined $155,460 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for failing to meet mandatory safety standards related to button batteries in some of its products. The fine is equivalent to the cost of just over two Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The ACCC alleges that Tesla did not conduct the required safety […]
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States reached a new high in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing 300,000 units for the first time, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, reports Cox Automotive. The total sales volume for the year through September stood at over 873,000, positioning the market to exceed 1 million […]
