Tesla has updated the range estimates for its Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles in the United States and Canada, with changes attributed to modifications in testing methods. United States Changes Below (via @SawyerMerritt): Model X Long Range: Now 335 miles, down from 348 miles. Model X Plaid: Reduced to 326 miles from […]
Tesla has launched two new colors for the Model Y compact crossover for its customers in Canada and the U.S. (via @tslachan). Stealth Grey and Ultra Red are now available for the Model Y. These colors debuted last year for the Model S and Model X, which are manufactured at Tesla’s Fremont factory in California. […]
In a recent live-streamed event on late Wednesday evening and into early Thursday, Tesla’s Cybertruck underwent a comprehensive highway range test, in a video that spanned five hours. This is from the ongoing Cybertruck coverage from Kyle over at Out of Spec Motoring. The test, conducted by Out of Spec Motoring, aimed to determine the […]
Ford Motor Company has reported a remarkable year in 2023, not only maintaining its leadership in traditional gas vehicle lines but also achieving new records in electric and hybrid vehicle sales. In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, Ford reached new heights. The company sold 25,937 EVs in the fourth quarter, a 24 percent increase over […]
Tesla China has reported an impressive performance for the fourth quarter of 2023, setting new records in vehicle deliveries and insurance registrations. According to the latest data, Tesla China’s units based on insurance registrations have seen a significant year-over-year increase, rising from 440,793 units in 2022 to 610,074 units in 2023. That’s a year-over-year increase […]
Ford announced on Wednesday a significant price adjustments for its 2024 model year F-150 Lightning pickups. The changes include both increases and decreases in prices across different trims, as the company aims to balance sales growth and profitability. The entry-level Pro trim, primarily for commercial buyers, will see a price rise from $52,090 to $57,090. […]
Tesla announced on Wednesday a recap of its milestones in 2023. The company said on X it was “Made possible by the hard work of our amazing teams around the world, and each of our owners & supporters. Thank you for helping us continue to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy!”. Check out the list […]
On Tuesday, January 2, at 7:44 p.m. PT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This launch was notable for including the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, marking a significant […]
Rivian experienced a nearly 10% drop in its share value in early trading on Tuesday, following a report of increased vehicle production but a decline in deliveries for the fourth quarter. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer delivered 13,972 vehicles from October through December, marking a 10.2% decrease from the third quarter of 2023. However, these […]
Tesla has achieved a new delivery record in the fourth quarter of 2023, successfully meeting its annual delivery target and alleviating investor concerns amid intensifying global competition, particularly in China. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer reported 484,507 deliveries for Q4, surpassing Bloomberg’s Street estimates of 483,173. This figure sets a new all-time high for Tesla, […]
Tesla has announced the renewal of its insurance subsidy program for the Model 3 in China, following the end of a previous incentive that expired on December 31. The renewed subsidy, effective from January 1 to January 31, offers customers a RMB 6,000 ($845) discount on insurance for the rear-wheel-drive version of the Model 3, […]
Milan Kovac, an engineer at Tesla, reflected on the significant progress made in the development of the company’s humanoid robot, Optimus, in 2023. “2023 has been awesome for Optimus,” Kovac stated yesterday, highlighting the transition from an exploratory prototype, Bumblebee/cee, to a more stable, Tesla-designed platform, Optimus Gen-1. Kovac detailed the advancements in the robot’s […]
New Tesla owners from YouTube channel Our Cyber Life, recently went on their first Cybertruck road trip from Austin, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, sharing their experience and key takeaways. The journey, spanning approximately 19 hours with stops for charging, offered insights into the practicalities and nuances of long-distance travel in an electric vehicle. The couple, […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester, Chuck Cook (the king of testing unprotected left turns with FSD), asked earlier this week when will Cybertruck get FSD beta? “@elonmusk we’re eager to know the timeline for the @cybertruck getting FSDBeta. Is it dependent on the public release of v12, or are there specific training issues with […]
Tesla started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12.1 earlier this week to employees, and now we’re seeing what appears to be the first drive of FSD beta v12.1. A video was shared by what appears to be a Tesla employee pulling out of the company’s parking lot. Now it seems that this video […]
