Tesla has officially launched its Model Y Canopy accessory in Canada and the United States, following its earlier debut in China. Priced at $150 US ($210 CAD), the canopy is designed to enhance the functionality of the Model Y’s trunk, adding approximately 48 square feet of covered space for improved protection from the elements. Constructed […]
Tesla yesterday rolling out another free 30 day trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for customers in Canada and the U.S. The initial free trial saw customers test out FSD 12.3.6, which is not even the latest. Many Tesla owners were hoping for a software update to reach the 12.5.x branch, and it finally arrived on […]
YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut has some incredible video it filmed of SpaceX’s recent fifth Starship launch and first and successful Super Heavy booster catch, showing different angles and perspectives, along with 4K slow motion. The audio alone in this super cut video are spectacular. Can’t wait for the sixth flight test! “Enjoy this incredible audio […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, covering 2.4 million vehicles. The review follows reports of four crashes, including one fatal incident, where FSD was engaged during low-visibility conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust. Drivers are told to always be ready to […]
Tesla has offered free Full Self-Driving (FSD) trials to customers in Canada and the USA, yet again. In an email to customers, Tesla explains, “At our We, Robot event, we unveiled the future of autonomy. Now, you can experience a part of the future for the next 30 days with a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial […]
Rivian is celebrating Halloween in style with a new software update that introduces Car Costumes for its electric vehicles, letting drivers transform their R1 models with themes inspired by iconic entertainment vehicles. The update rolls out on October 18 and offers a fun, immersive experience right from the Rivian app. The Car Costumes include Knight […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is officially on its way to Canadian customers, with VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) now being assigned. This will mark the expansion of Cybertruck beyond the U.S. and Mexico, covering North America. Customer Noah Webb confirmed the news on social media, hinting that deliveries are likely to begin before the end of October. Webb […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck continues to make headlines, not only for its unique design but now for a celebrated review by automotive journalist Jason Cammisa, whose video recently earned the Best Journalism Film award at the International Motor Film Awards. Wes Morrill, Tesla’s Lead Engineer for Cybertruck, shared insights on the making of the video, reflecting on […]
Apple’s once-secretive electric vehicle (EV) project may have ended, but its collaboration with BYD may have helped the Chinese automaker continue to surge and enter new markets. In an effort to develop safer, more efficient batteries, Apple apparnetly partnered with BYD to work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, reports Bloomberg. Although Apple ultimately shelved […]
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the state agency of overstepping its authority and blocking the company’s efforts to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit (via Reuters), filed in the Central District of California, claims that the commission’s actions violate federal law and are driven by […]
Nissan is making electric vehicle (EV) ownership easier with the launch of its NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network, a new feature that streamlines charging for drivers of the Nissan Ariya and future EV models. This network, set to be available in the MyNISSAN app by November 2024, integrates charging station discovery, real-time charger availability, and payment […]
In a recent interview with Tesla executives at the company’s “We, Robot” special event, YouTuber Kim Java received confirmation that Tesla’s Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles, including older models such as the 2018 Model 3, will be fully equipped to support Robotaxi features. These exciting updates were provided by two of Tesla’s top executives, Lars Moravy, […]
The Government of Nuevo León has paused road construction projects that were part of the agreement with Tesla for the Gigafactory in Santa Catarina, according to Hernán Villarreal, Secretary of Mobility and Urban Planning, reports Milenio (via @Tslachan). This announcement comes two days after Governor Samuel García acknowledged that the future of the factory remains […]
Tesla’s We, Robot event tonight unveiled a new CyberCab robotaxi and also a robovan (Musk pronounced it “ro-bo-vin”). After the presentation giving bare details on the CyberCab and robovan, attendees got to experience a fully autonomous robotaxi for the first time. CyberCabs pulled up, doors opened and passengers were told to sit in, buckle their […]
Today is finally the day, 10/10, Tesla’s Robotaxi event. After a delay from 8/8 (Oct. 8), Tesla will hold its special “We, Robot” event live in Los Angeles, California. The Tesla website has a countdown timer to the start of the event, hyping up expectations even more. Many believe tonight could be equivalent to the […]
