The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has reported an unexpected 11.6% year-over-year increase in new vehicle registrations for the second quarter of 2023. The association projects that registrations will hit 1.8 million units by the end of the year, surpassing initial predictions for the first quarter of 2022. CNCDA Chairman, Tony Toohey, highlighted the […]
The Canadian province of Manitoba has pledged $100,000 CAD ($75,860 USD) in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, aimed at facilitating better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, announced Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen. The funds, provided through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will enable collaboration between the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and Manitoba […]
SpaceX announced on Monday evening it has launched Starlink in Malaysia, which comes after Tesla recently launched the Model Y in the nation. “Starlink is now available in Malaysia, marking the 60th country around the world where Starlink can provide high-speed internet connectivity,” said the company. A photo was shared of the Starlink dish sitting […]
According to Dirty Tesla (@DirtyTesla), Tesla has revised its Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer policy. The change appears to offer a more accommodating approach to private vehicle sales, ensuring the FSD feature stays with the vehicle after a private resale. Dirty Tesla said, “I was sent a new Full Self-Driving transfer to sign, 4 has been […]
A Tesla Model 3 buyer from California, known as Zohar (@Zoron9102) on X, shared the details of his impressive deal where he secured the vehicle for just $13,620 before taxes and fees. He attributed the bargain to a combination of federal, state, and local rebates, alongside an inventory discount. Zohar bought the base model of […]
Tesla is preparing to hold discussions with India’s commerce minister this month regarding potential plans to establish a factory in the country. This facility would produce a new, low-cost electric vehicle (EV) priced at $24,000, according to an individual familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. The person disclosed that Tesla expressed interest in constructing an […]
In recent years, German automakers announced ambitious plans to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and compete with Tesla’s dominance in the sector. However, they find themselves falling further behind instead of closing the gap, reports Bloomberg. In the first half of this year, Tesla delivered almost 890,000 cars, more than the combined EV sales of […]
Cropped image via John Anderson Tesla looks to be doing some next-level trolling with its Cybertruck, as an apparent image has surfaced showing the latter decked out in a wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150. The picture was shared by John Anderson (via @Greggertruck) and it’s unclear where and when the image […]
Tesla frequently offers free off-peak Supercharging in the U.S. during special holidays, and now we’re seeing this freebie extended to Europe. According to the automaker, from Friday, July 21, there will be changes to the charging costs and off-peak hours at selected Supercharger stations throughout Croatia and Slovenia, notes Esther Kokkelmans on late Friday. Tesla […]
Amazon’s Project Kuiper is set to open a new satellite-processing facility, located at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center. Project Kuiper, seen as a potential rival to SpaceX’s Starlink, aims to deploy a low Earth orbit satellite network, to provide fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities worldwide. The Florida facility will […]
Tesla recently updated its website to now offer longer loan options for customers buying a new vehicle. Previously, the maximum loan period was up to 72 months (6 years), but now an 84-month option is available (7 years). A longer repayment term means lower monthly payments, but customers will be paying more interest over that […]
Tesla China has announced it has launched a time-limited Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer policy. While Tesla has not launched FSD in China yet, the company still lets customers purchase the software at 64,000 RMB ($8,900 USD), while Enhanced Autopilot is also available at 32,000 RMB (via @Tslachan). Only FSD is allowed to be transferred to […]
Volvo has decided to delay the production of its much-anticipated EX90 electric vehicle (EV), underscoring the car’s critical role in the brand’s ambition to transition profitably to an all-electric lineup within the next decade. The production, which was initially scheduled to begin in late 2023 at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, will now be […]
SpaceX has been granted a license to provide Starlink internet services in Malaysia, primarily targeting remote regions, according to the country’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The minister, in a recent Facebook post, stated that the SpaceX-run Starlink would initially serve schools and higher education establishments, reports the South China Morning Post. The Malaysian government is […]
Tesla is set to establish a regional distribution center in Newburgh by year-end, promising to initially create more than 100 jobs at the Route 300 facility. The news was announced on Tuesday by the Orange County Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting business development in Orange County, reports Times Union. Tesla is set to occupy […]
