Update: It appears this change to FCW settings has been available since 2023.2 (thanks @TeslaInfoCom) and not 2023.6. Nonetheless, it is still a new change from before. We’ve updated our story below to reflect this. == Since its 2023.2 software update rollout, Tesla has introduced a change to its Forward Collision Warning system, which now […]
Back in January the Pwn2Own security conference announced Tesla would be a sponsor again for 2023. The conference offers cash prizes for white hat hackers to demonstrate live exploits, allowing companies such as Tesla to learn more about beefing up their software and hardware security. This year saw the addition of the Steam VM Escape category […]
Tesla has debuted an extended warranty option on its Model 3 and Model Y units, with the latter coming at a price of $2,000 and covering the vehicles for two years and 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, spotted by @BLKMDL3 on Tesla’s website. The Model 3 extended warranty option comes at $1,800 USD, while the […]
Tesla has informed employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit for its cheapest electric car, the Model 3 Standard Range, due to the vehicle’s batteries being sourced from China, according to information obtained by Electrek. The tax credit program for electric vehicles, which came into effect in January, has led […]
After Tesla cut Model 3 prices in January, the entry version in Canada again qualified for the federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebate of $5,000 CAD. The latest data from Transport Canada shows there were just 2 cars from Tesla in January that gained the iZEV rebate. In February, this number surged to 1,777 […]
Experian data reveals Tesla’s new registrations in January outnumbered Mercedes-Benz and Lexus combined According to a report from Automotive News, data from Experian reveals that Tesla Inc. has taken an early lead in the US luxury vehicle market in January, with 49,917 new registrations. BMW secured the No. 2 spot with 31,070 registrations, while Mercedes-Benz […]
Many people covering Tesla’s vehicles will put them to the ultimate test, including one crew who attempted to get to the bottom (or top) of whether one of the automaker’s cars can be driven upside down. A new video shared on Wednesday by the YouTube channel WhistlinDiesel shows a handful of tests with a Tesla […]
A publicly owned taxi fleet in the United Arab Emirates has added Tesla Model 3 vehicles to its offerings, along with plans for a solar-powered bus parking network including 24 lots, according to a report from the Khaleej Times. The solar-powered parking lots are expected to be established in Ajman by the end of this […]
YouTube channel Teknikens Värld premiered a new “moose test” video on Monday, featuring the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus. The channel has featured the Model Y in previous moose tests, which evaluates a vehicle’s ability to handle while swerving in and out of a set of cones. This shows the vehicle’s ability to perform […]
Tesla has long been rumoured to be working on major design updates for its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs), codenamed “Highland” and “Juniper,” respectively. While Tesla makes small iterations and changes to all of its vehicles throughout the production cycle, Highland and Juniper are expected to be major refreshes for the company’s […]
A new Tesla Model 3 taxi fleet has launched in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The announcement on March 1 by the Sharjah Roads and Transportation Authority (SRTA) said a fleet of 10 Tesla Model 3 sedans, part of the emirate’s green economy initiative, according to SRTA Chairman Yousef Al-Athmani. The Authority has launched 10 Tesla 3 […]
Tesla has dropped the price of its RWD Model 3 in Italy to €41,490 ($44,047.90 USD), now making it eligible for the country’s €3,000 subsidy, and even more in some provinces (via @Mathias Føns). The new list price can be seen on Tesla’s Italian order configurator, representing an 8 percent price reduction for the company’s […]
Tesla has reduced the prices of both the Real-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range trims of the Model 3 in Denmark by 30,000 kr. (approximately $4,250 USD). Check out the new Model 3 pricing in Denmark below (via @FonsDK): RWD: 329,990 kr. (approximately $46,748; was 359,990 kr. or $50,998) Long Range: 389,990 kr. (approximately $55,248; was […]
The City of Venice, Florida has added a total of three Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet for testing, one of which is set to be used as a police vehicle, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. All three entered service earlier this month, though the Police Department’s Model 3 still requires an […]
Tesla has once again shifted its estimated delivery dates for the Model Y in Germany, as spotted on Thursday by @Tslachan. The Model Y rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant now shows an estimated delivery timeline of 2 to 4 weeks, down from previous estimates of 2 to 5 weeks. Additionally, the Long Range and Performance variants now […]
