Tesla ‘Recall’ in China to Push Over-the-Air Software Update to 300,000 Cars Chinese regulatory authorities announced on Saturday that Tesla would remotely “recall” close to 300,000 Model 3 and Model Y units in the region for an online software update that has to do with assisted driving — reports CNBC. Tesla is able to address […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Tuesday the launch of its Rewards Exchange, what it is calling “the biggest update to the Chipotle Rewards program since its debut in 2019.” The Rewards Exchange will debut a new video game called Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange on June 23. The interactive racing game will allow players to earn points […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company has indeed officially removed the front passenger lumbar seat support in its Model 3 and Model Y. Replying to a tweet on the matter on Monday afternoon, Musk said the change was made because of low usage of the lumbar support. He said, “Moving lumbar was removed […]
Tesla looks to be making a cost-cutting measure for new builds of its Model Y and some Model 3 vehicles, according to new owners. According to u/Chrissugar21 on Reddit, the new Model Y owner picked up the compact crossover SUV from Tesla (VIN 199 XXX), only to notice the passenger seat no longer includes lumbar […]
In a recent tweet, U.K.-based automotive marketplace AutoTrader announced the Tesla Model 3 as its pick for 2021’s ‘Best Car for Families’ in its annual ‘New Car Awards’. The tweet was also ‘liked’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Best car for families. And the winner is… the Tesla Model 3! 👏@Tesla #NewCarAwards2021 pic.twitter.com/sD3HXBiUVg — Auto […]
Earlier this week, a Reddit user shared an image of a notification they received in the Tesla app. The notification in question urged them to “schedule roof service” for their Tesla vehicle. The notification reads: We identified that your vehicle may experience or have experienced a small water ingress/intake in the cabin. If an issue […]
Tesla announced on Friday its online configurator has gone live in Hungary and Romania, allowing both countries to buy the company’s vehicles. The Tesla website for Romania and Hungary is showing the Model 3, Model S and Model X as available. Configurator now live in Hungary 🇭🇺 & Romania 🇷🇴 — Tesla (@Tesla) May 14, […]
According to a tweet published earlier today by Tesla owner and enthusiast @ray4tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer has increased the price of the locally manufactured Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) in China by 1,000 CNY ($155.46 USD or $188.66 CAD). @Teslacn has increased the price of MIC Model 3 SR+ by 1000 CNY […]
Back in August 2019, the town of Bargersville in Indiana became one of the first in the U.S. to add a Tesla electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet of police cruisers. Using data shared by the Bargersville Police Department after one year of having a Tesla Model 3 as a squad car, local non-profit Greater […]
The City of Yonkers in New York unveiled its first fully-electric vehicle today, a Tesla Model 3 Long Range now part of its police fleet’s traffic unit. According to Mid Hudson News, the city already has a growing fleet of more environmentally friendly vehicles, such as 33 hybrid police cars. Image credit: Joseph Panella/City of […]
During Tesla’s first quarter earnings report, the company said its Model 3 sedan was the “best-selling premium sedan in the world,” a stat based on the most recent comparable publicly available OEM data. Tesla said “about three and a half years into its production, and even without a European factory,” the Model 3 led worldwide […]
According to a recent tweet from @tesla_adri, the first Fremont-built Model 3 with the refreshed door panel design has been spotted in Indiana. First fremont build model 3 Performance with new door panel design delivered in Indiana.Source:https://t.co/AyLxbLU1r0@WholeMarsBlog @elonmusk @DriveTeslaca @28delayslater pic.twitter.com/bofOJBnvB8 — Tesla_Adri (@tesla_adri) April 24, 2021 The new door panel trim, which extends past the […]
Tesla has again increased prices of the Model 3 and Model Y again in the U.S., in what continues to be the electric automaker tweaking its prices, yet again (via @SawyerMerritt). The new increases come two weeks after Tesla had hiked prices by $500 to $1,000, depending on the configuration. Check out the changes below […]
After outselling the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in January, the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV has risen to the top of sales charts again in March. According to EV Sales, the micro and affordable Wuling HongGuang Mini EV sold the most units in China’s EV market in March, totaling 39,745 units sold and marking […]
Tuesday morning, the all-electric 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV earned the title of best electric car from this year’s Best Hybrid, Plug-in, and Electric Cars of 2021 list from U.S. News (via Mashable), effectively knocking the Tesla Model 3 out from the list’s best car spot. While the Model 3 remained unrepresented by the list, the […]
