Tesla is currently under scrutiny by Norway’s traffic safety regulator, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), for potential suspension failures in its legacy Model S and X vehicles. This investigation could lead to a recall, as informed by the agency to Reuters. Senior engineer at NPRA, Tor-Ove Satren, revealed that the agency began inquiring into […]
Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, known for his early investment in Tesla, has donated the first-ever Tesla Model S, along with other historic Tesla vehicles, to the Petersen Museum. Jurvetson’s Model S, the first off the assembly line, was part of a unique set that included the second Model S, which went to Tesla CEO Elon […]
Panasonic reported its first quarterly loss in automotive batteries, attributing the downturn to diminished demand for Tesla’s high-end Model S and Model X vehicles. The announcement was made by Panasonic’s Chief Financial Officer, Hirokazu Umeda, during an earnings call on Monday. The loss comes as consumer preference has increasingly shifted towards Tesla models priced below […]
Tesla looks to have accidentally leaked an upcoming Sport Seat for its Model S Plaid sedan, as spotted in the company’s service manuals. The service manual shows a seat with a Plaid emblem on it, along with other photos detailing how to install the seat into the Model S. Images were spotted by @niccruzpatane on […]
Tesla made several changes to its vehicle lineup on Thursday evening, seemingly aimed at driving demand in the fourth quarter of the year. The company increased the price of its Model Y Long Range in the U.S. to $48,990, up from the previous price of $48,490, a $500 US increase (via @Tslachan). The price increase […]
Model 3 Sport On October 25 and 26, Tesla hacker @greentheonly disclosed new findings about upcoming features in Tesla vehicles, including the new Model 3, Model S, and Model X. The information suggests that Tesla is making several updates to its vehicle lineup. The refreshed Model 3 is expected to come in two versions: Base […]
Tesla has updated its Supercharging incentives for current legacy Model S and Model X owners, now allowing the transfer of free, unlimited Supercharging benefits to new purchases or leases of Model S, X, or Y vehicles. To be eligible, customers must order and take delivery of the new vehicle by the end of the year, […]
In a recent pricing adjustment, Tesla has increased the cost of its yoke steering wheel for the Model S and Model X from $250 USD to $1,000 USD, a four-fold increase (via @SawyerMerritt). This comes after a notable decision on April 20, 2023, when amidst a price hike for both the Model S and X, […]
Tesla added a new item to its online shop on September 1: the Plaid Track Pack Hat, priced at $40 USD. The launch commemorates the Model S Plaid’s record-breaking lap time set on June 2, 2023, at the Nürburgring race track in Nürburg, Germany. The fullback, baseball-style cap is more than just casual headgear; it […]
Tesla has once again made headlines by reducing the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in both Canada and the United States. This move comes on the heels of Tesla announcing new Model 3 offerings for Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. U.S. Price Adjustments In the United States, Tesla has […]
Tesla has announced significant price cuts for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China. On the company’s Weibo account on Wednesday, Tesla said the Model X is now priced at 836,900 Chinese yuan ($114,677), down from its original 898,900 yuan. Similarly, the Model S now retails at 754,900 yuan, a decrease from the […]
Tesla has unveiled its latest additions to their celebrated line-up: the Model S and Model X Standard Range variants. The launch provides consumers with a more cost-effective option without compromising on performance. The Model S Standard Range is priced at $78,490 USD, which is a significant $10,000 USD less than its Long Range counterpart. Despite […]
Tesla has announced the recall of a total of 271 imported Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) in China. The recall is being conducted to address issues related to seat belt and camera installations that could potentially pose safety hazards, reports CnEVPost. You may recall back in July, Tesla issued a similar recall […]
Tesla has announced the launch of the Model S and Model X Plaid in Macau, China. According to Tesla late yesterday, Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X are now available to check out in showrooms in the former Portuguese colony and Special Administrative Region (SAR) in China. Some beautiful photos were shared […]
Tesla has issued a safety recall for certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles, according to a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall numbered 23V-489, was submitted on July 14, 2023, and affects an estimated 1,337 vehicles, with around 80% suspected to have the defect. The […]
