Tesla is making a practical upgrade to its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by adding water shields to the rear cameras. This new feature, designed to keep the camera lens clear during rain, aims to improve visibility for drivers in wet conditions. Interestingly, this isn’t a completely new addition for Tesla’s lineup. According to […]
Image via @BLKMDL3 Tesla has introduced a new 3-Year Bundle for Model S and Model X owners in the United States, priced at $5,000 (via @BLKMDL3). The package includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, free unlimited Supercharging, and Premium Connectivity. Typically, the monthly cost of FSD is $99, amounting to approximately $3,600 over three years. Premium […]
Tesla has raised the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in North America, a change made late Thursday (via @Tslachan). Model S/X Price Increases in the US: Model S: Increased by $2,000 to $89,990 USD Model X: Increased by $2,000 to $94,990 USD The last time we saw the Model S/X get […]
After speculation of a new silver coming for Model S and Model X, with images seen of the apparent color at the company’s Fremont factory in California, Tesla has officially launched ‘Lunar Silver’ on Thursday evening (via @Tslachan). Lunar Silver costs $2,500 extra, the same price as Ultra Red. Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic and […]
Hold onto your hats, folks. Tesla has implemented a $2,000 price drop across various trims of its Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles in the United States. The new pricing structure is as follows: Model S: Long Range: Now $72,990 (was $74,990) Plaid: Now $87,990 (was $89,990) Back on September 1, 2023, Tesla […]
Tesla has started rolling out the newest version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for its reengineered 2024 Model 3, plus legacy Model S and Model X owners. This FSD (Supervised) update is part of the 2024.3.15 software update rolling out. Many owners confirmed the expanded release of FSD (Supervised), such as @Scarantino, who said, “Reengineered Model […]
Tesla has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of an issue affecting the rearview camera display in approximately 199,575 vehicles. Again while wording is designating this as a “recall” Tesla will fix the issue with a software update. The affected cars include 2023 models of Tesla Model S, X, and Y, as reported […]
Image: Brandon Tesla has introduced notable changes to the steering wheel design in its 2024 Model X, featuring a traditional center horn and a new dedicated camera button. This update marks a shift from the previous model’s capacitive horn button on the steering wheel. The change was highlighted by a Tesla enthusiast, Brandon (@brandontsla), who […]
Tesla has updated its purchasing process, announcing that eligible buyers can now receive a $7,500 federal tax credit directly off the purchase price of new 2024 Model Y and Model X Dual Motor vehicles at the time of delivery. According to a post from Tesla’s North America account on X, this immediate discount will be […]
Tesla will be addressing issues with its Autopilot system that could increase the risk of crashes if drivers aren’t paying attention, a software update that will now apply to all cars in China. For over 1.6 million vehicles manufactured from August 2014 to December 2023, including locally made Model 3, Model Y and imported Model […]
Tesla has updated the range estimates for its Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles in the United States and Canada, with changes attributed to modifications in testing methods. United States Changes Below (via @SawyerMerritt): Model X Long Range: Now 335 miles, down from 348 miles. Model X Plaid: Reduced to 326 miles from […]
Tesla has issued a safety “recall” report (23V-862) for its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles, citing noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, specifically concerning side impact protection. The issue affects approximately 120,423 vehicles, with an estimated 100% of these potentially having the defect. The issue was identified during routine […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
