Tesla
2022.36.1 Tesla Release Notes: Mobile App Media/ETA Details, Fixes Buzzing in Model S/X and More
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.36.1 software update and the latter now fixes an annoying high-pitched buzzing noise that was plaguing some Model S and Model X owners, that we reported about last month. According to 2022.36.1 release notes sent in by a Tesla North reader with a 2022 Model S, we see the […]
Tesla Upgraded to ‘BBB’ from ‘BB+’, Praised by S&P Global Ratings [Update]
Tesla has received an upgraded rating by the S&P to ‘BBB’, up from ‘BB+’, with the boost thanks to the electric automaker’s recent Q3 delivery numbers, according to the rating organization. This marks the first time Tesla has moved from ‘speculative grade’ to ‘investment grade’. “We now view Tesla’s credit profile more favourably because it […]
Elon Musk Text Messages from Twitter Pre-Trial in Easy-to-Read Format
A new, easy-to-read formatting for many of Elon Musk’s texts was shared by Dan Luu, with the messages taking place between January and June about the $44 billion Twitter purchase. The trove of messages were publicly released ahead of the Twitter-Musk trial slated for October 17 (which may not happen if Twitter and Musk finalize […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69.3 Will Be ‘Major Upgrade’, Says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday morning the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, version 10.69.3, “will actually be a major upgrade.” According to Musk, he says “we’re keeping .69 just because haha,” referencing the intimate position that has frequently been the basis for jokes. 10.69.3 will actually be a major upgrade. We’re […]
Journie Members: Get Free EV Charging at On the Run Convenience Stores
If you’re a Journie rewards member in B.C. or Alberta, Canada, you can get free electric vehicle charging for a limited time at On the Run convenience store locations. These On the Run EV charging stations are set to be one of the “largest planned ultra-fast charging networks capable of charging most EV models in […]
Tesla Dominates Battery Electric Car Sales in the UK in September, Led by Model Y
Plugin vehicle shares in the UK reached 22.4 percent, up from 21.6 percent year over year, according to CleanTechnica. The figure is made up of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at 16.9 percent and plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at 5.5 percent of the overall market share. A year ago, these figures landed at 15.2 percent and […]
Tesla Model Y Becomes Most-Popular SUV in Australia in September, Tops Mazda CX-5
Since entering the Australian market in August, the Tesla Model Y has been making waves, with many customers flocking toward the electric SUV in recent months. Tesla delivered 4,359 Model Y units in Australia in September, as reported by The Driven. The figure nearly doubles the next top-selling EV in the country, showing a dominant […]
Road Weight Limits Need to Increase for EV Deliveries, Say Car Haulers
Car hauling companies are requesting that the Biden administration raise weight limits aboard semi-trucks to let them move heavier EVs, as reported by Automotive News. The move to increase truck weight limits is heavily opposed by the rail industry and safety advocates, which claim that heavier loads are a lot more dangerous. While EVs have […]
Elon Musk Says Buying Twitter Will Fast Track the Creation of ‘X’ App
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spoken out in regards to his agreement to buy Twitter on the original terms, after news broke on Tuesday morning. Musk said just now, “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app.” When asked if it would be easier to build X from scratch, Musk replied, “Twitter […]
Tesla to Ditch Ultrasonic Sensors in New Cars: Tesla Vision Doesn’t Need It
Tesla has announced it will be removing ultrasonic sensors from its vehicles, the next step of its camera-based Tesla Vision Autopilot. “Today, we are taking the next step in Tesla Vision by removing ultrasonic sensors (USS) from Model 3 and Model Y. We will continue this rollout with Model 3 and Model Y, globally, over […]
Tesla Says Europe Now Has Over 10,000 Superchargers
Tesla announced on Tuesday it has hit a milestone of reaching 10,000 Superchargers in Europe. “Tesla owners in Europe now have access to over 10,000 Superchargers, spread over 30 countries,” said the automaker on LinkedIn. “The European network has already grown more in 2022 than any other year, with still 3 months to go,” said […]
Tesla Model Y Proving Popular on Evee Rental Platform in Australia
The Tesla Model Y has become a popular choice on EV car-hire service Evee in Australia, as reported by The Driven. The news makes Evee the first car-hire company to receive the Model Y in Australia, even beating out Hertz and Sixt — the latter of which already has the Tesla Model 3 and the […]
Tesla Model Y Tops EV Plugin Sales in Europe for August, Leads Year-to-Date
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in Europe with each passing quarter, and a new milestone has been reached with one of Tesla’s EVs at the forefront. The Tesla Model Y led Europe’s EV sales year to date through August, with 7,011 units of the electric SUV sold in the month, according to CleanTechnica. […]
Twitter Shares Halted as Report Says Elon Musk to Proceed with Deal
According to Bloomberg’s Ed Hammond, Elon Musk has apparently decided to proceed with his deal to buy Twitter at $54.20 per share. The news halted trading of Twitter’s shares on the stock market. Scoop – N*MUSK SAID TO PROPOSE TO TWITTER TO PROCEED W/ DEAL AT $54.20 — ed hammond (@EdHammondNY) October 4, 2022 Twitter […]
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys Over 130,000 Tesla Shares on the Dip
After Tesla’s shares dropped following fewer deliveries than expected, but one investing firm saw the moment as an opportunity. Cathie Wood’s investing firm Ark has purchased more Tesla shares across multiple branches, as detailed in a report from Barron’s. The purchase came after Tesla’s stock dropped despite its record deliveries in Q3, that missed Wall […]