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Next Tesla FSD Beta Release Coming in ‘Two Weeks’, Says Elon Musk
As many are speculating when Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software version will come out, the automaker’s head has responded to one user on social media. @Elon Musk said on late Thursday the next FSD beta would be coming out in “two weeks.” The post came in response to the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley […]
Tesla Launches Model Y Sales in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore [Update]
Tesla has launched Model Y sales in Japan and Australia and New Zealand. The RWD Model Y starts at 6.19 million yen ($46,147 USD) and Performance from 8.09 million yen ($60,312 USD). The RWD Model Y says it will deliver by August, while the Performance says the second half of 2022. 待望のミッドサイズSUVテスラ モデルYオーダー開始 Order Nowhttps://t.co/D4hjkxfYnMpic.twitter.com/PwQ5bBTSkk […]
Giga Texas Tesla Model Y Shows ’50D’ in Mobile App, Hinting at 50kWh Battery? [Update]
Spoken Reviews continues to share new videos about its Giga Texas-made Tesla Model Y Standard Range with 4680 battery pack. The latest video shows a screenshot from the Tesla mobile app, showing “Model Y 50D”, suggesting the battery pack may be at 50 kWh capacity right now. In the past, Tesla has offered in-app purchases […]
Texas Tesla Model Y with 4680 Battery Gets Weighed on Truck Scale, Lighter Than Fremont Builds
According to new Texas-made Tesla Model Y owner Spoken Reviews, his vehicle is one of the new builds from Austin that contains the automaker’s 4680 structural battery pack. After sharing a walkthrough of the Texas Model Y build quality and Supercharging speed test, Spoken Reviews has now weighed his car, after it was requested by […]
Watch: Tesla FSD Beta 10.12.2 Attempts Forward-Facing Unprotected Left Turns [VIDEO]
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester Chuck Cook has shared a new video showcasing the beta software attempting forward-facing unprotected left turns. According to Cook, FSD beta 10.12.2 was able to successfully attempt forward-facing unprotected lefts across three lanes of traffic. The criticism he had was FSD beta would creep too close to oncoming lanes, […]
NHTSA Expands Tesla Autopilot Probe Related to First Responder Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has widened its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot feature and how it handles emergency vehicles, after previous reports of crashes into first responder vehicles. The investigation has expanded to roughly 830,000 cars, consisting of the company’s Model S, 3, X and Y line up from 2014 and newer, according […]
Tesla Continues to Dominate EV Sales in U.S. and Luxury Sales, Says New Data
Tesla continues to dominate electric vehicle registrations in the United States and still remains the top luxury automaker regardless of fuel type, according to new data from Experian, reports Automotive News. Ford had 11,751 EV registrations, consisting of 10,740 Mustang Mach-E models, 908 E-Transit vans and 103 F-150 Lightning trucks. Kia had 11,483 EV registrations, […]
Tesla Model Y Fleet Spotted on Trucks in Australia, Hinting at Launch
At least six Tesla Model Y units have arrived and been spotted in Australia, four of which landed in Melbourne on Thursday following a truck according to The Driven. The Model Y units were spotted across two trucks carrying the electric SUVs by Carloop’s Riz Akhtar, which had arrived in Melbourne and were likely part […]
Tesla Sold 32,165 Cars Built at Giga Shanghai in May; Hiring Spree Begins
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai continues to ramp up production following a 22-day production halt in March and April, the automaker’s May deliveries are showing promise of moving back to full production capacity. Tesla sold 32,165 China-built vehicles in May, after selling just 1,152 in April amidst COVID-19 production shutdowns, according to China Passenger Car Association […]
Tesla PIN to Drive Will Protect You from This NFC Key Card Flaw [VIDEO]
After Tesla updated its vehicles to become easier to start when unlocking them with key cards, one person discovered a loophole through which thieves could A researcher has figured out how to hack and create a new Tesla NFC key card without requiring new authentication, according to a report from Ars Technica. Austrian Security Researcher […]
Tesla to End ‘Closed-Loop’ Production at Giga Shanghai on June 11: Report
After nearly two months of employees sleeping at Tesla’s Giga Shanghai to safely resume production, the automaker is now looking to end the closed-loop system. Tesla is looking to end its closed-loop output system at Gigafactory Shanghai, according to two executives from the automaker’s suppliers in a report from South China Morning Post. The move […]
2022 Tesla Model Y Standard Range with 4680: Charging Test, Walkaround [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin is delivering its first few dozens of Model Y units with the 4680 battery cells, and videos from a new owner that’s not an employee are being shared on the interwebs. In a video from Spoken Reviews shared on Wednesday, we see a charging and range test of a 2022 Tesla Model […]
Watch Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press 9000t Get Assembled in Italy [VIDEO]
Earlier today we saw pictures of Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press 9000t being shared at an open house by Italian maker IDRA. Now, the company has shared a short part two video showcasing this massive 9000t Giga Press being assembled. At the end of May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed IDRA’s 9000t Giga Press would cast […]
Tesla Driver Gets Only Minor Injuries After Car Flies 85 Feet Through Air, Hitting Trees
The safety provided by Tesla vehicles was on full display after a driver apparently had a medical emergency, hit the accelerator and sent their Model 3 flying through trees and down an embankment, in Olympia, Washington. According to images shared by Black Lake Towing, we see a heavily damaged Model 3 with its glass roof […]
Twitter to Accept Elon Musk’s Request for Bot Account Data: Report
Twitter has finally given in to Elon Musk’s demands for internal data the latter said he needs to conduct an independent evaluation of the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform — reports The Washington Post. The company’s board of directors has agreed to provide a “firehose” consisting of 500 million daily tweets […]