Tesla
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 […]
Tesla USB Dashcam Fixed in 2022.12.3.16 Update, Say Owners
Since May, some Tesla owners have been dealing with a ‘Dashcam Unavailable’ error, which caused user flash drives to stop working and would require a format or re-insertion to fix. For owners, it was tricky at times to see if the Dashcam was working or not, unless they had moved the icon to the lower […]
Tesla Cybertruck Giga Press Shown Off at IDRA Open House [PICS]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the automaker will use IDRA’s 9,000-ton Giga Press for the Cybertruck’s body, with the massive machine recently on display in Italy. The Tesla Cybertruck’s 9,000-ton Giga Press was showcased at an open house from the manufacturer IDRA, as detailed by an engineering student who recently got to see the […]
Tesla Opens First Store in Inner Mongolia in Northern China Push
As Tesla continues to expand its presence throughout mainland China, the automaker is also looking to capitalize on the country’s northern regions. Tesla opened its first store in Inner Mongolia this week, located in Hohhot, according to a report from CnEVPost. The site remains an important piece of a push to expand throughout Northern China, […]
China’s BYD to Supply Tesla with Batteries ‘Very Soon’, Says Exec
Battery supplier BYD in China says it will be supplying Tesla with batteries “very soon”, according to a senior executive speaking to state media on early Wednesday. “We are now good friends with Elon Musk because we are preparing to supply batteries to Tesla very soon,” said Lian Yubo, BYD executive vice president, reports Reuters. […]