Tesla

Automaker smartphone apps are not created equal, especially when it comes to electric vehicles, says a new study. Tesla’s smartphone apps are head and shoulders ahead of those made by EV startups, according to a study from J.D. Power (via InsideEVs). The report, J.D. Power’s OEM EV App Benchmark Study shared on Wednesday, says that […]

After reports came out that Tesla had a supply deal with Brazilian miner Vale, the company has officially announced a supply deal for nickel coming from Canada. Tesla has signed a long-term supply deal with Brazil’s Vale SA as announced by the mining company on Friday, according to Reuters. Vale will provide Tesla with nickel […]

As consumers begin to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) en masse, even EV automakers like Tesla can stand to improve sustainability practices, which is why the company releases an annual impact report. Tesla shared its 2021 impact report on Friday, detailing the company’s sustainability efforts for the year on its website (via Twitter). On the website’s […]

As COVID-19 lockdowns in China ease, production facilities like Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai are grappling with how to best kick-start multi-shift production. Tesla is planning to resume double shifts at Gigafactory Shanghai, with those familiar with the matter saying it could happen as soon as mid-May, according to Bloomberg. The move would bring back more employees […]

After videos have now surfaced of Tesla’s Model S refresh being delivered with new 17-inch tilt displays, mention of the feature has since returned to the automaker’s website, after being removed shortly after refresh models were originally announced in early 2021. For both the Model S and Model X, Tesla now mentions the tilt display […]

Following the price increase of Full Self-Driving in Canada tonight, Tesla also increased the price of its Model Y, and now the same applies to its Model 3, Model S and Model X. Check out the price changes below: Model 3 RWD – $61,980 (+$600; was $61,380 CAD) Long Range – $74,990 (+$3,000; was $71,990 […]

Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y in Canada, yet again. The starting prices are now as follows: Long Range – $83,990 CAD (+$1,000; was $82,990 CAD) Performance – $90,390 CAD (+$1,100; was $89,290 CAD) These prices work out to the equivalent of $65,455 USD and $70,443 USD respectively for the Long Range […]

Tesla has increased the price of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Canada, hiking the price up by $2,200 CAD ($1,714 USD) to $12,800 CAD ($9,976 USD), from $10,600 CAD. The change took place on Thursday evening, spotted by numerous Tesla owners including Arshdeep B., a new Model Y owner sharing the news on Facebook. “Just took […]

Tesla’s V11 software update released during December 2021 added a new feature in the form of a Blind Spot Camera. This feature brings up the left or right side repeater cameras when you signal, allowing drivers to see their blind spots. The feature still needs some work as the location of the camera’s live view […]

As Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg ramps up production, the automaker is already eyeing some expansion plans to give the company easier access to railways. Tesla wants to expand its Grünheide, Germany factory by another 100 hectares to build a freight station and storage areas, according to a report from RBB 24. Sources familiar with the matter […]

After reports last month said Tesla CEO Elon Musk was looking for co-investors to help him buy Twitter, a new filing shows a few specific firms and businesses the billionaire gained funding from. Musk got an extra $7.14 billion from new investors to help fund his Twitter takeover, according to a filing on Thursday reported […]

After seeing Tesla finally deliver a Model S refresh with its left-right motorized tilt display, we now have a high-quality 4K hands-on with the feature, thanks to OCDetailing. The tilt display can be accessed by going to Controls > Display. From here, you can tap left, right or center, and the display will move in […]

Following Twitter’s acquisition for $44 billion late last month, one billionaire is questioning how the new owner’s guidance will affect the company. Bill Gates says Elon Musk “could make [Twitter] worse,” adding that onlookers should have an open mind and be careful not to underestimate him, according to a report from Business Insider. Gates made […]

Tesla has reportedly canceled employee bonuses tied to quarterly delivery quotas and is instead raising base employee salaries to compensate, according to a report from Electrek. However, the move away from delivery quota bonuses appears to reduce compensation for most Tesla employees overall. Sales and delivery employees were previously offered a 25-percent bonus on their […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are entering a chapter of disruption to the auto industry at large in the next few years, and as they do, Tesla’s vehicles are still leading the charge. The Tesla Model Y and 3 topped global plugin vehicle registrations in March, with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) taking an impressive 11 percent of the […]