Tesla
Tesla Revamps ‘Service Mode’ Interface to Show More Detailed Information
As Tesla updates its vehicles, it tends to incrementally make its menus more streamlined, and a recent update shows new menus for one part of the vehicle’s user interface. Tesla’s software update 2022.12.3 brought with it an altered service mode, according to a post on Monday from @tweetsPi and @Tesla_Adri. Service Mode is enabled by […]
Revealed: Elon Musk Texts with Saudi Arabia Over Taking Tesla Private in 2018
After a judge ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 tweet saying he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private was false, a new court filing shows some of Musk’s messages around the time of the tweet. A 300-page motion filed on Friday as a part of the lawsuit shows a text message thread between Musk […]
Twitter Could Accept Elon Musk Deal as Soon as Monday: Report
Following an update that Tesla’s Elon Musk was meeting with Twitter on Sunday to discuss a potential buyout, it appears the social media company may be ready to accept an offer in the coming days. Twitter is planning a transaction with Elon Musk that could take place as soon as Monday if negotiations go well, […]
Twitter Meeting with Elon Musk Team on Sunday to Discuss Takeover Offer: Report
According to sources familiar with the matter, Twitter is re-examining Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s offer to buy the social media company for $43 billion USD now that he has raised $46.5 billion in financing for the deal — reports The Wall Street Journal. While analysts originally expected Twitter to accept Musk’s buyout offer, things […]
Tesla Mobile App Now Lets Owners Accept Loaner Cars During Warranty Repairs
Tesla has added a new option to its mobile app that will allow users to accept loaner vehicles directly from the app when their own cars have been sent to a service center for under-warranty repairs, as seen in screenshots shared by an owner in Germany (via @tesla_adri). NEWS: Tesla has a new option in […]
First 2022 Tesla Model X Refresh Deliveries Hit Canada
Image via Alfred Wang Tesla has kicked off 2022 Model X refresh deliveries in Canada, as seen by images shared on Facebook by Alfred Wang. According to Wang, the Tesla location in Richmond, B.C., had three Model X refresh vehicles to deliver today. The vehicles were roped off and balloons adorned the inside of the […]
‘TESLA’ Wording on Giga Texas Roof Now Showing Some Completed Letters [VIDEO]
Footage from Tesla’s American Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, captured on Friday, April 22, and shared by Jeff Roberts shows that the ‘E’ and ‘S’ from the planned ‘TESLA’ lettering on the building’s roof, outlined entirely by solar panels, are now complete. Tesla plans to cover the bulk of the Giga Texas roof with solar panels […]
Bill Gates Admits $500 Million Bet Against Tesla, Confirms Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Friday evening that tech magnate Bill Gates admitted to shorting Tesla when the latter recently approached him about “philanthropy possibilities” — reports Business Insider. Responding to screenshots of a conversation between Musk and the Microsoft founder shared by @WholeMarsBlog, the Tesla CEO confirmed they were real. @elonmusk is this […]
Elon Musk’s Business Plan for Twitter Helped Win Financial Backing from Wall Street: Report
Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter and his financial plans for the social media giant proved instrumental in raising $46.5 billion USD in financing for his bid to acquire the company — reports Bloomberg. Musk hasn’t said much publicly about his plans for Twitter beyond wanting to make it “the platform for free speech around the globe.” […]
Tesla Superchargers Now Blanket Shanxi Province in China
Tesla has Superchargers across the 11 major cities in the Shanxi province in China, according to an announcement from the company and reported by CNEVPost. In sum, Tesla has 14 different Supercharger stations across the region, making up a total of 79 charging stalls. Shanxi’s 11 major cities include Changzhi, Datong, Jincheng, Jinzhong, Linfen, Luliang, […]
Tesla was the Most-Discussed EV Automaker on Social Media in Q1: Report
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, one data firm is noting how people respond to Tesla on social media, especially with the automaker’s continued success. Tesla is among a number of automakers garnering the most attention on social media, according to a report from Global Data. Global Data Social Media Analyst Smitarani […]
Tesla Updates Model S/X Rear Display Interface for Seat Warmers
Tesla’s 2022.12.3.1 software update started rolling out this week, and one driver noted a change made to the rear screen’s seat heater display in a Model S refresh. A new visual for the Tesla Model S rear screen seat warmers has been included with Tesla’s 2022.12.3 and 2022.12.3.1 software updates, as detailed by @Chad Booker […]
Tesla Named a Top Pick for Most Investable U.S. Manufacturer by Jim Cramer [VIDEO]
As Tesla continues to climb its way upward year after year, one analyst is noting how the auto manufacturer’s stock is a great pick for this year. In a new new segment of CNBC’s Mad Money shared on Thursday, Cramer called Tesla his top pick for the category of the most investable manufacturers. In the […]
Tesla’s Record Q1 2022 Earnings Leave Wall Street ‘Speechless’
According to a recent report from Barron’s, Tesla’s record-setting earnings for the first quarter of this year handily beat Wall Street’s estimates, leaving analysts “speechless” (via Yahoo Finance). The electric vehicle (EV) maker on Wednesday announced $18.7 billion USD in total revenue for Q1 2022, up a staggering 81% year-over-year, with a net income of […]
Tesla Testing Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Access from AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity and More
Tesla appears to be testing an upcoming feature for free vehicle Wi-Fi access to hotspots from AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Orange and more. According to screenshots shared by @Analytic_ETH on Thursday, the Tesla owner says, “since late last year, there have been hints in the firmware that @Tesla was looking to support “Public Hotspots”. I’ve been able to […]