Tesla
Tesla’s Direct Sales Model Recognized by Volkswagen, Copied by Others
Automakers are moving toward a direct sales business model like the one Tesla uses amidst a transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis and others are considering how to shift their businesses to become as valuable as Tesla’s, with many moving towards a direct sales model, according to a report from The Wall Street […]
Tesla Wins ‘Best Overall Luxury Brand’ for 3rd Straight Year: KBB
After the Tesla Model 3 and Y were ranked Q4 2021’s top luxury cars, the automaker has officially earned the same title and a few others for the 2022 model year. Tesla was ranked 2022’s Best Overall Luxury Brand by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) on Thursday, marking the automaker’s third year in a row earning […]
Tesla Shows Ukrainians How to Setup Powerwall with Starlink Internet [VIDEO]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla have aided Ukraine in its defense against invading Russian forces, and a new instructional video has surfaced that was apparently made by Tesla. A mysterious unlisted video thought to have been made by Tesla was shared on Tuesday, detailing how to use a Powerwall in mobile scenarios to power Starlink […]
Tesla 2022.4.5.16 Removes ‘Unsafe Following’ from Safety Scores?
Tesla seems to have removed the unsafe following criteria from its Full Self-Driving (FSD) safety scores in the software update 2022.4.5.16, according to one driver who installed the new update on their Model 3 (via Reddit). The user shared a screenshot of the safety score in the Tesla app, showing other previously included criteria hard […]
Tesla’s Giga Texas Lot Showing Over 400 Model Y Cars [VIDEO]
Footage from Tesla’s American Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, captured on Thursday, March 10, and shared by Jeff Roberts shows hundreds of Model Y units manufactured at the facility parked in the lots outside as more roll off the production line. Thursday marked day 596 of construction at Giga Texas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
Concept: How Tesla Can Improve Turn Signals in the Car’s Display [VIDEO]
Designer @deleet.design shared a concept on Wednesday that expands turn signals to take up the whole side of the infotainment screen. In the post, @deleet.design wrote, “Maybe now I’ll stop leaving my blinker on accidentally. Anyone else have this problem?” The post also went on to ask what other features users would like to have, […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the Most Efficient EVs of 2022
As customers move towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), a new report has ranked which ones are most efficient, with Tesla taking the crown. The Tesla Model 3 was rated the most efficient EV for 2022, followed by the Lucid Air in second and the Model Y in third, according to Auto Blog. The […]
Tesla Orders Reportedly Surge 100% in Areas with High Gas Prices: Report
As sanctions against Russia continue to mount amidst Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, oil and gas prices are rising quickly and are causing consumers to look towards electric vehicles (EVs) instead. Tesla orders are reportedly increasing significantly in the U.S. as gas prices continue to turn people off from new ICE vehicles, according to sources familiar […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.12 Release Delayed, Now Coming This Weekend
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last week that the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.12 update was coming on March 8 in the U.S. and March 11 in Canada, but now it has been delayed. @ElonMusk confirmed on Wednesday evening the FSD beta update would come “this weekend”, after being asked about it on Twitter […]
Tesla Employees Conscripted to Fight for Ukraine to Get 3 Months Salary
Ukrainian Tesla employees who are asked to return to join the defensive against Russian forces will be paid for at least three months, according to a letter sent to employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa obtained by CNBC. Following the initial three-month period, Tesla will reevaluate the Russian war on Ukraine and their […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Orders with Full Self-Driving Now Getting Faster Delivery
If you’re ordering a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, prices increased on Wednesday night by $1,000, depending on configuration. For those seeking a quicker estimated delivery date, Tesla is prioritizing those buying with Full Self-Driving Capability, a $12,000 USD add-on to Autopilot. For the Model Y, delivery times can be slashed by up to […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3/Y by $1,000 in the U.S. Again
A new round of price increases are here from Tesla, as it has increased its Model 3 and Model Y by $1,000 USD in the U.S., depending on the configuration (via @SawyerMerritt). Check out the price increases below… Model 3 RWD – $44,990 USD (no change) Long Range – $51,990 USD (+$1,000) Performance – $58,990 […]
Tesla 2021.43.102.5 Update: ‘Range Display Calibration’ for LFP Batteries [PIC]
According to Tesla’s recent 2021.43.102.5 software update, received by Jeremy C. on Facebook, the release notes indicate it addresses ‘Range Display Calibration’. Image via Jeremy C. on Facebook “The range display in your vehicle is undergoing calibration. Until calibrated, displayed range may under or overestimate compared to distance driven,” reads the update description. “To improve […]
Tesla 2022.4.5.16 Software Update: Release Notes
Image credit: @crazyroo1 Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4.5.16 software update on Wednesday, as detected by the fleet of third-party service @Teslascope. What’s new in Tesla’s 2022.4.5.16 update? According to the release notes shared by @crazyroo1, they are the same as 2022.4.5.3, but a new addition is Cabin Camera. No FSD beta updates are […]
Tesla Leads U.S. Luxury Registrations in January, Overtakes BMW
Electric vehicles (EVs) are overtaking luxury internal combustion engine (ICE) brands more consistently than ever, with Tesla’s January registration data showing an electrifying trend. Tesla led luxury sales in the U.S. in January, with 37,162 vehicles registered representing a 49 percent increase year-over-year, according to Experian data reported by Automotive News. Last year, Tesla nearly […]