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Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD Launching Soon in North America: Report
According to Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike), who provides data-driven delivery estimates for Tesla every quarter, Tesla appears to be gearing up to launch a new Model Y Standard Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in North America. According to the analyst, the new Model Y trim has already been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Where […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Instrument Panel Gets Sandy Munro Teardown Treatment [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid has been taken apart and analyzed by Sandy Munro over the past month or so, with the ‘Teardown Titan’ and his team detailing their take on the electric vehicle (EV)’s overall construction. In the latest installment of their teardown, Munro’s team pulls apart and talks us through the Model S Plaid’s […]
Connecticut Town Revokes Permit for Planned Tesla Service Center with Direct Sales Lawsuit
East Hartford’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) on Tuesday voted to revoke Tesla’s permit for a planned service center at 300 Connecticut Boulevard — reports The Hartford Business Journal. The permit was originally approved in April 2021. Connor Martin, chief of staff for East Hartford Mayor Michael Walsh, told the publication that the permit was revoked […]
Tesla’s Wall Connector Has Just Dropped in Price, Now at $495
Tesla’s Wall Connector price continues to fluctuate, but the latest price change see its going down, now at $495 USD in the United States. Previously, the Wall Connector saw a price jump from $500 to $550 back in November 2021, but today it has dropped $55 to $495, points out @SawyerMerritt. “Wall Connector is the […]
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 […]