Tesla
Tesla Halts U.S. Factory Lines for Model S Light Upgrades: Report
Tesla has reportedly shut down its U.S. factory lines for a “refresh changeover”, related to its Model S sedan. According to a post made on the Tesla Model S Plaid & Long Range group on Facebook, a member named Stephen R. said on Sunday, “official, Tesla model S factory lines in the US stopped for […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Track Mode with Acceleration Boost Upgrade is Coming
For Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners purchasing the Acceleration Boost upgrade, it appears Track Mode is coming, with an option to disable traction control. That’s according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was asked by owner Bennett on Saturday, “could [Model] 3/Y owners with Acceleration Boost upgrade get Track Mode or at least […]
Want to Buy Tickets for Giga Fest Texas on April 7? Locals Get Priority
On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company would hold its Giga Fest event for its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, on April 7, 2022. Many are wondering how to buy tickets for Giga Fest, but for now, that information is not yet available. However, Musk did share some details about the event tickets, explaining […]
Tesla Fights Oklahoma Bill Proposal that Could Ban Deliveries and Service in the State
Tesla is asking owners for help in fighting a controversial bill proposal in Oklahoma it says will “stifling competition and limiting consumer choice.” According to Tesla’s Engage website, the automaker shared the news about House Bill 3994 being proposed, and asks owners to contact their U.S. reps to vote against it. “House Bill 3994, a […]
Tesla Model Y Cars Look Ready to Leave Giga Texas [VIDEO]
With Tesla officially set to host a grand opening party at Gigafactory Texas on April 7, according to CEO Elon Musk, it should come as no surprise that some of the first Model Y units are ready to head out the door. Drone pilot and videographer Jeff Roberts shared new drone footage of Gigafactory Texas […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Feb. 14–20, 2022
Here’s a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live across the world this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Feb. 14, 2022 The Cottonwood Centre at 45585 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, Canada 12 250 kW Tesla Feb. 14, 2022 […]
Giga Berlin-Made Tesla Model Y Gets Close Up Look [VIDEO]
With Tesla potentially set to begin production at Gigafactory Berlin next month, the automaker has already started testing pre-production Model Y units, and one photographer and videographer has gotten some close-up shots of the vehicle. @FlyBrandenburg shared close-up photos of the Berlin-built Model Y on Sunday, taken from a 4K drone video also shot by […]
Watch: Tesla Model X Plaid Hits 1/4 Mile in 9.7 Seconds [VIDEO]
Just as Tesla begins delivering its first versions of the Model X Plaid refresh, one owner and driver shows off how quick the electric SUV actually is. DragTimes shared a video on Monday showing the Tesla Model X Plaid go from 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds. In the video, the crew calls the vehicle the […]
Tesla Launches ‘Fleet’ Website for Corporate Clients
Tesla has launched a new ‘Fleet’ website for corporate clients, showcasing the benefits of having Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) for company cars (via @tesla_adri). Tesla added a new website pointing out the advantages of having a Tesla company car fleet. Very well designed.https://t.co/VpwksMGDRU pic.twitter.com/wny4PlxxjF — Tesla_Adri (@tesla_adri) February 19, 2022 Tesla’s ‘Fleet and Business’ website […]
Here are Thousands of Tesla Model 3/Y Cars Awaiting Export in China [VIDEO]
According to the latest drone flyover from Wu Wa on YouTube, we get another glimpse at Luchao Port in China, located roughly 8.1 kilometers (5 miles) from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, swimming in a sea of Tesla vehicles. Below, you can get a glimpse of where Giga Shanghai is located compared to the main city […]
Drag Race: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Lucid Air vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S [VIDEO]
In a recent YouTube video, DragTimes pit the three quickest four-door sedans in the world right now — the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Lucid Air Performance Dream Edition, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, against one another in a series of drag races. The Lucid Air Performance Dream Edition is equipped with two electric […]
SEC Responds to Claims of ‘Unfounded Investigations’ Against Elon Musk and Tesla
After Tesla on Thursday said that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is harassing CEO Elon Musk and the company as a whole with “unfounded investigations”, the government regulator responded to the claims in a letter submitted to a federal judge on Friday — reports CNBC. The Tesla CEO and the SEC have a […]
Tesla May Support Zoom Video Calls in the Car
The popular video conferencing app Zoom has been spotted in a promo video Tesla recently shared on its LinkedIn page, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the V11 software update that was released during the holidays in December (nice catch, @joexn). Head to the 1-minute-and-38-seconds mark in the video below to see for yourself: Here’s a much […]
Tesla FSD Beta for Canada Still Coming in February, Says Elon Musk
Are you still patiently waiting for Tesla to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta to Canada? Back in mid-January, Elon Musk said FSD beta would start rolling out in Canada in 2-4 weeks, in a cautious manner. That timeline, like previous promises, have come and gone (#elontime). When asked about that timeline tonight by Noah […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Grand Opening Party Date: April 7, Says Elon Musk
Back in December, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company would be holding a grand opening party for its Gigafactory in Texas, set for early 2022. On Friday evening, Musk gave a precise date for the Giga Texas opening party, now set to take place on April 7, 2022. Musk originally said it was coming […]