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Tesla Model 3/Y Heat Pump Issue Sparks Complaints to Transport Canada
For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]
Tesla 2021.44.30.7 Software Update Release Notes
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.7 software update, detected by third-party companion software @Teslascope, on a Model 3 in the United Kingdom. The update was also spotted on a Model S Plaid in the United States and also a Model X in Luxembourg. Vehicles receiving this update were previously on 2021.44.25.2 and 2021.44.30.6, with […]
Ontario to Add 300 New EV Chargers; Saanich Adds 20 New EV Chargers
The province of Ontario is set to add 300 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, thanks to Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). An investment of $2 million will head to Essex Powerlines Corporation to deploy the new EV chargers across Windsor-Essex County. The company is accepting applications for site proposals and charger installations are pegged to […]
Tesla Model 3 Topped EV Sales in Germany for 2021
Tesla’s Model 3 electric sedan was the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Germany for December and the year 2021 as a whole — reports Tesmanian. According to data from Germany’s Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles (KBA), the Model 3 took the crown for most EV sales in the country in 2021 with a whopping 35,262 units […]
Drone Footage Reveals Inside Look at Giga Texas Construction [VIDEO]
Joe Tegtmeyer shared a new construction update on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas on Wednesday, featuring a variety of compiled drone footage pieces and a detailed explanation of what’s happening on the site. As the site nears completion, Tegtmeyer uses his drones to note a number of new additions, including the arrival of new parts for the […]
Tesla Cybertruck Event in March with Two Versions, Predicts Analyst
Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry said on Thursday that he expects the Tesla Cybertruck to include two versions, with the automaker also expected to hold a virtual event in March for the highly-coveted new vehicle (via @Sawyer Merritt). One of the variants, says Chowdhry, is set to be 15-20 percent smaller than the other […]
Tesla ‘Working Through Challenges’ with India’s Government, Says Elon Musk
Tesla plans to establish fully-owned stores in India upon its launch in the world’s second-most populous country, but when that will happen is still in question, according to a statement from the U.S. company’s head. In a response to being asked when Tesla would launch in India, CEO @Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the […]
Tesla Q4 2021 Earnings Call Date: January 26, 2022
Tesla announced on Wednesday it will share its financial results for Q4 2021 and full year ended results as of December 31, 2021, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, after market close. The company’s management will hold a live question and answer webcast on January 26 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to […]
Tesla Debuts All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner Set for Model S (2021+); Legacy Trunk Mats Get Price Drop
Tesla’s online shop on Wednesday launched a new Model S All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner Set for the company’s refreshed version of the sedan (2021+), priced at $200 USD. “Each liner is made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, the vertical walls […]
California DMV to ‘Revisit’ Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Regulation
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on January 5 informed Tesla that it is “revisiting” its approach to regulating the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta — reports The Los Angeles Times. Full Self-Driving is Tesla’s suite of advanced driver assistance features, available as a $10,000 USD add-on or a $199 USD/month subscription and […]
Teenager Claims to Have Hacked Tesla Cars Worldwide
19-year-old David Colombo (@david_colombo_) on Monday revealed in a series of tweets that he was able to hack into and gain “remote control” over 25+ Tesla cars in 13 countries without the owners’ consent or knowledge using a security vulnerability he discovered — reports Automotive News. So, I now have full remote control of over 20 […]
Tesla Sees Price Target Hike to $1,500 from Global Equities
Wall Street analysts are releasing new price targets for Tesla, with the latest coming from New Street and Global Equities. Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry’s latest research note has upped Tesla’s price target from $1,200 to $1,500, while maintaining an overweight rating (via @SawyerMerritt). According to Chowdhry, he sees Tesla as a technology company […]
Tesla 2021.44.30.6 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.6 software update on Wednesday morning, as noted by @Teslascope, detected on a Model S Plaid in Florida in the United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.30.6 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Florida, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/916uHm3JsC — […]
Tesla Model Y was China’s Best-Selling Electric SUV in 2021
According to CnEVPost, Tesla delivered a record 40,500 all-electric Model Y crossovers in China during December 2021 and a total of 169,853 units for the entire year, making it the country’s number one best-selling new energy SUV for both the month and the year as a whole. The BYD Song trailed behind the Tesla Model […]
Tesla’s Model 3 was the Best-Selling EV in Canada for 2021
The Tesla Model 3 was the number one best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Canada for 2021, with a total of 12,800 units sold, while the Model Y came in third place — reports Motor Illustrated. The Model 3 has now claimed the title for two years in a row, with sales of the all-electric sedan […]