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Tesla Highlights Megaphone Feature by Sharing Video Taken by Canadian

Tesla’s 2021 holiday software update included a new ‘megaphone’ feature for its vehicles, allowing owners to leverage their Pedestrian Warning Speaker to talk to people outside their cars while parked. On Tuesday, Tesla highlighted the feature by sharing a video taken by Hayley Miller of Toronto, Ontario, shared in her Instagram stories. The video depicts […]

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin Has 33 Model Y Cars Parked Outside

After Tesla submitted documents for approval for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg last month, new Model Y units have been seen rotating in and out of a lot at the nearly-complete factory – hinting that production vehicles may be imminent. A total of 33 Tesla Model Y units were spotted at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg by local drone videographer @Tobias […]

How Tesla Raised Deliveries by 87% in 2021 Despite Global Supply Chain Issues

Tesla delivered a record-breaking 308,600 cars in the fourth quarter of 2021, and a market forecast-beating 936,000 cars in the year as a whole, the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced on Monday. The numbers represent an 87% growth in deliveries for Tesla year-over-year as compared to 2020. In a recently published story, Automotive News explores just […]

Tesla Increases Model S Plaid Top Speed to 175 mph [VIDEO]

After releasing its 2021.44.30 software update for the Model S Plaid, bringing Track Mode, Tesla has also increased the top speed of the electric sedan as well. A new video from Carmine’s Import Service shows the Model S Plaid hitting 175 mph (283 km/h), then braking (via @JbTeslaman). Previously, the Model S Plaid’s top speed […]

Tesla Cyberwhistle Knockoffs Selling for Over 50% Off in China

Tesla’s limited-edition, Cybertruck-inspired Cyberwhistle has sold out in China less than 24 hours after it became available to purchase — reports Chinese electric vehicle (EV) publication 42HOW (@42how_). In less than 24 hours Tesla Cyberwhistle is sold out in China. Tesla Wireless Phone Charger only solid black is in stock. Did you buy yours?#Tesla #CyberWhistle […]

First Impressions: Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode in 2021.44.30 [PICS]

Tesla has started rolling out Track Mode for Model S Plaid owners, with the release of its 2021.44.30 software update. According to Model S Plaid owner John B. @JbTeslaman (via @2022Plaid), he received the 2021.44.30 update on Tuesday afternoon and shared screenshots of Track Mode in the release notes. “Optimize your Plaid configuration for dynamic […]

Tesla Model Y Being Used For Taxi Service in Iceland

The first Tesla taxi service appears to have surfaced in Iceland, according to a new photo shared this week. A Tesla Model Y was spotted being used for taxi services for the first time in Iceland on Monday, as shown in a photo of the vehicle (via Reddit). The Model Y is white and includes […]

Tesla Criticized by Activists for Opening Xinjiang Showroom in China

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are coming under fire for its recent store opened in the Xinjiang region, where China has been accused of committing human rights crimes. After news of Tesla opening its first showroom in China’s Xinjiang region came out last week, the company is now receiving backlash from activists and human rights […]

Top 30 Tips and Tricks Tesla Owners Should Know in 2022 [VIDEO]

In a recently published YouTube video, Ryan Shaw put together a list of the top 30 tips, tricks, and handy secrets that Tesla owners everywhere should know. The YouTuber covered a myriad of areas, from Toybox features like Santa Mode that will give you or your passengers a good laugh or two to shifting into […]

Tesla Unloads 4680 Battery Production Equipment at Giga Texas [VIDEO]

As Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory for electric vehicle (EV) production nears completion, a new set of photos shows what is likely new 4680 battery cell production equipment being loaded into the U.S. automaker’s new facility. @Joe Tegtmeyer shared photos of some modular 4680 battery cell production equipment being loaded into Gigafactory Texas’ battery structure’s third floor […]

Tesla Model 3/Y May Get Heated Windshield Wiper Area This Year: Rumor

Following reports last month of Tesla’s Model 3 and Y units getting heated windshield wipers, another source has also attested to the coming technology. @Tesla Owners of Massachusetts shared a photo from a Tesla Model Y displaying heated windshield wipers in a vehicle’s UI, which will reportedly hit Model Y and 3 units in 2022, […]