Tesla
Tesla Headquarters Officially Moved to Texas, Shows Filing
After Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed company plans to move its headquarters to Austin, Texas from Fremont, California, the company has now officially made the move, as shown in a new filing. Tesla has officially moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas, according to an 8-K form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on […]
Tesla Launches Cyberquad for Kids for $1,900 USD
After launching a $50 Cyberwhistle that sold out pretty much immediately, Tesla is not quite done yet with Cybertruck-themed accessories in its online store. On late Wednesday, Tesla’s online shop has launched Cyberquad for Kids, a $1,900 USD all-electric version of the ATV, just for your little ones. “Get ready for any adventure with the […]
Tesla Ordered to Pay $14,000 to Model S Owners in Norway Over Supercharger Throttling
A Norwegian court has found Tesla guilty of throttling Supercharger charging speeds, and ordered the automaker to pay $14,000 to affected owners, as detailed by StreetInsider Premium (via @SawyerMeritt). The case involves older Model S sedans with 85 kWh battery packs, with the latter discontinued in 2016. The allegations said Tesla throttled charging speeds at Superchargers […]
Tesla Highlights ‘Camp Mode’ with the Model Y [VIDEO]
Tesla’s climate controls allow owners to enable various states, including one known as ‘Camp Mode’. According to Tesla, “Camp Mode allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and 12V outlet in addition to maintaining the cabin temperature.” Camp Mode also keeps the touchscreen on, “so you can play music, browse the internet, play […]
Tesla Model Y Tow Package Price Increase: Now $1,300
Tesla has increased the price of its Model Y Tow Package on Wednesday, increasing the price to $1,300 USD, up $100 USD from its previous price of $1,200 USD. “Equip your Model Y with a high-strength steel tow bar and 2” hitch receiver capable of towing up to 3,500 pounds on all wheel configurations,” explains […]
Tesla Leads Worldwide Plugin Car Sales in October 2021
According to new world plugin vehicle sales for the month of October 2021, Tesla’s electric vehicles are leading the pack, based on data expertly compiled by José Pontes over at CleanTechnica. The affordable and ultra-compact Wuling HongGuang Mini EV in China sold 39,128 units in October 2021, but when we look at combined Tesla Model […]
Tesla Rejects 500K China Production Number Cited by Think Tank as ‘Inaccurate’
Tesla noted on Wednesday that a figure published by the Chinese think tank EV100, saying that the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory has exceeded 450,000 in annual output in Q3 and on track to hit 500,000, is inaccurate, according to a Tesla representative speaking to Reuters. While EV100 quoted Tesla China Head Grace Tao, also known as […]
Tesla Issues Recall for 826 Model Y Vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla has a history of fixing software-based issues before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can recall them, but a recent update shows that the agency has issued a new hardware recall for several Model Y units. Tesla has recalled Model Y units built between June 2020 and November 2021, due to front and […]
Tesla Launches Cyberwhistle: Cybertruck-Inspired Whistle That Costs $50
Tesla has launched a new limited-edition product in its online shop: the Cyberwhistle. “Inspired by Cybertruck, the limited-edition Cyberwhistle is a premium collectible made from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish. The whistle includes an integrated attachment feature for added versatility,” explains Tesla. A Cyberwhistle will run you $50 USD in the United States—and […]
Binance Giving Away Doge-Themed Tesla and $50,000 in Dogecoin
According to a recent tweet from Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao (@cz_binance), the cryptocurrency exchange has apparently partnered with Elon Musk to give away a custom, Dogecoin-themed Tesla and a whopping $50,000 USD in the coveted meme coin. I'm giving away a DOGE Tesla & $50,000 in $DOGE. Which do you want? To enter:🔸Retweet🔸Follow @elonmusk, […]
Hansshow Yoke Steering Wheel Review for Tesla Model 3/Y [VIDEO]
Tesla’s steering yoke included in the company’s Model S and Model X has been making headlines all year, but one Tesla owner decided to try the yoke out on a Model Y, as depicted in a new video. Dirty Tesla installed a steering yoke in his Tesla Model Y to try it out ahead of […]
Tesla Model Y AMD Ryzen vs. Model 3 with Intel Atom Chip [VIDEO]
The first of Tesla’s Model Y Performance units began delivering with AMD chips instead of Intel chips last week, and following the switch, we can see the two chips performing side-by-side. A new video shared on Weibo by @42how_ on Monday shows a Tesla Model 3 with an Intel Atom A3950 chip side-by-side with a […]
Israel EV Sales Surge 700% Year-Over-Year, Tesla Dominates Segment
Tesla only began selling its cars in Israel this year, and with less than a year in the country under its belt, the company is already dominating zero-emission vehicle sales in the region. A total of 9,600 electric vehicles (EVs) have been delivered so far this year in Israel, marking a 700 percent increase year […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 Drive in Thanksgiving Traffic for Over 9 Hours [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot systems are both meant to be monitored by a human driver who is ready to take over, but in some cases, the driver may not need to take over at all. Whole Mars Catalog took a Tesla Model 3 with FSD for a drive from the San Francisco Bay […]
Tesla to Provide Cybertruck, Product Roadmap Updates in January 2022: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent some time on Twitter today talking about Cybertruck and the company’s upcoming roadmap update. In a discussion about the yoke steering wheel, Musk said, it “allows unobstructed view of the screen”, referring to the Model S refresh. “Acid test for new interface is use it for 2 weeks & see […]