Tesla
Tesla Opens Registration for Giga Berlin County Fair Event
Tesla’s upcoming October 9 Gigafactory Berlin event is just around the corner, and the company is already letting users sign up for a chance to visit the new factory. Pre-registration is now open for Tesla’s October 9 County Fair event at the company’s Gigafactory Berlin, according to a new website for the event (via @Sawyer […]
Tesla Model Y Impresses in ‘Moose Test’ Evasion Maneuver [VIDEO]
Another publication has acknowledged the Tesla Model Y’s superior handling during a series of swerve tests, as captured on video. In a video shared by km77.com, the publication used a Tesla Model Y to conduct what it calls “Maniobra de Esquiva y Eslalon,” or in English, the “Dodge and Slalom Maneuver” – also known as […]
Tesla Explains How its Glass Technology is Made [VIDEO]
Tesla’s glass is known for being extremely safe, but how does it make the in-cabin experience feel so quiet, even on busy, noisy highway roads? A new video shared by the electric automaker on Thursday explains how Tesla’s glass makes the cabin so quiet in the company’s vehicles. The nearly 2 minute video takes viewers […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Owner Drives Car Underwater in Crazy Test [VIDEO]
We’ve seen the unofficial Tesla Boat Mode before, as well as Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai’s Model Y promo of the electric vehicle (EV) driving through the water, but for the first time we’re aware of, one YouTube channel has attempted a Tesla Model S Plaid “Submarine Mode,” attempting to fully submerge a Plaid into water. In […]
Here’s a Look Inside Tesla’s Massive Delivery Center in Beijing [VIDEO]
Last week, Tesla opened what was being called the largest delivery centre in China. The new Tesla delivery center opened on September 9, 2021. The centre has 11,800 square kilometers (127,014 sq. ft.) and 101 parking spaces dedicated to customer vehicle deliveries. The new delivery center allows customers to test drive vehicles, purchase cars and […]
First Look: Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta 10 in Canada [VIDEOS]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta 10 has been out for almost a week now in North America, and users in both the U.S.–and now Canada are taking note of how the software is handling various situations. Canada was destined to be the first location outside of the U.S. to try FSD beta, which was supposed to […]
Rivian Gets U.S. Approval to Sell Cars, First Production EV Rolls Off the Line
Rivian has announced it has produced its first customer vehicle, an announcement made on Tuesday morning by CEO RJ Scaringe. “After months of building pre-production vehicles, this morning our first customer vehicle drove off our production line in Normal! Our team’s collective efforts have made this moment possible. Can’t wait to get these into the […]
Sirius XM Added to Tesla Model S Refresh in 2021.32.10 Software Update
Following the rollout of Tesla’s 2021.32.10 software update this and last week, Tesla has added support for access to satellite XM radio through a new onboard app. Tesla’s recent 2021.32.10 software update includes access to SiriusXM radio for the owner of one refreshed Model S owner, according to a post shared on Reddit. While certain […]
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Event Confirmed for Oct. 9, But For Locals Only
As Tesla prepares to open its first European Gigafactory for production later this year, the company is apparently preparing to host a tour next month for local residents. Tesla has confirmed it is sending invitations out for its upcoming Gigafactory Grünheide tour on October 9, though only Berlin and Brandenburg residents will be able to […]
U.S. Regulator Seeks Assistance From 12 Other Automakers in Tesla Investigation
The federal safety regulator in the U.S. has requested help from 12 other automobile manufacturers as it investigates Tesla crashes with emergency responder vehicles involving Autopilot. On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it sent letters to 12 companies including Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors (GM) and Ford as it works on a […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Sept. 6-12, 2021
Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s an overview of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live across the globe this past week: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Sept. 6, 2021 The Classic Burgers at 6525 West Inyokern Road, Inyokern, CA, USA 12 250 kW Tesla Sept. 8, 2021 […]
Tesla’s German Gigafactory Receives Another Round of Government Approvals: Report
Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, located in Grünheide in Germany’s Brandenburg province, is set to begin producing and delivering electric vehicles (EVs) as soon as the end of this year – and with the construction site well on its way to completion, the company has reportedly received a new round of approvals from the German government. On […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10 Pushed to its Limits in San Francisco [VIDEO]
Tesla released its Full-Self Driving beta 10 last week, a long-anticipated update to the semi-autonomous driving software that was expected to make major improvements upon previous versions of the software. On Sunday, AI DRIVR shared a new video breaking down Tesla’s most recent Full Self-Driving (FSD) release, FSD beta version 10, showing how it performs […]
Tesla Model 3 Tops EV Sales in France for August 2021
It’s no surprise that Tesla’s vehicles remain the world’s top-selling electric vehicles (EVs), even as the number of EVs on the road continues to grow in many countries across the world. The Tesla Model 3 sold the most EVs in France in August, outselling the Renault Zoe and Peugeot e-208 combined, according to data from […]
Elon Musk Slams EV Tax Credits Favoring Ford and its Mexican-Made Cars
Following news that Tesla’s vehicles won’t qualify for a proposed increased federal tax credit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made comments noting another company’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico. On Sunday, Tesla CEO @Elon Musk noted that a recent Bloomberg article had been written by lobbyists from Ford and the United Auto Workers union, […]