Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck Production Officially Delayed, as Website Now Mentions 2022
Tesla has updated its website to note Cybertruck production has been officially delayed to 2022. Previously, the website noted production would start in late 2021, but that is no longer the case, notes @SawyerMerritt. BREAKING: Tesla has officially delayed the Cybertruck to 2022. "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in […]
Tesla 2021.12.25.10 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla’s 2021.12.25.10 software update has started rolling out, as detected on numerous Model 3 vehicles in the U.S., according to @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.12.25.10 on a Model 3 Performance (2018) in South Carolina, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/0P5azvcDad — Teslascope (@teslascope) August 7, 2021 This […]
55 New Tesla Supercharger Locations Coming to Germany
As the world continues to move towards an electric vehicle (EV) future, Tesla is rapidly expanding its charging network, and has recently added a number of upcoming charging sites to its website, set to be built soon. Tesla has added 55 new Germany Supercharger locations to the company’s Find Us page, according to a new […]
Tesla FSD Beta 9.1 Test: What Happens When You Block a Side Camera? [VIDEO]
In a new video from Chuck Cook released on Thursday, Cook tried out an experiment to evaluate the overall viewing angles of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 9.1. In the experiment, Cook blocked out the B-Pillar and 120-degree forward-facing cameras, in order to see what the bird’s eye view camera can see without the aid […]
Tesla Ranks 2nd in Vehicle Tech in China, Says JD Power
JD Power conducted a study on vehicle technology and ranked Tesla’s vehicles second in technology, just behind Xpeng Motors (via Teslarati). The study, entitled the 2021 China Tech Experience Index Study, sought to evaluate the overall flexibility of automakers with newer technology. The JD Power study offered a point system compiled from driver/owner responses, ultimately […]
Biden Signs Executive Order to Electrify 50% of New Cars Sold by 2030
President Joe Biden finally made his announcement on Thursday about supporting the transition to electric vehicles in the United States. “The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back,” said Biden. “Today, I am following through with a campaign commitment to reverse the previous administration’s short-sighted rollback of vehicle emissions and efficiency […]
Tesla Won’t Get Lower Import Duties in India, Says Minister
Tesla lobbied in India for lowered import duties on vehicles last month, but according to a new report from a government official within the country, the change won’t be happening. India’s Junior Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar stated earlier this week the government has no plans to reduce import duties on vehicles, just a few weeks […]
Rumor: Tesla May Use China’s BYD ‘Blade Battery’ in 2022
As competition continues to mount in China’s robust electric vehicle (EV) market, a new rumor from multiple credible sources claims Tesla may be receiving a new type of battery from a fellow competitor turned supplier. According to multiple sources, the Warren Buffett-backed automaker BYD is expected to provide Tesla with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) “blade […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Construction Breaks 8 Million Square Feet [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas is set to begin trial production of the Model Y as soon as next week, and with production models expected to begin just a couple of months after that, the production facility is already nearing completion. A new video shared by My Tesla Weekend on Wednesday shows that Gigafactory Texas is about […]
Tesla Model S/X Delivery Dates Slip to April 2022 for New Orders
Tesla’s estimated delivery dates for Model S and Model X units occurred just last week, and only eight days later, these times have slipped even further. Tesla has delayed deliveries of the Model S Plaid and Long Range variants, as well as the Model X Long Range units in the U.S., this time to March […]
Buttigieg Asked Why Tesla Wasn’t Invited to the White House [VIDEO]
Following President Joe Biden’s teaser for a big announcement coming on Thursday, the administration has reportedly invited a number of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer executives, with one particular EV company surprisingly missing. On Thursday, Biden’s Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was asked why “one car manufacturer was conspicuously absent,” in reference to Tesla, to which Buttigieg […]
Elon Musk Confirms Walter Isaacson Writing his Biography
Back in June, it was reported famed author Walter Isaacson was in talks with Elon Musk to write the latter’s biography. On Wednesday evening, Musk confirmed Isaacson was indeed writing his biography. “If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX & my general goings on, @WalterIsaacson is writing a biography,” said Musk. If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX […]
President Biden Says EVs are the Future, Teases ‘Big News’ Coming Thursday
President Joe Biden has teased a “big” announcement is coming on Thursday related to electric vehicles. “When I say electric vehicles are the future, I’m not joking. Tune in for big news tomorrow,” said Biden on Twitter. The video teaser has Biden saying, “the future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back.” […]
Tesla Shows Off Model Y Production at Gigafactory Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla has shared a new video in China, showing off its Model Y factory floor in action at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, as recorded and shared by Jason Yang on YouTube. The 39-second time-lapse video above shows Tesla’s incredible robotic production line for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. The machines making the Model Y […]
Tesla Gets ‘Overweight’ Rating, $1,200 Price Target from Piper Sandler
Following Tesla’s Q2 earnings call last week, a number of Wall Street analysts released notes reacting to the call with one particular firm keeping to its price target and rating, while slightly boosting its model for the company’s shares. Piper Sandler reiterated an overweight rating on Tesla (TSLA) shares on Wednesday, keeping a $1,200 price […]