Tesla
Overview of Elon Musk’s 50th Birthday Falsely States Family Owned a Mine
Tesla CEO Elon Musk briefly became the world’s richest person earlier this year, and while his family came from relative wealth already, Musk’s climb to billionaire status has been all but lucky. According to an overview of the Tesla CEO’s life shared by The Independent, Musk was born to Errol Musk and Maye Musk in […]
Elon Musk in Talks with Famed Author Walter Isaacson for Biography: Report
Elon Musk has come a long way since Tesla almost going bankrupt in 2008, and now he may be in talks with a best-selling author about making a biography, according to a new report. Musk is reportedly in talks with biography author Walter Isaacson about the prospect of an upcoming biography about Musk, according to […]
First Look: Tesla’s Software Update in China After the ‘Recall’ [VIDEO]
Tesla’s software updates often subtly change the functionality of its cars, and a recent update following a “safety recall” in the country has upgraded the company’s cruise control mode to become more engaging for drivers. A new over-the-air (OTA) update in China’s Tesla vehicles features audible alerts when the driver enters or exits the car’s […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Wins Pikes Peak Hill Climb Exhibition Class [VIDEO]
The Unplugged Performance team, along with its Tesla Model S Plaid driven by famed race car driver Randy Pobst have made history, as they have won the 2021 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, in the exhibition class, winning by 17 seconds. “6:57.2 for the win at @PPIHC @Tesla. Plaid Alien Technology has been weaponized by UP! Thanks to the […]
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Construction Update for June 26 [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, Tobias Lindh has shared a construction update on Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. Drone footage of the under-development facility, located in Gründheide, Germany, showcased a number of new tent structures. The tents will most likely be used to store equipment as construction progresses. Over half way through the video, a […]
Tesla ‘Recall’ in China to Push Over-the-Air Software Update to 300,000 Cars
Tesla ‘Recall’ in China to Push Over-the-Air Software Update to 300,000 Cars Chinese regulatory authorities announced on Saturday that Tesla would remotely “recall” close to 300,000 Model 3 and Model Y units in the region for an online software update that has to do with assisted driving — reports CNBC. Tesla is able to address […]
Jay Leno Shows Off His Model S Plaid with Tesla Design Chief [PICS]
A recent tweet from the official Twitter account of Jay Leno’s Garage, the retired comedian and car enthusiast’s reality TV show, shared images of Leno as he showed off his new Tesla Model S Plaid, most likely for a future episode. Leno was shown both inside and outside of the Model S Plaid with Tesla design […]
Watch Tesla’s Model S Plaid Drift on the Track [VIDEO]
In a recently published video on YouTube, Unplugged Performance, showcased its “purpose built” Tesla Model S Plaid drifting at the Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado. Unplugged Performance is the leading brand in bespoke, premium upgrades for Tesla vehicles. The folks at Unplugged Performance have modified a Model S Plaid, named it ‘Dark Helmet’ after the […]
Tesla 2021.12.4.3 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla has started to roll out its 2021.12.4.3 software update, as detected by the Nikola for Tesla app. The 2021.12.4.3 software update appears to be for the Model S Plaid, as a recent owner shared earlier this month their vehicle came with 2021.12.4.3 and version 10.2 software (not the highly-anticipated version 11). Nikola found a […]
Tesla FSD Beta 9 Releasing ‘Hopefully Next Week’, Again Says Elon Musk
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Autopilot add-on is still in a beta format and testers are still eagerly awaiting the next version known as ‘beta 9’, which has been continuously teased by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. On early Friday morning, Musk said the ‘beta 9’ update is “just a week away.” In response to being questioned about […]
You Can Now Buy the Tesla Decanter in the U.S. and Canada
Tesla released Tesla Tequila last year, and the liquor was quick to sell out not long after being unveiled. Those who missed out on Tesla Tequila can now purchase the company’s decanter on the online Tesla store (via Javier Verdura). The news was shared by Tesla’s Director of Product Design Javier Verdura, who called the […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Awarded ‘Manufacturing Project of the Year’
Tesla has won a manufacturing award and has been noticed by a government official in Texas, in spite of the company not being able to sell directly to customers in its new home state. Area Development Magazine named Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas the “Manufacturing Project of the Year” earlier this week, and the moment was shared […]
Another Tesla Model Y Price Increase is Here, Jumping Up $500
Following price hikes for both Tesla’s new Model S Plaid and the Model Y, the company has again increased one model’s price just a few weeks later. Tesla has raised the price of the Model Y Long Range All-Wheel-Drive variant, by another $500, according to the company’s online order configurator (via @Tesla_Adri). The move comes […]
Panasonic Sold $3.61 Billion Stake in Tesla, Says Spokesperson
Following news of Panasonic’s new CEO trying to refine the company’s business model, the company has reportedly sold all of its stake in its biggest car production partner. On Friday, a Panasonic spokesperson announced that the company had sold its stake in U.S. EV manufacturer Tesla for roughly $3.6 billion USD, according to Reuters. In […]
Day 4: Tesla Model S Plaid Races Up Pikes Peak in Wet Conditions [VIDEO]
Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team have reached Day 4 of their Pikes Peak Hill Climb experience with Tesla’s Model S Plaid. On Day 4, Pobst details how the team tested out Yokohama slicks on wet conditions to get a feel for the car, considering race day could result in unpredictable weather at times. […]