Tesla
Tesla Opened 9 New Superchargers in the U.S. This Week
Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s a list of all the new Supercharger locations that opened up in the U.S. this week, and some that have opened since mid-February as well: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Feb. 13, 2021 Tice’s Corner Marketplace at 441 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, […]
First Look at Tesla’s 8,000-Ton Giga Press for Cybertruck [VIDEO]
Tesla’s first 8,000-ton die-casting machine, or Giga Press, for the production of its upcoming Cybertruck has been spotted for the first time in a YouTube video published by Italy’s IDRA Group, which produces the gargantuan machines — reports Teslarati. “Once again, IDRA makes a world’s first for technological innovation, and we are very proud to announce that today, […]
Tesla Would Get Shut Down If Cars Spied in China, Says Elon Musk
Following news that the Chinese military has banned the use of Tesla cars within its facilities due to the fact that they are equipped with cameras, CEO Elon Musk has said that Tesla would be shut down if its cars were used to spy in China (or anywhere else) — reports Yahoo! Finance. “There’s a […]
ARK Invest Raises Tesla Price Target to $3,000 for 2025
ARK Invest has released its latest research and price target for Tesla in 2025 on Friday, as shared by Tasha Keeney, CFA, Analyst, for the investment firm: “Last year, ARK estimated that in 2024 Tesla’s share price would hit $7,000 per share, or $1,400 adjusted for its five for one stock split. Based on our […]
Tesla Model 3 Earns 2021 Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS for Third Year in a Row
Tesla has emailed its customers to let them know “For the third year in a row, Model 3 was recognized as the 2021 Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).” “Tesla vehicles are engineered from the ground up with all‑electric architecture, and include active safety features that can help avoid accidents altogether,” […]
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Now Bullish on Tesla, Convinced by Son
‘Shark Tank’ star and co-founder of the O’Shares ETFs, Kevin O’Leary, used to be a Tesla bear, but has now become bullish on the electric automaker, according to his recent interview with Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick. O’Leary says he nearly shorted Tesla, at a time when shares were falling due to an analyst downgrade. But […]
Tesla Offers UK Customers £2,500 off Model 3 to Counter Grant Ineligibility
The UK government recently reduced the max price of plugin grant-eligible cars to £35,000 ($48,543 USD), effectively removing Tesla’s Model 3 from the government grant’s eligibility. However, new buyers may have one last shot at getting access to savings on the Model 3, thanks to a new move from the US-based company. On Friday, Twitter […]
Chinese Military Prohibits the Use of Tesla Cars for Personnel, Report Says
Tesla’s performance in China, the world’s largest auto market, depicts a growing trend towards electric vehicles (EVs), though a new decision made by the Chinese government limits access for state and military personnel to use Tesla’s cars. China has cited national security concerns in a decision to prohibit military and state personnel from the use […]
A Bunch of Tesla Model S Refresh Vehicles Spotted Outside Fremont Factory
Image via @CodingMark A batch of Tesla Model S refresh vehicles were spotted yesterday afternoon in Fremont, California, in a transports truck leaving the Tesla factory. 🍀 JACKPOT!!! 🔥 Refreshed S and Plaid S spotted on truck leaving Fremont Factory! 🤯 Couldn’t see any yokes 🍳 pic.twitter.com/YQZKanHT2D — Mark (@CodingMark) March 18, 2021 According to […]
Tesla to Close Model S and X Plant in Tilburg, Netherlands
Tesla is closing its Tilburg plant in the Netherlands, where the company completed its final assemblies of its Models S and X, reported electrek on Thursday. The plant, which was opened in 2015 as an expansion to the company’s service center in the city, is the final stop for assembly and testing of all Model […]
Tesla Releases Spring-Themed Wallpapers for Smartphones
Tesla’s vehicles are aesthetically-pleasing, to be sure, and a new update shared on Twitter includes a pack of wallpapers that will bring spring to life on any Tesla owner’s phone. On Tuesday, Tesla China released new spring-themed wallpapers for its owners (via @ray4tesla) depicting Tesla’s cars amidst colorful spring backgrounds. While the highly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck […]
Tesla Increases Price of Infotainment Upgrade to $2,000 for Model S/X
According to the company’s website, Tesla has changed the price of an infotainment computer upgrade for, the MCU2 Retrofit, to $2,000 (USD) for Model S and Model X vehicles with Autopilot 2 or 2.5 (via @tesla_adri), an increase of $500 USD. Those with older Autopilot Computers, like many pre-2018 units of the Models S and […]
Broken Arrow Police in Oklahoma Add Tesla Model Y to Fleet
Broken Arrow Police in Oklahoma are set to add a Tesla Model Y Long Range to its cruiser fleet. According to KTUL, Broken Arrow Police say the Tesla Model Y has a higher cost upfront, but savings will come from gas and less maintenance costs. “The initial purchase price is a bit more. It’s quite […]
Tesla China Plans to Offer Factory Tours at Giga Shanghai
Tesla plans to offer factory tours of Giga Shanghai, according to Tesla China Vice President Grace Tao. The Tesla China VP was replying to a user request asking tours of the factory for owners and Tao replied, according to a Google Translation, “there will be plans.” According to a direct translation from @ray4tesla, Tao said,...
Tesla Adds Model 3 All-Weather Front Trunk Liner for Refreshed Design
Tesla has launched a new all-weather front trunk liner for Model 3 owners that have the new frunk design, or known as the ‘beaded basin’, as spotted by @Tesla_adri. “Model 3 All-Weather Front Trunk Liner offers extreme-duty cargo protection with a 100% recyclable thermoplastic elastomer that is free of cadmium, lead, latex and PVC,” explains […]