Tesla
Tesla Investor Sues Elon Musk, Claims Tweets Violate SEC Settlement
In a lawsuit filed in the Delaware Chancery Court on March 8 and made public yesterday, one of Tesla’s investors has sued the company’s board and CEO Elon Musk for the latter’s “erratic” tweets and behavior online — reports Bloomberg Law. The lawsuit claims that Musk has violated an agreement with the U.S. Securities and […]
Federal Agency Calls Out Tesla for Testing Autopilot on Public Roads
In a letter addressed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officially took notice of how autonomous driving technology is currently being tested, and lobbied for changes in regulation thereof — reports CNBC. The letter, which name-drops Tesla 16 times, details how essentially unfinished driver-less tech like Tesla’s Full […]
Tesla iPhone App Updated with Model S Refresh Images
Tesla’s iOS app was updated today and with it, new assets have appeared within the underlying code of the app for Apple iPhone users, as shared by @Tesla_Adri on Friday afternoon. “I’ve just looked into the new Tesla iOS App. It contains the new Model S Assets, no new Model X Assets. Also, Model S […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Expanded to Nearly 2,000 Owners, Says Elon Musk
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company’s Full Self-Driving beta has been expanded on Friday to roughly 2,000 owners. “FSD Beta has now been expanded to ~2000 owners & we’ve also revoked beta where drivers did not pay sufficient attention to the road. No accidents to date,” said Musk. FSD Beta has now been […]
Tesla Auto Insurance Expanding to Illinois, Texas, Washington
Electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla has been known for diversifying its endeavors. But in a new update, it’s also looking to roll out its auto insurance option across the US, one executive says. The Palo Alto, California company already offers Tesla auto insurance in California, but according to Forbes, they’re also seeking permission from state […]
Tesla Model Y 7-Seaters Now Searchable on Inventory Page
Tesla’s 7-seater Model Y began delivering to customers earlier this month, and it’s already beginning to pop up on Tesla’s existing inventory page. Now, buyers can search Tesla’s inventory page for the 7-seater Model Y, with a new checkbox to sort by the seven-seat interior option (via Reddit). While demand for the Model Y is […]
Range Test: Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3 SR vs Model 3 Performance [VIDEO]
In a video shared Friday by carwow on YouTube, Mat the host drives three electric vehicles until their batteries run out of juice to test their range. The cars tested include a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+), a Model 3 Performance, and a Polestar 2. The claimed ranges according to the cars starting […]
Tesla May Partner with India’s Tata Power on Charging Infrastructure, Report Says [Update]
US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is preparing to sell its cars in India, and a new report holds that the company may be looking to partner with an India-based power company to bolster the country’s charging infrastructure. CNBC reports that Tesla and India’s largest power company, Tata Power, may be looking to come to […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 Camp Mode Test Runs for 72 Hours Straight [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Camp Mode keeps a vehicle’s heat and various systems on while preserving the battery’s energy, and one video suggests that it could keep you warm inside for at least 72 hours. Back in January, popular Norway-based YouTube channel Teslabjorn Live did a live-streaming event to test out the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance’s camping […]
Tesla 2021.4.12 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has released its 2021.4.12 software update on Friday and early installations of the update have revealed the release notes. According to TMC forum user ‘MarcG’ based in the United States, the 2021.4.12 release notes only indicate “minor cold weather improvements and bug fixes” and nothing else. Many with Full Self-Driving were hoping for the […]
Tesla Giga Press Catches Fire at Fremont Factory, Caused by Hydraulic Fluid
A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont factory, as one of the company’s giant stamping machines, or Giga Press, caught on fire on Thursday afternoon. The fire required the Tesla Fire Response Team to seek help from Fremont firefighters, who responded to the fire at 4:27pm. The fire was outside and was contained to the […]
Tesla Model S Plaid+ Delivery Delayed Until ‘Mid 2022’
After raising the price of the Tesla Model S Plaid+ by $10,000 USD on Wednesday, Tesla has now also changed its estimated delivery date, now showing a date of “mid 2022”, instead of “late 2021”. BREAKING: New Model S Plaid+ US orders are now showing an estimated delivery date of Mid-2022 (from late 2021). Late […]
Elon Musk Reacts ‘Wow’ to Tesla Model 3 Carjacking Attempt Video
On Tuesday, Action News Jax reported on an attempted Tesla carjacking in Jacksonville, Florida, which took place while the owner was sitting in his car, before driving away to evade the thief. Draper Younce, a Navy sailor of 15 years and the owner of the Tesla Model 3, was picking up a friend when a […]
Santa Monica Pauses Tesla Supercharger Approval via Zoning Loophole
In a Santa Monica Planning Commission meeting last week, a Tesla V3 Supercharger station featuring 62 charging stalls was approved by City Council. However, a new vote this week has cast the station’s future into murky water. On Tuesday, Santa Monica City Council voted to approve the Supercharger site for 1401 and 1421-1425 Santa Monica […]
Tesla Model Y Price Increases $1,000 for Long Range; Model S Plaid+ Jumps $10,000
Tesla continues to tweak pricing of its electric vehicles in the United States. Two versions of the Model 3 increased in price by $500, and now we’re also seeing some price jumps for the Model Y compact crossover SUV and the Model S Plaid+. The price changes were again spotted by @SawyerMerritt. Check out the […]