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First Tesla Model Y Deliveries in China on January 18, Report Says
Following earlier reports of Gigafactory Shanghai-made 2021 Model Y deliveries going out sometime this month, sources close to the matter say Tesla is all set to start delivering this Monday, January 18, reports Tesmanian (save 10% off mats with coupon code TESLANORTH10). Source: Tesla Giga Shanghai-Made Model Y to Start Delivery in China this coming […]
Here are Adults Sitting in the Tesla Model Y 3rd Row [PICS]
Yesterday we saw the first pictures of the Tesla Model Y 7-seat configuration shared by visitors to the company’s showroom in Newport Beach, California. Now, we’re seeing more pictures surface of actual adults sitting in the third row of the Model Y. According to Reddit user ‘kingoftowns’, the user has shared pictures of himself and his […]
Tesla Cybertruck ‘Doesn’t Need a Garage’ Says Elon Musk
Tesla Cybertruck production of its Dual Motor and Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versions are expected to begin production in late 2021, according to the company’s website. Beyond Cybertruck’s futuristic design, the truck is so large it will not fit into conventional garages. So what’s the solution? You don’t need one for it, says Tesla […]
Existing Tesla Model S, Model X Stock Liquidation Hints at Refresh
On Thursday, we reported on a rumor that Tesla was looking to start producing refreshed Model X and Model S units as soon as February 2021. In the newest update, rumors of refreshed Model X and Model X units on this timeline are only seeming more and more likely, and personally, we’re all for it. […]
Sandy Munro Goes Hands-On with 2021 Tesla Model 3 [VIDEO]
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has been out for a while now, and those who have seen it so far have left it some rave reviews. On Friday, Sandy Munro uploaded a new video to his YouTube channel Munro Live, sharing with viewers a fresh look at the 2021 Tesla Model 3. In the nearly […]
Tesla Price Target Raised to $950 from Wedbush Securities
Tesla has just received a price target raise from analyst Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Equity Research, at Wedbush Securities. According to the research note (via StreetInsider), Ives has increased Tesla’s price target from $715 to $950, while his “bull case” has increased to $1,250, up from $1,000. Ives has maintained a neutral rating for Tesla. […]
First Look: Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Hits California Store Showroom [PICS]
One week ago, Tesla launched its Standard Range Model Y, plus the long-awaited 7-seat option. Now, we’re hearing reports of the first 7-seat Model Y hitting a Tesla sales center showroom floor. According to Tesla Model Club forum member ‘GOFORIT5’, the 7-seater Model Y is available at the Fashion Island Tesla Store in Newport Beach, […]
Tesla 2020.48.13 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla this evening started rolling out its 2020.48.13 software update, which comes one day after the release of 2020.48.35, adding a touch of confusion for owners tracking these updates. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2020.48.13 on a Model S 70D (2015) in Michigan, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/03kcG10F3A […]
Tesla and Apple Car Key? FCC Approves Ultra Wide-band Part for B Pillar
Could Tesla be lining up future support for Apple CarKey? The latest FCC approval details a new Ultra Wide-band B Pillar Endpoint device. Apple’s Car Key feature allows iPhone and Apple Watch owners to unlock and start compatible vehicles (currently it’s only BMW). Car Keys are stored within the Wallet app on iPhone or Apple […]
Tesla Model 3 Right-Hand Drive Builds Spotted at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, is pumping out an insane number of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, according to the latest drone flyover of the site, shared by Wu Wa on YouTube. The highlight of this 16-minute flyover, is the right-hand drive build of numerous Tesla Model 3 cars, which are rumoured to be […]
B.C. Increases EV Rebates Up to $100,000 CAD for Commercial Vehicles
The province of British Columbia, Canada, announced on Wednesday it has increased its electric vehicle (EV) rebates for businesses. Through the CleanBC Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) and Commercial Vehicle Pilot (CVP) programs, businesses, local and regional governments, public sector organizations and non-profit organizations adopting specialty-use of zero-emission vehicles can get up to $100,000 CAD ($79,000 […]
Tesla Q4 2020 Safety Report: Autopilot Again Makes for Safer Vehicles
The safety of Tesla’s vehicles has largely been heralded, especially with Autopilot engaged, despite some properly guided concerns over electric vehicle (EV) battery fires. Still, Tesla’s cars are incredibly safe, and Tesla has recently released its Q4 2020 vehicle safety report. Perhaps unsurprisingly, its crash rates are still much lower with Autopilot engaged. In the […]
Tesla Service Center Coming to Knoxville, Tennessee
Tesla’s growth is worldwide right now, but that doesn’t mean that the company has completed its growth plans in its home in the United States. In a new post on Reddit, user u/clarksonianpause confirmed that Tesla is currently building a new service center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The post, as shared in the Tesla Motors subreddit, […]
2021 Tesla Model S, Model X Refresh to Start Production in February: Rumor
Tesla periodically refreshes its cars with small, incremental changes. These changes quickly become the talk of the Tesla community when they do, and it isn’t hard to figure out why. The latest comes regarding the anticipated rumour of a refresh for the Model S and Model X. On Thursday, Tesla Owners Online (@Model3Owners) said, “Latest […]
EV Battery Fires Pose Risk to First Responders Says U.S. Safety Regulator
Electric vehicle (EV) fires pose a major safety threat to first responders, and US guidelines to deal with them are largely incomplete at this point, further exacerbating the issue, said the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Wednesday. The safety regulator said there are gaps in research regarding EV industry safety standards, especially with high-speed […]