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New Tesla Model 3/Y Headlights Set for Global Release in Early 2021 Says Memo
Tesla announced to employees that it would be globally releasing updated Model 3 and Y headlight designs early next year, as reported by electrek. While the refreshed 2021 Model 3 has been spotted around here and there with the new, brightened headlights, it hasn’t been clear exactly which markets around the world received them and […]
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Hits Showrooms, Hopes to Compete with Tesla Model Y
The Mustang Mach-E, legacy automaker Ford’s first attempt at an electric vehicle (EV), is preparing to arrive at showrooms across North America Tuesday, and is hoping to make a real dent against Tesla and its Model Y, according to CNBC. In fact, Ford elected to unveil the Mustang Mach-E right next to Tesla’s design center […]
Tesla Software, Subscriptions are Advantages Over Legacy Automakers: Munster
A report Tuesday posited that Tesla’s use of software is what gives the electric vehicle (EV) company such a fiscal advantage over legacy automakers, according to Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster (via Reuters). When it comes to Tesla’s software, the EV giant certainly has its bases covered – between over-the-air (OTA) updates, subscription-based software features like […]
Tesla Model 3 Again Leads Netherlands EV Registrations in December 2020
It’s no surprise that Tesla’s Model 3 has been performing well all the way around the globe. And in spite of losing a small amount of the Dutch market share in October, the Model 3 bounced back throughout November, and is off to an excellent start in December. According to registration data reported by Tesmanian Sunday, […]
Tesla 2020.48.12 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.48.12 software update, which according to early release notes, contains bug fixes, according to @Teslascope: It appears that the current software update 2020.48.12 likely contains just bug fixes or other undocumented changes. Keep an eye out for the upcoming holiday release which should be either 2020.50 or 2020.52. https://t.co/RfiACtMnz6 […]
More Tesla Model Y Road Testing Spotted at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Last month we saw footage of Tesla road testing its Model at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, and now we’re seeing more footage of the same, the clearest view yet, as shared by Wu Wa on YouTube. In a video filmed on December 10, 2020, we see numerous Model Ys being tested at Giga Shanghai, […]
Tesla to Improve Model 3, Model Y Production in Q4 Push: Report
As Q4 comes to a close, it’s no surprise that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making a big push to deliver as many vehicles as possible – it’s simply on brand for Musk and Tesla, after a number of other end-of-quarter pushes have been witnessed in just this year. According to electrek, Tesla has already […]
Tesla Model Y Deep Snow Testing with All Season Tires [VIDEO]
We’ve now seen a handful of snowy, wintry drives in a handful of different Tesla vehicles, though none have depicted quite the same depth of snow that many Canadians are used to seeing all winter long. In a video uploaded by Tesla Canuck, the Model Y owner documents taking his car for some deep snow […]
Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 SR+ Review in English [VIDEO]
Tesla Giga Shanghai has been exporting its Model 3s for a few months now, and while the process certainly takes some time, Tesla enthusiasts around the world are saying that the electric vehicles (EVs) are worth the wait. We’re now starting to see some of the first reviews in English on YouTube. In a new […]
Tesla Voice Command ‘Open Messages’ Opens Trunk and Charge Port Instead
According to a Reddit thread published yesterday, the 2020.48.10 software update for Tesla vehicles has a new bug that causes some unintended results while using specific voice commands. @Tesla Reddit: ⚠️ “Open my messages” voice command opens trunk and charge port in 2020.48.10 https://t.co/qAvEOdw4r6 — Kevin Smith (@spleck) December 13, 2020 While the latest software update […]
Tesla to Hold Talks in Indonesia in January to Further Discuss EV Investment
According to Yahoo Finance, deputies from Tesla will soon travel to Indonesia to explore a possible investment in a supply chain for Tesla’s electric cars. Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components – government https://t.co/ozBUFOauNd pic.twitter.com/IALrWWMgUC — Reuters (@Reuters) December 12, 2020 This comes after reports emerged earlier this year […]
New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Overview [Dec. 7-13]
According to data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, the following new Supercharger locations have gone live in the U.S. between December 7 and December 13: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 7, 2020 The 2+U at 1201 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 4 72 kW Tesla Dec. 8, 2020 The Lisbon Landing at […]
FSD Beta 7: 2020.48.10.1 First Drive Impressions [VIDEO]
Tesla released its 2020.48.10.1 software update today for Full Self-Driving beta testers. One of the first impression videos with 2020.48.10.1 FSD beta 7 has been shared by Chuck Cook. Check it out below: Cook says while the release notes are the same, driving impressions show ‘creep’ for unregulated left turns appears to be slightly better, […]
Tesla Offering Free Year of Supercharging for Model 3/Y Deliveries Taken Dec. 12-31
Tesla looks to be offering a holiday promotion to help push for end of year deliveries, by giving one free year of Supercharging for new Model 3 and Model Y owners in Canada and the United States. The catch? You need to take delivery of your Model 3 or Model Y from December 12 to […]
Tesla Holiday Shut Down: Model S, Model X Production Lines Going Quiet for 18 Days
Tesla has sent an email to its employees to let them know of Model S and Model X production lines shutting down for the holidays. According to an email obtained by CNBC, Tesla says Model S/X production lines will shut down from December 24 to January 11, 2021. The Tesla email is below: Subject: S/X […]