Tesla
Tesla Full Self-Driving Upgrade Drops to $5,000 USD for Enhanced Autopilot Owners
Tesla has dropped the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade for select Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) owners, as the price is now showing as $5,000 USD in the U.S. The upgrade would bring full FSD features such as Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control. To those EAP owners who wanted a cheaper FSD @marc_benton it […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Plans to Move from California to Texas: Report
According to CNBC, unnamed sources have told the publication Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to relocate from California to Texas. Back in May, Musk said he was selling his home and possessions. The decision is likely tied to saving taxes, since Texas has no state income tax, but California has the highest state income tax […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance Reviewed by Savage Geese [VIDEO]
Tesla is no newcomer to the world of automobiles like they once were. Now, they’re one of the biggest automakers on the planet, and their cars have become synonymous with both modern ideals of luxury, and the fight against climate change through transportation. In a new video uploaded Friday by popular YouTube channel savagegeese, the […]
Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel Teased by Voice Commands
A post on Reddit has verified that a heated steering wheel may well be coming soon. The post, as shared by user u/enjoyvelvet on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows an on-screen message on the owner’s infotainment system which states it “failed to turn on steering wheel heater.” To this, the owner responds with a caption […]
Tesla Semi Spotted in Fremont Again, Acceleration Sounds Amazing [VIDEO]
Tesla’s all-electric semi design is a spectacle, to be sure, but it’s unclear when exactly it will hit the road. Still, many companies have already placed orders for hundreds of the truck, so any appearances out and about wouldn’t be completely unprecedented. In a new video shared to Reddit, a Tesla Semi is seen making […]
Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 Includes Refreshed Headlights
One of the major upgrades of the Tesla 2021 Model 3 Refresh is in its headlights. The new headlights project a light beam that is both brighter, more-focused, and wider than the previous light, a substantial increase in driver safety. And now, we have seen the refreshed headlights in a new, upcoming Model 3, and […]
Police Give Tesla Owner Ticket for Duct-Taping Christmas Lights to Car
A Tesla owner tried to spread some holiday cheer by duct-taping Christmas lights to their Model 3, but Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia, Canada, did not approve of the plan. On Wednesday, the police force tweeted, “Last night a Traffic Section officer stopped this Tesla near Kingsway and McMurray. The lights were […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 with Heat Pump 3x More Efficient vs Old Model 3 [VIDEO]
Bjorn Nyland has shared how a 2021 Tesla Model 3 refresh with heat pump compared to a regular Model 3 and the previous HVAC system. The Model 3 refresh he tested is from Tesla’s Fremont, California, factory, and not Giga Shanghai. Nyland used Camp Mode to test the efficiency of the Model 3 heat pump […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Umbrella for Only $60 USD
Tesla’s online shop has added an umbrella for purchase, priced at $60 USD ($80 in Canada). “Designed for sturdy all-weather protection and exceptional coverage, the Tesla Umbrella features a large 62-inch canopy with room for two adults. The heavy-duty red fiberglass frame extends from an ergonomically designed handle for extra comfort,” reads the product description. […]
B.C. Doubles EV Charging Stations Rebate, Now Up to $4,000
The province of British Columbia has announced it has doubled its rebate for those looking to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work. The rebates are through CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate and EV Ready programs and Tesla EV chargers do apply, for those within the Canadian province. “B.C. has […]
Tesla Model 3 Autopilot Ranks First in China According to ADAS Tests
In a new ranking of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) popular in China from 42Mark, the Tesla Model 3’s Full Self-Driving landed first place in a set of criteria that takes multiple situations and environments into account (via @Ray4Tesla; translated). The made-in-China (MIC) Model 3 landed a total score of 283, with the BMW X5, […]
Tesla Now Gives Free Access to Repair Manuals, Service Info and More
By doing a little maneuvering around the company’s website, one can gain access to repair manuals, service information, vehicle diagnostics, and more, according to a Tweet from user @greentheonly on Thursday. The tweet explains the process, in which the owner must create an account on Tesla’s service page and set the country to China, with […]
U.S. House Removes Tesla Protections from Michigan Direct Vehicle Sales Bill
A previously-passed bill in Michigan to ban direct vehicle sales in the state seemed to hold protections in place for Tesla, though new updates seem to say that will no longer be the case. On Wednesday, House legislators removed important language from the previously-passed direct vehicle sales bill, House Bill 6233, which was to protect […]
Tesla Design Chief Discusses New Design Center with China Media
Part of Tesla’s appeal is the sleek design of each of their released vehicles – and, in the case of the Cybertruck, perhaps its bold design – all of which are painstakingly and cross-departmentally mapped out in pre-production, according to new information from a company executive. In a video conference with several members of the […]
Goldman Sachs Sets Tesla to ‘Buy’ Rating with $780 Price Target
Tesla was upgraded to a ‘buy’ rating from neutral today by Goldman Sachs, setting the price target for Elon Musk’s company to $780, the highest on Wall Street, reports Bloomberg. “The shift toward battery electric vehicle adoption is accelerating and will occur faster than our prior view,” said Mark Delaney, Goldman analyst, on Wednesday. Goldman […]