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Tesla App Now Lets You Use Homelink Without Full Self-Driving and Summon
Tesla’s recent 2020.40.3 software update has introduced a quiet change for users of the company’s mobile app and Homelink. Homelink is an accessory available for purchase from Tesla, which lets owners control their home garage doors. Previously, in order to use Homelink in the Tesla mobile app, you would require to have purchased Full Self-Driving […]
New 2021 Tesla Model 3 Center Console Revealed [PIC]
After seeing numerous images of the new Tesla Model 3 refresh yesterday, revealing the chrome delete, center console with vegan leather and stitching, we never did get to see the full console reveal, until now. An image shared tonight by @jstesla shows us the clearest image yet of Tesla’s 2020 Model 3 refresh, revealing the […]
Tesla 2020.40.4 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla’s 2020.40.4 software update has just started rolling out tonight to select owners. According to @TeslaFi, the update is rolling out to 60 vehicles on the service. No word on what’s new in this update, aside from bug fixes, but stay tuned for updates. We’ll update this post when we find out what’s new. Earlier […]
Former Tesla Co-Founder Looks to Build Battery Recycling Plant
On Wednesday, Reuters reported that Tesla co-founder and former executive, JB Straubel, is looking to use his company Redwood Materials to build a massive battery recycling plant. The report came from a technology conference held Wednesday, in which Straubel told viewers that he would leverage his partnerships with Panasonic Corp and online shopping giant Amazon. […]
Tesla Owner Accidentally ‘Butt Dials’ $4,280 Autopilot Upgrade
Microtransactions are a fairly regular part of apps, video games, and other multimedia platforms in today’s world – but recently one unlucky customer recently made a regretful purchase on his phone’s Tesla app and is still waiting for it to resolve. Dr. Ali Vaziri accidentally “butt-dialed” a $4,280 upgrade for his Tesla Model 3 on […]
Tesla Files to Manufacture Battery Cells at New Texas Factory
With the expansion of Tesla’s presence to 3 continents, as well as countless countries throughout the world, Tesla should soon be able to fulfill car deliveries just about anywhere. And where it will the manufacture of its new 4680 battery will also help the electric vehicle (EV) go global. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla […]
Tesla Model 3 with Chrome Delete and New Center Console Spotted [PICS]
With news today of Tesla set to introduce a Model 3 refresh, images of the new changes, including chrome delete, have been shared online. @WholeMarsBlog tonight has shared a close-up image of a red Model 3, clearly showing off the new factory chrome delete, seen on the door handles and rear quarter panel window. “I’m […]
Tesla Supercharger in Minneapolis Now Open
A new Tesla Supercharger has gone live in Minneapolis, Minnesota this week (via Supercharge.info). Located at The Quarry, there are 10 stalls featuring V3 Superchargers, capable of up to 250 kW charging rates. The address for this new Supercharger is 1600 New Brighton Blvd. This Supercharger location is in the parking lot of retailer Target […]
Tesla Model 3 USA Refresh Coming with Chrome Delete, Power Trunk and More: Report [Update]
Tesla is set to unleash a refresh to its Model 3 sedan which will include new features, reports electrek, which says it has seen images of these new models. Here’s what’s new in this refreshed Model 3, said to be starting delivery soon: Exterior chrome delete (like Model Y) Power trunk gate (like Model Y) […]
Tesla Q3 2020 Earnings Results Date: October 21
Tesla has announced it will share its Q3 2020 financial results on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, after market close. “Tesla management will hold a live question and answer webcast that day at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s financial and business results and outlook,” explains a press release. Tesla’s Q3 2020 details […]
Tesla ‘Phantom Braking’ Fixed in Latest Software Update Says Elon Musk
Some Tesla owners have suffered from ‘phantom braking’ driving their vehicles, which essentially is the car slamming on the brakes when no danger is in sight. A quick search of the web and you’ll find various threads on Reddit and more about the issue. Now, it appears a fix for Tesla’s apparent ‘phantom braking’ issue […]
Tesla Autopilot Full Self-Driving Beta Release Date: “In a Few Weeks” Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update on the beta release of the highly anticipated Autopilot Full Self-Driving update. Responding to a tweet about Waymo today, Musk said, “Waymo is impressive, but a highly specialized solution. The Tesla approach is a general solution. The latest build is capable of zero intervention drives. Will release […]
Tesla Model 3 Leads EV Sales in the Netherlands for September
The electric vehicle (EV) market is on an upward trend right now, and while the pandemic may have been a bump in the road, it may have actually helped the market in some places. According to EV Sales, despite the Dutch EV market dropping to -3% YoY in September, the crash of the overall market […]
Leaked Elon Musk Email: Surpassing 500K Annual Production in Sight
A leaked email from Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company has a chance at surpassing the production of half a million cars for 2020. According to the email seen by Tesmanian, Musk said, “It will be tough, but super exciting if we can exceed half a million cars made in a single year for […]
Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y to Use New 4680 Cells with Structural Battery Pack
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided more details on the first vehicle to use the company’s new 4680 battery cells, revealed at its recent Battery Day event. Responding to @WholeMarsBlog, Musk said, “Berlin will use 4680 cell with structural battery pack [and] front [and] rear single piece castings. Also, a new paint system.” Essentially, new […]