Drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer has spotted the first Tesla Cybertruck equipped with dry cathode battery cells at Giga Texas. “I got a very interesting response from Bonne Eggleston, the VP of Tesla’s 4680 program confirming this was the first Dry Cathode 4680 Cybertruck and is the one Tesla referred to during the Q2 2024 Financial […]
Yango Drive has added the Tesla Cybertruck to its Dubai rental fleet, providing tech enthusiasts and adventure seekers an opportunity to experience its unique performance and design. The Cybertruck is now available for rent starting at AED 2800 per day. Yango Drive, part of the Yango Group, allows users to rent the Cybertruck through its […]
Back in September 2023, Tesla added updates for the Model Y produced at Giga Shanghai which included ambient lighting and some other upgrades. Now, Tesla has offered an ambient lighting retrofit for the Model Y, but only in China, priced at 1299 CNY, or about $180 USD, which is a reasonable price, noted @Tslachan. Ambient […]
Today, the Irvine Police Department hinted at a major upgrade to their fleet on social media, announcing, “Coming soon to Irvine Police—Cybertruck.” The image shared resembles the UP.FIT Cybertruck police vehicle, previously introduced by Unplugged Performance. Unplugged Performance, through its UP.FIT division, recently unveiled the first-ever Tesla Cybertruck modified for police use. This innovative vehicle […]
Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe addressed the current state of the electric vehicle (EV) market and competition with Tesla in a recent interview with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. Scaringe emphasized the lack of choice in the sub-$50,000 EV market as a primary reason for the perceived slowdown in EV sales. “What I […]
Fortnite announced on Monday that it will introduce Tesla’s Cybertruck into its game starting Tuesday. “Catch a ride in the @teslaCybertruck in Fortnite tomorrow!” stated the announcement. Similarly, the racing game Rocket League revealed today that the Cybertruck would also be available in its game starting Tuesday. Both games had teased the inclusion of the […]
When will Tesla release the Cybertruck in Canada? The company said on X on Saturday it is “still aiming” for 2024. This news comes after Transport Canada issued an exemption order under Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, allowing Tesla to deploy its Cybertruck model with a steer-by-wire system that does not conform […]
Tesla has announced a new financing promotion for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. In North America, Tesla is offering 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y orders placed before August 31, with delivery required by September 30. Additionally, Tesla is extending this promotion to New Zealand, where customers can also take advantage of the […]
Tesla is offering up free paint upgrades if you purchase Full Self-Driving Capability for your Model 3 Performance. The company’s website now reads, “All paint configurations are included with purchase of Full Self-Driving Capability.” Regular prices of paint upgrades are as follows: Stealth Grey – included Pearl White Multi-Coat – $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic – […]
Tesla has raised the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in North America, a change made late Thursday (via @Tslachan). Model S/X Price Increases in the US: Model S: Increased by $2,000 to $89,990 USD Model X: Increased by $2,000 to $94,990 USD The last time we saw the Model S/X get […]
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released its California Auto Outlook for the first half of 2024, presenting a detailed analysis of new vehicle registrations and sales projections for the year. The report, based on data from Experian Automotive, highlights a slight overall decline in California’s new light vehicle registrations by 0.7 percent […]
When will Tesla’s Cybertruck get Full Self-Driving? Back in May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said it was coming with version 12.5, which was coming in “late June”. Well, that timeline has passed and we are into mid-July. On Thursday, Musk clarified and reaffirmed that FSD is still coming to the Cybertruck with version 12.5. “Yes, […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck surpassed the Ford F-150 Lightning as the leading electric pickup in May, according to the latest U.S. registration data. The Cybertruck’s sales performance placed it fifth among all battery-electric vehicles for the month, as reported by S&P Global Mobility. The F-150 Lightning ranked tenth among electric vehicles, reports Automotive News. Since Tesla does […]
Tesla has introduced an ‘Energy Boost’ upgrade for recent Model Y RWD owners in the United States, aimed at increasing the vehicle’s range. This new feature is available in two options: a $1,000 upgrade that adds up to 30 miles of range, and a $1,600 upgrade that provides up to 50 miles of additional range. […]
Tesla has launched the Quicksilver paint option for the Model Y in Canada. Priced at $2,600 CAD, Quicksilver for the Model Y comes from vehicles produced at Giga Shanghai. Tesla added Quicksilver to the Model Y for the U.S. back in May. Quicksilver is the same price as Ultra Red in Canada. Back in April, […]
