Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, teased this week he was meeting with an automaker in California. Many suspected it would be Tesla and on Friday morning, Champagne confirmed he did indeed meet with the electric automaker at its Fremont factory. Champagne made his way to Fremont, California, after touring the Detroit Auto […]
With Tesla’s new factory in Grünheide, Germany shifting its expansion plans in recent weeks, one report holds that the automaker will still build batteries at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. Tesla is still planning to build a battery factory at Giga Berlin, according to third parties reporting to German publication RBB 24 on Friday. The news comes despite […]
Some expect that a new subsidy for Tesla buyers in China could signal upcoming price changes, after weeks of the automaker dropping wait times on its electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla began offering insurance subsidies in China that some expect to precede possible price cuts, according to a report from CnEVPost. Those who get deliveries from […]
Tesla has cut down its wait times for buyers in China once again, this time dropping all models to start at a wait time of one week, according to CnEVPost. On the automaker’s order configurator, the entry-level Model 3 now has a wait time of 1-8 weeks, dropped from 6-10 weeks previously. Similarly, the Model […]
Image via @Mars4x4 Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.28.2 software update, which includes a major feature for navigation in the form of Alternate Routes. We first heard of Alternate Routes for 2022.28.1, offering Tesla owners the ability to choose from multiple routes when heading to a destination. “View up to three routes when navigating […]
Tesla has officially launched Superchargers at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California. Back in June, Tesla shared a video of pre-fabricated Superchargers making their way to Laguna Seca, a popular racetrack for both gasoline and electric vehicles. Now, Tesla’s Superchargers at Laguna Seca Raceway have gone online. That’s according to the aftermarket modification company, Unplugged […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in consumer popularity, so too are they becoming a more common option in rentals and ridesharing throughout the U.S., even expanding to one city outside the country’s borders. Uber’s Comfort Electric EV ridesharing program is rolling out across the U.S. and making its debut in Canada, explained the company […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has come under fire in recent weeks and months, and a new lawsuit has now been lodged against the automaker. Legal firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the company misled the public on its claims about Autopilot and FSD, as detailed in […]
China is currently Tesla’s second-largest market, and the automaker could be looking to make major changes to its strategy in the country following COVID-19 restrictions earlier this year. Tesla is reconsidering its retail strategy in China as it weighs the possibility of closing showrooms in larger cities, according to two sources familiar with the company’s […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday the next version of FSD beta, 10.69.2.1 is set to release “in a few days with additional polish.” He also added FSD beta 10.69.3 “comes out shortly after AI Day”, which is set for September 30, 2022. Musk says an Optimus robot prototype will be available on demo. […]
As many of Tesla’s short-sellers have faded away in recent months, another technology company has taken the throne as the tactic’s new most common target. Apple has overtaken Tesla to become the most-shorted stock in the U.S., after the automaker held that spot for 864 days, as Business Insider reports. Short interest in Tesla currently […]
Plans for Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg seem to be up in the air, after one local economic minister spoke briefly and vaguely on the subject. On Thursday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he didn’t have any information on changes to Tesla’s battery manufacturing plans at Giga Berlin, according to a report from Reuters. The news […]
Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in Iceland to non-Tesla vehicles, as announced on Wednesday. The Non-Tesla Supercharging pilot is now live in 14 total countries: France The Netherlands Norway UK Spain Sweden Belgium Austria Denmark Finland Germany Luxembourg Switzerland Iceland Non-Tesla drivers in Iceland can charge at Superchargers by using the Tesla mobile app, […]
One Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester with version 10.69.2 apparently did a ride-along with a New York Times journalist and shared their experience (via Reddit). The poster reported that 10.69.2 was “much smoother and much less jerky,” adding that “I’m happy to report that several recurring issues are now fixed.” The user, u/5starkarma on […]
Tesla’s plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg appear to be on halt for the time being, as the plant’s local council has removed it from an upcoming agenda. Grünheide, Germany Mayor Arne Christiani removed Tesla’s plans for expansion from a September council meeting on Wednesday, requesting clarification on the automaker’s plans, as reported by German publication […]
