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According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]

A new story from the Austin TV news channel KVUE highlights how neighbors of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas are growing frustrated with bright lights coming from the plant at nighttime. The news, as shared in a short video segment from the channel, includes testimonies from a few nearby neighbors, including a local resident of the […]

A new episode of Motortrend’s InEVitable Podcast includes a conversation with Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, as hosted by the publication’s Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman. The topics discussed ranged from Holzhausen’s background in design to Tesla’s success and the Supercharger network, all the way to discussing media pushback and disinformation. It also discusses […]

Tesla has shared another short video clip explaining its car safety features, specifically frontal crash engineering. This nearly 3-minutes video features Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, detailing the all-electric architecture safety features to keep passengers safe. “Tesla vehicles provide a very low probability of rollover risk and occupant injury,” explains the video […]

Tesla has unveiled GigaBier, a limited edition pilsner-style beer crafted to honor the 500-year-old tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking while reflecting the design of the Cybertruck. Priced at €89, GigaBier is brewed in Berlin using an exclusive strain of “Cyberhops”, offering notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit. Each 330 ml (11 oz) bottle features […]

Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]

In a new video shared by StartYourEnginesX on Thursday, the Tesla Model Y can be seen performing a series of wet swing brake tests in Japan, during which technicians gave the SUV a near “perfect score.” Performed along with tests of a Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic, and under the cooperation of executives from Tesla Japan, Mercedes-Benz […]

Tesla has kicked off orders for its Model S and Model X in South Korea, which comes after the first deliveries of these vehicles debuted in mainland China. Available to order are Long Range and Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X. Pricing is as follows… Model S – 124,490,000 KRW Model S […]

The U.S. Treasury Department is set to release guidance on battery sourcing requirements for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits by Friday, which may lead to fewer vehicles receiving full or partial credits, according to a U.S. official, reports Reuters. The Treasury postponed the proposed guidance on battery sourcing rules until March, allowing some EVs that […]

Nuevo León Governor @Samuel García shared a post on Wednesday celebrating Tesla’s arrival in the northeastern Mexican state, accompanied by photos of him with a pair of Model X units, while wearing a branded Tesla jacket. The photos show one white and one black Tesla Model X, with García standing near the vehicles’ driver-side doors. […]

Tesla has begun delivering its first Model S and Model X units in Mainland China, as celebrated by the company on Wednesday in a post on Twitter. Photos included with the post show buyers posing with their Model S and Model X units at one of Tesla’s showrooms. There are numerous balloons, flowers, teddy bears, […]

Update: It appears this change to FCW settings has been available since 2023.2 (thanks @TeslaInfoCom) and not 2023.6. Nonetheless, it is still a new change from before. We’ve updated our story below to reflect this. == Since its 2023.2 software update rollout, Tesla has introduced a change to its Forward Collision Warning system, which now […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe into 50,000 Tesla Model X units, following two reports of front seatbelt issues, according to Reuters. The initial investigation of the issue applies only to Model X units with the 2022-2023 model years, with an issue that causes the front seatbelt to become disengaged […]

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in the wild, appearing to test the electric truck’s steering around streets of Palo Alto, California, as captured and shared by none other than @The Kilowatts on Monday. The Cybertruck can be seen making quick turns and unique steering maneuvers, including what looks like four-wheel turning at around the 0:02 […]

Tesla has reintroduced its Referral Credits program in Europe, offering free Supercharging and more for referring and being referred for the sale of its vehicles, as @Tesla_Adri pointed out on Monday. Tesla_Adri also shared photos of the app showing the referral program, which offers up to 2,000 credits on referrals of any vehicle in the […]