In his 2024 Presidential victory speech, Donald Trump highlighted Elon Musk as an American visionary, commending Musk’s technological achievements and the role he played in the campaign. The speech appeared to have an impact on the market, as Tesla shares jumped nearly 15% the day after the election, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the tech […]
Tesla has started rolling out its software update 2024.33.30, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.2 for Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) vehicles in North America. The release notes for 2024.33.30 says you get the latest version of Actually Smart Summon (ASS) with the following improved features: Public/High-Speed Roads: Pauses ASS maneuver Improved Features: Blocked Camera Aborts Reduced […]
Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division is making headlines at SEMA 2024 with the reveal of the first-ever Tesla Model S Plaid built for law enforcement. The customized “UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid Pursuit” is designed to meet the demanding needs of police work, combining cutting-edge performance with sustainability. This modified Model S Plaid, boasting over 1,000 […]
Tesla has launched a new promotion in Canada, offering 0% APR when you purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD). This deal only applies to the Model 3 and Model Y on orders made from today, November 4, 2024. Tesla says you must take delivery by the end of the year. You can save even more if you […]
Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack. Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants. According to Tesla, each Megapack […]
Tesla has updated its Cloud Profiles feature, making it easier for drivers to personalize settings based on their specific vehicle model. Tesla owner Dan Burkland shared his experience with the new update, noting that previously, the Cloud Profiles would sync settings across all Tesla vehicles a user owned, regardless of each model’s unique features. For […]
In the early hours of Saturday, November 2, a Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a crash that quickly became the talk of Guadalajara, Mexico. The electric truck collided with another vehicle, drawing a crowd of onlookers and a swift response from local authorities. This incident marks one of the first documented accidents involving the Cybertruck […]
Tesla recently sold $499 million in bonds backed by loans it provides to customers purchasing solar equipment, a step aimed at supporting its solar business. Deutsche Bank started promoting the five-part bond offering on Monday, and the process concluded by Friday, reports Bloomberg. All tranches of this debt were rated investment grade by Fitch Ratings, […]
Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.33.5 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.4.2, for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. This update brings some improvements to Actually Smart Summon, while the end-to-end highway stack for FSD is set to be coming soon. Some initial experiences with FSD 12.5.4.2 on HW3 cars, such as on […]
Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate as California’s top-selling vehicle, solidifying its appeal among Californians despite a highly competitive EV market. The California Auto Outlook report, issued by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shows that Tesla remains a powerful force in the state’s auto market, leading EV adoption and setting benchmarks for alternative […]
Ford is hitting the brakes on its F-150 Lightning production, pausing assembly of its flagship electric truck at the Dearborn, Michigan, plant from mid-November to early January. The reason? Ford says demand for electric vehicles, or EVs, isn’t keeping up with expectations. The production halt will start after the shift on November 15 and resume […]
Tesla recently shared a rundown of its latest AI advancements, wrapping up October with notable upgrades and upcoming releases. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and coming soon, as noted by @Tesla AI on X. The most notable is the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 13 this week for internal testers, ahead of a […]
Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck is officially making its way to Canadian customers. Early buyers have shared updates on social media confirming delivery dates for November 2023. One excited customer, Steven Point from Kitchener, Ontario, revealed that his all-wheel-drive (AWD) Foundation Series Cybertruck, priced at $160,000 CAD, will now arrive on November 7 after a slight […]
Pegasus Elite Aviation now has the first Global 5000 jet equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink. This allows passengers to have a fast and reliable internet connection while flying, whether they’re working or streaming movies. Pegasus worked with Thornton Aviation at Van Nuys Airport to install the Starlink system on the Global 5000. This jet is the […]
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its G650 and G650ER jets. This certification allows Gulfstream to offer the internet upgrade directly to customers, simplifying the process. The company was testing Starlink earlier this year. “Starlink is an offering that we know […]
