Tesla Invites Customers to ‘We Robot’ Event Watch Parties
Ahead of Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event set for Thursday, October 10, the company has emailed customers inviting them to local watch parties. In an email sent to customers on Tuesday evening, including Tesla North, the automaker invited them to join a livestream watch party at local showrooms for the “We, Robot” event taking place in […]
Irvine PD Adds Tesla Cybertruck to Fleet, Debuts with Terminator Theme
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has unveiled what it believes to be the first Tesla Cybertruck in the nation to be used by a police department. The vehicle will support the department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program and community outreach efforts. Although the fully equipped Cybertruck won’t serve as a regular patrol car, it […]
2024.32.30 Release Notes: FSD 12.5.6 with New Driving Profiles
Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.6 part of software update 2024.32.30, which includes new driving profiles Chill, Standard and Hurry. You gotta love Tesla’s humor. Chill: Drives in slower lands with minimal lane changes Standard: Drives at normal speed, adjusts with traffic Hurry: Drives faster with more frequent lane changes […]
Rivian’s Costly Supplier Blunder Sparks Production Chaos: Report
Rivian’s shares took a nearly 9% hit on Friday after the company cut its 2024 production targets, leaving analysts questioning the severity of yet another supply chain issue. Shares were up 0.48% on Monday. It turns out that a miscommunication earlier this year with its supplier, Essex Furukawa, caused Rivian to lose access to a […]
No, Geico Isn’t Dropping Tesla Cybertruck Insurance—Here’s the Truth
A rumor circulating on Reddit claimed that Geico is no longer offering car insurance for Tesla Cybertrucks, sparking concerns among potential owners of the vehicle. The post, which featured a now-deleted screenshot from the user @blkturtle7m on X, stated that “this type of vehicle doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.” In response, Geico told Jalopnik and […]
SpaceX, T-Mobile Enable Starlink Cell Coverage for Hurricane Helene Areas
SpaceX and T-Mobile have received emergency special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to activate Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the companies announced on X. The Starlink satellites have already been activated and are broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. The […]
Canada Man’s $415 Million Tesla Fortune Vanishes, Sues RBC
A carpenter from Sooke, a municipality located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is suing the Royal Bank of Canada and an accounting firm after turning an $88,000 CAD investment in Tesla into $415 million—only to lose it all. Christopher DeVocht claims RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services, and Grant […]
Tesla Launches Model 3/Y Long Range RWD in Canada
Tesla has made changes to its vehicle line up in Canada, adding a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant to the Model 3 and Model Y. This follows a similar move made in the UK and the US. The Model 3 and Model Y RWD are no longer available and with it ends LFP batteries, […]
Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range AWD, Quicksilver Model 3 in UK
Tesla has introduced a new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the UK, priced at £46,990. The new variant boasts a range of 373 miles (WLTP), a top speed of 135 mph, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds—an improvement of 90 miles in range compared to the previous Model […]
First Look: Regular Cybertruck Features on Non-Foundation Series
Images of the first non-Foundation series Cybertrucks have surfaced, shared by @Greggertruck on X, showing a few subtle design tweaks compared to earlier models. These pictures come after Tesla launched configurations for lower-priced AWD Cybertrucks starting at $79,990 USD, plus a higher-end tri-motor version at $99,990 USD. The notable differences include a slight change in […]
Tesla Launches Orders for Regular AWD Cybertrucks, with Price Drop
Tesla has officially opened up orders for its non-Foundation Series Cybertrucks, which are now available at a starting price of $79,990 USD–that’s the same starting price as a Model X. The company is also taking orders for the higher-end $99,990 tri-motor Cyberbeast model. Production of these less expensive Cybertrucks is expected to begin soon, noted […]
Tesla Readies $783 Million Debt Sale Backed by Car Leases: Report
Tesla is preparing to launch a $783 million debt sale backed by car leases from prime borrowers, adding to a growing wave of automotive asset-backed securities (ABS) in the market. The transaction, led by Societe Generale, will be Tesla’s second ABS deal this year and is expected to price next week, according to a source […]
Alaska Schools Switch to Starlink to Improve Connectivity, Cut Costs
Rural schools in Alaska are turning to satellite internet as traditional providers become too expensive. The Lower Yukon School District, serving around 2,000 students, recently switched from GCI to Starlink satellite internet in response to budget constraints. The move was made to address inadequate speeds that affected online classes and testing. With Starlink, download speeds […]
Tesla Fixes Cybertruck Rear Camera Lag with Software Update
Tesla has issued a “recall” with the NHTSA for its 2024 Cybertruck models to fix an issue with the rearview camera display. The problem, which affects around 27,185 vehicles, involves a delay in the camera image appearing on the screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This delay, which can last up to 6-8 […]
Rivian Says Interior Cameras are Coming, Details Privacy Changes
Rivian has unveiled a new “Privacy Hub” to provide customers with a centralized location for information on the company’s data practices and privacy rights. The announcement, shared through an email to customers obtained by Tesla North, highlights recent updates and upcoming changes to Rivian’s Data Privacy Notice, which will take effect on November 1, 2024. […]