On Tuesday, January 2, at 7:44 p.m. PT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This launch was notable for including the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, marking a significant […]

Tesla has set new records in the Nordic region, becoming the most-sold vehicle brand in Iceland and leading the electric vehicle (EV) market in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in 2023. This achievement comes despite challenges in labor relations and infrastructure. In Iceland, Tesla broke a 33-year record, becoming the most-sold vehicle brand across all segments. […]

Rivian experienced a nearly 10% drop in its share value in early trading on Tuesday, following a report of increased vehicle production but a decline in deliveries for the fourth quarter. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer delivered 13,972 vehicles from October through December, marking a 10.2% decrease from the third quarter of 2023. However, these […]

Tesla has achieved a new delivery record in the fourth quarter of 2023, successfully meeting its annual delivery target and alleviating investor concerns amid intensifying global competition, particularly in China. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer reported 484,507 deliveries for Q4, surpassing Bloomberg’s Street estimates of 483,173. This figure sets a new all-time high for Tesla, […]

Tesla enthusiasts have discovered what appears to be the first Easter egg in the Cybertruck, which has started deliveries. In a recent video posted by DennisCW, we see a hidden feature that simulates a window break on the vehicle’s screen, reminiscent of the original Cybertruck reveal which saw a demo go badly. The discovery was […]

Tesla has announced the renewal of its insurance subsidy program for the Model 3 in China, following the end of a previous incentive that expired on December 31. The renewed subsidy, effective from January 1 to January 31, offers customers a RMB 6,000 ($845) discount on insurance for the rear-wheel-drive version of the Model 3, […]

Milan Kovac, an engineer at Tesla, reflected on the significant progress made in the development of the company’s humanoid robot, Optimus, in 2023. “2023 has been awesome for Optimus,” Kovac stated yesterday, highlighting the transition from an exploratory prototype, Bumblebee/cee, to a more stable, Tesla-designed platform, Optimus Gen-1. Kovac detailed the advancements in the robot’s […]

New Tesla owners from YouTube channel Our Cyber Life, recently went on their first Cybertruck road trip from Austin, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, sharing their experience and key takeaways. The journey, spanning approximately 19 hours with stops for charging, offered insights into the practicalities and nuances of long-distance travel in an electric vehicle. The couple, […]

Tesla Europe has announced a promotional offer to celebrate the expansion of its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). Until January 6, 2024, owners of non-Tesla EVs can enjoy their first Supercharging session for free in 18 selected countries. This initiative is part of Tesla’s ongoing mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. […]

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester, Chuck Cook (the king of testing unprotected left turns with FSD), asked earlier this week when will Cybertruck get FSD beta? “@elonmusk we’re eager to know the timeline for the @cybertruck getting FSDBeta. Is it dependent on the public release of v12, or are there specific training issues with […]

Tesla started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12.1 earlier this week to employees, and now we’re seeing what appears to be the first drive of FSD beta v12.1. A video was shared by what appears to be a Tesla employee pulling out of the company’s parking lot. Now it seems that this video […]

On December 28, 2023, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a collision involving a Tesla Cybertruck and a Toyota Corolla on SR-35 (Skyline Boulevard), south of Page Mill Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 2:05 pm, marks the first reported accident involving Tesla’s Cybertruck. According to the CHP’s preliminary investigation, the Toyota Corolla, […]

Image via Philipp Weibel Tesla’s 1:18 scale Cybertruck diecast model costs $225 USD and we’re seeing some first unboxing pictures on the web, shared on X. Philipp Weibel in Switzerland showed off his Cybertruck diecast and we’re seeing this new diecast in the flesh for the first time. According to Wiebel, he says the Cybertruck […]

Tesla North America has reiterated the starting prices below $30,000 USD of the entry Model 3 RWD and Model Y RWD vehicles in various US states, after state and federal incentives. This initiative is aligned with Tesla’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable driving solutions. The Model Y RWD is now available for under $32,000 USD […]

General Motors has initiated legal action against the city of San Francisco, contesting a $108 million tax levy imposed over a span of seven years. The automotive giant claims the city unjustly linked the tax to a portion of its global revenue due to the presence of its Cruise self-driving unit, despite GM’s minimal operational […]