When Tesla let Hagerty’s Jason Cammisa review the company’s Cybertruck early, they also let the reviewer witness a Cybertruck side impact crash test at Giga Texas, which was shared within the full review to the world for the first time. Now, Tesla has shared a short video detailing a front crash test of Cybertruck. Previously, […]
Tesla has launched its online configurator in Qatar, kicking off sales of its Model 3/Y and Model S/X in yet another destination in the Middle East. Last week, the Tesla Europe & Middle East account on X teased a video, and now we know what it was all about—the launch of Tesla vehicle sales in […]
In Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, a brownfield lot has been designated as the future site of North America’s largest Tesla service facility. Local Vancouver, B.C., developer Beedie developer will spearhead the construction of this two-storey, 120,000-square-foot flagship Tesla Centre at 950 Raymur Ave. The facility will encompass a range of operations, including servicing, vehicle preparation, delivery, […]
The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B robot spaceplane is scheduled for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch, planned for Monday night during a 10-minute window starting at 8:14 p.m. EST, marks the vehicle’s seventh mission to orbit and its first launch using the Falcon Heavy, which is […]
Ford is set to cut the production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by half in the coming year, responding to changes in market demand. This decision marks a significant scale-back for the automaker, which had previously ramped up efforts to increase production of the high-profile electric vehicle (EV). An internal planning memo obtained by […]
Masahiro Moro, the newly appointed global CEO of Mazda, is steering the company towards a future heavily invested in electric vehicles (EVs). Moro, who previously led Mazda’s North American operations to record U.S. sales, is now focused on launching Mazda’s first dedicated electric vehicle platform. By 2030, Mazda anticipates up to 40% of its global […]
In a detailed interview with Munro Live and Sandy Munro, five Tesla executives provided an in-depth look at the Cybertruck, revealing key insights into its design and technology. The team included Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering; Franz von Holzhausen, Head of Design; Drew Baglino, Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering; Pete […]
Tesla on Friday started sending out email order invites for Cybertruck reservation holders that were not employees, offering up options for the limited-edition Foundation series that includes special laser-etched badging and more. After placing his Cybertruck order, @WholeMarsBlog and many more have noted their order status is now at ‘prepare for delivery,” suggesting the electric […]
Back in August, SpaceX’s Starlink hardware made its way into Costco warehouses in Japan, and now we’re seeing an expansion of the latter’s availability. Costco warehouses in Canada, specifically in Toronto, Canada, are now selling Starlink hardware for $499.99 CAD, product number 3030630. Buying your Starlink kit from Costco includes two months of service credit, […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck has demonstrated its superior performance in an off-road race, outpacing the Ford F-150 Raptor R that was on asphalt. The event, covered by carwow’s Mat Watson on YouTube, showcased the electric vehicle’s capabilities on a dirt track that was outside of Tesla’s factory in Austin. The race, conducted at Tesla’s Giga Factory in […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken an unprecedented step in the automotive industry by sharing a document titled ‘How to design a 48-volt vehicle’ with other CEOs, including Ford’s Jim Farley. This move, revealed in Hagerty’s Cybertruck review, highlights the collaborative approach Musk is fostering within the industry. The document, which outlines the design principles […]
Tesla has successfully opened a new sales center at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, after nearly a decade of efforts to change state law. This strategic move allows Tesla to circumvent a Connecticut law that prohibits direct sales of automobiles to consumers, by situating the showroom on Native American tribal land, which is […]
Image via @jolopez Alright, now this is starting to look real. Previously, we saw what looked like a Tesla email go out detailing the Limited-Edition Foundation Series Cybertruck, but it wasn’t widespread, so there was some doubt about its legitimacy. But now, the Cybertruck order floodgates have opened. Tesla has started sending out Cybertruck configuration […]
The Newport Police Department in Kentucky is exploring the possibility of incorporating Tesla electric vehicles into its fleet. Currently, the department is accepting sealed bids for three 2023 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive vehicles, marking a potential shift in its approach to police transportation. Police Chief Chris Fangman explained that the procurement process is underway, […]
In a special edition of the Top Gear magazine podcast, Jack Rix was joined by tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) and Hagerty’s automotive journalist Jason Cammisa to discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. These three men and their YouTube channels were the only ones to get full access to the Tesla Cybertruck and executives in sharing their […]
