Irvine Police Tesla Cybertruck is ‘Coming Soon’

Today, the Irvine Police Department hinted at a major upgrade to their fleet on social media, announcing, “Coming soon to Irvine Police—Cybertruck.” The image shared resembles the UP.FIT Cybertruck police vehicle, previously introduced by Unplugged Performance. Unplugged Performance, through its UP.FIT division, recently unveiled the first-ever Tesla Cybertruck modified for police use. This innovative vehicle […]

WestJet, Telus Partner with Starlink for Inflight Wi-Fi

WestJet and Telus have announced the initial phase of a strategic alliance to improve the inflight experience for WestJet passengers. This partnership will introduce high-speed, free internet provided by Telus and powered by Starlink, marking a significant advancement in onboard connectivity. “By partnering with Telus, we are redefining standards in the Canadian airline industry with […]

2024.20.10 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.5 Rolling Out

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 12.5 to more owners, as part of its 2024.20.10 software update. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said FSD 12.5 is prioritized for Model Y vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4). Support for HW3 vehicles is coming. According to 2024.20.10 release notes, it includes FSD 12.5. Check out the […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveil Now Set for October, Says Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update on when the company will hold its highly-anticipated Robotaxi unveil. On the company’s Q2 earnings call, Musk said the new Robotaxi unveil date will be on 10/10, or October 10, 2024. The company originally has scheduled the Robotaxi unveil date as 8/8, August 8, but the date […]

Tesla’s Q2 2024 Revenue Increases Despite Operating Challenges

Tesla announced its Q2 2024 financial results on Tuesday, reporting a GAAP operating income of $1.6 billion, despite incurring $0.6 billion in restructuring charges. The company achieved a GAAP net income of $1.5 billion and a non-GAAP net income of $1.8 billion. “We achieved record quarterly revenues despite a difficult operating environment,” Tesla stated. Financial […]

Tesla FSD 12.5 Rolling Out: Model Y with HW4 Gets Priority

Tesla started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5 to some testers beyond employees on late Monday evening. This is the version that will eventually bring FSD to Cybertruck. But many seeing FSD 12.5 were only on vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4), such as @WholeMarsBlog. When he asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk on X, […]

Rivian CEO Criticizes EV Market for Copying Tesla’s Model Y

Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe addressed the current state of the electric vehicle (EV) market and competition with Tesla in a recent interview with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. Scaringe emphasized the lack of choice in the sub-$50,000 EV market as a primary reason for the perceived slowdown in EV sales. “What I […]

Tesla Cybertruck Debuts in Fortnite, Rocket League on Tuesday

Fortnite announced on Monday that it will introduce Tesla’s Cybertruck into its game starting Tuesday. “Catch a ride in the @teslaCybertruck in Fortnite tomorrow!” stated the announcement. Similarly, the racing game Rocket League revealed today that the Cybertruck would also be available in its game starting Tuesday. Both games had teased the inclusion of the […]

Tesla Cybertruck Canada Release Date: ‘Still Aiming’ for 2024

When will Tesla release the Cybertruck in Canada? The company said on X on Saturday it is “still aiming” for 2024. This news comes after Transport Canada issued an exemption order under Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, allowing Tesla to deploy its Cybertruck model with a steer-by-wire system that does not conform […]

Tesla Model Y Promo: 1.99% APR Financing in US, New Zealand

Tesla has announced a new financing promotion for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. In North America, Tesla is offering 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y orders placed before August 31, with delivery required by September 30. Additionally, Tesla is extending this promotion to New Zealand, where customers can also take advantage of the […]

Tesla and Harmony Energy to Build France’s Largest Battery System

Tesla and Harmony Energy are set to build France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) using Megapack technology. The Cheviré battery project, located in Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour, will feature a 100 MW / 200 MWh storage unit, capable of powering 170,000 homes for two hours. Construction is set to begin soon, with the system expected […]

Tesla Model 3 Performance: Free Paint Upgrades with FSD

Tesla is offering up free paint upgrades if you purchase Full Self-Driving Capability for your Model 3 Performance. The company’s website now reads, “All paint configurations are included with purchase of Full Self-Driving Capability.” Regular prices of paint upgrades are as follows: Stealth Grey – included Pearl White Multi-Coat – $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic – […]

Tesla Increases Prices for Model S/X in North America

Tesla has raised the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in North America, a change made late Thursday (via @Tslachan). Model S/X Price Increases in the US: Model S: Increased by $2,000 to $89,990 USD Model X: Increased by $2,000 to $94,990 USD The last time we saw the Model S/X get […]

Tesla Model Y Tops Car Sales in California, But Overall Lead Dips

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released its California Auto Outlook for the first half of 2024, presenting a detailed analysis of new vehicle registrations and sales projections for the year. The report, based on data from Experian Automotive, highlights a slight overall decline in California’s new light vehicle registrations by 0.7 percent […]

Ford Shifts EV Production to Gas Trucks at Canada Plant

Ford announced on Thursday it plans to assemble F-Series Super Duty pickups at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. This move will boost production of one of Ford’s most popular vehicles by up to 100,000 units, adding to existing production at plants in Kentucky and Ohio. Ford did not clarify where […]