In the first nine months of 2023, Australia has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 65,000 new battery electric cars sold. According to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) V-Facts, September alone accounted for 110,702 new car sales, marking an 18% increase compared to the […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is expected to start deliveries sometime soon, and now we’re seeing this futuristic truck being put to work at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. According to videos and photos shared on X yesterday, the stainless steel Cybertruck fits right in at Starbase, as Starship is also made from stainless steel. Photos shared […]
Tesla announced today a software update will soon make your vehicle more visible in the event of a crash. The company shared a video today showing hazard lights flashing much faster than normal, should your car be in a crash and the airbags go off, indicating more than just a fender bender. “If an airbag […]
An unofficial third-party solution to bring Apple CarPlay to Tesla vehicles, known as Tesla Android, has been updated to 2023.40.1. The update also introduces a new Virtual Display with significantly faster performance and offers a turn-key Compute Module 4 Bundle designed to elevate the Tesla Android experience. The Compute Module 4 Bundle comes preassembled and […]
Independent Tesla investor and analyst James Stephenson took to X today to emphasize the staggering growth in Tesla’s unit sales. Stephenson pointed out that the magnitude of Tesla’s year-over-year growth often gets overlooked due to the visual limitations of traditional charts. He explained that while charts may show consistent growth, they fail to capture the […]
Tesla has released its latest software update, version 2023.38, introducing new features that enhance user experience and vehicle functionality. The update brings two notable changes: Location Sharing and adjustments to windows during software updates, according to Tesla-Info. The Location Sharing feature adds an icon at the top of the vehicle’s touchscreen whenever an app requests […]
Tesla has unveiled its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive variant in the U.S., with deliveries expected to commence between October and November 2023 (via @Tslachan). The U.S. joins Canada in gaining access to a Model Y RWD. The starting price for this new RWD Model Y is set at $43,990 USD, before accounting for the $7,500 […]
Rivian Automotive announced on Monday that it achieved record electric vehicle (EV) deliveries for the third quarter of 2023, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company delivered 15,564 vehicles during the quarter, marking a 23% increase from the second quarter of 2023. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had projected around 14,000 deliveries for the period. All 16,304 […]
SpaceX announced the removal of the waitlist for its Starlink satellite internet service in the United States, allowing immediate access for all interested customers. The company attributes this milestone to the increased capacity of its latest Starlink satellites. “Deployment of our second generation Starlink satellites, which have 4x more capacity than the first gen, enable […]
Jay Leno, the host of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” recently took a deep dive into the features and capabilities of the Tesla Semi truck in a 42-minute video posted on his YouTube channel. Dan Priestley, who is in charge of the Semi truck program at Tesla, joined Leno to discuss the design philosophy behind the truck, […]
Tesla released its vehicle production and delivery statistics for the third quarter of 2023 on Monday, showing a decline compared to the previous quarter. The company produced 430,488 vehicles and delivered 435,059. This represents a 10.3% decline in deliveries from the 466,140 reported in the previous quarter and a 10.3% decline in production from the […]
Early European customers of Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” are reportedly on the cusp of receiving their vehicles. According to unofficial fan X account, Tesla Newswire, customers have reportedly been issued their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and have received instructions to finalize their payments. Another Tesla owner shared their own screenshot of a similar email received, seemingly […]
The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced that every home in its community is now connected to Starlink, the world’s fastest satellite internet constellation available to the public. The development comes after the community launched its partnership with Starlink in December 2022. Located in the Qu’Appelle Valley, the community faced unique topographical challenges. Despite […]
Eanes Independent School District (ISD) in Travis County is set to acquire nine Tesla vehicles for its newly established police force. The decision follows the district’s earlier vote to form a police department to align with state mandates. The department aims to ensure rapid response to emergencies across its 32-square-mile jurisdiction in greater Austin. In […]
Tesla has rolled out updates to its Model Y produced at the Giga Shanghai facility. The updated vehicle maintains its 15-inch screen, in contrast to the 15.4-inch screen featured in the Highland Model 3. The Model Y is offered at the same price point as its predecessor but now includes ambient lighting, similar to the […]