Tesla’s stock is seeing a massive surge, with its market cap now over $1 trillion after this week. This rise comes as investors anticipate potential support for Tesla under Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term, following his recent election win. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a significant supporter of Trump’s campaign, contributing over $130 million […]
Tesla saw a surge in Chinese sales in October, with 40,485 vehicles sold and a 1.8% share of the overall auto market, according to the latest data, notes Tesla observer, Roland Pircher. The Tesla Model Y, in particular, showed remarkable performance, ranking as the second best-selling car in the country and making up 89% of […]
Tesla has announced you can now lease a Cybertruck in the U.S., offering yet more options to buy its electric truck. Lease options are based on $7,500 down, 36-month terms and 10,000 miles allowed per year, to get Cybertruck lease pricing as follows: All-Wheel Drive: $999/month Cyberbeast: $1,148/month You can also lease for 24-month terms, […]
Tesla has announced its Cybercab is now available for viewing at select showrooms. The company said Cybercab is now at the Tesla store on Santana Row in San Jose, California. The address is 333 Santana Row, Suite 1015. It’s unclear when and if more showrooms will get Cybercabs, but that is very likely. Customers will […]
Lucid Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its luxury SUV, the Lucid Gravity, starting from $94,900 US for the Grand Touring trim. The Gravity has a projected range of over 440 miles per charge. The Lucid Gravity has seating configurations for up to seven people and 120 cubic feet of cargo space. Additional features include […]
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth test flight of Starship, scheduled for as early as Monday, November 18, with a 30-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. A live webcast will start about 30 minutes before liftoff, available on SpaceX’s X account and the new X TV app. As with previous tests, the […]
In his 2024 Presidential victory speech, Donald Trump highlighted Elon Musk as an American visionary, commending Musk’s technological achievements and the role he played in the campaign. The speech appeared to have an impact on the market, as Tesla shares jumped nearly 15% the day after the election, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the tech […]
Tesla has started rolling out its software update 2024.33.30, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.2 for Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) vehicles in North America. The release notes for 2024.33.30 says you get the latest version of Actually Smart Summon (ASS) with the following improved features: Public/High-Speed Roads: Pauses ASS maneuver Improved Features: Blocked Camera Aborts Reduced […]
Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division is making headlines at SEMA 2024 with the reveal of the first-ever Tesla Model S Plaid built for law enforcement. The customized “UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid Pursuit” is designed to meet the demanding needs of police work, combining cutting-edge performance with sustainability. This modified Model S Plaid, boasting over 1,000 […]
Tesla has launched a new promotion in Canada, offering 0% APR when you purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD). This deal only applies to the Model 3 and Model Y on orders made from today, November 4, 2024. Tesla says you must take delivery by the end of the year. You can save even more if you […]
Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack. Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants. According to Tesla, each Megapack […]
Tesla has updated its Cloud Profiles feature, making it easier for drivers to personalize settings based on their specific vehicle model. Tesla owner Dan Burkland shared his experience with the new update, noting that previously, the Cloud Profiles would sync settings across all Tesla vehicles a user owned, regardless of each model’s unique features. For […]
In the early hours of Saturday, November 2, a Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a crash that quickly became the talk of Guadalajara, Mexico. The electric truck collided with another vehicle, drawing a crowd of onlookers and a swift response from local authorities. This incident marks one of the first documented accidents involving the Cybertruck […]
Tesla recently sold $499 million in bonds backed by loans it provides to customers purchasing solar equipment, a step aimed at supporting its solar business. Deutsche Bank started promoting the five-part bond offering on Monday, and the process concluded by Friday, reports Bloomberg. All tranches of this debt were rated investment grade by Fitch Ratings, […]
Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.33.5 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.4.2, for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. This update brings some improvements to Actually Smart Summon, while the end-to-end highway stack for FSD is set to be coming soon. Some initial experiences with FSD 12.5.4.2 on HW3 cars, such as on […]
