No, Geico Isn’t Dropping Tesla Cybertruck Insurance—Here’s the Truth

A rumor circulating on Reddit claimed that Geico is no longer offering car insurance for Tesla Cybertrucks, sparking concerns among potential owners of the vehicle. The post, which featured a now-deleted screenshot from the user @blkturtle7m on X, stated that “this type of vehicle doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.” In response, Geico told Jalopnik and […]

SpaceX, T-Mobile Enable Starlink Cell Coverage for Hurricane Helene Areas

SpaceX and T-Mobile have received emergency special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to activate Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the companies announced on X. The Starlink satellites have already been activated and are broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. The […]

Canada Man’s $415 Million Tesla Fortune Vanishes, Sues RBC

A carpenter from Sooke, a municipality located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is suing the Royal Bank of Canada and an accounting firm after turning an $88,000 CAD investment in Tesla into $415 million—only to lose it all. Christopher DeVocht claims RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services, and Grant […]

Tesla Launches Model 3/Y Long Range RWD in Canada

Tesla has made changes to its vehicle line up in Canada, adding a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant to the Model 3 and Model Y. This follows a similar move made in the UK and the US. The Model 3 and Model Y RWD are no longer available and with it ends LFP batteries, […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range AWD, Quicksilver Model 3 in UK

Tesla has introduced a new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the UK, priced at £46,990. The new variant boasts a range of 373 miles (WLTP), a top speed of 135 mph, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds—an improvement of 90 miles in range compared to the previous Model […]

First Look: Regular Cybertruck Features on Non-Foundation Series

Images of the first non-Foundation series Cybertrucks have surfaced, shared by @Greggertruck on X, showing a few subtle design tweaks compared to earlier models. These pictures come after Tesla launched configurations for lower-priced AWD Cybertrucks starting at $79,990 USD, plus a higher-end tri-motor version at $99,990 USD. The notable differences include a slight change in […]

Tesla Launches Orders for Regular AWD Cybertrucks, with Price Drop

Tesla has officially opened up orders for its non-Foundation Series Cybertrucks, which are now available at a starting price of $79,990 USD–that’s the same starting price as a Model X. The company is also taking orders for the higher-end $99,990 tri-motor Cyberbeast model. Production of these less expensive Cybertrucks is expected to begin soon, noted […]

Tesla Readies $783 Million Debt Sale Backed by Car Leases: Report

Tesla is preparing to launch a $783 million debt sale backed by car leases from prime borrowers, adding to a growing wave of automotive asset-backed securities (ABS) in the market. The transaction, led by Societe Generale, will be Tesla’s second ABS deal this year and is expected to price next week, according to a source […]

Alaska Schools Switch to Starlink to Improve Connectivity, Cut Costs

Rural schools in Alaska are turning to satellite internet as traditional providers become too expensive. The Lower Yukon School District, serving around 2,000 students, recently switched from GCI to Starlink satellite internet in response to budget constraints. The move was made to address inadequate speeds that affected online classes and testing. With Starlink, download speeds […]

Tesla Fixes Cybertruck Rear Camera Lag with Software Update

Tesla has issued a “recall” with the NHTSA for its 2024 Cybertruck models to fix an issue with the rearview camera display. The problem, which affects around 27,185 vehicles, involves a delay in the camera image appearing on the screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This delay, which can last up to 6-8 […]

Rivian Says Interior Cameras are Coming, Details Privacy Changes

Rivian has unveiled a new “Privacy Hub” to provide customers with a centralized location for information on the company’s data practices and privacy rights. The announcement, shared through an email to customers obtained by Tesla North, highlights recent updates and upcoming changes to Rivian’s Data Privacy Notice, which will take effect on November 1, 2024. […]

Tesla Drops Model 3 RWD in U.S. After New Tariffs on Chinese Batteries

Tesla has removed the base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the U.S., shifting its entry-level trim to the Model 3 Long Range RWD, which starts at $34,990 (including the $7,500 federal EV credit) and offers a range of 363 miles per charge. The decision comes just days after the Biden administration raised tariffs on […]

Tesla Sets New Q3 Record for Deliveries at Nearly 463,000

Tesla reported its Q3 production and delivery figures today, manufacturing approximately 470,000 vehicles and delivering around 463,000 vehicles in Q3 2024. This marks the highest delivery number in any Q3 by Tesla. The company also deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage products during the quarter, which continues to grow at a remarkable pace, up 73% […]

Tesla Drops LiveOne from Premium Connectivity, Free Music Ends

Tesla has notified customers via email that LiveOne (formerly Slacker Radio) will no longer be included in its Premium Connectivity subscription starting December 1, 2024. Owners who want to continue using LiveOne’s curated stations in their vehicles and on other devices will need to subscribe directly through LiveOne. Tesla’s email received by Tesla North stated: […]