Prominent Tesla hacker, known as @greentheonly or ‘Green’ on X, has reported that the new Model Y Hardware 4 (HW4) infotainment system appears to be less capable than its predecessor, Hardware 3 (HW3). The revelation has sparked discussions about the potential impact on user experience and Tesla’s motivation for the change. Green divulged that the […]
In an official statement released via Form 8-K, Tesla, declared that as of August 4, 2023, Vaibhav Taneja has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding the outgoing CFO Zach Kirkhorn, which comes as a surprise shift in leadership. The change comes after Kirkhorn’s decision to step down following a 13-year tenure with […]
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging at the company’s Giga Texas factory, as spotted in a video update on the construction progress at the site, shared by local drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer on Friday. The Cybertruck, which was seen at the Superchargers at Giga Texas, had plastic still on the seats, suggesting its newly-built status. […]
In a move to boost sales and appeal to a broader market, Tesla has announced significant discounts on its Model 3 range in Thailand. The latest price reductions on August 6, are as follows (via @Tslachan): Model 3 RWD is now priced at 1,659,000 THB, reflecting a discount of 100,000 THB (5.7%). Model 3 Long […]
In a thrilling showdown, the Tesla Model X Plaid went head-to-head with the Porsche 911 Turbo S in a drag race, showcasing the prowess of electric power against traditional combustion engines. The event was hosted by the hilarious Matt Watson on the popular YouTube channel, carwow. The Porsche 911 Turbo S is a testament to […]
Lucid Motors has dropped pricing and financing options for its Lucid Air models. As part of the Pure Summer Event for August, the electric vehicle manufacturer has announced some price reductions across its range, ahead of its upcoming earnings release on Monday, August 7, 2023. The Lucid Air Pure AWD, originally priced at $87,000, has […]
Unplugged Performance, the electric vehicle (EV) upfitting pioneer, is making waves in the law enforcement industry by launching a new division, “UPfit,” with the unveiling of the inaugural Tesla Model Y Police vehicle. The company has the contract to upfit a fleet of Tesla vehicles for South Pasadena Police. This marks a significant step towards […]
PepsiCo has shared more about its fleet of 21 Tesla Semi electric trucks, in a new video shared this week. The beverage company details the Semi fleet that works at its Sacramento, California plant, that is powered completely by solar. Pepsi says three Semis from its fleet are dedicated to long haul routes, ranging from […]
Ulrich Kranz, a senior executive at Apple working on the company’s electric-car efforts, and Paul Balciunas, former Chief Financial Officer of electric-vehicle startup Canoo, have been sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The federal lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles, accusing the pair of breaking securities rules at Canoo. Kranz, who previously served […]
General Motors Co. (GM) officially introduced the world to the Celestiq, a new high-end electric vehicle with a deep connection to women in the industry. The event marked a significant shift in an industry historically dominated by men, touted the company. With a whopping $340,000 USD starting price for the electric hatchback, it will serve […]
Tesla has launched the sale of a new Cybertruck Corrugated Cat House (a kitty litter box), a new product that promises to revolutionize the way cat owners think about their pets’ daily needs—but only in China. Designed with a futuristic shape, this semi-open cat litter space comes complete with thick corrugated paper embedded inside, offering […]
Image credit: Fisker Inc. At its inaugural Product Vision Day held in Huntington Beach, CA, Fisker Inc. unveiled its visionary all-electric vehicle lineup for the coming years, including the grand-touring Ronin, the innovative PEAR, the powerful Alaska pickup truck, and an off-road version of the Fisker Ocean SUV. Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker led the […]
Tesla has announced the recall of a total of 271 imported Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs) in China. The recall is being conducted to address issues related to seat belt and camera installations that could potentially pose safety hazards, reports CnEVPost. You may recall back in July, Tesla issued a similar recall […]
Three Tesla owners in California filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the automaker on Wednesday, accusing the company of falsely advertising the estimated driving ranges of its electric vehicles. The legal action, which follows a recent Reuters report that brought forth unproven allegations, aims to represent all purchasers of Tesla’s Model 3, Model S, Model […]
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai is gearing up its “Highland” Model 3 launch, according to a series of tweets shared by Tesla China Analyst (@teslashanghai) on August 3, 2023. The automaker has already reportedly started trial production of the Model 3 refresh, and mass deliveries are slated to begin in September. This timeline is notably ahead of […]
