Porsche has started rolling out free Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates to Taycan EV owners. These updates, now accessible, are custom-designed for specific vehicles, with future updates also in the pipeline. Porsche aims to provide owners with the convenience of installing the latest software without the need to visit a Porsche Center, according to the email […]
Tesla showed off a cool seat testing robot today, in a video demonstrating the machine on what look to be seats from the company’s upcoming Cybertruck. “Our seat testing robot performs [50,000] ingress/egress cycles, equivalent to a lifetime of use,” said Tesla. The robot is seen pressing down and up and rotating on a seat, […]
Tesla has stolen the spotlight with the introduction of its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in South Korea, from Giga Shanghai. The vehicle’s price at 40 million won ($31,600 USD) after state and local government subsidies, has resulted in a surge of orders, since launching back on July 13. That’s according to the credit card […]
Despite a healthy surge in U.S. electric vehicle sales, some startups and traditional automakers that topped the EV charts last year are experiencing a slowdown, according to new registration data from Experian. The first five months of the year witnessed a 68% jump in new EV registrations, hitting a record of 447,514 vehicles. However, the […]
Ford is slashing prices for the F-150 Lightning across the board, leveraging an augmented plant capacity, refined production techniques, and reduced battery material costs, said the company on Monday. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, situated in Michigan, has paused operations temporarily to enable essential plant improvements. These enhancements will facilitate a threefold surge in the […]
Here’s a list of all the new locations Tesla added to its global Supercharging network this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 10, 2023 220-0012 Yokohama Minatomirai, Nishi-ku4-2, Tokyo, Japan 6 250 kW Tesla July 11, 2023 The Shell Station by […]
Tesla has introduced a new feature, “Charge on Solar,” that allows Tesla vehicles to charge using surplus energy produced by Tesla’s solar system. This functionality aims to increase the value of a home’s solar system by harnessing excess energy to power electric vehicles. To utilize the feature, a minimum set of hardware and software requirements […]
Tesla marked a significant milestone as the first Cybertruck, its much-anticipated electric pickup truck, was assembled at its Giga Texas factory, with a picture shared on Saturday morning. Known for its unconventional design, the Cybertruck promises to deliver a blend of performance comparable to a sports car and the utility of a truck. Featuring a […]
Elon Musk outlined plans for his latest artificial intelligence startup xAI, to partner with both Tesla and Twitter. In a live audio session on Twitter Spaces on Friday, Musk revealed that xAI intends to use Twitter data to nurture the development of highly inquisitive AI systems and products, reports CNBC. The venture, which will engage […]
The popular third-party companion app for Tesla owners, Tessie, has unveiled an array of new updates aimed at providing more convenience and enhanced controls. The upgrade, released on July 11, includes several new features tailored for phone and smartwatch use. Now, with the Phone Key and Watch Key features, Tesla owners can pair their Model […]
You can now order Tesla’s popular Model Y in Malaysia on the company’s website, with RWD, Long Range and Performance versions available. Tesla launched Model Y orders in Malaysia on Friday, with estimated delivery dates noted as “early 2024”. Pricing is as follows: RWD: RM 199,000 ($44,055 USD) Long Range: RM 246,000 ($54,460 USD) Performance: […]
Tesla Korea has launched the sale of Model Y Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) vehicles, which are being manufactured at Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory in China, according to a tweet by @Tslachan. This move marks a significant development in Tesla’s expansion plans in the Korean market. The Model Y RWD is priced around $45,000 and qualifies for both […]
Following a recent share sale by existing investors, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has seen its valuation increase to nearly $150 billion, reports sources speaking to CNBC. SpaceX is said to have reached an agreement with new and existing investors to sell up to $750 million in shares at $81 each, according to a purchase offer seen […]
The latest Tesla app iOS update has provided a hint at what might be coming, according to a deep dive of the app code by @Tesla_App_iOS. Notably, mention of Apple’s AirPlay protocol is seen, and the ability to playback Sentry clips within the app. If true, the AirPlay support feature could allow Tesla owners to […]
William Li, CEO and founder of NIO, seen as a rival to Tesla in China, has urged the U.S. government to grant Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) equal access to the American market. He voiced concerns over the increasing political tensions between the two superpowers affecting business transactions. In an interview with the Financial Times, Li […]
