The U.S. Justice Department is backing one of Tesla’s legal arguments in the electric carmaker’s lawsuit claiming that car dealers and others conspired to limit competition through Louisiana’s direct-to-consumer automobile sales ban, reports Reuters. Tesla is suing the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, members of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and a group of dealers. The […]

Trans-Exec Private Jets has announced the integration of Starlink high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity into its entire fleet of aircraft. The move aims to enhance the passenger experience by offering global connectivity for various online activities, including streaming, video calls, and remote working. SpaceX’s Starlink operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation that provides internet connectivity […]

Tesla hit a new milestone today, achieving 1 million cars on the roads in Europe. “14 years ago, we delivered the first Tesla Roadster to customers in Europe,” said Tesla. “Today, we hit 1 million Tesla vehicles on the road across Europe.” Currently, Tesla sells the Model S, Model X and Model 3 and Model […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.38.4 software update, introducing a range of new features aimed at enhancing safety, convenience, and entertainment for owners of Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The update includes a “Faster Hazard Lights After a Crash” feature, designed to make hazard lights flash more rapidly following […]

Tesla has updated its Supercharging incentives for current legacy Model S and Model X owners, now allowing the transfer of free, unlimited Supercharging benefits to new purchases or leases of Model S, X, or Y vehicles. To be eligible, customers must order and take delivery of the new vehicle by the end of the year, […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck looks to have undergone a firing squad test to see how bulletproof its stainless steel exterior really is. According to a video shared by @teslaownersSV, a video taken by a member shows a Cybertruck driving on the highway with bullet holes scattered alongside the driver’s side part of the truck. Tesla CEO Elon […]

Tesla has made pricing adjustments to some of its vehicle models in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., the price of the Model X Plaid has been increased by $5,000, or 5.6%, bringing the new price to $94,990. Conversely, in Canada, Tesla has reduced the prices for the Model 3 and Model Y […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder for Tesla’s 2024 model year vehicles, including the much-anticipated Cybertruck. The release comes ahead of the first Cybertruck deliveries scheduled for November 30. The VIN decoder provides (via @Greggertruck) detailed information on various aspects of Tesla vehicles, including the make, […]

Ford is recalling 931 units of its 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to a defect in the windshield defrosting and defogging system, according to a notification sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is being conducted under Federal law and has been assigned the NHTSA Campaign Number 23V-688. The issue […]

ChargePoint announced it is introducing support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in its AC and DC charging solutions. The move aims to expand fast charging options for Tesla drivers, who will receive cable conversion kits for existing DC fast chargers starting in November. “With more than 35 million historical ChargePoint sessions initiated […]

Earlier today we shared a post on X about whether Tesla was working on a new Model 3 Performance and now we have more details. Tesla’s Parts Catalog has revealed that the company is developing a Performance version of its new Model 3 sedan. Contrary to expectations of a Plaid-badged Model 3, the new variant […]

Toyota Motor North America announced today an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025. This move aligns with Toyota’s broader electrification strategy and will grant Toyota and Lexus customers access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America. Starting in 2025, specific […]

General Motors, Honda and Cruise announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for a driverless ridehail service in Japan. Pending regulatory approvals, the new company is expected to be established in the first half of 2024 and aims to begin operations in central Tokyo in early […]

Tesla announced today during its Q3 earnings release that the highly anticipated Cybertruck will start deliveries on November 30, 2023, kicking off at a special event at Gigafactory Texas in Austin. While expressing enthusiasm for the product, Musk also emphasized the “enormous challenges” the company faces in scaling up Cybertruck production and achieving positive cash […]

Amazon has deployed more than 10,000 custom electric delivery vans across the United States as part of its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019 and subsequently partnered with Rivian to design and produce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. Amazon began rolling out its electric […]