Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta currently is in version 11.4.4 and is being widely tested by owners. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, when FSD reaches version 12.0—it will no longer be in beta. Musk replied to @WholeMarsBlog earlier this week to say, “version 12 won’t be beta”. Version 12 won’t be beta — Elon […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in May the automaker would try a “little advertising”. We saw Tesla do exactly just that during its Electrify Expo booths in the U.S. and now we’re starting to see the company advertise with Adwords, Google’s advertising for search. Tesla is currently showcasing 18 […]

Tesla has brought back the option to add a white interior option to the Model Y AWD, after recently only offering black. The $1,000 USD upgrade to a black and white interior has returned recently to the Tesla website, as noted by @SawyerMerritt. Tesla had removed the white interior option for the Model Y AWD, […]

Stellantis has announced the launch of its groundbreaking service, Free2move Charge. This initiative aims to provide an all-encompassing solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management needs. Led by the newly formed Stellantis Charging & Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge is designed to accommodate EV customers’ requirements, whether they are at home, at work, […]

SAE International, the global association of engineers and technical experts in the aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries, announced today that it will standardize Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector. This move will pave the way for suppliers and manufacturers across North America to incorporate the NACS connector in their electric vehicles (EVs) and […]

The dominos are falling as more automakers sign onto Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. In a landmark deal, Volvo Cars, the Swedish auto manufacturer, is joining forces with Tesla, to offer Volvo electric vehicle (EV) drivers access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network in North America. This initiative significantly bolsters charging infrastructure for Volvo customers and […]

Lordstown Motors Corp. announced today it is embarking on a strategic restructuring process. The initiative is intended to augment the value of its assets, notably the Endurance EV pickup truck, along with the intellectual property and human capital that engineered it. In other words, Lordstown has filed for bankruptcy because making electric cars is no […]

General Motors (GM) announced on Monday that Tesla-compatible charging ports would not feature on its Chevrolet Silverado EV pickups until the 2025 model year. Additionally, the automaker has abandoned the idea of offering a base version of the Silverado EV with a $39,000 USD price tag, according to Amy Masica, Director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing, […]

In a recent development, Karnataka’s Industries Minister, MB Patil, has extended an official invitation to Tesla, to establish its factory in the southern state of India. This move comes on the heels of Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, expressing an interest in investing in India after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.S. […]

British luxury automaker Aston Martin has announced a strategic supply agreement with Lucid Group on Monday. The partnership aims to develop a range of ultra-luxury high-performance electric vehicles, marking a significant step in Aston Martin’s electrification strategy. The agreement will see Lucid Group supply Aston Martin with advanced electric powertrains and battery systems. These technologies […]

Polestar has announced significant enhancements for the 2024 model of the Polestar 2. The company promises notable advancements in terms of range, energy efficiency, and performance for the model, alongside a substantial reduction in its carbon footprint. The 2024 Polestar 2 model can now travel up to 20% further, consuming up to 9% less energy, […]

The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada saw a record number of vehicle deliveries in May, with four brands shipping over 1,000 eligible battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles during the month. According to Transport Canada, over 10,000 Canadians took advantage of the federal rebate program in May, surpassing the previous monthly high set […]

Take a look at a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing June 19, 2023 B1, Block F, No. 1155 Baodai West Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu, China […]

Image: Zack (@BLKMDL3) Tesla’s Cybertruck and the company’s design head, Franz von Holzhausen, showed up today at the inaugural ‘cars and coffee’ event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. Numerous Tesla fans were on site and surprised to see Holzhausen show up with the Cybertruck and his kids. It also provided an […]

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are reportedly exploring the possibility of utilizing Starlink, the satellite communications network developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Yomiuri newspaper, reports Bloomberg. Since March, the SDF has been evaluating the effectiveness of the US company’s network for their land, sea, and air force operations. The organization is now contemplating […]