Tesla Files Registration for ‘Highland’ Model 3/Y in China
Tesla has filed paperwork with the Chinese government for the approval of its redesigned ‘Highland’ Model 3 and Model Y. The news, while not officially announced by Tesla, suggests we may be getting close to the debut of these refreshed vehicles. Amy @SF___Tahoe, a Tesla investor and enthusiast, shared her excitement on social media, stating, […]
Tesla Price Cut for Model 3/Y in Hong Kong Coming, Says Report
Tesla will reportedly introduce a price reduction for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hong Kong, effective from August 4, claims a report from the Hong Kong Economic Times. This would mark the second price adjustment this year, following the previous one on April 15. According to the customs website and the post-tax […]
Ford Spotted Benchmarking Tesla’s Model X
Ford has been spotted benchmarking Tesla’s Model X SUV. This marks the first time Ford has been seen evaluating this particular Tesla model, having previously benchmarked the Model 3 in the summer of 2021 and Model Y in the winter of the same year, and the high-performance Model S Plaid (last year), reports Ford Authority, […]
170 Tesla Vehicles Perform Incredible ‘Cybertruck’ Light Show [VIDEO]
Photo credit: Billy Kyle 170 Tesla Cars Assemble in Dazzling Display, Paying Tribute to the Forthcoming Cybertruck In an electrifying spectacle, Tesla Club Austria and their collaborators marked the final countdown for Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck. Celebrating this significant milestone, they arranged a unique light show at the Tesla Takeover event, setting a new benchmark […]
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launches World’s Largest Private Satellite [VIDEO]
In the late hours of Friday, July 28, SpaceX made history by successfully launching the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch, which took place at 11:04 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sent the largest satellite ever to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. […]
Tesla Explains Full Self-Driving (FSD) Transfer Rules
Offer opened on July 20, 2023, and runs till September 30, 2023, exclusively for new Tesla vehicle owners. Tesla has officially detailed its limited-time offer that allows customers to transfer Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities from their current vehicle to a newly purchased one. This offer is applicable to new Tesla vehicles delivered between July 20, […]
Tesla Solar Roof with Powerwalls Reviewed by MKBHD [VIDEO]
In a recent video, renowned tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, shared his one-year journey with Tesla’s Solar Roof and Powerwall battery storage. The system has allowed him to live a year without paying for electricity, despite his heavy usage of electrical appliances and daily charging of his Model S Plaid electric sedan. Brownlee’s system, […]
Tesla’s Clever Connecticut Store is ‘Evading the Law’, Claims Car Dealer
Tesla has developed an ingenious strategy to bypass restrictive Connecticut state law and open its first sales and delivery center in the state this fall, causing a stir among local businesses and authorities. Until recently, anyone wishing to buy a Tesla had to travel out of state due to Connecticut laws requiring automakers to sell […]
Tesla: Refer a Demo Drive and Get Credits
Tesla’s referral program is ramping up again, in a push to try to get more sales. Now, besides offering $1,000 USD off a Model S/X or $500 USD off a Model 3/Y, Tesla is now offering 100 credits if you refer a friend or family member to a demo drive. “Refer Demo Drive—get 100 credits […]
Tesla Redesigns the Homepage of its Website
Tesla continues to tweak the design of its website, with the homepage now getting a redesign. The main page now plays a video showcasing the company’s lineup of electric vehicles and features, while the upper menus are redesigned to show a drop-down when you hover over categories Vehicles, Energy, Charging, Discover and Shop. “Experience Tesla. […]
Tesla Charging Incident Sparks EV Discussion in Tiny Montana Town
Image credit: Montana Free Press In the small eastern Montana town of Ekalaka (population: 400), an ‘unidentified electric vehicle,’ later revealed to be a Tesla Model Y, has drawn significant attention for tapping into the local electric utility. This sparked gossip and led to front page coverage in the local newspaper. The car belonged to […]
Tesla Langford Opens: First Custom-Built Service Center in Canada
Image credit: Joe Carr on Facebook Tesla has unveiled its first service center on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, located in the suburb of Langford west of the province’s capital city of Victoria. Previously, any major Tesla repairs required customers to take a ferry over to the Lower Mainland. But that has all changed. The grand […]
Senators Urge Biden to Reverse ‘Buy America’ Waiver for EV Chargers
In a bid to prioritize domestic manufacturing, four Republican senators have called upon the Biden administration to revoke the waiver for ‘Buy America’ requirements granted for EV charging stations funded by the government. The senators in question, Marco Rubio, Roger Marshall, Rick Scott, and Kevin Cramer, voiced concerns that the waiver, which affects U.S. content […]
Ford’s Electric Unit Navigates a $4.5 Billion Loss
Ford’s second-quarter 2023 report reveals solid operating results with a 12% YoY increase in revenue to $45 billion. The surge was largely driven by the popularity of its various product lines including trucks, SUVs, and commercial vans. A standout was Ford’s electric unit, Ford Model e, that registered a revenue increase of 39%, further establishing […]
Tesla’s Model 3 a Huge Success Story, Say Original Owners in Survey
Tesla’s Model 3, the electric vehicle that revolutionized the automotive industry, continues to win the hearts of its owners. When it was unveiled, hundreds of people worldwide lined up to place a $1,000 reservation. By 2021, it became the first EV to sell over a million units, marking a significant milestone in the EV market. […]