Tesla Proposes Another Service and Sales Center in Miami-Dade
Tesla has put forward plans to establish an additional service and sales center in Doral, marking its third such location within Miami-Dade County. The proposal is set to be reviewed during a zoning meeting scheduled for August 23 by the City Council. The proposed location for the service and sales center is a warehouse situated […]
Tesla Now Supports Apple’s Siri Shortcuts to Control Your Car
Tesla has rolled out a new update, 4.24.0, for its iOS app, introducing integration with Apple’s Shortcuts app. This enhancement allows Tesla owners to execute various vehicle commands simply by asking Siri on their iPhone or Apple Watch. The supported shortcuts for Tesla vehicles now include: Unlocking and locking the Tesla Starting and stopping preconditioning […]
Honda and Acura to Join Tesla’s Charging Standard
Honda has announced its intention to integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports into its upcoming electric vehicles (EVs). This move will also extend to its luxury division, Acura, enabling both brands to tap into Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network, reports Autoblog. Noriya Kaihara, the President and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., emphasized the […]
Tesla Navigation Voice Not Clear After 2023.26.8 Update
Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.26.7 and 2023.26.8 software update to more vehicles. But this latest software update seems to be causing a bug with voice navigation, making it not clear and sounding muffled. According to Tesla North reader Steve, after installing the 2023.26.8 software update last night, his voice navigation is no longer […]
BC Hydro’s Proposed EV Charging Rates Halted
BC Hydro’s plan to modify public EV charging rates has been temporarily halted. The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) announced on Thursday that it would not be approving the interim changes BC Hydro had proposed to introduce on September 1. As a result, current EV charging rates will remain unchanged. BC Hydro’s public EV charging […]
Cruise Robotaxi Collides with Emergency Vehicle in San Francisco
An autonomous Cruise vehicle with a passenger onboard collided with an emergency vehicle on Thursday night at the intersection of Polk and Turk streets, according to a statement from the company. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the Tenderloin district. The driverless car, which had the right of way with a green light, […]
The Weekly Supercharger: So Many Supercharger Agreements (Week 2)
Welcome everyone to the Week 2 of The Weekly Supercharger!! As you may have seen from the title, today’s highlights will be especially centered around Supercharger agreements. With Tesla slowly opening the network to other manufacturers, more and more municipalities are getting on board with the idea hosting Superchargers on community property, as this is […]
SpaceX “Bandwagon” Program Targets Small Launch Providers
SpaceX is broadening its horizons with the introduction of a new series of missions, specifically designed to cater to the rising demand for launches to mid-inclination orbits. This move, discreetly unveiled at a recent space industry conference, underscores SpaceX’s aggressive strategy to dominate the small launch market. Orbital inclination determines the portion of Earth visible […]
Tesla Tweaks Model Y Parcel Shelf: Fremont vs Austin [VIDEOS]
Image credit: @brandonee916 Tesla continues to tweak its vehicles and the latest minor change is for the parcel shelf in the Model Y. According to Tesla owner Brandon (@brandonee916), his recent Model Y delivery from the company’s Fremont factory in California has a tweaked parcel shelf. “Rear Parcel Shelf differences of newly delivered Model Ys […]
Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Dyno Test: Horsepower Revealed [VIDEO]
In a recent video by the YouTube channel Gjeebs, the impact of Tesla’s Acceleration Boost for the Model Y Long Range was put to the test. The video aimed to provide a definitive analysis of the Acceleration Boost on Tesla vehicles. The plan was to conduct a before-and-after dyno test to determine the power added […]
SpaceX Reports Profit in Q1 2023 Amid Increased Expenses
Elon Musk’s SpaceX witnessed a rise in profits during the first quarter of 2023, according to financial details seen by The Wall Street Journal. The report highlighted that the company secured a profit of $55 million with a revenue generation of $1.5 billion during this period. However, the broader picture for the entire 2022 fiscal […]
Tesla to Launch Rental Program in Texas
Tesla is gearing up for the unveiling of its newest venture: a Tesla Rental Program in Texas. The automaker’s business development team in Austin is on the hunt for a dedicated Program Manager to lead this ambitious project, according to a job post (via @SawyerMerritt). Tesla’s business development operational needs have been expanding, and the […]
Tesla’s Model 3 Refresh Reportedly Goes on Sale Sept-Oct: Report
We’re starting to hear more about when Tesla’s Model 3 refresh, dubbed ‘Highland’, will go on sale in China. Yesterday it was reported that Tesla had started to take orders for the new Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh, and now we’re hearing the new electric sedan will start sales in September and October. That’s according to […]
Electric 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S Unveiled [VIDEO]
Acura has announced its transition to the electrified era with the global debut of its first all-electric models, the 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S. This exciting revelation comes as the automobile world gathers at Monterey Car Week, an event for car enthusiasts worldwide. The ZDX Type S stands out as the most potent […]
Rivian 2023.30.0 Update Release Notes for R1S, R1T
Rivian has launched the 2023.30.0 software update for its R1S and R1T models, offering users a slew of new features and enhancements designed to improve their driving experience. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what’s new in this software update made available on August 16, 2023: 1. One-Touch Garage Door Opener: For those constantly on the […]