Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.45.13 software update, which contains a new version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, 11.3.4. Numerous FSD beta testers, including the likes of Dan Burkland and more, are receiving this 2022.45.13 software update over the air on Friday morning. The software update is also available over LTE connections as […]
The US Treasury Department and the IRS have released proposed guidance on the new clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to reduce costs for consumers, encourage the development of a resilient industrial base and spur manufacturing in the US. The guidance outlines the requirements for vehicles to be eligible for the clean […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is planning to visit China as early as April and is hoping to meet with China’s Premier Li Qiang, according to two sources familiar with the trip’s planning who spoke to Reuters. China is Tesla’s second-largest market, with its Giga Shanghai plant being the company’s largest production hub. This will be […]
A new story from the Austin TV news channel KVUE highlights how neighbors of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas are growing frustrated with bright lights coming from the plant at nighttime. The news, as shared in a short video segment from the channel, includes testimonies from a few nearby neighbors, including a local resident of the […]
A new episode of Motortrend’s InEVitable Podcast includes a conversation with Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, as hosted by the publication’s Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman. The topics discussed ranged from Holzhausen’s background in design to Tesla’s success and the Supercharger network, all the way to discussing media pushback and disinformation. It also discusses […]
Tesla has teased a “Cybervault” announcement in China set to take place on April 3, 2023. In an announcement on Chinese social media, we see a black cloth covering something mysterious, with the word “Cybervault” in the same truck as Cybertruck. Translation of the text at the top below the Tesla logo says, “who is […]
Tesla has shared another short video clip explaining its car safety features, specifically frontal crash engineering. This nearly 3-minutes video features Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, detailing the all-electric architecture safety features to keep passengers safe. “Tesla vehicles provide a very low probability of rollover risk and occupant injury,” explains the video […]
Northbrook, Illinois residents may have a new Tesla showroom at their doorstep as early as next year. Construction is set to begin this fall, with the aim of opening a 48,000-square-foot sales, service, and delivery center by 2024, according to Village President Kathryn Ciesla. The village board recently approved zoning and an economic incentive agreement […]
Tesla has unveiled GigaBier, a limited edition pilsner-style beer crafted to honor the 500-year-old tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking while reflecting the design of the Cybertruck. Priced at €89, GigaBier is brewed in Berlin using an exclusive strain of “Cyberhops”, offering notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit. Each 330 ml (11 oz) bottle features […]
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup truck has seen yet another price increase in March 2023, reports Motortrend. This change follows previous price hikes in August, October, and December 2022, moving the Pro model from its original $41,769 price tag to a significantly higher $61,869 USD. This $20,100 increase has shifted the F-150 Lightning Pro […]
Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]
In a new video shared by StartYourEnginesX on Thursday, the Tesla Model Y can be seen performing a series of wet swing brake tests in Japan, during which technicians gave the SUV a near “perfect score.” Performed along with tests of a Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic, and under the cooperation of executives from Tesla Japan, Mercedes-Benz […]
Discussions with the White House involve potential Texas location and Inflation Reduction Act regulations. Tesla is reportedly exploring the possibility of constructing a battery plant in the United States, in collaboration with China’s leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). According to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg, Tesla recently discussed these […]
SpaceX has taken another step forward in growing its Starlink constellation by launching 56 additional satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, March 29, at 4:01 p.m. ET. The company’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this afternoon. The Falcon 9 first stage […]
Tesla has kicked off orders for its Model S and Model X in South Korea, which comes after the first deliveries of these vehicles debuted in mainland China. Available to order are Long Range and Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X. Pricing is as follows… Model S – 124,490,000 KRW Model S […]
