First Model Y Deliveries Take Place in Turkey
Tesla announced on Monday the first Model Y deliveries have taken place in Turkey, sharing pictures of a Quicksilver version of the compact crossover. Another picture shared the back plate being applied to the Model Y in Quicksilver, with the latter color only available from Giga Berlin for Europe and soon the Middle East this […]
Starlink Outshines Competitors as Users Highly Recommend Service: Ookla
Starlink users in both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas are extremely satisfied with their internet service, with recent Ookla data from Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 revealing a stark difference in Net Promoter Score (NPS) between Starlink and other fixed broadband providers. Utilizing Speedtest Intelligence, Ookla analyzed NPS scores for Starlink users and compared them to […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: May 1–7, 2023
Take a look at all the new Tesla Supercharger locations that opened up 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 May 2, 2023 The Citadel Mall at 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC, USA 12 250 kW Tesla May […]
Tesla FSD Beta 11.4 Releases to Employees Tomorrow, Says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update on the next release of Full Self-Driving beta. On Sunday, Musk said the next version of FSD beta, 11.4, will release to employees on Monday. “Ships to Tesla employees tomorrow, then progressively wider as confidence grows. We test as much as possible in simulation and with QA […]
Tesla Model Y Performance in Canada Gets Lower Range, Black-Only Interior
Tesla updated the specs of the Model Y Performance in Canada this weekend, lowering its range and also limiting color options for the interior. The EPA-estimated range for the Performance has dropped to 459 km, down from 488 km previously. While the price remains at $76,290, the upgrade option for a white interior has also […]
Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red vs Ultra Red vs Red Multi-coat [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model Y in Midnight Cherry Red started rolling out to European showrooms this weekend, alongside first deliveries of the new color option for the compact crossover. Midnight Cherry Red is one of two new colors for the Model Y, exclusive to Europe and later this year for the Middle East. The color looks pretty […]
Starlink Reaches 1.5 Million Users, Over 4,000 Satellites in Orbit
SpaceX announced on Friday it has reached a major milestone of 1.5 million Starlink satellite internet users worldwide. Back in December 2022, SpaceX said Starlink had reached 1 million users, so there has been a 50% increase in about five months. The newly-established Starlink Twitter account said on Friday, “thank you to our 1.5M+ customers […]
Time-Capsule Tesla Roadsters Hit $500,000 in Bidding War
A trio of original Tesla Roadsters, untouched and abandoned since 2010, has sparked a bidding frenzy among auto enthusiasts and collectors. The current bid for the set of three vehicles stands at a staggering $500,000 USD as of May 5, 2023. That works out to $166,667 for each Roadster, in an auction being held by […]
Tesla Model Y Midnight Cherry Red Deliveries Start This Weekend
Tesla is set to deliver its first Model Y compact crossovers in its newest color, Midnight Cherry Red, beginning in Europe on Saturday. According to Tesla Europe on early Friday, it said, “A wild Midnight Cherry appears…at a Tesla location near you, starting tomorrow.” The account added, “coming to the Middle East later this year.” […]
PepsiCo to Put Tesla’s Semi to the Test in Trucking Event
PepsiCo announced on Wednesday its plans to participate in the Run on Less trucking industry event with at least one Tesla Semi. The event, designed to showcase advancements in freight efficiency, will provide in-depth insights into the performance of Tesla’s Class 8 electric truck that is poised to revolutionize the trucking industry. “We’re really excited […]
Tesla Hikes Model S/X Prices in Parts of Asia, Offers Free Supercharging
Tesla continues to tweak its prices around the world and this time the Model S and Model X is increasing in price in China and South Korea, as spotted by @Tslachan. Despite some modest price increases, also new in these countries is free charging for three years, just like in the U.S. (another perk offers […]
Tesla Partners with Seoyon E-Hwa for Cybertruck Parts Supply: Report
Seoyon E-Hwa, a company listed on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), has secured a lucrative contract from American electric vehicle leader, Tesla. The order, expected to be around 300 billion South Korean won ($227 million USD), involves the supply of A, B, and C pillar parts for Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck, reports Maekyung (via […]
Tesla Led Record Federal iZEV Rebates in Canada for March
Deliveries of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles eligible for federal incentives under the Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in Canada reached an all-time monthly high in March, as reported by Statistics Canada. The total deliveries across all brands stood at 9,794, exceeding the combined totals of January and February, reports Automotive News. The statistics show that […]
SpaceX Debuts Starlink Twitter Account on May the 4th [VIDEO]
With SpaceX CEO Elon Musk owning Twitter, his companies continue to expand their presence on the social network. There’s now a dedicated @Starlink Twitter account, following in the footsteps of the @TeslaCharging and @Tesla_Megapack accounts, for example. The new Starlink Twitter account debuted on Thursday and its verification label shows it’s part of SpaceX. The […]
Hands-On with Tesla’s Model S Plaid Track Package at 205 mph (330 kph) [VIDEOS]
After launching its Model S Plaid Track Package, Tesla also has lifted the embargo on some hands-on reviews of its newest OEM add-on for its flagship electric sedan. Tesla invited some YouTube car reviewers out to the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, Var, near Marseille in France. We get to see testers try out […]