General Motors is actively seeking to recruit software interns impacted by Tesla’s recent downsizing. Laura del Amo, a talent sourcing strategist for GM, made a public appeal on LinkedIn targeting software students affected by Tesla’s decision to terminate its summer internship program. This move comes as Tesla recently announced a reduction of more than 10% […]

When will Tesla release the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD)? According to the latest update from CEO Elon Musk, that might happen next week. Yesterday, Musk said, “the latest version of Tesla’s (supervised) self-driving will blow your mind,” quoting a post on X, that re-shared an owner’s experience with FSD. The latest version of […]

Tesla has become the largest customer of lidar technology firm Luminar, accounting for over 10% of the company’s revenue in the first quarter of 2024, reports TechCrunch. This amounts to slightly more than $2 million, as revealed in Luminar’s recent earnings report today. This disclosure comes despite Musk’s previous statements dismissing lidar sensors as a […]

Tesla will reportedly shut down production at its Grünheide, Germany, plant for one day starting on Friday, in response to protests against its expansion plans. Update: Tesla has confirmed the shut down is one day, not four days, to @SawyerMerritt. According to Handelsblatt, the company has directed all employees to work from home on Friday, […]

Lucid Motors has reported a substantial net loss of $685 million in the first quarter of 2024, despite a slight improvement from the $780 million loss recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. The company’s stock reacted negatively, dropping 7.5 percent to $2.82 per share in after-hours trading on Monday. Despite the financial […]

Tom Zhu has been a pivotal figure in Tesla’s expansion in China since joining the company in 2014. His roles have included Director of Tesla China’s Supercharger project and Vice President of Tesla Global and President of Greater China, contributing significantly to Tesla’s rapid growth in the Chinese market. Under Zhu’s leadership, Tesla has made […]

Tesla has launched a new version of its Model Y, offering the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S. This debut comes after the launch of the Quicksilver color option previously only available overseas in Europe and Asia. This new Model Y replaces the previous regular RWD and is priced at $44,990, offering 320 miles […]

Tesla has confirmed that its 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting will host a limited number of attendees in person due to capacity restrictions, similar to last year. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Tesla’s headquarters located at 1 Tesla Road, Austin, Texas, at its Gigafactory in the city. In an effort to distribute attendance […]

The Folsom Police Department has officially incorporated a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y into their fleet, following a successful multi-month pilot program. This addition was sanctioned by the Folsom City Council with a purchase totaling $108,838.28, aligning with the police department’s 2023-2024 vehicle procurement budget. The electric vehicles are designated for use by the […]

Tesla has expanded its color offerings for the Model Y vehicles in the United States with the launch of a new Quicksilver option. Priced at $2,000 US, this color choice is available exclusively for the current Model Y Long Range and Performance models (via @Tslachan). Previously, the Quicksilver color was only available for existing inventory […]

Vancouver-based Seaspan, a prominent independent owner and operator of maritime assets in Canada, has announced the successful integration of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity across its entire fleet, marking a pivotal advancement in its digital transformation. This initiative positions Seaspan as one of the first major containership operators to fully adopt Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency communication services, […]

Tesla can now sell greenhouse gas credits in South Korea starting this year, as per an investigation by Korea Economic TV. The Ministry of Environment has authorized the domestic trade of Tesla’s emissions credits, estimated to total approximately 4 million g/km based on the sales performance in 2021 and 2022, reports Naver (via @Tslachan). Automotive […]

Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company’s current referral program would end globally on April 30, 2024. Today, Tesla followed through by ending the current referral program. An inbox message to customers says, “the Tesla Referral Program has ended, but existing credits can still be redeemed. Ensure you’re on the latest version of […]

Tesla has released an extensive 22-page guide tailored for Cybertruck owners who wish to maximize their vehicle’s off-road capabilities. This release coincides with a recent software update that introduced new off-road features, enhancing the Cybertruck’s versatility in rugged environments. Guide Overview: Cybertruck Features: Details on four-wheel steering, steer-by-wire technology, and differential lockers that enhance off-road […]

Tesla’s major Spring update has arrived for owners, with the company’s latest 2024.14.3 software update. According to the 2024.14.3 release notes shared by TeslaInfo, this update brings the Audible app, plus Visual Updates (from Cybertruck’s UI) for those with Ryzen infotainment processors (sorry, Intel fam). Are you seeing 2024.14.3 yet? Check out the full 2024.14.3 […]