First Look: Tesla’s New Ultra Red Paint Spotted in the Wild [PICS]
After unveiling a new Ultra Red paint option for the Model S and Model X yesterday, we have now what looks to be the first sighting of this new $3,000 upgrade in the wild, spotted by none other than The Kilowatts (@klwtts). The Kilowatts shared pictures of an Ultra Red Model X that was Supercharging […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta Conquer Willow Springs Racetrack [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has been the subject of many headlines in the past few years, but will it eventually bring about an era of autonomous car racing? Motortrend took the Streets of Willow Springs racetrack in Southern California to find out, letting a Tesla Model 3 run with the FSD beta system activated. […]
Roundup: First Drives with Tesla FSD Beta 11.3.1 [VIDEOS]
A number of new videos have surfaced this week showing off Tesla’s newly released Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.3.1 after it began rolling out to anyone just days ago, so we rounded a few of our favorites up for your viewing pleasure. The FSD beta version 11.3 that began rolling out about three weeks […]
SpaceX Starlink on JSX Flight Gets Tested and Reviewed
A new test of SpaceX’s Starlink internet aboard a JSX flight landed this week from Zach Griff of The Points Guy, who went on to call the service “blazing-fast.” Using five different Apple devices — two MacBooks, two iPhones and an iPad — Griff tested out the carrier’s included Starlink Wi-Fi by keeping a streaming […]
Tesla Cybertruck Dimensions Revealed: Smaller than F-150 Raptor [VIDEO]
Tesla and Cybertruck enthusiast @Matthew Donegan-Ryan has charted the dimensions of a pre-production beta Cybertruck, as revealed by executives during a recent meet and greet at the automaker’s Investor Day. Donegan-Ryan also points out that he expects Tesla to make changes to this design for the production version, since the company is rarely “pencils down,” […]
Tesla Add Suppliers in China to Accelerate 4680 Battery Production: Report
As Tesla looks to advance its 4680 battery cell deployment following a wave of issues with the tech, the automaker is tapping new suppliers in Asia to help with production. Tesla has established supply relationships with China’s Ningbo Ronbay New Energy and Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing to cut down on materials costs, as the automaker […]
Tesla Updates Glass Roof for Model S and Model X, Innovating Once Again
Tesla today announced some updates for the Model S and Model X, such as a new Ultra Red paint color that looks beautiful. The company also shared some updates on Twitter related to the glass roof on Model S and Model X as well. “Glass roof now weighs less & lets in 5x more light […]
Tesla Shows Off Ultra Red Paint for Model S and Model X [VIDEO]
Tesla introduced a new paint colour for Model S and Model X last night, called Ultra Red. The new paint is a slightly deeper red version of the previous Red Multi-Coat, and also comes with a higher price tag at $3,000 USD, up $500 versus before. Tesla also shared a new promo video today, showcasing […]
Canada Post Reveals First Depot to Use All-Electric Delivery Vans
Canada Post announced on Thursday the first depot to use all-electric delivery vans will be in British Columbia. The company is the Canadian equivalent of the United States Postal Service in America. The Nanaimo depot on Vancouver Island will utilize 14 all-electric Ford E-Transit vans and be a test pilot for delivery to Canadians. The […]
Tesla Cybertruck Likely to Be ‘Cult Car’, Says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley reiterated its overweight rating on Tesla’s stock and a $220 price target this week, ahead of the company’s Cybertruck entering production this summer. Analysts at the firm think the Cybertruck could develop a more cult-like following rather than being a huge financial success, even calling it a “side-show” to the current Tesla success […]
Tesla Price Cuts Showing Signs of Success vs Automakers: Report
Tesla’s sweeping price reductions in mid-January have sparked what many are calling a price war, due to the automaker’s new pricing undercutting other companies and potentially wooing customers. Some analysts say the price war, still in its early stages, is showing signs of an early lead from Tesla as the company puts pressure on electric […]
Watch: Tesla Explains its Data and Privacy Practices in New Video
@Tesla Europe shared a few notes about its data and privacy practices on Thursday, noting that the data generated by your driving is not inherently linked to the driver, unless a specific safety event is detected. The company pointed to its privacy web page, later in the thread explaining that users can see their car’s […]
SpaceX Unveils Starlink Roam with Global Roaming; 54% Off Hardware Sale in Canada
SpaceX has rebranded Starlink RV to Starlink Roam, offering a global roaming as a new option, letting customers take their dishes anywhere in the world for global service. “Unlimited high-speed, low-latency internet on an as-needed basis all over the world. One-time cost of $599 for portable hardware or $2,500 for in-motion hardware,” says Starlink. Reginal […]
Tesla Model Y in China Gets Pure Vision Autopilot, Ultrasonic Sensors Removed
Tesla has introduced its Pure Vision camera-based Autopilot in China, as spotted by @Tslachan on Wednesday in an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Four configurations of the Model Y have been filed for an information change, shifting away from Tesla’s builds with Ultrasonic Sensors (USS) to the camera-based system with […]
Tesla Debuts ‘Ultra Red’ Paint for Model S/X, Costs $500 More Than Before
Tesla has launched new colour options for Model S and Model X, debuting Ultra Red. The old Red Multi-Coat is no longer available and Ultra Red looks to bring a slightly deeper tone versus the previous colour. The Ultra Red paint option costs $3,000 USD for Model S and Model X, which is a $500 […]