Tesla increased its advertising expenditure by 37 times in 2023 compared to the previous year, as revealed in a joint analysis by MediaRadar and its newly acquired firm Vivvix. The data, focusing on the period from January 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, highlights Tesla’s significant investment in advertising across various channels, including digital and […]
In a significant step towards integrating autonomous vehicles (AV) into the urban landscape, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled a new permit program designed to regulate AV testing within the city. The program establishes stringent safety requirements to ensure that AV technology is tested responsibly in […]
Tesla has reached a new milestone: 200,000 total cars delivered in the United Kingdom. The company made the announcement on Thursday morning, saying on X, “Delivered our 200,000th Tesla in the UK! Thank you to our owners, you’re ace.” For now, the Model 3 and Model Y are available in the UK, with vehicles coming […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated SpaceX to undergo a formal rulemaking process if it wants more spectrum for Starlink. The decision comes after the FCC rejected SpaceX’s application to use the 1.6GHz and 2GHz radio spectrums due to a technicality, highlighting the need for public commentary before any decision can be reached. SpaceX’s […]
Tesla is actively pursuing the integration of 5G technology into its vehicles and the Optimus robot, as revealed by a recent job posting by Pat Ruelke on LinkedIn, a lead staff engineer for Tesla’s IT Manufacturing Solutions Engineering, based out of Berlin, Germany (via @Tesla_App_iOS). Although the post has been deleted, it hinted Tesla’s ambitious […]
Fisker has announced substantial reductions in the MSRP for several trims of its 2023 Ocean electric SUV. The price cuts are effective March 29, 2024, according to the company’s announcement on Wednesday. The top-tier 2023 Ocean Extreme trim sees the most dramatic reduction, with the MSRP dropping from $61,499 to $37,499 USD, a $24,000 decrease. […]
The Petersen Automotive Museum currently has a Tesla exhibit, which opened back in the fall of 2022. Fast forward to the spring of 2024, and the Petersen Museum has announced today the last day for the Tesla exhibit will be on March 31, 2024, according to an email received by Tesla North: Here’s what the […]
Back in March 2018, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk deleted the Facebook pages of both companies, which about about 2.6 million followers each. Fast forward six years, and now Tesla is advertising on Facebook, plus Instagram, the sister company of the latter. According to ads seen on the web and shared by @SawyerMerritt, we […]
Tesla yesterday announced a major change—offering up 1 month of free Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability for new car deliveries in Canada and the U.S. This comes after Tesla’s FSD 12.3 has seen some massive improvements over version 11. The current FSD 12.3 is based on a single end-to-end neural network trained on millions of video […]
Tesla has announced an update to its Safety Score algorithm, version 2.1, for vehicles using its Tesla Insurance policy, aimed at fostering safer driving habits (via @Teslascope). The update is grounded in the analysis of over 30 billion miles of driving data, refining the criteria to provide a more accurate assessment of future collision risks. […]
Tesla has updated its website to now offer 1 month free Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability for new vehicle purchases in Canada and the U.S., notes @WholeMarsBlog. This change comes after earlier today, a memo sent out by Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged all new deliveries to include a demo drive of FSD v12.3.1, including cars […]
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is working on pioneering faster charging batteries specifically for Tesla, as the latter seeks to maintain its competitive edge in the market and introduce an affordable electric vehicle priced under $25,000, as reported by Bloomberg. “There’s always room for cost reduction depending on what the $25,000 car’s aim […]
It appears Tesla is going to start giving demo drives of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.3.1, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to his entire team, as shared by @WholeMarsBlog. Update: Musk “liked” the following quote post from Brett Winton, confirming the legitimacy of the email. Musk writes starting now, all cars […]
Recent aerial drone footage has provided an up-close look at the ongoing construction activities at the Tesla Diner site in Hollywood, California, revealing significant advancements in the project’s development. The construction team has excavated a rectangular section around 5 feet deep, now undergoing a layering process with gravel and a plastic barrier, a method commonly […]
Lucid Group announced a significant financial boost today, revealing an agreement with Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), for a $1 billion investment. This investment will come in the form of newly created series of convertible preferred stock through a private placement, contingent on customary closing conditions. The infusion […]
