Tesla started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5 to some testers beyond employees on late Monday evening. This is the version that will eventually bring FSD to Cybertruck. But many seeing FSD 12.5 were only on vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4), such as @WholeMarsBlog. When he asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk on X, […]
Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe addressed the current state of the electric vehicle (EV) market and competition with Tesla in a recent interview with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. Scaringe emphasized the lack of choice in the sub-$50,000 EV market as a primary reason for the perceived slowdown in EV sales. “What I […]
Fortnite announced on Monday that it will introduce Tesla’s Cybertruck into its game starting Tuesday. “Catch a ride in the @teslaCybertruck in Fortnite tomorrow!” stated the announcement. Similarly, the racing game Rocket League revealed today that the Cybertruck would also be available in its game starting Tuesday. Both games had teased the inclusion of the […]
When will Tesla release the Cybertruck in Canada? The company said on X on Saturday it is “still aiming” for 2024. This news comes after Transport Canada issued an exemption order under Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, allowing Tesla to deploy its Cybertruck model with a steer-by-wire system that does not conform […]
Tesla has announced a new financing promotion for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. In North America, Tesla is offering 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y orders placed before August 31, with delivery required by September 30. Additionally, Tesla is extending this promotion to New Zealand, where customers can also take advantage of the […]
Tesla and Harmony Energy are set to build France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) using Megapack technology. The Cheviré battery project, located in Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour, will feature a 100 MW / 200 MWh storage unit, capable of powering 170,000 homes for two hours. Construction is set to begin soon, with the system expected […]
Tesla is offering up free paint upgrades if you purchase Full Self-Driving Capability for your Model 3 Performance. The company’s website now reads, “All paint configurations are included with purchase of Full Self-Driving Capability.” Regular prices of paint upgrades are as follows: Stealth Grey – included Pearl White Multi-Coat – $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic – […]
Tesla has raised the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in North America, a change made late Thursday (via @Tslachan). Model S/X Price Increases in the US: Model S: Increased by $2,000 to $89,990 USD Model X: Increased by $2,000 to $94,990 USD The last time we saw the Model S/X get […]
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released its California Auto Outlook for the first half of 2024, presenting a detailed analysis of new vehicle registrations and sales projections for the year. The report, based on data from Experian Automotive, highlights a slight overall decline in California’s new light vehicle registrations by 0.7 percent […]
Ford announced on Thursday it plans to assemble F-Series Super Duty pickups at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. This move will boost production of one of Ford’s most popular vehicles by up to 100,000 units, adding to existing production at plants in Kentucky and Ohio. Ford did not clarify where […]
Tesla and Intersect Power have announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Tesla’s Megapack battery energy storage systems for Intersect Power’s solar + storage projects through 2030. This agreement cements Intersect Power as one of the largest operators of Megapacks globally, with nearly 10 GWh of storage expected by the end of 2027. The new […]
When will Tesla’s Cybertruck get Full Self-Driving? Back in May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said it was coming with version 12.5, which was coming in “late June”. Well, that timeline has passed and we are into mid-July. On Thursday, Musk clarified and reaffirmed that FSD is still coming to the Cybertruck with version 12.5. “Yes, […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satelite internet expanded to Canada back in 2020, and now Canadian customers look to be the second biggest market for the service outside of the U.S. On Wednesday, Starlink revealed stats about its Canadian customer base, noting over 400,000 active customers. “Starlink is now providing high-speed internet to more than 400k active Canadian […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck surpassed the Ford F-150 Lightning as the leading electric pickup in May, according to the latest U.S. registration data. The Cybertruck’s sales performance placed it fifth among all battery-electric vehicles for the month, as reported by S&P Global Mobility. The F-150 Lightning ranked tenth among electric vehicles, reports Automotive News. Since Tesla does […]
Cathie Wood of Ark Invest predicts a significant surge in Tesla’s share price, driven by its upcoming entry into the autonomous taxi platform sector. Describing the autonomous taxi market as an “$8 trillion to $10 trillion global revenue opportunity,” Wood noted that Tesla could capture up to half of this market. She emphasized that Ark’s […]
