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 […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dissolved its entire Global EV Charging Infrastructure team, raising uncertainties about the future of its charging network and ongoing projects in the industry. Will Jameson, who was part of the now-disbanded team, expressed both shock and opportunity, noting on X, “What a wild ride it has been,” and pondering the […]

Tesla has announced a huge software update is coming for its Cybertruck, introducing an array of new features designed to enhance its off-road and on-road capabilities. The update, which includes the much-anticipated Off-Road Mode, is set to offer drivers a more robust and versatile driving experience. The highlight of the update is the Off-Road Mode, […]

Elon Musk’s recent visit to China, lasting less than 24 hours, has proven fruitful as Tesla gained tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in its second-largest market. This crucial development came after Musk’s series of meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing, including Premier Li Qiang. The endorsement from China allows Tesla […]

Tesla is poised to overcome a significant obstacle in China by collaborating with Baidu for enhanced mapping and navigation capabilities, according to sources familiar with the development, reports Bloomberg. This partnership will allow Tesla to introduce advanced assisted driving features in China, leveraging lane-level navigation and mapping technology from Baidu, a Beijing-based internet giant and […]

China’s Premier Li Qiang met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Beijing on Sunday, praising Tesla’s contributions to US-China cooperation, according to China’s state television. The meeting highlighted Tesla as a successful example of bilateral collaboration. Musk’s visit aligns with his interest in expanding Tesla’s autonomous driving technology in China, the world’s largest auto market, […]

Tesla has teased a ‘Cyber Odyssey’ tour is coming to Europe, where it will showcase its Cybertruck. That’s according to at easer shared by the Tesla Europe account on Sunday. Euro summer 📐 pic.twitter.com/ApXbn7WqOv — Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 28, 2024 Tesla teased starting on April 30, a Cybertruck tour will begin. […]

Image via @BLKMDL3 Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.3.5 software update and this includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.3.6, plus expands the company’s new and improved Vision-based Autopark feature to cars with ultrasonic sensors. Originally, this new and updated version of Autopark was only available for Tesla cars that did not have ultrasonic sensors and […]

Tesla’s Model Y with Quicksilver paint is an exclusive colour from Giga Berlin in Germany, but now it’s available in the U.S., with a catch. According to Tesla’s existing inventory page, Model Y vehicles in Quicksilver paint are available for purchase, in Long Range and Performance variants. Quicksilver is a $2,000 extra and so far […]