Elon Musk to Countersue Twitter in Delaware Court: Report [Update]
Following Elon Musk’s move to back out of a Twitter buyout, and his push for a trial regarding the case in 2023, the Tesla CEO is looking to countersue as the social media company tries to use the courts to force his takeover to be completed as planned. Musk is looking to file a counter-lawsuit […]
Tesla Sales in Australia Could Double By End of the Year, Says Chair
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla has gained a presence throughout the world, and one Australian official says the country is seeing more of the EVs than ever. Tesla’s sales in Australia are gaining momentum, and the country could even double the number of the EVs on the road by the end of the year, according […]
SpaceX Signs First Starlink Deal with an Aircraft Maker: De Havilland Canada
SpaceX has signed another customer for its Starlink satellite internet and in-flight Wi-Fi, this time with aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada, based out of Toronto, Ontario. According to De Havilland Canada, it will be refreshing its Dash 8-400 aircraft with new features to “enhance passenger appeal with more functionality and flexibility”, said the company on […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV Pricing from $44,995 with 5 Trims, Including Police Car
GM’s Chevrolet unveiled its 2024 Blazer EV on Monday, detailing five trims with pricing from $44,995 USD. The upcoming EV looks to take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, for example. Various configurations include RWD and AWD trims, with a GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles. The […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: July 11–17, 2022
Here’s a list of all the new locations Tesla added to its global Supercharger network this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 11, 2022 11 Henryka Kamieńskiego, Kraków, Poland 4 150 kW Tesla July 12, 2022 Parking lot along Inge Krokanns […]
Uber Expands Hertz Tesla Rentals for Drivers to Canada
According to Uber, drivers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver can now rent Tesla vehicles on a weekly basis. The first Tesla fleet will become available this summer, part of Hertz’s plan to get 50,000 Tesla cars for Uber to rent by 2023. “As we continue towards Uber’s zero-emissions goal, our partnership with Hertz reflects the […]
Volkswagen Says Cheaper ID.4 Coming in 2023 with Smaller Battery Pack
Volkswagen announced on Monday a cheaper version of its ID.4 electric vehicle is coming soon. The cheaper ID.4 will have a smaller 62 kWh battery, 24% smaller than the 82 kWh battery found in the current vehicle with 275 miles of EPA range. Design-wise it’s expected to be the same as the current ID.4 and […]
Tesla Stock Offers ‘Compelling Opportunity,’ Says Deutsche Bank
Despite the current economic downturn, one analyst is noting that Tesla’s stock may be worth picking up before the second half of the year. Deutsche Bank added Tesla’s stock to its “short-term Catalyst Call Buy List” this week, saying the automaker could offer a lot to investors, according to a report from Market Watch. Although […]
British Transport Police to Launch Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 Patrol Vehicles
As the United Kingdom continued moving toward electric vehicles (EVs), the country’s police departments have also been trying out some new zero-emission options. The British Transport Police (BTP) has taken delivery of a Tesla Model 3 and a Kia EV6, according to a post from BTP Chief Constable @Lucy D’Orsi earlier this month (via The […]
GM EV Sales to Surpass Tesla By Mid-Decade, Claims CEO
General Motors (GM) is looking to build more affordable electric vehicles (EVs), and the company’s chief executive thinks it could surpass Tesla’s sales in the U.S. in just a few short years. GM CEO Mary Barra said that the automaker will sell more EVs than Tesla by the middle of the decade in an interview […]
Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Seeks Site for Mexico Plant: Report
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) is expanding its reach with its electric vehicle (EV) battery production plans, with another new North American plant set to be built. CATL is evaluating at least two sites for a potential EV battery plant in Mexico, according to sources who asked not to be identified in a report […]
Tesla Removes Apple Music References in Software Code
Back in December 2020, Tesla’s software code referenced Apple Music in its 2020.48.26 update, as discovered by developer @greentheonly. At the time, @greentheonly force-enabled the Apple Music reference found in Tesla’s software to show a toggle for the streaming service, alongside Tidal. Eventually, Tesla added support for Tidal in November 2021. What about that reference […]
Tesla Debuts ‘Send to Vehicle’ Feature for Watching Videos in China
Tesla’s app update V4.11.0 in China has added a new feature for throwing videos from your phone to your vehicle’s infotainment screen, as detailed in a post on Monday (via @42how_). The post includes a photo from Tesla with instructions for using the “Send to Vehicle” video feature. The feature works with multiple China-based video […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.13 Release Notes (2022.16.3.5)
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last week that Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.13 would be coming this week, the new version of the driver assistance system is officially here. Tesla’s FSD beta 10.13 has begun rolling out to internal testers and release notes have been shared by @WholeMarsBlog. The release notes include a long […]
Tesla Rolls Out New Self Diagnostics Feature for Service Appointments
A new “Diagnostics” feature available in the Tesla mobile app automatically scans your car for faults and informs you if service is required when scheduling an appointment for specific service categories (via @tesla_adri). The new feature was spotted in the source code for Tesla’s iOS app a few weeks ago, but it hadn’t been spotted […]