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 […]
Tesla started rolling out some recent software updates that included a new version of Autopark, for cars that are Tesla Vision only and without Ultrasonic Sensors. We now have a great look at how this new Autopark works, according to a video shared by Space Cat (@raderje). The video shows a Model Y driving through […]
Information about Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 “Ludicrous” has leaked following an unauthorized entry into a Tesla storage yard in Florida. The leaked details reveal several new features of the upcoming model, including “Ludicrous” badging, an innovative Auto Shift Drive and Reverse functionality, a potential Adaptive Suspension, and an “Insane” acceleration option. The model is also […]
Tesla Superchargers have been officially installed under third-party charge point operators (CPOs), with the first operational chargers now available at Asda Express in Uttoxeter, in the United Kingdom. This milestone was announced by EG Group, marking the launch of its evpoint charging stations. ⚡🚗 Big news! @TheEGGroup first evpoint chargers are now operational at Asda […]
Image via Michael M Tesla has celebrated its 500th Supercharger in Denmark with a special design. According to a picture shared by Michael M on X on March 22, 2024, he added, “Supercharger number 500 in Denmark is now live in Søndervig”, with a design that paints on the flag from Denmark, along with “500th” […]
Tesla has started releasing its 2024.2.11 software update and release notes show a new version of Autopark is coming, according to Not a Tesla App. This version of Autopark is for vehicles with Tesla Vision, which relies solely on cameras and have no ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers. It is a new and improved version […]
Tesla has offered up a super rare award as part of its referral program: CyberHammer. For those earning credits by getting friends and family to buy Tesla vehicles and products through their referral link, Tesla has added the CyberHammer to its referral awards in the U.S. Tesla said on Wednesday, “Earned. Not given. CyberHammer now […]
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The EPA is finalizing this rule as sales of greener cars, such as plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, hit record highs in 2023. “The future is electric. […]