Tesla Informs Customers in China of Production Halt via Mobile App
After reports held that Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai may finally reopen this week, the automaker has sent a notification out to customers on Wednesday about the status of pre-ordered vehicles. Tesla is notifying customers in China about its production halt through the Tesla mobile app, according to a post and photo from Yan Chang (via @Tesla_Adri) […]
Here are the Newest 2022 Chevy Bolt EV Ads [VIDEOS]
After a rough year of fire risk recalls on every Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) ever made, the automaker is back and is looking to have a much better 2022 model year for the EV. Chevrolet hopes to rebound sales of the Bolt EV this year, following a year plagued with fire risk recalls, according […]
First Drives: GMC Hummer EV Reviews Hit the Web, Here’s a Roundup [VIDEOS]
General Motors (GM) announced that the GMC Hummer EV is increasing production output after reservations surpassed 65,000 a couple of weeks ago, and now the electric truck is making its first rounds out in the world. A number of publications are putting out their very first reviews of the new GMC Hummer EV, and the […]
Tesla Faces Recall of 127,785 Model 3 Cars in China, Fix Coming with Software Update
China is the world’s largest auto market and the country plays a major role in Tesla’s success, but a recent recall is affecting over 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) built between 2019 and 2022. Tesla plans to recall as many as 127,785 Model 3 units in China due to issues with a semiconductor component that could […]
White House Met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Other Automakers to Discuss EVs
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an order saying the government will only purchase electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035, and more recently, his administration held a meeting to discuss EVs and charging. The Biden administration held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss EVs and charging infrastructure with a number of major automaker heads including Tesla CEO […]
Final Tesla Cyber Rodeo Event Prep: Model Y Texas Flag Complete [PICS]
The day is here for Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo event at Gigafactory Texas, and ahead of the factory opening event and coinciding live stream, one videographer has spotted a number of completed decorations for the party. @JoeTegtmeyer has shared new photos of decorations for tonight’s Gigafactory Texas Cyber Rodeo event, with doors set to open at […]
How to Watch: Tesla Cyber Rodeo Live Stream [VIDEO]
Tesla is set to kick off its Cyber Rodeo grand opening event at its latest Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, tonight. The event is invite-only and will see CEO Elon Musk attend, plus give a speech at “around” 9pm local time. Doors open at 4pm, while festivities will begin at 8pm, according to the latest information […]
Tesla Cyber Rodeo Event to Live Stream Online, Elon Musk to Speak
Telsa announced on late Wednesday evening it would be live streaming online its invite-only Cyber Rodeo grand opening party at Giga Texas. The live stream will start at 9pm CT, or 7pm PDT/10pm EDT. Cyber Rodeo livestream will start at 9 pm CT on April 7 https://t.co/uMTxGMfYiQ — Tesla (@Tesla) April 7, 2022 Tesla CEO […]
First Texas-Made Tesla Model Y Deliveries to Take Place at Cyber Rodeo; Cybertruck Spotted Driving on Site [VIDEO]
On the eve of Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo at its new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, it appears the company will celebrate the grand opening with deliveries of the first Model Y vehicles at the event. According to Jordan (@TesLaw22), he shared a screenshot showing an April 7, 2022, Model Y delivery appointment, at Giga Austin, located […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 Again by Up to $1,500 in the U.S.
Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 again in the United States, by up to $1,500 USD. Check out the changes below (via @BLKMDL3): Model 3 RWD: $46,990 (no change) Long Range: $55,990 (+$1,500; was $54,490) Performance: $62,990 (+$1,000; was $61,990) For the Model 3 Long Range with entry 18-inch Aero Wheels, delivery […]
Ukraine Now Using 10,000+ Starlink Dishes; U.S. and SpaceX Donated 5,000
Ukraine is now using over 10,000 Starlink dishes to stay online amidst Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country. The news comes from Alex Bornyakov, the country’s deputy minister of digital transformation, speaking to the Washington Post earlier on Tuesday in a video interview (via PCMag). “So, right now, it’s more than 10,000 units in Ukraine,” […]
Chevy to Relaunch Bolt EV Sales with Ad Spots During MLB Opening Day
After roughly seven months of production shutdown on the company’s Bolt EV and EUV due to a battery fire recall, Chevrolet will relaunch sales via two advertisements set to air on the opening day of the Major League Baseball season. The new advertisements are set to debut Thursday, titled “Mom” and “Life Changes”, reports Automotive […]
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Top New Car Sales in the U.K. for March 2022
Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 were the U.K.’s #1 and #2 best-selling new cars, respectively, across all categories for March, which is historically the biggest month for new vehicle registrations in the country — reports the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). New car registrations overall were down 14.3% year-over-year to 243,479 units […]
Rhyl College in Wales Adds Tesla Model 3 to Campus Fleet
Llandrillo College and its RHYL campus located north of Wales in the United Kingdom have added a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus to its sustainable campus fleet. The Center for Automotive Technology recently took delivery of the Model 3, which cost £40,000. So far, close to £100,000 has been invested in the college’s electric/hybrid […]
Tesla 2022.12 Update and Release Notes: Disney+ Expands Outside U.S.
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.12 software update and according to new images shared by @techAU, we have a glimpse of the release notes. The 2022.12 release notes detail Additional Bottom Bar Customization, Disney+, Child Lock, Additional Mobile App Controls and New Language Support. Many have criticized the new V11 bottom bar layout for […]