Last spring and fall, Tesla asked a U.S. court to reinstate higher penalties for automakers that fail to meet the American government’s fuel economy standards. It now appears Tesla’s efforts have been denied by a U.S. appeals court on Thursday, reports Reuters. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has now rejected Tesla’s requests from both […]
For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.7 software update, detected by third-party companion software @Teslascope, on a Model 3 in the United Kingdom. The update was also spotted on a Model S Plaid in the United States and also a Model X in Luxembourg. Vehicles receiving this update were previously on 2021.44.25.2 and 2021.44.30.6, with […]
The province of Ontario is set to add 300 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, thanks to Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). An investment of $2 million will head to Essex Powerlines Corporation to deploy the new EV chargers across Windsor-Essex County. The company is accepting applications for site proposals and charger installations are pegged to […]
Tesla’s Model 3 electric sedan was the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Germany for December and the year 2021 as a whole — reports Tesmanian. According to data from Germany’s Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles (KBA), the Model 3 took the crown for most EV sales in the country in 2021 with a whopping 35,262 units […]
Joe Tegtmeyer shared a new construction update on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas on Wednesday, featuring a variety of compiled drone footage pieces and a detailed explanation of what’s happening on the site. As the site nears completion, Tegtmeyer uses his drones to note a number of new additions, including the arrival of new parts for the […]
After BMW announced plans to double its all-electric deliveries to 200,000 in 2022 this week, one company executive has also said the company will wait to begin making its own battery cells. BMW Finance Head Nicolas Peter said the company will wait to begin producing its own, in-house battery cells for upcoming EVs, and […]
SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter-3 Mission on Thursday, using the Falcon 9 booster to launch a total of 105 orbiting Spacecraft, as seen in a video shared on the SpaceX YouTube channel. The launch took place on Thursday morning at the Cape Canaveral, Florida Space Force Station during a 29-minute launch window. The company also […]
Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry said on Thursday that he expects the Tesla Cybertruck to include two versions, with the automaker also expected to hold a virtual event in March for the highly-coveted new vehicle (via @Sawyer Merritt). One of the variants, says Chowdhry, is set to be 15-20 percent smaller than the other […]
Following a report last month detailing Rivian’s plans to construct a second, larger production facility east of Atlanta, Georgia, a new image has surfaced showing what the factory layout is expected to look like. Rivian’s upcoming factory in Georgia is set to be five times larger than the company’s Normal manufacturing facility at around 20 […]
Tesla plans to establish fully-owned stores in India upon its launch in the world’s second-most populous country, but when that will happen is still in question, according to a statement from the U.S. company’s head. In a response to being asked when Tesla would launch in India, CEO @Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the […]
Tesla has launched Model S Mud Flaps for its new refresh, cars made from 2021 and beyond. “Protect your Model S from snow, salt, sand and small debris with the Model S Mud Flaps,” says Tesla. The cost is $40 for 2 front mud flaps and installation hardware. These are a must if you drive […]
Porsche sold 301,915 cars across the globe in 2021, up 11% year-over-year (YoY) from 2020 and a new all-time high for the company (via Roadshow by CNet). Porsche sales in the U.S. were a record 70,025 cars, and deliveries in the carmaker’s biggest market, China, were up 8% YoY to 95,671 units (also a new […]
Tesla announced on Wednesday it will share its financial results for Q4 2021 and full year ended results as of December 31, 2021, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, after market close. The company’s management will hold a live question and answer webcast on January 26 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to […]
After launching all-weather trunk liners for the refresh Model S, Tesla has now debuted all-weather interior mats for the Model X refresh, which means vehicles made in 2021 or later. “Model X All-Weather Interior Mats are made from a thermoplastic elastomer material for protection against mud, spills or snow all year round. With a custom-fit […]