Tesla’s online shop on Wednesday launched a new Model S All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner Set for the company’s refreshed version of the sedan (2021+), priced at $200 USD. “Each liner is made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, the vertical walls […]
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on January 5 informed Tesla that it is “revisiting” its approach to regulating the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta — reports The Los Angeles Times. Full Self-Driving is Tesla’s suite of advanced driver assistance features, available as a $10,000 USD add-on or a $199 USD/month subscription and […]
19-year-old David Colombo (@david_colombo_) on Monday revealed in a series of tweets that he was able to hack into and gain “remote control” over 25+ Tesla cars in 13 countries without the owners’ consent or knowledge using a security vulnerability he discovered — reports Automotive News. So, I now have full remote control of over 20 […]
Wall Street analysts are releasing new price targets for Tesla, with the latest coming from New Street and Global Equities. Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry’s latest research note has upped Tesla’s price target from $1,200 to $1,500, while maintaining an overweight rating (via @SawyerMerritt). According to Chowdhry, he sees Tesla as a technology company […]
Apple last month sent an envoy to South Korea to meet with prospective suppliers for its Apple Car project, internally known as “Project Titan” — reports South Korean tech publication ETNEWS. According to the publication’s sources, the Cupertino, California-based tech giant was interested in Korean electronic parts manufacturers with experience in mass production. After failed […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.6 software update on Wednesday morning, as noted by @Teslascope, detected on a Model S Plaid in Florida in the United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.30.6 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Florida, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/916uHm3JsC — […]
According to CnEVPost, Tesla delivered a record 40,500 all-electric Model Y crossovers in China during December 2021 and a total of 169,853 units for the entire year, making it the country’s number one best-selling new energy SUV for both the month and the year as a whole. The BYD Song trailed behind the Tesla Model […]
The Tesla Model 3 was the number one best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Canada for 2021, with a total of 12,800 units sold, while the Model Y came in third place — reports Motor Illustrated. The Model 3 has now claimed the title for two years in a row, with sales of the all-electric sedan […]
Volkswagen on Wednesday announced global delivery numbers for the year 2021. The German automaker handed over more than 263,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to customers across the globe this past year, almost doubling the numbers from 2020 with a 97% increase year-over-year (YoY). Volkswagen also delivered 106,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), up 33% as […]
We’ve been hearing more about some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y customers in extreme cold climates, dealing with no heat issues, related to their vehicle’s heat pump. While Tesla service has told customers an upcoming software update is coming to address the no heat problem, one Model Y customer in Toronto is getting their […]
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is currently considering a policy proposal that seeks to increase the costs associated with installing and operating a home solar system, not only for new customers but also for around 1.3 million existing residential solar customers in the state. A new campaign running on Tesla’s Engage platform urges Tesla […]
Tesla has removed its listing for its popular Cyberwhistle accessory from its online store. It’s unclear if this is temporary, but as it stands, the Cyberwhistle listing is showing a “404” landing page, showing it’s no longer found. The Cyberwhistle was launched in late November 2021 and was priced at $50 USD. “Inspired by Cybertruck, […]
According to drone pilot Jeff Roberts, covering the construction at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, he notes another Giga Press has arrived at the site, in a picture shared on Monday morning. Roberts says this makes four Giga Press machines at the Texas Gigafactory, which is rumoured to launch Model Y production this month. Another […]
Tesla unveiled its Model X Plaid in Taiwan on January 11, 2022, with something new: a CCS2 port. So far, Tesla has limited orders of its Model S and Model X vehicles to North America, but its latest unveiling in Taiwan is making waves, as this is the first time we’ve seen a CCS2 port […]
With the first Rolls-Royce electric vehicle (EV), the Spectre, set to begin deliveries in 2023, CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös is emphasizing the company’s commitment to making the upcoming EV just as luxurious as its other vehicles. Rolls-Royce head Torsten Müller-Ötvös said the company “would never compromise” what it’s like to drive a Rolls-Royce, in an interview […]
