Tesla Details First Model Y Deliveries in the UK [VIDEO]
Tesla has shared some photos and video from its first Model Y deliveries in the United Kingdom. The automaker shared a short video and pictures on its Instagram account on Tuesday. “First Model Y deliveries in the UK,” announced Tesla, then showing a flyover video of Model Y vehicles at a port. The Model Y […]
Apple Reportedly Working with Korean Firm for ‘Autopilot’ Chip
Apple Car concept by Vanarama Apple is rumored to be working with a South Korean semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) company and has already developed the chip and module for an advanced driver assistance system like Tesla’s Autopilot, according to a report from TheElec (via MacRumors). The report notes that the project began last year, and […]
Man Converts His Rolls-Royce into EV with 500km Range
Richmond, British Columbia man Vincent Yu, in Canada, has been converting a Rolls-Royce to an electric vehicle (EV) over the past four years, according to Richmond News. In addition to working with mechanics and machinists in the area on the project, Yu spent significant time flying to the U.S., Japan and Germany to source parts. […]
Tesla Running Apple CarPlay via Android 12: Alpha Build [VIDEO]
With many Tesla enthusiasts patiently waiting for Apple CarPlay support (it will likely never come), one developer has taken the task into his own hands. Michal Gapiński shared a video with Tesla North on Tuesday using an alpha build of the Android 12 CarPlay software in a Tesla Model 3. We previously reported on his […]
Best Electric Car of 2022: Tesla Model Y Says Cars.com
Tesla’s Model Y has been chosen the Best Electric Vehicle of 2022 by Cars.com editors. The search for the best electric car included any model-year 2022, regardless of when it debuted or was updated, says Cars.com, for its inaugural award. As for the criteria? Cars.com says aside from “overall excellence”, they concentrated on “ride quality […]
Tesla Halts U.S. Factory Lines for Model S Light Upgrades: Report
Tesla has reportedly shut down its U.S. factory lines for a “refresh changeover”, related to its Model S sedan. According to a post made on the Tesla Model S Plaid & Long Range group on Facebook, a member named Stephen R. said on Sunday, “official, Tesla model S factory lines in the US stopped for […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Track Mode with Acceleration Boost Upgrade is Coming
For Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners purchasing the Acceleration Boost upgrade, it appears Track Mode is coming, with an option to disable traction control. That’s according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was asked by owner Bennett on Saturday, “could [Model] 3/Y owners with Acceleration Boost upgrade get Track Mode or at least […]
Want to Buy Tickets for Giga Fest Texas on April 7? Locals Get Priority
On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company would hold its Giga Fest event for its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, on April 7, 2022. Many are wondering how to buy tickets for Giga Fest, but for now, that information is not yet available. However, Musk did share some details about the event tickets, explaining […]
Tesla Fights Oklahoma Bill Proposal that Could Ban Deliveries and Service in the State
Tesla is asking owners for help in fighting a controversial bill proposal in Oklahoma it says will “stifling competition and limiting consumer choice.” According to Tesla’s Engage website, the automaker shared the news about House Bill 3994 being proposed, and asks owners to contact their U.S. reps to vote against it. “House Bill 3994, a […]
SpaceX to Display Starship at Brownsville South Padre Island Airport
It appears the South Padre Island International Airport is set to get a SpaceX Starship to be put on display. On Monday morning, @SpacePadreIsle asked, “sure would be cool to have a Starship in a public rocket garden for SpaceX fans, maybe at the entrance to the Island or somewhere??”, directing the request to SpaceX […]
Tesla Model Y Cars Look Ready to Leave Giga Texas [VIDEO]
With Tesla officially set to host a grand opening party at Gigafactory Texas on April 7, according to CEO Elon Musk, it should come as no surprise that some of the first Model Y units are ready to head out the door. Drone pilot and videographer Jeff Roberts shared new drone footage of Gigafactory Texas […]
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Aces 11th Landing in Starlink Mission
SpaceX completed its 11th flight and landing with today’s Falcon 9 booster on Monday, as the company sent more Starlink satellites into orbit. In the tweet, @SpaceX said, “Deployment of 46 Starlink satellites confirmed”. Deployment of 46 Starlink satellites confirmed — SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 21, 2022 The news also comes just after SpaceX Head Elon […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Feb. 14–20, 2022
Here’s a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live across the world this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Feb. 14, 2022 The Cottonwood Centre at 45585 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, Canada 12 250 kW Tesla Feb. 14, 2022 […]
Giga Berlin-Made Tesla Model Y Gets Close Up Look [VIDEO]
With Tesla potentially set to begin production at Gigafactory Berlin next month, the automaker has already started testing pre-production Model Y units, and one photographer and videographer has gotten some close-up shots of the vehicle. @FlyBrandenburg shared close-up photos of the Berlin-built Model Y on Sunday, taken from a 4K drone video also shot by […]
Watch: Tesla Model X Plaid Hits 1/4 Mile in 9.7 Seconds [VIDEO]
Just as Tesla begins delivering its first versions of the Model X Plaid refresh, one owner and driver shows off how quick the electric SUV actually is. DragTimes shared a video on Monday showing the Tesla Model X Plaid go from 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds. In the video, the crew calls the vehicle the […]