Tesla Model Y No Heat Repair Cost in Canada: Nearly $5,700 CAD, Covered by Warranty
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 […]
Tesla Seeks Help to Fight California Proposal to Increase Home Solar Costs
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 Removes Cyberwhistle Listing; Debuts Refresh Model 3 Aero Wheel Cover
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, […]
Another Giga Press Arrives at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas [VIDEO]
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 […]
Hands-On: Tesla Model X Plaid 7-Seater with CCS2 Charge Port [VIDEO]
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 […]
Rolls-Royce Won’t Compromise Standards on Spectre EV, Still Slated for 2023
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 […]
Watch: Tesla CCS2 Charge Port Hatch Opens in 2 Stages on Model X Plaid [VIDEO]
Tesla announced plans to launch the Model S and X in Taiwan on Monday, including a CCS2 charging port, and now first looks at the new CCS2 port are making their way across the internet. New close-ups of the Tesla Model X Plaid’s CCS2 charging port hatch were shared on the Tesla Owners Taiwan Facebook […]
Rivian COO Resigns During R1S, R1T Production Ramp-Up
Rivian COO Rod Copes officially stepped down on Monday, after being in the position since March 2020, and just as the company begins ramping up production of the R1S, according to the Wall Street Journal. A Rivian spokesperson confirmed to the WSJ Copes retired from the automaker back in December, and was planned ahead of […]
Tesla Price Target Raised to $1,300 By Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgraded his Tesla price target to $1,300 from a previous target of $1,200, according to The Street. Jonas says it’s the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker’s dominance amidst increasing competition that makes it an important stock, despite not being Morgan Stanley’s top EV pick. Jonas said, “We believe there are […]
Tesla Website Code Mentions ‘Dogecoin’ as Payment Type
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the company will accept Dogecoin to pay for certain merch items last month, and one user has validated the claim using internal code. A mention of Dogecoin can be seen in Tesla’s internal payment processing code, as pointed out on Tuesday by @TeslaShopBot. The mention comes alongside what looks […]
Tesla Sells Record 70,847 Cars in China for December, Beats Affordable Wuling MINI
Following a rumor that surfaced a few weeks ago saying that Tesla had sold 70,500 vehicles in China in December, Tesla’s actual sales numbers for December have come out and they’re even more record-breaking than most thought. Tesla sold 70,847 Shanghai-produced EVs in December, according to data shared by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on […]
Tesla’s Head of Human Resources Steps Down
Tesla’s Vice President, People, Valerie Capers Workman, has stepped down from the company, reports Automotive News. The executive has played a major role at Tesla when it came to issues of race and is leaving the company at the end of the month, according to her LinkedIn page. “I am proud of all that I […]
Here is Tesla’s CCS2 Charge Port on a Model X in Taiwan [PIC]
After seeing Tesla’s new Model S with matrix LED headlights and revised taillight, we now have our very first look at the CCS2 charge port on a Model X refresh in Taiwan. We should see the CCS2 port on the Model S refresh, soon. DDCAR shared some images on Facebook tonight (via @EndlessPlaid) and one […]
Tesla Updates Model S with Matrix LED Headlights, Revised Taillights
Tesla has updated its Model S refresh with matrix LED headlights, as seen in photos of the sedan seen in Taiwan. The company is set to launch its Model S and Model X refresh outside of North America for the first time, and it will start in Taiwan. We see in the image shared above, […]
SpaceX Now Plans Next-Gen Starlink Launches with Starship Only, Instead of Falcon 9
SpaceX has revealed it plans to launch its second-generation Starlink satellite constellation with its Starship rocket only, instead of its dependable Falcon 9. The news was revealed in a January 7 letter to the Federal Communications Commission, reports SpaceNews. According to SpaceX lawyer William Wiltshire, development has exceeded the company’s expectations and thusly, it could […]