After releasing its 2021.44.30 software update for the Model S Plaid, bringing Track Mode, Tesla has also increased the top speed of the electric sedan as well. A new video from Carmine’s Import Service shows the Model S Plaid hitting 175 mph (283 km/h), then braking (via @JbTeslaman). Previously, the Model S Plaid’s top speed […]

Tesla’s limited-edition, Cybertruck-inspired Cyberwhistle has sold out in China less than 24 hours after it became available to purchase — reports Chinese electric vehicle (EV) publication 42HOW (@42how_). In less than 24 hours Tesla Cyberwhistle is sold out in China. Tesla Wireless Phone Charger only solid black is in stock. Did you buy yours?#Tesla #CyberWhistle […]

Tesla has started rolling out Track Mode for Model S Plaid owners, with the release of its 2021.44.30 software update. According to Model S Plaid owner John B. @JbTeslaman (via @2022Plaid), he received the 2021.44.30 update on Tuesday afternoon and shared screenshots of Track Mode in the release notes. “Optimize your Plaid configuration for dynamic […]

Jet-powered Model S P85D versus Model S Plaid in a drag race on the street? Is this real life? According to the latest video from AMS Performance, their Model S Plaid takes on Matt from Warped Perception’s Model S P85D, which has three custom-built jet thrusters on the back. The Model S Plaid is the […]

After Tesla quietly debuted new Model 3 and Y cars with AMD Ryzen chips, we’re now seeing one of the first hands-on videos with the faster processor in a 2022 Model 3. A new video shared on Tuesday by RVT shows the Tesla owner’s home Wi-Fi at 400 Mbps in a 2022 Tesla Model 3, […]

The first Tesla taxi service appears to have surfaced in Iceland, according to a new photo shared this week. A Tesla Model Y was spotted being used for taxi services for the first time in Iceland on Monday, as shown in a photo of the vehicle (via Reddit). The Model Y is white and includes […]

Update Jan. 4, 2022: Hyundai has denied the report about shutting down its engine division to Motor1: Senior Group Manager at Hyundai Motor America, Michael Stewart, said in a statement to Motor1, “Hyundai Motor Group can confirm that it is not halting the development of its engines following recent media speculation. The Group is dedicated […]

As vehicle software becomes increasingly important with the onset of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving systems, Toyota has said it plans to create a new operating system to accommodate the high-level functionality of upcoming vehicles. Toyota plans to launch a new operating system, set to help the company’s vehicles manage self-driving and other advanced […]

After Ford doubled its production targets for the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning from 40,000 to 80,000 units earlier this year, the company’s head has said they’re increasing targets again for the electric pickup. According to a post from CEO @Jim Farley on Tuesday, the company is doubling its production estimate for the Ford F-150 Lightning […]

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are coming under fire for its recent store opened in the Xinjiang region, where China has been accused of committing human rights crimes. After news of Tesla opening its first showroom in China’s Xinjiang region came out last week, the company is now receiving backlash from activists and human rights […]

Ford launched its online build and price configurator for its F-150 Lightning electric pickup on Tuesday morning, with prices in the U.S. starting from $39,974 USD. Ford will launch orders for the new electric truck on Thursday, January 6, 2022. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1478369386125660160?s=21 Check out the starting prices below based on four models with dual electric motors: […]

In a recently published YouTube video, Ryan Shaw put together a list of the top 30 tips, tricks, and handy secrets that Tesla owners everywhere should know. The YouTuber covered a myriad of areas, from Toybox features like Santa Mode that will give you or your passengers a good laugh or two to shifting into […]

Ford Motor Co.’s home state of Michigan was the veteran automaker’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market in the U.S. for the first 10 months of 2021, with one in every five EV registrations in the state being a Mustang Mach-E — reports Automotive News. The legacy automaker managed to register 1,235 Mustang Mach-E crossovers in […]

Let’s take a look at all the new Supercharger locations that went live across the world this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 27, 2021 The Wawa at 3300 Northwest 87th Avenue, Doral, FL, USA 8 250 kW Tesla […]

After news that Tesla became the top-selling auto brand overall in Norway in 2021, the U.S. automaker’s flagship electric sedan also landed the top spot in a fellow European country. The Tesla Model 3 was Switzerland’s top-selling vehicle in 2021, even selling better than internal combustion vehicles (ICEs) for the first time in the country, […]