Rivian Beats Q1 Delivery Expectations, Hits 100,000 Car Milestone

Rivian has achieved a significant milestone, producing 100,000 cars, as it surpassed Q1 delivery expectations despite concerns over the electric vehicle (EV) sector’s growth. The company delivered 13,588 vehicles in the first quarter ended March 31, outperforming the forecast of 12,415 units by 16 analysts from Visible Alpha. This growth was driven by strong demand […]

Tesla Scouts India for EV Plant Worth Up to $3 Billion: Report

Tesla looks to send a scouting team to India this month to explore locations for a potential electric car manufacturing plant, with investments estimated between $2 billion and $3 billion, revealed two individuals with direct knowledge of the company’s plans, according to the Financial Times. This move aligns with India’s recent policy adjustments aimed at […]

Starlink Launches Expert Installation Service

SpaceX has introduced an exclusive Expert Installer service for its Starlink satellite internet, available only for residents in Ohio, at the cost of $199 USD for residential homes. This new service is aimed at assisting both new and existing Starlink users with the installation process. The Expert Installer service connects Starlink customers with professionals who […]

Tesla Model Y in Singapore Gets 3 New Colors

Tesla has debuted its newest colors for the Model Y in Singapore. The island nation state now gets Ultra Red, Quicksilver and Stealth Grey for the Model Y. Singapore has the RWD Model Y starting at $77,390 SGD, while the AWD Long Range is from $87,390 and Performance from $95,390. Pearl White Multi-Coat is the […]

Tesla Cybertruck Charging Hits 330kW at Electrify America

Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios, recently conducted a charging test on Tesla’s Cybertruck to get the fastest charging rate possible. The Cybertruck can achieve charging speeds up to 330kW when connected to Electrify America chargers, starting from a 5% state of charge, as shown on a video from yesterday. Remarkably, this high rate […]

Tesla Cybertruck Pet Liner Now Available for Purchase

Tesla has introduced a new accessory for Cybertruck owners, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for pets. Priced at $145 USD, the Cybertruck Pet Liner is now available for Cybertruck. Tesla has similar Pet Liners for its other vehicles and now it’s available for its electric truck (via @TeslaShopBot). The Pet Liner is designed to […]

Tesla Q1 2024: 433,000 Cars Produced, 387,000 Delivered 

Tesla announced its production and delivery figures for the first quarter of 2024, revealing that it produced over 433,000 vehicles and delivered approximately 387,000 units during the period. That’s a 20% decline quarter-over-quarter and a 9% drop year-over-year. The company also achieved a record deployment of 4,053 MWh of energy storage products in Q1, marking […]

2024.3.10 Release Notes: FSD (Supervised) 12.3.3

Tesla continues to push out software updates at a fast pace, specifically for its Full Self-Driving (FSD), which now includes a name change from “beta” to “supervised”. According to Tesla’s 2024.3.10 release notes as reported by TeslaInfo, we have now reached FSD version 12.3.3, the fifth release in March alone. The timeline of FSD releases […]

Tesla Milestone: 6 Million Cars Produced

Tesla announced yesterday it achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 6 millionth car. Elon Musk’s Tesla took to X to express its gratitude, stating, “Thank you to our owners & teams around the world for your support & hard work—it truly matters.” Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing Tesla staff celebrating this achievement. […]

Tesla FSD Free Trials Reach Canada, Subscriptions Start in April

Tesla has started giving out free 1-month Full Self-Driving (FSD) trials outside of the U.S., now reaching Canada for existing customers. Tesla North readers have shared with us an email received on Friday night, detailing a free FSD trial. This is on a reader that has owned a Model Y for less than a year […]

Tesla Full Self-Driving Free 1-Month Trials Begin, According to Email

Tesla is currently offering a free one-month trial of Full Self-Driving capability to new deliveries in the U.S. This is part of Tesla’s plan to promote FSD 12.3, which brings some great improvements over previous versions. According to an email received by @LamarMK today, Tesla says FSD trials begin now. “Your Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Trial […]

Tesla Advertising Spend Estimated at $6.5M in 2023, Says Report

Tesla increased its advertising expenditure by 37 times in 2023 compared to the previous year, as revealed in a joint analysis by MediaRadar and its newly acquired firm Vivvix. The data, focusing on the period from January 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, highlights Tesla’s significant investment in advertising across various channels, including digital and […]

NYC Unveils Self-Driving Car Testing Program with Safety Focus

In a significant step towards integrating autonomous vehicles (AV) into the urban landscape, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez unveiled a new permit program designed to regulate AV testing within the city. The program establishes stringent safety requirements to ensure that AV technology is tested responsibly in […]