Rivian Filing Reveals IPO Plans with $80 Billion Valuation
Rivian filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Friday and is expecting a valuation of nearly $80 billion USD valuation, according to sources that remained anonymous (via Bloomberg). The electric vehicle (EV) startup, which is based in Irvine, California, and is backed by Amazon, announced on Friday that it had submitted an S-1 registration […]
Tesla Launches Entry Model 3 with Newer LFP Battery Tech in the U.S.
Image via Reddit A recent rumour from @TroyTeslike claimed Tesla would start using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Model 3 and Model Y production at its Fremont, California factory. The rumor is, • Fremont will start using LFP cells from China for Standard Range Model 3/Y from Oct 1st, 2021 and• Model Y […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10 Public Release Date in ‘4 Weeks’, Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some news on its Full Self-Driving beta 10 timeline, noting the latter is set to debut on Friday, September 3, 2021. The company will skip its regularly-scheduled FSD beta release this Friday for early access users. Currently, FSD beta testers are using version 9.2. We should be there with […]
Tesla Model Y Standard Range Now Delivering to Customers in China
As Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) continue to take the world by storm, a new variant of one of the automaker’s vehicles that became available for preorders over the summer has just begun delivering to customers. Tesla began delivering the Model Y Standard Range (SR) variant in China on Thursday, according to a new report […]
Tesla Model 3 Surpasses 1 Million in Cumulative Sales: Report
The Tesla Model 3 has surpassed a million total sales as of the end of the second quarter, with the electric sedan having reached 1,031,588 total deliveries worldwide at the time, according to CleanTechnica. As a result, the Tesla Model 3 has become the world’s first EV to pass a million total sales. Tesla’s Model […]
Tesla Model Y Didn’t Cause House Fire in Texas, Reveals Dashcam Footage
A recent house fire in Dallas, Texas, was prematurely concluded to be caused by a Tesla Model Y, as reported in a viral video by @DallasTexasTV. But now, the truth has surfaced, as the USB drive was recovered from the Tesla Model Y’s glove box. The Tesla vehicle footage shows up-close views of the house […]
Israel Has By Far the Most Expensive Tesla Model S in the World
The starting price of Tesla’s Model S is more expensive in Israel than in most others, according to data comparing multiple international figures obtained by Globes. While the Model S will starts at about NIS 293,394 ($91,000 USD) in the U.S., the total for a buyer in Israel would come close to NIS 535,000 ($166,000 […]
Tesla 4.0 App Update for Android Now Available for Download
After updating its iPhone app with a new interface and features, Tesla has released its equivalent 4.0.0-644 app for Android users. Image via ‘cumbird’ on Reddit Here’s what’s new in this Tesla Android app update, that’s currently rolling out in the Google Play Store: Refreshed vehicle and energy homepage Streamlined Summon experience Enhanced phone key […]
Maserati Electric Cars Will Make Better EV Sounds, Says CEO
As the world moves to electric vehicles (EVs) for its day-to-day transportation needs, luxury vehicle companies are looking to get a leg up in any way they can, with one company recently hinting that its electric cars may offer more convincing sound than some other models. Maserati hopes to bolster EV sounds in its upcoming […]
BMW Currently ‘Growing Faster Than Tesla’, Says Chairman
Nearly six months after BMW unveiled the electric i4 gran coupé sedan, a company chairman is showing strong signs of confidence, even against electric vehicle (EV) automaker Tesla. BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse claimed on Thursday’s CNBC’s Squawk Box that BMW is “growing faster than Tesla,” and while it isn’t clear what metric puts them in […]
Tesla iPhone App Gets Major Update: New UI, Widgets and More [VIDEOS]
Tesla on Wednesday released a major update for its iPhone app, debuting version 4.0. The app now has a new design, plus supports various Widgets sizes in iOS 14, allowing you to place a shortcut to the app on your Homescreen. There’s now improved phone key support, allowing you to open the door of any […]
Watch a Tesla Model Y Built from Start to Finish at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla on Tuesday shared an impressive video of its production line at Giga Shanghai in China, showcasing the Model Y being built from start to finish. “A #Tesla# is greater than the addition of each component, because we have strict quality control and attitude ?? This video will take you to experience Tesla’s zero-to-one production […]
First Tesla Supercharger in Alaska Begins Construction in Soldotna
Tesla is rapidly expanding its Supercharger network in the U.S. and Canada, and according to a new update, the company has just broken ground on its northernmost North American Supercharger station yet. The first Tesla Supercharger station in Alaska is now under construction, according to a photo from @BradenGarrett1 (via @MarcoRPTesla). Tesla’s website has also […]
Waymo Launches ‘Trusted Tester’ Program for Autonomous Rides in San Francisco
Following hints at Waymo’s self-driving future plans throughout this year, the company has announced it will now invite live civilians to try out its self-driving features in one major U.S. city. Waymo has announced plans to recruit San Francisco residents to test out autonomous rides in its electric Jaguar I-PACE self-driving vehicles, according to a […]
2022 Porsche Taycan Adds 65 New Exterior Colors, Android Auto and More
Following the release of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo electric vehicle (EV), the company has unveiled a wide range of new colors for the 2022 Taycan, along with a number of other exciting features. The Porsche Taycan has added 65 new exterior color options, as well as features like Android Auto and remote-park, according to […]