Tesla Model 3/Y Sales in South Korea Surged in June
As Tesla’s reach continues to grow globally, the U.S. company continues to dominate import sales in a number of countries around the world, even beating out sales from companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW in some markets. Tesla sold a total of 4,860 cars in South Korea in June, landing the third-place spot for most Korean […]
Elon Musk to Defend Tesla’s SolarCity Acquisition in Court Next Week
A pending trial against Tesla and Elon Musk was postponed last year due to the initial lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to a new update, Musk is expected to go to court later this month. Elon Musk is set to appear in court on July 12, as a defendant in Tesla’s acquisition of […]
Fort Lauderdale Officially Accepts Elon Musk’s Boring Company Loop Proposal
Last week, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Mayor Dean J. Trantalis announced that Elon Musk’s The Boring Company made a formal proposal to introduce underground loops to the city to help mitigate road traffic. Now, according to Trantalis, the city has officially accepted the proposal from The Boring Company, allowing them to build underground tunnels running from […]
Tesla Q2 Earnings Estimates Raised by J.P. Morgan
After delivering a record-breaking 201,250 vehicles in this year’s second quarter, Tesla (TSLA) was acknowledged as underweight by J.P. Morgan, which bumped up the company’s production forecast. J.P. Morgan raised its Tesla delivery forecast from 815,000 to 820,000, following reports of Tesla’s first time breaking 200,000 in a single quarter in this year’s Q2, according […]
Tesla Sued in California, Lawsuit Alleges Autopilot Responsible for Fatality
Following recent criticisms against Tesla for a string of accidents and fires, the California-based company is now being sued after a fatal accident. One family in California is suing Tesla, alleging that Autopilot was responsible for their 15-year-old son being killed in an accident with a Tesla Model 3, according to the Tri-City Herald. The […]
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Review: ‘That Was F*ckin’ Awesome’ [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid was released last month at a special delivery event, and since then, reviewers left and right have had rave reviews for the electric sedan – with a recent review concluding nothing less for the Tesla. In a new review of the Tesla Model S Plaid from Shannon Wong, we get a […]
SpaceX Starlink Internet to Launch in Chile, First Entry in South America
Starlink is expected to reach global coverage around September, and the newest country to gain access to the SpaceX internet also marks the first country in Latin America to receive the internet service. SpaceX has officially selected Chile as the first Latin American country to test its Starlink satellite internet, according to an announcement by […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Acceleration Modes Compared [PIC]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has now been out for a month, and one user has broken down the electric sedan’s different acceleration modes, which determine how the vehicle launches. A comparison sheet between the Tesla Model S Plaid’s different acceleration profiles has surfaced, and it shows how stark the contrast between each mode’s performance […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 9 Will Recognize Digital Speed Signs
Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta 9 has been a hot topic in recent weeks, and according to a new update, the software upgrade will give vehicles the ability to recognize digital variable speed signs. In response to a question about when Tesla’s Autopilot will be able to recognize digital variable speed signs, CEO Elon Musk […]
Tesla Deliveries in Taiwan Said to Include CCS2 Charging Port
The Tesla charging port is a little different depending on where you take delivery, and in a new update, Taiwan customers of the electric vehicle (EV) company are rejoicing over a much-need charging port update. All Tesla cars delivered to Taiwan from Q3 and beyond will include the CCS2 charging port, according to a call […]
Tesla Model 3 LR AWD Now Available in Germany with €2,000 Price Cut
While the Tesla Model 3 has easily remained the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), not every variant of the car is available in all markets. However, the long-awaited Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant has now become available for buyers in Germany, according to @Tesla Adri. The release of the LR AWD Model […]
Tesla Model 3/Y to Get Updated User Interface with FSD Wide Release
After reports that Tesla’s coveted Full Self-Driving beta 9 would be “shipping soon,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk now says the software will also upgrade the user interface (UI) for Model 3 and Y units with a software update. In response to questions about new UI for Tesla’s Model 3 and Y units, Elon Musk said […]
Tesla Installs 12 Superchargers at Gigafactory Texas [VIDEO]
Tesla has started installing Superchargers at the site of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. An image of the 12 Superchargers were spotted by drone pilot Jeff Roberts on the 4th of July, as he has been filming the construction progress of the new factory. The new install was pointed out by Tesla Owners Austin (@AustinTeslaClub). […]
Bugatti to Merge with EV Hypercar Startup Rimac
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is now considered the quickest production car with its outrageously-fast 0 to 60 mph time, but one competitor which boasts a faster electric vehicle (EV) at a 1/4 mile has just merged with a major luxury sports car company. Croatian EV startup Rimac has officially merged with Bugatti to form Bugatti-Rimac, […]
China-Made Tesla Model 3 Battery Drain Test After 14 Days of Sleep [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model 3 has become the world’s most popular electric vehicle (EV) over the past few years, although users with units made at the company’s Gigafactory Shanghai in China are now detailing battery improvements from cars made at this factory, which started using lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells last fall. In a video shared on Monday by […]