Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta Take Unprotected Left Turns, Recorded by Drone [VIDEO]
Tesla has expanded its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta in recent weeks, and they’re planning on doing even more in the months to come. In a video shared Monday by YouTube channel and Tesla enthusiast Chuck Cook, we get a close look at Tesla’s FSD beta 8.2 version 2021.4.11.1 as it attempts to make a series […]
Volkswagen Leads German EV Sales, But Tesla’s Model 3 Outsold the ID.3
Volkswagen has major plans to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), and despite not having a full line of EVs yet, the company is already playing a major role in the European market’s move to sustainable transportation. For February 2021, the small VW e-UP! EV was the top seller in Germany, followed by the Tesla Model […]
Volkswagen Wants to ‘Get Close and Overtake’ Tesla, Says CEO
Volkswagen (VW) denied claims that it would join forces with Tesla on Tuesday, responding to “Squawk Box Europe” on whether the company would rule out future deals with the electric vehicle (EV) company, as reported by CNBC. VW CEO Herbert Diess said, “No, we haven’t considered [it], we are going our own way. We want […]
Jeda Coupon Code TESLANORTH: Save $20 Off Jeda Tray for Model 3/Y
Jeda just launched its new Jeda Tray on Tuesday morning, its latest accessory to keep you organized within your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. The new center console organizer is sleek, minimal and offers more space for pre-refreshed Model 3 and Model Y owners. Made out of 1-inch thick aluminum, there’s a two-tiered storage […]
Texas Bill Could Let Tesla Sell Cars Directly to Consumers
Texas is one of the few states which strictly regulates vehicle sales, requiring all vehicle sales to be made through third-party franchised dealerships. The system, which currently doesn’t affect legacy automakers like Ford or General Motors, may soon be uprooted by a new bill, according to a new report. In an update Monday, The Statesman […]
Canada Says 31 Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba
The Canadian federal government announced on Tuesday more electric vehicle chargers are coming to the province of Manitoba. Natural Resources Canada will invest $155,000 CAD to Eco-West Canada to install 31 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, located in Winnipeg and other rural municipalities in southern Manitoba. “We are giving Canadians the greener options they […]
U.S. Safety Agency to Investigate Tesla Crash into Semi-Truck in Detroit
Image via Fox 2 Detroit Last Thursday a Tesla crashed into a semi-truck’s trailer in Detroit, Michigan, sending a driver and passenger of the electric vehicle to hospital with injuries. The Tesla crashed into the side of the trailer at about 3:20am at Waterman and Fort Street, wedging the vehicle underneath the trailer, and sending […]
Tesla Model Y in China Switches from Hankook/Michelin Tires to Goodyear
Tesla has been known to switch up its stock tire options from time to time, with a recent change to the company’s website noticed and shared on Twitter. According to @42how_ on Twitter, Tesla China’s 19 and 20-inch Model Y tire options are now supplied by Goodyear, though they used to be supplied by Hankook/Michelin. […]
Volkswagen Plans to Build Six Battery Factories in Europe, Ups Ante Versus Tesla
The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) called Volkswagen Tesla’s most credible rival earlier this month, and it would be hard to deny the claim, especially amidst news of new electric vehicle (EV) factories from the European company. On Monday, Volkswagen announced plans to establish six battery cell factories across Europe by 2030, according to Reuters. […]
Canada’s Lion Electric Receives $100 Million Investment for Battery Plant
On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of Quebec François Legault together announced plans of an equal investment of nearly $100 million (CAD) into Lion Electric, with the money going towards the establishment of a highly-automated battery pack assembly plant in Saint-Jérôme, according to a press release. The Lion Electric project, which is […]
Tesla Discontinues Sale of Powerwall Without Solar Panels
Tesla’s Powerwall has been expanding its reach across the United States in recent months, but it will no longer do so without the addition of solar options. On Monday, electrek reported that Tesla has stopped receiving orders for the Powerwall or its home battery packs, without also being linked to a solar panel package of […]
China’s Xpeng Motors Receives $76 Million Investment from Government
After an impressive start to the year, Xpeng Motors saw a dip in sales following major price cuts to the rival Tesla’s Model Y SUV. However, the Chinese company still has a lot going for it, including the support of its own government in the world’s largest auto market. Xpeng Motors was awarded 500 million […]
Tesla Model 3 Tow Hitch Price Increases to €1,350 in Europe
The prices of accessories listed on Tesla’s website change all the time, and in a recent change, the company has increased the price of the tow hook in some countries. As Tesla North reader @raffaeru points out, Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 tow hook to €1,350 ($1,614 USD) in Europe. Back […]
Elon Musk Title Now ‘Technoking of Tesla’; New Heavy Trucking President Named
All hail the new ‘Technoking of Tesla’, Elon Musk. Yes, that’s right, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Tesla leader has a new title, along side CFO Zach Kirkhorn (via CNBC). The Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2021, shows Item 8.01 and ‘Other Events’ to say: Effective as […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta Tackle San Francisco’s Busy Chestnut Street at Night with Ease [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta continues to impress and the latest video shared by @WholeMarsBlog demonstrates just how advanced the system is at the moment. @WholeMarsBlog has shared numerous videos of FSD beta driving in downtown San Francisco, California, and the latest introduces one of the most impressive challenges we’ve seen the autonomous driving system […]