Volkswagen Begins Production on ID.4 Electric SUV

Volkswagen announced today that it started production of its new ID.4 electric SUV at its Zwickau factory in Germany ahead of its official world premiere that’s scheduled for the end of September. In a Tuesday announcement largely surrounding questions about electric cars, VW quietly slotted in news about the ID.4 and said the vehicle will […]

Canada Announces Further Investment in British Columbia’s Electric Vehicle Network

This week, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced a $380,000 CAD investment to help the Corporation District of the Summerland build 22 electric vehicle chargers as part of the government’s commitment to realizing a low-carbon future. Officials indicated six electric vehicle fast chargers and 16 level 2 EV chargers will be located at various public […]

Tesmanian Discount Code: Save 10% Off Tesla Model 3/Y Cooler Bags

If you’re looking for more accessories for your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, check out Tesmanian’s soft cooler bag for your next end of summer road trip. Made from a heavy-duty nylon shell with waterproof material, the Tesmanian soft cooler bag is lightweight and durable, while also puncture and tear resistant. The materials are...

Some Tesla Model Y Owners Seek Fix for Random ‘Popping Sounds’

Early Tesla Model Y owners have been voicing concern about the vehicle’s build quality and more recently, some are complaining about annoying ‘popping sounds’. "What's causing this popping sound? It's driving me crazy! Need help,” writes u/bizarroJames on Reddit. The sound in the video shared is a weird popping sound that is hard to exactly...

Will Tesla Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheels Fit the Performance Model?

While the Model Y Performance variant features 21-inch Uberturbine wheels, some owners want to downgrade to smaller rims for a more comfortable ride or to create a ‘sleeper’ version of the car. The Model Y Long Range AWD comes with standard 19-inch Gemini wheels and aero covers. Some Model Y owners have considered these on […]

Elon Musk Confirms Roadster 2.0 Will Have Just One Wheel-Locking Nut

Tesla already has some of the most impressive speeds and hardware out there, especially for an electric vehicle (EV) company. This isn’t stopping the company from stepping up its builds year-to-year, however. In a reply on Twitter Tuesday, Elon Musk confirmed that the new Tesla Roadster 2.0 wheels will have only one central-locking nut like […]
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Panasonic to Invest $100 Million USD Into Tesla Battery Production

Electric vehicles (EV) are a competitive product right now, and as a result, Tesla has had no shortage of feuds within the market lately. But in some recent good news about companies working together, Nikkei reported that Panasonic plans to invest over $100 million USD into Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory 1 battery plant. The investment will go […]

You Can Now Buy a Radio Flyer Tesla Model Y for $99

Radio Flyer has added to its Tesla fleet by debuting “My First Model Y”, a new ride on toy geared at toddlers aged 1.5 to 4 years old. The My First Model Y is priced at $99.99 USD and ships on September 11, 2020. It has “authentic Tesla Model Y design details”, including black Induction...

SpaceX Raises $1.9 Billion in Funding According to SEC Filing

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s reusable rocket and satellite internet venture, has raised $1.9 billion USD in series N funding at a valuation of $46 billion, according to people familiar with the company’s fundraising activity. A new report from Reuters explains that the funding would help SpaceX begin commercial operations of its Starlink satellite broadband service and to […]

Tesla 2020.32.2 Software Update Rolling Out to the Fleet

Last night Tesla starting rolling out its 2020.32.2 software update, which was spotted on a Model X in California in the United States. According to those that received and installed the 2020.32.2 software update, no new features are available and it appears to be an update to fix unnamed bugs for the previous 2020.32.1 update,...

Tesla Surge Makes Elon Musk the World’s Fourth-Richest Person

While billionaires have only existed for about a century, the amount of them has increased significantly in modern history, as entrepreneurs try their hand at making products that will deliver cash flow. According to Yahoo Finance, Elon Musk has now been named the world’s fourth-richest person, following the rise of Tesla’s shares by 11% on Monday. […]