Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Upgrade Gets Improved 0-60 mph Time
Back in September, Tesla launched an Acceleration Boost upgrade for its Model Y compact SUV, which brings an improved 0-60 mph time. The upgrade is available an in-app purchase within the Tesla mobile app and is also available online on the web. The $2,000 USD upgrade would improve the Model Y acceleration from 0-60 mph, […]
Norwegian University Fires Back at GM and Will Ferrell’s Super Bowl Ad [VIDEO]
The University of Agder (Universitetet i Agder) in Southern Norway has responded to the “No Way Norway” Super Bowl ads by General Motors and Will Ferrell. The ad is titled “Sorry (not sorry)” and drops the gauntlet big time on GM and Will Ferrell. Check out the witty video response below and tell us what […]
Tesla Model 3 with Heated Steering Wheel Gets Delivered in California
When Tesla launched its Model Y compact SUV in China on New Year’s day, the company also debuted a heated steering wheel for the Model 3. Many expected this heated steering wheel to trickle down to Model 3 builds in the United States, and now we’re seeing confirmation of that. According to TMC Forums user […]
Tesla Opens First Office in Romania, Confirms Local Mayor
After publicizing an expansion into Romania back in December, Tesla has now successfully inaugurated its very first office in the capital city of Bucharest — reports Romania-Insider. The U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has set up a local division in the country under the name ‘Tesla Motors Romania’. The newly opened office is located in a […]
New Tesla Fort Lauderdale Service Center Looks Ready to Open
A brand new Tesla location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, appears to be ready to open its doors to Tesla owners and prospective buyers, according to Reddit. Located at 2829 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, the new Tesla facility is expected to be a showroom, delivery location, and fully equipped Service Center. A Redditor confirmed the […]
Tesla Ranks No. 1 on List of Most Liked Car Brands, Says Consumer Reports
Tesla takes the cake in the Annual 2020 Auto Survey conducted by Consumer Reports on 369,000 vehicles. This is just another notch in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s belt, which also beat industry veterans in the 2020 Top 100 global brands list. The survey included vehicles from 27 different companies, with most of the data […]
Tesla Model Y Now Delivering with New Headlights in California
Tesla has started delivering its Model Y compact SUV with new headlights, the same ones seen on the recent Model 3 refresh. This updated headlight design has a more powerful beam, while the pattern itself is more square. According to u/kaess on Reddit, the user shared images of their Model Y Performance in the United […]
Tesla Model Y Standard Range in Canada Won’t Get Federal Rebate, It Appears
For Canadians awaiting delivery of the Tesla Model Y Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive, it now appears the latter will not qualify for the $5,000 CAD federal iZEV rebate. According to Dave Pitt from the Tesla Model Y Owners Club Vancouver Facebook group, he says his Standard Range is set for delivery on Wednesday (Feb. 10)—and […]
Elon Musk Plans to Write a Book About Tesla and SpaceX
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Saturday he plans to “tell the story of Tesla and SpaceX”, noting it would include “of Earth and Mars” and also “lessons learned”. When asked if he was writing a book by @AstroJordy, Musk replied with a simple “yes.” Yes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 6, 2021 […]
SpaceX Delays Weekend Starlink Satellite Launch Until End of Next Week
SpaceX was set to launch 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit this weekend, but the company announced on Friday it was standing down until next week. “Standing down from this weekend’s launch attempt of Starlink from LC-39A for additional inspections before flying one of our fleet-leading boosters, as the team continues to drive toward a […]
Media Tour: Inside Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai and Model Y Production [VIDEO]
Yesterday we shared some images from Chinese media publication PC Auto, as the latter was given exclusive access inside Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Model Y assembly line. Now, we have a 15-minute video of the tour (it’s in Mandarin), shared by @JayinShanghai. The takeaway: Tesla’s Model Y team is […]
SpaceX Planning Starlink Phone Service in Filing to FCC
According to Ars Technica, SpaceX has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for classification as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC). SpaceX plans Starlink phone service, emergency backup, and low-income access https://t.co/Pya1AplaLr by @JBrodkin — Ars Technica (@arstechnica) February 5, 2021 As part of the petition, SpaceX has comprehensively outlined the planned expansion of […]
Apple Car Talks With Hyundai And Kia Have Paused, Report Says
According to reliable insiders, the dialogue between smartphone giant Apple Inc. and auto manufacturers Hyundai and Kia for Apple’s ‘Project Titan’ has come to a standstill — reports Bloomberg. BREAKING: Apple has held talks with Hyundai and Kia about building an electric vehicle, but those discussions paused recently. https://t.co/kLWIQx4Clf — Bloomberg (@business) February 5, 2021 […]
Another Tesla Semi Prototype With Updated Design Spotted in Chicago
According to a recent Reddit thread, another Semi prototype with Tesla’s new design for its all-electric hauler has been spotted in Chicago, Illinois. This is not the same unit that was spotted earlier this week by The Kilowatts in Sacramento, California. What was the distinction that these were two different Tesla Semis? Different brands of tires according to […]
Tesla 2021.4.1 Software Update Released
Tesla has released its 2021.4.1 software update, detected on a Model 3 according to the Nikola App fleet. This update looks to build upon the 2021.4 software update detected back in late January, found on a Model X, also running as part of the Nikola App fleet. Yesterday, Tesla released software update 2020.48.37, while earlier […]