2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV Unveiled for U.S. Market
Despite recent recalls of Hyundai’s Kona electric vehicle (EV), the company has announced refreshed versions of the EV with new variants being added. Tuesday, Hyundai shared a press release announcing a completely redesigned line of Kona EVs, along with new, electric SUV options available. The new line includes a refreshed version of the classic Kona […]
SpaceX Valuation Hits Nearly $74 Billion, After Raising $850M at $419.99 Per Share
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has raised yet a new round of funding last week, reports CNBC, sending the rocket company’s valuation up yet again. According to unnamed sources, SpaceX raised $850 in new funds last week, at $419.99 USD per share (1 cent below $420). The valuation of SpaceX is now nearly $74 billion USD. The […]
Canadian YouTuber Lands Interview with Billionaire Pilot of SpaceX Civilian Flight
A relatively new YouTube channel started earlier this month by Canadian Zachary Aubert, from Edmonton, Alberta, has already landed a huge exclusive interview. Aubert’s space-related YouTube channel, known as The Launch Pad, chatted with Jared Isaacman from the upcoming SpaceX Inspiration4 civilian mission, set to take off later this year. Isaacman is a billionaire and […]
Tesla 2021.4.4 Software Update Released
Tesla has released its 2021.4.4 software update today for owners in the United States and Canada, according to @Teslascope. The 2021.4.4 software update was detected on a Model Y AWD LR and Model 3 AWD LR earlier this afternoon. Both vehicles were previously running Tesla’s 2020.48.35.5 software update. According to @ob971, the release notes indicate […]
Lucid Motors Nearing Deal to Go Public with $12 Billion Valuation, Report Says
Luxury electric vehicle automaker, Lucid Motors, may be going public by as early as this month, according to sources speaking to Reuters. Michael Klein and his Churchill Capital IV Corp. (CCIV) are set to merge with Lucid Motors, according to unnamed sources, reported Reuters on Tuesday. Sources say Lucid and Klein have agreed on major terms […]
Tesla Details ‘Scheduled Departure’ Feature in New Video
Tesla has shared a new ‘Discover’ video, titled ‘Scheduled Departure’. The video is part of a series of short clips showing off features of Tesla vehicles. “Schedule your departure in advance to set your cabin temperature, prep your battery and avoid peak charging rates,” explains Tesla. Check out the 30-second video below: Check out other […]
Tesla Powerwalls ‘Save the Day’ During Texas Power Outages [VIDEO]
Texas was battling a winter storm on Sunday and the situation was exacerbated on Monday, when the state’s power grid failed systemwide, leaving millions without power. However, one homeowner @dayyanl with solar panels on their roof and Tesla Powerwalls demonstrated life as usual, showing a blacked-out neighbourhood and then their house lit up. It’s one […]
Check Out Tesla Gigafactory Austin Blanketed in Snow [4K VIDEO]
Earlier this year we saw a snowy update from Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin, and while it was quite the sight to see, we had no idea that it wouldn’t be the snowiest day of the year at the Texas factory In a new video uploaded to YouTube Monday by Tesla Gigafactory Austin scout Jeff Roberts, we […]
Tesla’s Canadian Prices Don’t Reflect Current Exchange Rates, Say Owners
Tesla’s prices can vary significantly around the world depending on export needs, currency exchange rates, and a number of other related factors. Still, the price for many outside the company’s home country, the US, is becoming hard for buyers to justify comparatively. On Monday, one Reddit user shared a price comparison photo between the Model […]
Tesla Model 3 with New White Interior Door Trims Gets First Look
Tesla is known for its incremental upgrades, often called refreshes, which are released every so often at unknown intervals, adding an element of surprise and delight for new buyers. A new interior on the made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model 3 surfaced on Reddit Tuesday, featuring white upholstery and trim which follows the entire dashboard to both […]
Tesla China Denies Recent Claims of Building $25,000 ‘Model 2’
Recent reports that Tesla China was developing the $25,000 (USD) ‘Model 2,’ to be sold worldwide, have now been shown to be incorrect. On Monday, cnEVpost (via Yahoo Finance) reported that Tesla has again denied claims of developing the $25,000 (USD) electric vehicle (EV), with a source at Tesla saying “we never said those words.” […]
Tesla China Offers Free Enhanced Autopilot for 30 Days to Current Buyers
Tesla’s Autopilot has been a major topic of conversation in the auto world, especially since the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta last year. While Autopilot and FSD are the most talked about, Tesla also offers a mid-tier option called Enhanced Autopilot in certain places around the world. In a new update, Tesla has […]
New Tesla Semi Spotted in Tahoe, Likely Heading to Bay Area
Tesla’s Semi prototype has been spotted in transport on the road at growing rates in recent months, as the company prepares to begin production on the truck in August 2021. In a new sighting, one Twitter user shared pictures of a Tesla Semi in Tahoe, California, as it was being transported, presumably, back to the […]
Tesla 2020.48.37.1 Software Update Released
Tesla on Monday evening released its 2020.48.37.1 software update, according to @Teslascope. The update was detected on an older 2017 Model S 75 in the United States. It’s unclear what is new in this update, but it looks to be targeting owners still with MCU1 hardware. I believe we have 6 distinct update lines currently running. […]
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 60 Starlink Satellites into Space, But Misses Landing Attempt
After a delay yesterday, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 booster on Monday evening, sending 60 more Starlink satellites to space, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida While the first stage was nominal, the landing attempt by Falcon 9 (B1059) missed the mark, and did not successfully land aboard autonomous drone ship “Of Course […]