Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 SR+ Review in English [VIDEO]
Tesla Giga Shanghai has been exporting its Model 3s for a few months now, and while the process certainly takes some time, Tesla enthusiasts around the world are saying that the electric vehicles (EVs) are worth the wait. We’re now starting to see some of the first reviews in English on YouTube. In a new […]
Indonesia Seeks SpaceX Launch Site in Talks with Elon Musk
Earlier today, we reported how Indonesia admitted it had held discussions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk to become part of the electric vehicle maker’s supply chain, specifically when it comes to nickel for batteries. Now, according to BBC News, Indonesia is also presenting itself as a SpaceX launch site to Musk. Indonesian President Joko Widodo […]
Tesla Voice Command ‘Open Messages’ Opens Trunk and Charge Port Instead
According to a Reddit thread published yesterday, the 2020.48.10 software update for Tesla vehicles has a new bug that causes some unintended results while using specific voice commands. @Tesla Reddit: ⚠️ “Open my messages” voice command opens trunk and charge port in 2020.48.10 https://t.co/qAvEOdw4r6 — Kevin Smith (@spleck) December 13, 2020 While the latest software update […]
Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch SiriusXM Satellite into Space [VIDEO]
After a scrubbed launch attempt on Friday, SpaceX is set to try again on Sunday, to launch a SiriusXM satellite into space, its SXM-7 Mission. “Now targeting 12:30 p.m. EST for launch of SXM-7, time is optimized for launch and recovery. Weather forecast has improved to 80% favorable,” said SpaceX this morning. You can watch […]
Tesla to Hold Talks in Indonesia in January to Further Discuss EV Investment
According to Yahoo Finance, deputies from Tesla will soon travel to Indonesia to explore a possible investment in a supply chain for Tesla’s electric cars. Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components – government https://t.co/ozBUFOauNd pic.twitter.com/IALrWWMgUC — Reuters (@Reuters) December 12, 2020 This comes after reports emerged earlier this year […]
New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Overview [Dec. 7-13]
According to data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, the following new Supercharger locations have gone live in the U.S. between December 7 and December 13: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 7, 2020 The 2+U at 1201 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 4 72 kW Tesla Dec. 8, 2020 The Lisbon Landing at […]
FSD Beta 7: 2020.48.10.1 First Drive Impressions [VIDEO]
Tesla released its 2020.48.10.1 software update today for Full Self-Driving beta testers. One of the first impression videos with 2020.48.10.1 FSD beta 7 has been shared by Chuck Cook. Check it out below: Cook says while the release notes are the same, driving impressions show ‘creep’ for unregulated left turns appears to be slightly better, […]
Tesla Offering Free Year of Supercharging for Model 3/Y Deliveries Taken Dec. 12-31
Tesla looks to be offering a holiday promotion to help push for end of year deliveries, by giving one free year of Supercharging for new Model 3 and Model Y owners in Canada and the United States. The catch? You need to take delivery of your Model 3 or Model Y from December 12 to […]
Tesla Holiday Shut Down: Model S, Model X Production Lines Going Quiet for 18 Days
Tesla has sent an email to its employees to let them know of Model S and Model X production lines shutting down for the holidays. According to an email obtained by CNBC, Tesla says Model S/X production lines will shut down from December 24 to January 11, 2021. The Tesla email is below: Subject: S/X […]
Tesla 2020.48.10.1 Update for Full Self-Driving Beta: What’s New
Tesla has released a new 2020.48.10.1 software update for its Full Self-Driving beta testers. Installing new #Tesla #FSDBeta software version 2020.48.10.1 pic.twitter.com/ddrVJHejSt — Sofiaan Fraval (@Sofiaan) December 12, 2020 New #FSDBeta is downloading now. 2020.48.10.1 pic.twitter.com/Jz1W3Nn5tH — Chuck Cook (@chazman) December 12, 2020 2020.48.10.1 incoming #fsdbeta 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 — Brandon 🌎☮️🚗⚡️🔋 (@brandonee916) December 12, 2020 No […]
Tesla Owners Set New World Record for Longest Tesla Parade, Held in Atlanta
Image via @TeslaTn The Tesla community just set a new Guinness World Record for the longest Tesla parade, in Atlanta, Georgia. The charity event was put on by Miles Through Time, with proceeds to benefit Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) and help end human trafficking. That’s a lot of Tesla’s pic.twitter.com/HYmlZWLOLL — Tesla Owners Atlanta (@TeslaAtlanta) […]
First Polestar 2 EV Deliveries Begin in Canada
In good news for Canadian electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, Polestar is set to start delivering the Polestar 2 to customers in Canada. Polestar’s first all-electric car may have seen recall after recall, but it has finally made its way to the Canadian market. According to a press release, the car will retail for $69,900 CAD […]
Tesla Cybertruck Steel Supplier to Come From Sinton, Texas
According to 3News, a currently under-construction steel plant in Sinton, Texas, will be providing most of the steel Tesla will use to produce its Cybertruck. Tesla plans on manufacturing the Cybertruck at its Texas Gigafactory located in Austin, which is also currently a work-in-progress. The plant, which will also manufacture 4680 battery cells, is on track […]
Taking a Ride in New York City’s First Tesla Taxi [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, Sam Sheffer showcases his experience riding in New York City’s first (and, right now, only) Tesla taxi, which he ran into while walking around the city. The cab is a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, wrapped and retrofitted to look like NYC’s taxicabs and meet the standards of the city’s […]
Elon Musk Urges Tesla Employees to ‘Increase Production’ for Q4 in Leaked Email
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is urging its employees to ‘increase production’ for the rest of the fourth quarter, according to an allegedly leaked email, reports Tesmanian (use coupon code TESLANORTH10 to save 10% off accessories). “We are fortunate to have the high-class problem of demand being quite a bit higher than production this quarter,” wrote […]