Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel Teased by Voice Commands
A post on Reddit has verified that a heated steering wheel may well be coming soon. The post, as shared by user u/enjoyvelvet on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows an on-screen message on the owner’s infotainment system which states it “failed to turn on steering wheel heater.” To this, the owner responds with a caption […]
Tesla Semi Spotted in Fremont Again, Acceleration Sounds Amazing [VIDEO]
Tesla’s all-electric semi design is a spectacle, to be sure, but it’s unclear when exactly it will hit the road. Still, many companies have already placed orders for hundreds of the truck, so any appearances out and about wouldn’t be completely unprecedented. In a new video shared to Reddit, a Tesla Semi is seen making […]
Tesla Shanghai-Made Model 3 Includes Refreshed Headlights
One of the major upgrades of the Tesla 2021 Model 3 Refresh is in its headlights. The new headlights project a light beam that is both brighter, more-focused, and wider than the previous light, a substantial increase in driver safety. And now, we have seen the refreshed headlights in a new, upcoming Model 3, and […]
SpaceX Starlink Dish Snowy Weather Speed Test [VIDEO]
With Starlink internet now being publicly beta tested in parts of the U.S and Canada, and a number of other companies also chomping at the bit to begin low-Earth orbit testing, many rural North Americans are looking forward to the benefit of improved internet connection. Even in the snow, SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet looks to […]
Fully Driverless Cars to Hit Streets of China for the First Time in Tests
We’re beginning to enter the age of automation, and automobiles is one of the prime examples of the shift at this time. With Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta out and a number of other driver-assistance systems being prepared to be deployed, the time for autonomous cars is quickly becoming a reality, and a new, driverless fleet […]
Police Give Tesla Owner Ticket for Duct-Taping Christmas Lights to Car
A Tesla owner tried to spread some holiday cheer by duct-taping Christmas lights to their Model 3, but Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia, Canada, did not approve of the plan. On Wednesday, the police force tweeted, “Last night a Traffic Section officer stopped this Tesla near Kingsway and McMurray. The lights were […]
TesBros Coupon Code: 20% Off with TESLANORTH for the Holidays
If you’re shopping for Christmas ideas for that Tesla fan in your life, look no further than TesBros (formerly TeslaBros), which has a 20% off sale until December 31, 2020. TesBros offers some of the best accessories for the Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. You can find chrome delete kits, […]
2021 Tesla Model 3 with Heat Pump 3x More Efficient vs Old Model 3 [VIDEO]
Bjorn Nyland has shared how a 2021 Tesla Model 3 refresh with heat pump compared to a regular Model 3 and the previous HVAC system. The Model 3 refresh he tested is from Tesla’s Fremont, California, factory, and not Giga Shanghai. Nyland used Camp Mode to test the efficiency of the Model 3 heat pump […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Umbrella for Only $60 USD
Tesla’s online shop has added an umbrella for purchase, priced at $60 USD ($80 in Canada). “Designed for sturdy all-weather protection and exceptional coverage, the Tesla Umbrella features a large 62-inch canopy with room for two adults. The heavy-duty red fiberglass frame extends from an ergonomically designed handle for extra comfort,” reads the product description. […]
B.C. Doubles EV Charging Stations Rebate, Now Up to $4,000
The province of British Columbia has announced it has doubled its rebate for those looking to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work. The rebates are through CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate and EV Ready programs and Tesla EV chargers do apply, for those within the Canadian province. “B.C. has […]
Tesla Model 3 Autopilot Ranks First in China According to ADAS Tests
In a new ranking of multiple advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) popular in China from 42Mark, the Tesla Model 3’s Full Self-Driving landed first place in a set of criteria that takes multiple situations and environments into account (via @Ray4Tesla; translated). The made-in-China (MIC) Model 3 landed a total score of 283, with the BMW X5, […]
Tesla Now Gives Free Access to Repair Manuals, Service Info and More
By doing a little maneuvering around the company’s website, one can gain access to repair manuals, service information, vehicle diagnostics, and more, according to a Tweet from user @greentheonly on Thursday. The tweet explains the process, in which the owner must create an account on Tesla’s service page and set the country to China, with […]
Luminar Going Public Will Turn its 25-Year-Old CEO into a Billionaire
While Tesla has had some major gains this year and in many years past, other auto company adjacents with serious potential are just beginning to enter the market. Lidar technology company Luminar is going public on Thursday, which is set to make CEO and co-founder Austin Russell one of the world’s youngest billionaires at only […]
U.S. House Removes Tesla Protections from Michigan Direct Vehicle Sales Bill
A previously-passed bill in Michigan to ban direct vehicle sales in the state seemed to hold protections in place for Tesla, though new updates seem to say that will no longer be the case. On Wednesday, House legislators removed important language from the previously-passed direct vehicle sales bill, House Bill 6233, which was to protect […]
Tesla Design Chief Discusses New Design Center with China Media
Part of Tesla’s appeal is the sleek design of each of their released vehicles – and, in the case of the Cybertruck, perhaps its bold design – all of which are painstakingly and cross-departmentally mapped out in pre-production, according to new information from a company executive. In a video conference with several members of the […]