Nikola Admits Promo Truck Used Third-Party Equipment
Last week, Hindenburg Research made scathing remarks about Nikola, calling them a fraud of a company. This week, Nikola has released its rebuttal. On Monday, Nikola Motors shared a press release that claims to set the record straight on Hindenburg’s “false and misleading short seller report.” In it, the company argues that its use of […]
Tesla Model 3 in China to Get Power Trunk, New Headlights, Tail Lights and More: Rumour
Rumors out of China claim the Tesla Model 3 manufactured in the country is set to apparently gain new improvements and upgrades. According to @Tesla__Mania, a Weibo post claims the following upgrades to the made in China Model 3: New steering wheel Center console 2.0 (whatever this means) New headlights and tail lights Power lift […]
Tesla Supercharger Bug Lets Other EVs Charge for Free in Europe
Free Tesla Supercharging for your non-Tesla electric vehicle? Sure, why not? This appears to be the case in Europe at V3 Tesla Superchargers, according to Nextmove. A flaw at Tesla V3 Superchargers in Europe are allowing EVs with the CCS2 charging plug standard top up for free. Apparently the authentication factor isn’t working as usual […]
Tesla’s Model X/Y Hitch Rack is Back in Stock Online for $600
If you’re looking to buy a Hitch Rack for your Tesla Model Y or X, it’s now back in stock online from Tesla’s online store. “Designed exclusively for Tesla, the Model X/Y Hitch Rack is a premium tilt-down hitch rack that comes fully assembled out of the box. Installation is a breeze with the AutoPin […]
Tesla Autopilot Rewrite Private Beta Coming in 2-4 Weeks Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the major rewrite to the company’s Autopilot software will release a private beta in 2-4 weeks, with a public beta to follow, ahead of a full U.S. rollout in December of this year. “Releasing private beta in 2 to 4 weeks, public beta (early access owners who opt in) 4 […]
TeslaFi Back Online with Temporary Fix as Tesla Blocks Cloud Services IPs
Earlier this week, it appears Tesla started to block connections to its API from IP services from major cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Google and Microsoft Azure. The change meant third party services such as TeslaFi, which tracks vehicle stats for Tesla owners, went down. TeslaFi shared an update on the situation with Tesla […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model Y Gemini Wheel Cap Kit for $50
For Tesla Model Y owners with 19-inch Gemini wheels, you can now take off the aero caps and proudly display the wheels underneath with Tesla’s Gemini Wheel Cap Kit, available for $50 USD in their online store. “For drivers who want to display the visually striking design hidden under the Gemini wheel cap. The Gemini […]
Tesla Price Target Doubled by UBS, “Significant” Battery Day Reveal Expected
Ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day event set for later this month, UBS has doubled its price target for the company. According to UBS analyst Patrick Hummel, the price target for Tesla is now at $325, up from $160, along with a neutral rating. Hummel says the electric vehicle maker’s target was bumped up because of […]
Tesla V3 Supercharger Launches in Berlin, Germany
Tesla’s V3 Supercharger capable of up to 250 kW charging rates has landed in Berlin, Germany. According to Yahoo Finance, managers at Tesla were seen showing off a brand new set of V3 Superchargers in Berlin. The Tesla employees also shared that the company was looking to place the new chargers in more cities soon. […]
Tesla in Talks with Canada’s Giga Metals to Buy Low Carbon Nickel: Report
The search for sustainably-mined metals to use in electric vehicle (EV) batteries is constantly ongoing, though a recent report suggests that this may be changing. On Friday, a source told Reuters that Tesla was discussing the development of a large mine with Canadian miner Giga Metals. The mine would give Tesla access to low carbon nickel […]
Hindenburg and Citron Research Call Nikola a Fraud, Shares Continue to Plummet
A scathing report has just been released, and it has the electric vehicle (EV) world in flames today. In a report Thursday, short-seller Hindenburg Research called Nikola a “fraud”, according to Auto Blog. The short-seller shared that it believes Nikola has been making up lies about its vehicles in order to gain steam in the […]
Tesla’s Elon Musk Says “Many Exciting Things” Will Be Revealed on Battery Day
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hyped up the company’s highly anticipated Battery Day, saying this morning on Twitter to expect “many exciting things” to be revealed later this month. “Many exciting things will be unveiled on Battery Day 9/22”, said Musk on Friday morning. Tesla’s Battery Day presentation will take place after the company’s annual […]
Tesla to Export China-made Model 3 to Asia and Europe: Report
The Tesla Model 3 is a luxury electric vehicle (EV), and the car’s reach around the globe is about to expand significantly. As reported by Yahoo Finance, Tesla is now planning to export Model 3 vehicles made in China to the rest of Asia, Europe, and a few other locations. The Tesla Shanghai plant is […]
Hansshow Tesla Model 3 SR+ Audio Upgrade Kit on Sale with Coupon Code
If you want to upgrade the audio on your Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+), check out the sale right now on this do-it-yourself kit from Hansshow, makers of Tesla accessories, if you use our 5% off discount code TNSPEAKER. This Tesla Model 3 SR premium audio upgrade kit will activate the original six […]
Tesla Model Y Owners Shocked at ‘MacGyver’ Install on Cooling System Part
Some Tesla Model Y owners are shocked and some impressed at the electric vehicle maker’s ingenuity or lack thereof, when it comes to the cooling system on the new compact SUV. One Tesla Motors Club forum member shared an image of their Model Y and the liquid cooled condenser (LCC), part of the refrigerant manifold […]