Tesla’s sales in China are on track for a record-breaking third quarter in 2024, with domestic sales reaching significant milestones. According to data shared by @Tslachan, Tesla China exported 23,241 vehicles in August, while domestic sales surged to 63,456 units—the highest monthly figure this year. This brings Tesla’s domestic sales for the first two months […]
Elon Musk has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal suggesting that his AI startup, xAI, was in talks with Tesla about a revenue-sharing deal in exchange for access to xAI’s technology and resources. The rumored arrangement would involve Tesla licensing xAI’s AI models to enhance its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, with Tesla sharing […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.32.3 software update and it includes new features for its newest vehicles, such as Hands-Free Frunk. Hands-Free Frunk says you can “Open your frunk even when your hands are full. Stand still in front of your frunk with Phone Key unobstructed, listen for the chimes, and the frunk opens […]
Toyota plans to significantly reduce its electric vehicle production, cutting its global output forecast for 2026 to 1 million vehicles, about 30% lower than its previous target, according to sources, reports Nikkei. The decision to cut EV production reflects a broader slowdown in the global EV market, prompting Toyota to inform its parts suppliers of […]
Tesla has relaunched its referral program in Europe (including the UK), after similar launches in the US and Canada. Buyers can save 1000€ off a Model S/X or Model 3/Y, while those referring can get 500€. It’s part of Tesla’s push to increase sales for the end of Q3 and into Q4. The discount applies […]
Tesla’s AI team has announced its release roadmap for upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) updates, detailing significant improvements and new features expected through early 2025. The big news is Tesla plans to launch FSD in China and Europe in Q1 2025, but of course, pending government approval. When FSD 12.5.2 is released it will be unified […]
SpaceX has evacuated employees from Brazil and warned against traveling to the country, as Elon Musk’s ongoing legal battle with Brazil’s highest court extends to his other businesses. According to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell sent an email late last week advising employees not to travel to Brazil for work or […]
Tesla has announced that its Cybertruck is now eligible for a $10,000 rebate under British Columbia’s CleanBC program, available to businesses and organizations. The incentive applies to commercial pickup trucks with a bed length of at least 72 inches and requires a minimum 36-month lease to qualify in the western Canadian province. Tesla shared the […]
Tesla Cybertruck owners recently gained Tesla Vision Park Assist, which offers visualizations, showing what’s around your truck. Now, the next step is coming this weekend, which is Autopark. That’s according to Tesla’s head of AI and Autonomy, Ashok Elluswamy, who said this morning, “We are glad that you finally learnt how to park yourself. Looking […]
A northern New Jersey pizzeria has taken food trucks to the next level by turning Tesla Cybertrucks into high-speed mobile pizza ovens. Fabio Antonio Arbelaez, a partner at Montville’s Columbia Inn Restaurant and an early Tesla adopter, retrofitted two Cybertrucks with two-tier ovens capable of firing up fresh, handmade pizzas in just two minutes. “She’s […]
Tesla is planning to launch a six-seat version of its Model Y in China starting late 2025, claims anonymous sources speaking with Reuters. A previous rumour claimed a 7 seat version was coming as well. Which is it? Suppliers have been asked to prepare accordingly for a double-digit increase of Model Y output at its […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.27.20 software update to a small group of users, and it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised) 12.5.3, along with the highly anticipated release of Actually Smart Summon (ASS). S3XY ASS is here, folks! Back in October 2022, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said ASS was “almost done”. Nearly two years […]
SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite internet service headed by Elon Musk, has resisted orders from Brazil’s telecom agency to block access to X. The move comes as Starlink, which has 250,000 customers in Brazil, continues to resist compliance with Brazilian government actions against Musk’s companies. On Sunday, Starlink informed Brazil’s telecom agency, Anatel, that it would […]
Tesla plans to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi at an event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in the Los Angeles area, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. Originally slated for August 8 (8/8), Tesla delayed the event to October 10, 2024 (or 10/10). Sources tell Bloomberg the reveal will take place […]
Tesla has extended its 1.99% APR financing offer for Model Y in the U.S., initially set to expire on August 31, 2024, to now include all vehicles delivered by September 30, 2024. The promotion, which was originally launched last month for orders placed after July 18, is available to well-qualified buyers. The updated terms on […]
