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Tesla makes changes to HW4/AI4 computers in cost-cutting push
Tesla has quietly made some significant modifications to its latest Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) computer systems. The changes are likely being made to reduce production costs as the company prepares for more affordable electric vehicles, and […]
Tesla Model Y registrations in Sweden surge by 500% after slump
Tesla may be staging a comeback in Sweden after a run of unimpressive monthly sales. The automaker’s car registration jumped by almost 500 percent as the Model Y regained the best-seller crown in September. It […]
Volkswagen Temporarily Cuts EV Production at German Plants Amid Slowing Demand
Volkswagen is scaling back electric vehicle (EV) production in Germany, announcing temporary shutdowns and reduced shifts at several of its key factories. The decision was made because of both weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars and […]
Tesla Hosts Firefighter Training in Southern California
Tesla hosted a specialized training event in San Bernardino, California, this week aimed at equipping firefighters and first responders with the knowledge needed to handle emergencies involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries. Hundreds of […]
United Airlines to Expand Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Boeing 737 Jets Starting October 15
United Airlines is preparing to bring high-speed Starlink internet to its more of its aircraft. Beginning October 15, the carrier will debut its first Boeing 737-800 equipped with the Starlink’s satellite connectivity on a flight […]
Tesla’s Sales Decline in Europe Extends Through August
Tesla’s footing in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market is looking increasingly shaky as sales continue to fall, even while overall demand for EVs accelerates across the region. New registration data shows the automaker posted another […]
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Model 3 News
Made in China Tesla Model 3 SR+ now includes floor mats as standard equipment
Tesla has updated the standard equipment for the Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 to include floor mats. The change so far appears to only impact Model 3’s coming from Giga Shanghai. David Cao, a […]
Protestor who jumped on Model 3 in China sues Tesla for defamation
A Tesla owner in China that has become famous for her claims that the brakes on her Model 3 failed is now suing the automaker for defamation. Zhang Yazhou filed the lawsuit on Thursday in […]
Increasing demand pushes Tesla Model 3/Y prices higher as Model S/X deliveries get pushed back even further
Tesla has implemented another round of prices changes for the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, the sixth time it has done so in recent months. Earlier today we told you that Tesla […]
Tesla launches VIP Test Drive program in Austria
Tesla has introduced a new VIP Test Drive program in Austria, a change that might be the first of more to come that impact the referral program. In an email sent to Austrian Tesla owners […]
Model Y News
Chinese Tesla owner turns his small village into Tesla village
A Tesla owner in China has convinced 30 of his fellow villagers into buying the electric car and in the process has turned his small home village into a Tesla village. They now have so […]
Giga Berlin to begin test production of Model Y Long Range this week
We have known for some time that the first cars off the production line at Giga Berlin will be the Model Y Performance. Even though demand isn’t as high as the Model Y Long Range, […]
Tesla Model Y Performance cars and white Model Y body spotted at Giga Texas [Update – not Performance]
Over the last few weeks Tesla has parked over 200 newly built Model Ys outside Giga Texas. All of them have been Long Range variants with 19″ Gemini wheels – until today. In a drone […]
Spokane Police Department not impressed with Tesla Model Y, unlikely to buy more
The Spokane Police Department in Washington State has previously announced plans to purchase 4 Tesla Model Ys for use as police cruisers. After trialing two for the past year, it looks like the city may […]
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Model S News
Future software update to allow owners to adjust auto-dimming mirrors
One of the more polarizing features on the Tesla Model 3 are the auto-dimming side mirrors – owners either love them or hate them (or don’t even know they have them), with many wanting the […]
DragTimes puts the Tesla Model S Performance up against the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
When BBC’s Top Gear released their video of a Tesla Model S Performance going head-to-head with a new Porsche Taycan Turbo S, many were quick to question the validity of the race and if it […]
EPA rejects Elon Musk’s claim they mistakenly left the door open on their test Model S
Earlier this week on Tesla’s Q1 2020 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk claimed the EPA rated range of the Model S would have been 400+ miles, had it not been for the EPA making a […]
Model X News
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SpaceX ‘activating Starlink’ in Iran following support from US lawmakers
Elon Musk says SpaceX will activate Starlink satellite internet service in Iran following a tweet from the U.S. Secretary of State Andrew Blinkin who said the country has taken steps “to advance internet freedom and […]
Starlink now providing internet to schools in the Amazon region
In May SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited Sao Paulo to meet with Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The pair discussed how to provide internet connectivity to rural areas of the country and how they could use […]
Marlink adds Starlink to its connectivity portfolio for maritime and enterprise customers
Marlink has added SpaceX’s Starlink to its connectivity portfolio. The company, along with its subsidiary OmniAccess, will act as “authorised Starlink integrators” on a global basis for maritime and enterprise customers. Starlink will be integrated […]
Starship orbital flight in November “highly likely”: Elon Musk
SpaceX fans who have been waiting for the first Starship orbital test flight might not have to wait much longer. After a series of delays in receiving test flight approval and ongoing development and testing […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger network ranks #1 in charger placement, Electrify America #1 overall in new study
A new study that looked at various public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the US ended up with some surprising results if you are a Tesla owner. umlaut, the company which conducted the analysis, […]
Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot expands to France and Norway
First launched in the Netherlands last November, Tesla has expanded their Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program to two more countries, France and Norway. The additions come after we reported over the weekend that several non-Tesla electric […]
Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot seems ready to expand to Norway
After a lot of speculation, Tesla finally opened up their Supercharger network to other electric vehicles (EVs) last year. The automaker is taking a cautious approach, running a pilot program at 10 Supercharger stations in […]
