Some early Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting some rust spots on their brand-new stainless steel pickup trucks. At this point, it’s entirely clear why it is happening, but we have a pretty good idea and an easy fix. There’s a misconception that stainless steel doesn’t rust, which got Cybertruck enthusiasts excited when Tesla unveiled the… Continue reading Tesla Cybertrucks are already rusting, but there’s an easy fix
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BYD secures license deal with Ford and GM supplier to use its LFP battery packs for EVs
Leading global EV maker BYD is making big moves to stay on top of the market. Its latest deal gives Ford and GM supplier BorgWarner rights to its BYD Blade battery packs. BYD signs deal with Ford, GM supplier for battery packs BorgWarner announced the strategic agreement with BYD’s battery unit, FinDreams. Under the deal,… Continue reading BYD secures license deal with Ford and GM supplier to use its LFP battery packs for EVs
GM nearly doubles its map of Super Cruise hands-free driving routes in North America
General Motors (GM) has once again expanded its maps of routes that enable Super Cruise hands-free driving in North America. The American automaker now operates the largest hands-free driving network now that it has nearly doubled the mileage of available routes on the continent. Super Cruise is a hands-free driver assistance feature introduced to the… Continue reading GM nearly doubles its map of Super Cruise hands-free driving routes in North America
Tesla Model 3 has a new tech that ‘isolates shake frequencies in your belly’
The new refreshed Tesla Model 3 has a new technology that “isolates shake frequencies in your belly”. Yes, that’s apparently a thing now. I love my 2018 Model 3 Performance. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned, but it’s also far from perfect. One of the things I dislike the most is the shake at… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 has a new tech that ‘isolates shake frequencies in your belly’
Tesla is now accounting for ‘battery age’ in its range calculation
Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles. I have long been advocating for prioritizing accurate range prediction over a longer range in curbing range anxiety. Don’t get me wrong, a longer range can be useful, but if you know what where you are going,… Continue reading Tesla is now accounting for ‘battery age’ in its range calculation
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta saved me once and tried to kill me twice
I have been driving with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for about two years now, and during that time, it saved me once and tried to kill me twice. How should I feel about that? The Promise In 2016, I enthusiastically listened to Elon Musk announcing that from now on, every new Tesla vehicle will… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta saved me once and tried to kill me twice
Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
Elon Musk has claimed that a fatal crash reported by The Washington Post yesterday was not on ‘Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta’ after Tesla told the police that they couldn’t confirm it because the logs were lost. Now, he goes as far as claiming that FSD Beta would have saved the Tesla employee. Yesterday, we reported… Continue reading Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
Tesla increases Model 3 price, now cost as much as Model Y
Tesla has increased the price of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range in the US. It now pretty much costs the same as Model Y, if not cheaper in some cases. After launching the Model 3 refresh in Europe and Asia last summer, Tesla finally brought the new vehicle to North America last month. As… Continue reading Tesla increases Model 3 price, now cost as much as Model Y
The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
The Dawn Project, a group that runs ads attacking Tesla’s full self-driving system, has received a letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) demanding that it cease using its logo in advertising, which Dawn Project did in contravention of US federal law in its Super Bowl ad aired this weekend. The Dawn Project is… Continue reading The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk
The horrible fatal crash of a Tesla employee using Full Self-Driving Beta has been reported in detail for the first time to highlight responsibility in those accidents. The Crash The Washington Post released a new report on the crash today, which happened back in 2022. Hans von Ohain, a recruiter at Tesla, and his friend… Continue reading Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk