Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices

Elon Musk has finally given an explanation as to why Tesla keeps increasing Model 3 and Model Y prices. The reason is simple: Costs are increasing. Since the beginning of the year, Tesla had notably adopted a strange pricing strategy that puzzled people following the automaker. While Tesla has been no stranger to frequent price… Continue reading Elon Musk explains why Tesla keeps increasing prices

Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why

New Tesla Model Y owners are reporting that their electric SUVs are being delivered without lumbar support on the passenger side. It’s unclear if it’s a problem with production, or if Tesla removed the feature that generally comes standard in premium vehicles. Update: It looks like we might have a better idea what is happening.… Continue reading Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why

Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system

Tesla Powerpacks are currently being deployed at a critical hospital in Haiti where it is having issues maintaining sustainable power. Over the past few years, Tesla’s stationary energy storage solutions have become viable options to help maintain power in remote locations or where the grid is unreliable. That’s the case for LaGonâve Wesleyan Hospital on… Continue reading Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system

Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings

TeslaCam, Tesla’s onboard integrated dashcam system using Autopilot cameras, helped the police make an arrest in a strange case that has been terrorizing Southern California’s roads for weeks. Over the last few weeks, the police in Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties have received over 100 reports of vehicles being shot by BBs or pellets… Continue reading Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings

Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is delaying its Model S Plaid delivery event as the new electric vehicle apparently needs one more week of tuning. Back in January 2021, Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X, which brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated exterior design to Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

Tesla issues voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to inspect brake caliper bolts

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built over the last three years due to brake caliper bolts potentially not being secured properly. Like other automakers, Tesla will sometimes detect potential manufacturing mistakes and proactively recall potentially affected vehicles in order to make sure that they are up… Continue reading Tesla issues voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to inspect brake caliper bolts

Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range

A new patent application for the Tesla Cybertruck user interface has revealed a bunch of potential new accessories, features, and even a range of up to 610 miles for the electric pickup truck. Last month, we reported on Tesla’s head of user interface leaving the company and leaking a previously unseen look at the Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range

Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying

Tesla’s new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with Tesla Vision and no radar are still equipped with Autopilot’s active safety features despite what the media is saying and some organizations dropping their Tesla safety ratings. Here’s what happened. Earlier this week, Tesla announced the transition to its “Tesla Vision” Autopilot without radar and it warned… Continue reading Tesla vehicles without radar still have Autopilot safety features despite what the media is saying

EVgo is behind on charger installations for GM, grounds for agreement termination

A recent SEC filing has revealed that electric vehicle charging network EVgo is still 82 charger installations short of meeting its June 30 milestone deadline for the quarter, part of an agreement with General Motors (GM). According to the filing, missing this milestone would give GM the power to terminate the agreement and seek pre-agreed liquidated… Continue reading EVgo is behind on charger installations for GM, grounds for agreement termination

Tesla finally releases driver monitoring system using its cabin camera

Tesla is finally releasing a driver monitoring system using its cabin-facing camera to ensure drivers are paying attention when using its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving package features. It’s a feature that the automaker inexplicably has taken its sweet time to release. Tesla’s cabin-facing camera has been in the vehicles for years now, but the automaker… Continue reading Tesla finally releases driver monitoring system using its cabin camera