Tesla has unveiled its real purple wrapped Model 3 and Model X as part of a massive new video game marketing campaign with Tencent in China. We reported last week that Tesla partnered with Tencent to include Tesla vehicles in “Game of Peace,” China’s version of the popular PUBG mobile game. Both Tesla and Tencent,… Continue reading Tesla unveils real purple Model 3 and Model X as part of massive new video game marketing campaign
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Tesla plans two new electric cars after Cybertruck, Musk tentatively confirms
Elon Musk has tentatively confirmed that Tesla plans two new electric cars, including a compact electric car, to come after Cybertruck. After unveiling the Cybertruck, Musk said that the electric pickup truck is Tesla’s last new product for ‘awhile’. Yet, Tesla has recently given some indications that they are planning some other electric vehicles in… Continue reading Tesla plans two new electric cars after Cybertruck, Musk tentatively confirms
Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
Elon Musk said that he is testing Tesla’s latest alpha built of its self-driving system and claim that he can “almost” go from his house to work without intervention. Last year, Musk announced Tesla’s plan to deploy 1 million “Robotaxi” vehicles for a self-driving ride-sharing network by the end of 2020. The goal is to improve… Continue reading Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
Elon Musk made a rare comment about Tesla Roadster production, which had been delayed a few times, and he hinted at a start to production in California within 12 to 18 months. When Tesla first unveiled the new Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it was coming in 2020. While Tesla never officially delayed the… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
Tesla brings back pop-up store concept inside a trailer
Tesla brought back its deployable mobile pop-up store concept as it is expanding into central Europe, a new market for the automaker. Before Tesla started to expand its retail presence with brick and mortar stores, the automaker came up with a strategy to deploy mobile “pop-up” stores. Electrek reported on the concept back in 2015… Continue reading Tesla brings back pop-up store concept inside a trailer
Tesla Model 3 dealer offers group buy discount in China, Tesla denies involvement
A Chinese car dealer group is offering a group buy on Tesla Model 3 vehicles at a discount, but Tesla denied any involvement — including offering a lower price. Some automakers or dealerships will offer group buy discounts for larger volumes, but Tesla is not one of them. The California-based automaker prides itself on offering… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 dealer offers group buy discount in China, Tesla denies involvement
Tesla secret project Palladium: new Model S and Model X are coming
Electrek has discovered a new Tesla secret project called “Palladium,” and it involves some important updates to the Model S and Model X. Earlier this year, Electrek exclusively revealed information about Tesla’s “Roadrunner” secret project to build its own new battery cells and its own technology to produce them. Now sources have confirmed to Electrek… Continue reading Tesla secret project Palladium: new Model S and Model X are coming
Panasonic denies ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
Panasonic denies the ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada disclosed in a new inside look at the factory. Yesterday, we reported on the science channel having access to Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada for their new show ‘Super Factories’ – giving us a rare new look inside the plant. As we stated,… Continue reading Panasonic denies ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla is looking for new locations ‘immediately available’ to expand service
Tesla is looking for new locations in order to expand its service capacity in several markets, including Bay Area, Atlanta, Puerto Rico and more. Last year, Tesla has made several statements about expanding service after CEO Elon Musk admitted a “foolish oversight” of Tesla’s service coverage and plans to open many more service centers around the… Continue reading Tesla is looking for new locations ‘immediately available’ to expand service
Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line
Tesla is currently undergoing major upgrades at Fremont factory and now we’ve learned that it is soon planning a shutdown as it is opening a new assembly line. When Tesla was forced to shut down its Fremont factory due to COVID-19, Electrek reported that Tesla is going to use the factory shutdowns to do upgrades… Continue reading Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line