A Tesla Model Y prototype has been spotted on a flat-bed truck in China – hinting at pre-production of the electric SUV. As we previously reported, Tesla has taken a new vehicle introduction strategy for Model Y. Unlike previous vehicle programs, which were launched in different markets with vehicles imported from Tesla’s Fremont factory in… Continue reading Tesla Model Y prototype spotted in China – hinting at pre-production
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The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy
A few years ago, a hacker managed to exploit vulnerabilities in Tesla’s servers to gain access and control over the automaker’s entire fleet. In July 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got on stage at the National Governors Association in Rhode Island and confirmed that a “fleet-wide hack” is one of Tesla’s biggest concerns as the automaker… Continue reading The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy
Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla and the FBI worked together to prevent a group of ransomware hackers from attacking Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, according to a complaint from the FBI. The FBI released information this week on the arrest of Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov, a 27-year-old citizen of Russia, who they claim was part of a group who attempted to extort… Continue reading Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla’s Elon Musk says that batteries enabling electric aircraft are coming in ‘3 to 4 years’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has updated the timeline on which he sees batteries enabling electric aircraft coming to maket. He now sees it happening in “3 to 4 years.” Several years ago, Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, said that he had a design for electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft –… Continue reading Tesla’s Elon Musk says that batteries enabling electric aircraft are coming in ‘3 to 4 years’
Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost
Tesla is starting to fight back against owners who are hacking their cars to unlock a performance boost that the automaker is itself selling as a software update. For a few years now, Tesla started selling vehicles with upgradable software-locked capabilities, like 75 kWh battery pack software-locked at 60 kWh or higher power outputs enabled… Continue reading Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost
Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization
Tesla has started rolling out a new suspension update with real-time visualization of the suspension for Model S and Model X vehicles equipped with the new fully-adaptive damping suspension. Model S and Model X vehicles have long been equipped with a standard “smart” air suspension, but when Tesla launched the new Raven Model S and Model… Continue reading Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization
Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars
Tesla has applied to add a motion sensor inside its vehicles that would help detect if a child is left behind in a hot car. Back in 2018, Tesla launched a new ‘Enhanced Anti-theft’ sensor as aftermarket product that included a motion sensor for Model S and Model X. But the goal of that device… Continue reading Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars
Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk confirms race car-like centerlock wheels
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the smallest little detail about the new Roadster: it will have race car-like one-nut wheels. We are kind of starving for information when it comes to Tesla’s new Roadster. The electric supercar is supposed to come deliver the “ultimate smackdown” to gasoline-powered cars by outperforming all other supercars and becoming… Continue reading Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk confirms race car-like centerlock wheels
Tesla is installing world’s biggest casting machine outside Fremont factory
Tesla has taken delivery of the world’s biggest casting machine and it is installing it outside under a carport-like structure at Fremont factory. With the Model Y, Tesla has introduced some important underbody engineering and manufacturing improvements. CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla managed to turn what was originally 70 parts in Model 3’s rear… Continue reading Tesla is installing world’s biggest casting machine outside Fremont factory
Tesla launches its own car wrap service
Tesla has launched its own car wrap service through delivery centers starting with 5 cities in China. Could it be introduced in other markets? Over the last few years, Tesla has reduced the number of color options on its vehicles in order to streamline production and facilitate repairs at service centers. It resulted in many… Continue reading Tesla launches its own car wrap service