Tesla has unveiled a new Cybertruck software update coming to bring new off-roading features to the electric pickup truck, as well as Cybertent mode, and more. Despite starting deliveries a few months ago, Tesla has yet to fully develop the electric pickup truck’s software, and it is still missing some important features. It’s not uncommon… Continue reading Tesla unveils new Cybertruck off-roading features, Cybertent mode, and more
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Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging this morning on several reports that China is going to approve the automaker’s deployment of its Full Self-Driving package in the country. The Full Self-Driving package is a promise that Tesla has been selling to its vehicle owners since 2016: that promise is that all new vehicles are equipped with… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment
Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3 days old and already got a $1k price hike
Tesla just released the Model 3 Performance on Tuesday, and already Tesla has hiked the price by $1,000. The Model 3 Performance came out the morning of Tesla’s quarterly earnings report earlier this week, with lots of updates. Tesla updated the car’s bodywork, seats, steering, brakes, damping, track mode software, and of course the rear… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3 days old and already got a $1k price hike
Tesla Autopilot is again under NHTSA investigation after doubts over recall remedy
Tesla Autopilot finds itself once again under NHTSA investigation after the agency is now doubting the effectiveness over the 2-million vehicle “recall” last year. As you may remember, Tesla and NHTSA announced a new “safety recall” of all Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot in North America last December. The recall marked the conclusion of the… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot is again under NHTSA investigation after doubts over recall remedy
Honda joins EV race with historic $11B investment to build 240K EVs a year
Honda is finally joining the EV race after announcing a massive $11 billion (CAD$15 billion) investment to build four new EV plants in Canada. The historic investment will be used to build Canada’s first EV supply chain, enabling 240,000 Honda EVs to be made for the US and Canada annually. Honda reveals game changing investment… Continue reading Honda joins EV race with historic $11B investment to build 240K EVs a year
Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
Another fully electric large Toyota SUV is on its way. Toyota announced it’s preparing its three-row electric SUV as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in Indiana. Is this the electric Toyota Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for? A new large Toyota electric SUV is coming to the US Since 2021, Toyota has invested… Continue reading Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged 12% today, one of its best days in a long time, as Elon Musk tries to position Tesla to ride the artificial intelligence wave. In a rare occurrence, Tesla had a pretty bad miss on expectations for both revenue and earnings with its financial results in Q1 2024. Despite the miss,… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave
Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year
Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper than those coming from suppliers by the end of the year. 4680 is a new cell format enabled by new technologies, like tabless cells, developed by Tesla. It was first unveiled in 2020 with promises of enabling significantly lower cost, more… Continue reading Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year
Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week
Tesla Cybertruck production April 2024 Tesla has released a rare update on Cybertruck production – confirming the production of 1,000 Cybertruck in a week. The automaker had warned that the Cybertruck production ramp could prove difficult due to unique features, like the stainless steel body. Tesla started production back in November 2023 and didn’t release… Continue reading Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week
Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving (FSD)”. Back in 2021, Musk did say that he had early discussions with other automakers about licensing self-driving technology, but that didn’t lead to anything. Last year, the CEO made an announcement that Tesla would be open to licensing Autopilot… Continue reading Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’