In a recent comprehensive investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems have been implicated in hundreds of vehicle crashes and numerous fatalities. Analyzing incidents from January 2018 to August 2023, the agency documented 956 crashes involving Tesla vehicles equipped with these features, which included 29 deaths. […]
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Car
Apr 24, 2024
Tesla Wants to Become the Uber of Robotaxis
Earlier this month, Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis – which wasn’t much, save for that the cars will be unveiled by the company on August 8. Ahead of rolling out the robotaxis, Tesla is previewing a rideshare service where users can hail one of the self-driving vehicles. The service would be […]
Car
Apr 24, 2024
Tesla Unveils Model 3 Performance Edition: Starting at Just Over $40K USD
Tesla has unveiled its latest vehicle, the Model 3 Performance, featuring notable upgrades in power, technology and design. The revamped Model 3 Performance is equipped with Tesla’s most potent Performance drive unit to date, offering 510 hp. This power boost allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and reach […]
Car
Apr 19, 2024
Tesla Recalls All 3,878 Cybertrucks Due to Accelerator Pedal Issue
Tesla’s Cybertruck rollout has been rocky at best. After multiple delays on the car actually entering production, the company announced last month that the latest round of vehicle shipments would be delayed. It’s now recalling all of its $61,000 USD Cybertrucks, of which there are 3,878. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the […]
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Apr 15, 2024
Tesla Reportedly Lays Off 10% of Its Workforce, Delays Cybertruck Shipments
Tesla is cutting 10% of its staff after years of slumping sales, Electrek reported first. Vehicle deliveries have been declining year-to-year since 2020, leading to layoffs across the company’s global workforce. Employees were reportedly informed in a company-wide email of the approximately 14,000 jobs being cut. The exact teams being impacted wasn’t revealed. “Over the […]
Car
Apr 9, 2024
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over 2018 Model X Crash That Killed Apple Engineer
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Walter Huang, who died after his Model X SUV crashed while the autopilot mode was on. In 2018, Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two, had been driving on a highway in Mountain View, California on autopilot when the Model X hit […]
Car
Feb 5, 2024
Tesla Recalls Over Two Million EVs Due to the Warning Light Text Being Too Small
Tesla has yet again launched another massive recall of its electric vehicles, this time due to non-compliance with federal guidelines from the National Highway Traffic Administration for font size. According to the NHTSA, the right font size is imperative for warning lights and as such, Tesla appears to have violated to guideline, forcing them to […]
Car
Jan 5, 2024
Tesla Lowers Range Expectations for Model Y, S and X Following DOJ Probe
Tesla has quietly reduced the range expectations per charge for its Model Y, S and X electric cars, Electrek reported first. The Model Y Performance has been cut from 303 miles to 285 miles, while the Model Y Long Range is down from originally 330 miles to now 310 miles. The Model X and Model […]
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Jan 3, 2024
Tesla Says It Produced 1.8 Million Cars in 2023, Still Beaten by Competitor BYD
Tesla broke its own record for its EV production in 2023. The company has revealed its 2023, sharing that it produced 1.84 million cars last year. Despite its success, Tesla still fell short of its Hong Kong-based competitor, BYD. While Tesla solely produces battery-operated vehicles, BYD makes battery-powered and hybrid models, giving it a leg […]
Car
Dec 18, 2023
Heimplanet × Tesla’s Tent Converts the Cybertruck Into a Portable Campsite
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been one of the automotive brand’s lengthier paths to a new car. Consumers have been waiting years to get behind the wheel of the new model and Tesla finally released its first batch in November. The delay of the electric truck hasn’t stopped Tesla from working on some gear to accompany it. […]
Car
Dec 13, 2023
Tesla Recalls 2 Million Cars to Address Autopilot “Defect”
Tesla will recall more than two million cars in the U.S. to fix a “defect” in the brand’s Autopilot system. The massive figure accounts for almost every Model S, Y, X and 3 that the brand has sold in the country, since Autopilot launched in 2012. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued […]
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Dec 13, 2023
Tesla Shares a Look at Its Latest Optimus Robot
Building on its previous creations, Tesla has now shared a look at its latest Optimus robot. Taking to X, Elon Musk‘s company unveiled the second-generation humanoid machine with enhanced dexterity. The real-time footage exhibits the strides Tesla has made with its robotics with smoother movement thanks to Tesla-designed actuators and sensors. Allow with the actuated […]
Car
Dec 5, 2023
Watch the Tesla Cybertruck Beat a Porsche 911 in a Drag Race While Towing Another Porsche
Tesla Cybertrucks deliveries have recently begun, with a select few employees receiving the new car. Leading up to the delivery, Elon Musk and Tesla have continued to reveal a handful of specs for its stainless steel truck. In the latest video posted to Tesla’s official X account showed the Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in […]
Car
Dec 5, 2023
Unplugged Performance Reveals Off-Road Version of the Tesla Cybertruck
Unplugged Performance, a self-proclaimed leader in the industry when it comes to upgrading Tesla vehicles, has often been known for the upgraded high performance Model S. Due to the proximity to Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne, California, Unplugged Performance and Tesla seem to have a special relationship. Almost immediately after Elon Musk announced the Cybertruck, […]
Car
Nov 13, 2023
Tesla Can Sue Cybertruck Resellers for $50,000 USD
According to a report, Tesla’s purchase agreement for the Cybertruck includes a “Cybertruck Only.” The clause states that buyers cannot sell their vehicle within the first year unless they have explicit permission from the automaker. Breaking the agreement may result in the owner being sued by the auto manufacturer. With deliveries of the Cybertruck on […]
Car
Oct 18, 2023
Tesla’s New ‘Driver Drowsiness Warning’ Detects Yawns and Closed Eyes
Tesla’s new feature is geared towards improving road safety by making sure drivers don’t fall asleep at the wheel. The tool is called Driver Drowsiness Warning and was initially spotted in the automaker’s software earlier this year by hackers. Driver Drowsiness Warning is built to look for certain facial characteristics that suggest tiredness, such as […]
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Oct 3, 2023
Unplugged Performance Enables Tesla Model Y Owners To Go Off-Road
Unplugged Performance, known for its out-of-the-ordinary Tesla mods and builds, has revealed its latest work, a set of 18-inch wheels to enable Model Y drivers to go off-road. Presented in “midnight silver metallics” the “UP-03 beadlock off-road spec forged wheels” bring 18-inches of offroading flair to Tesla’s otherwise smallest SUV model. Beyond looks, the deadlock […]
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Sep 21, 2023
Elon Musk Says Tesla Cybertruck Could Come With a Diamond-Like Coating Option
Recently, Elon Musk took to his favorite social media platform X to respond to some burgeoning thoughts from his followers. The latest news to come out of his messaging spree relates to the much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck. In an X post, he suggested that his electric vehicles company Tesla might just offer the option of a […]