Tesla will make an update to its mobile app to help streamline service requests, Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted. As soon as next week, owners will be able to schedule service in two minutes “with a few taps.” Tesla phone app release next week will enable service scheduling in 2 mins with a few taps.… Continue reading Tesla App to Be Updated for Service Calls
Month: December 2018
Boring Company Shows Off First Completed Tunnel
The Boring Company’s initial Test Tunnel, located in Hawthorne, Calif., was unveiled Tuesday. The tunnel is being used for the research and development of the Boring Company’s tunneling and public transportation systems. The company also released footage of a Tesla Model X being lowered into the tunnel on an elevator, fixed on rails to speed… Continue reading Boring Company Shows Off First Completed Tunnel
WSJ: Musk Called Out for Using SpaceX Resources for Boring Co.
A Wall Street Journal report says SpaceX investors called out Chief Executive Elon Musk about using the space exploration company’s resources for his tunnel digging effort the Boring Company. Musk has been known to leverage assets across his various technology company’s. Musk personally borrowed $20 million from SpaceX to help fund the electric-car company. He is… Continue reading WSJ: Musk Called Out for Using SpaceX Resources for Boring Co.
Tesla Introduces New Easter Eggs – Farts and a Fireplace
Tesla has released two new Easter Eggs with update 2018.48.12.3a4e97c. “Toilet Humor” is activated by tapping a whoopee cushion icon on Tesla’s Easter Egg Menu. The app is labeled “Emissions Testing Mode” and gives Tesla owners the option for “Fart on Demand” and “Fart on Turn Signal.” That’s right, your Tesla can now make fart noises… Continue reading Tesla Introduces New Easter Eggs – Farts and a Fireplace
Volvo VNR Electric Semi Truck To Hit California Roads Next Year
Volvo Trucks is going to compete with Tesla and Daimler in semi trucks Volvo Trucks announced a new all-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck that will be unveiled and demonstrated in California in 2019. Production and sales is already scheduled for 2020. The Swedish group intends to introduce an electric version of the VNR using… Continue reading Volvo VNR Electric Semi Truck To Hit California Roads Next Year
Tesla Might Expand To Elon Musk’s South African Homeland In 2019
Is Africa finally ready for Tesla and is Tesla ready for Africa? South Africa is one of those places where you can’t buy a Tesla, but according to Elon Musk – who left South Africa for North America almost 30 years ago – there is a chance for change. The first store is expected to be… Continue reading Tesla Might Expand To Elon Musk’s South African Homeland In 2019
Tesla Expands U.S. Store Network By 10% In Just One Week
Tesla expands its store network in the U.S. by about 10% in just one week. Tesla released a note that this week it’s opening 11 new stores in the U.S.! As we check the list – there are some 124 stores/galleries available, which means that the latest move increases the number by more or less… Continue reading Tesla Expands U.S. Store Network By 10% In Just One Week
Tesla Model S, X Hold Higher Resale Value Than Rivals
Tesla Model S/X residual value remains stable and well above the industry average. According to Autolist.com’s study, the Tesla Model S and Model X hold resale value better than all of their gas-powered competitors. That’s despite new EV models coming on the market and indirect internal competition from Tesla Model 3 – Autolist notes. Here are the… Continue reading Tesla Model S, X Hold Higher Resale Value Than Rivals
Tesla CEO Elon Musk On 60 Minutes: Videos Galore
Elon Musk talks Twitter, GM, the SEC and more Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sat down with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes for a lengthy discussion. But rather than simply focusing on production numbers or future products, Lesley’s interview often dives into more personal topics. Namely Elon’s social media presence. Some have criticized her interview for being… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk On 60 Minutes: Videos Galore
Musk: ‘I Do Not Respect the SEC’
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk continues to beef with the Securities and Exchange Commission. His latest shot at the government agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws came in a 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday. “I want to be clear, I do not respect the SEC,” Musk said in the interview when pressed on… Continue reading Musk: ‘I Do Not Respect the SEC’