A $400 remote-controlled Cybertruck sold out shortly after pre-orders opened this week, further showing the excitement for Tesla’s radical pickup truck. Features include functioning headlights and taillight, all-wheel drive – featuring Chill or Sport modes, and a cracked window vinyl sticker as a nod to Tesla’s broken glass blunder during the Cybertruck’s debut. Tesla partnered… Continue reading Hot Wheels Cybertruck Sells Out
Month: February 2020
Panasonic to Exit Partnership at Giga New York
Panasonic said Wednesday that it will end a four-year partnership with Tesla to produce batteries at Giga New York. Panasonic said in a release that it will cease operations by the end of May and exit the facility by the end of September. This decision will have no impact on Panasonic and Tesla’s partnership in… Continue reading Panasonic to Exit Partnership at Giga New York
Tesla Sends Delivery Confirmation to Model Y Customers
Tesla sent Monday delivery confirmation emails to customers waiting for the company’s electric crossover SUV. Several TMC members posted notes sent from Tesla to ready customers for a March delivery of their Model Y. The Model Y was originally slated for production in fall of 2020, then bumped up to the summer of 2020. Now,… Continue reading Tesla Sends Delivery Confirmation to Model Y Customers
Model 3 Named a ‘Top Pick’ by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has named the Tesla Model 3 as one of its Top 10 Picks of 2020, which considers road tests, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. The Model 3 was specifically called out as the best electric car. The report said: The Model 3 proves that EVs can challenge conventional upscale sedans by offering invigorating performance… Continue reading Model 3 Named a ‘Top Pick’ by Consumer Reports
Talking PPF: Pro Terms to Know
This glossary of paint protection film terms is essential reading if you’re searching for the right PPF dealer to trust with your Tesla. It will help you get a lot more out of your conversations with the pros, so that you’re equipped with excellent information to guide you in your decisions. Glossary of Paint Protection… Continue reading Talking PPF: Pro Terms to Know
Tesla Says Giga Berlin to Have Solar Roof
Tesla launched a new website Wednesday that offers some new details about its first factory in Europe. Located in Grünheide and dubbed Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, construction of the facility is expected to begin in 2020 with production targeted for 2021. Phase 1 will focus on production of Model Y, with a target capacity of 10,000 vehicles… Continue reading Tesla Says Giga Berlin to Have Solar Roof
SpaceX Sends 60 Starlink Satellites to Orbit, Misses Rocket Landing
SpaceX added Monday another 60 satellites to its Starlink constellation, but failed to land its Falcon 9 rocket after a streak of successes. After a successful launch, the rocket’s first stage attempted to land on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Instead, Tesla said the rocket did… Continue reading SpaceX Sends 60 Starlink Satellites to Orbit, Misses Rocket Landing
German Court Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Land at New Factory Site
A German court has stopped work at the site of Tesla’s first factory in Europe due to environmental concerns. The Higher Administrative Court for Berlin-Brandenburg ordered Tesla to stop clearing trees until the court can consider an environmental group’s appeal. A lower court told Tesla last week that it could clear the trees as it… Continue reading German Court Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Land at New Factory Site
Tesla to Raise $2 Billion in Stock Offering
Tesla plans to raise $2 billion in a new stock offering, the company said Thursday. Tesla watchers quickly pointed out that Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk recently said that that the company did not have plans to raise more capital. “Diluting the company to pay down debt doesn’t sound like a wise move,” Musk said… Continue reading Tesla to Raise $2 Billion in Stock Offering
Tesla Issues Recall for Model X Steering Issue
Tesla is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs, citing a problem with the power steering that could increase the risk of a crash. This recall applies to most Model X vehicles built before mid-October 2016. Model X vehicles built after mid-October 2016 are not affected. Tesla posted a note on its website addressing the recall: We… Continue reading Tesla Issues Recall for Model X Steering Issue