Tesla has recalled more than 285,000 vehicles in China for concerns over the Autopilot self-driving feature. Announced Saturday by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the recall affects 211,256 Model 3 vehicles built at the company’s Shanghai factory and 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles. The recall affected 38,599 China-made Model Ys. Chinese regulators claim that Autopilot can… Continue reading Tesla Recalls 285K Cars in China for Autopilot Concerns
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Tesla Recalling Model 3, Model Y Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues
Tesla said Thursday it’s recalling more than 5,000 vehicles in the U.S. for seatbelt issues. The company said 5,530 vehicles, including 2018-2020 Model 3 sedans and 2019-2021 Model Y SUVs, could have faulty fasteners securing the front shoulder belt to the b-pillar. Another recall impacts 2,166 Model Y vehicles from 2019-2021 due to faulty fasteners… Continue reading Tesla Recalling Model 3, Model Y Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues
Model 3, Model Y Recalled for Loose Suspension Bolts
About 6,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have been recalled due to loose brake caliper bolts. According to a notice posted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the recall is for Model 3 sedans from 2019-2021 and Model Y SUVs built 2020-2021. NHTSA says the loose brake calipers could hit the rim of the… Continue reading Model 3, Model Y Recalled for Loose Suspension Bolts
Musk Says Price Increases Related to Cost of Raw Materials
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk says the increasing prices for his company’s electric vehicles are due to rising materials costs. Tesla has now increased the price of the vehicles five times in the last few months. When a Twitter user complained, Musk offered an explanation. “Prices increasing due to major supply chain price pressure industry-wide,”… Continue reading Musk Says Price Increases Related to Cost of Raw Materials
Tesla Pushing ‘Cabin Camera Updates’
Tesla has reportedly enabled the interior camera in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to monitor drivers when Autopilot is engaged. Twitter user @WholeMarsBlog shared photos on Twitter of “Cabin Camera Updates” included in a new software release. The notes say the “cabin camera above the rearview mirror can now detect and alert driver inattentiveness while… Continue reading Tesla Pushing ‘Cabin Camera Updates’
Fifth Price Increase Hits Model 3, Model Y
Another price change has hit the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla has now increased the price of the vehicles five times in the last few months. Tesla has not offered an explanation for the fluctuation. The latest increase adds $500 to the Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus and Model 3 Long Range AWD.… Continue reading Fifth Price Increase Hits Model 3, Model Y
Tesla Bumps Model 3, Model Y Price by $500
Tesla has added $500 to the price of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD, and Model Y Long Range Dual Motor AWD. There has been no stability in Tesla’s pricing this year. A $500 increase was implemented twice in April alone. And, back in February, Model 3 Standard Range… Continue reading Tesla Bumps Model 3, Model Y Price by $500
Tesla Making More Effort to Build Relationships in China
Tesla is making a greater effort to engage with regulators in China as it faces criticism about safety and service, according to Reuters. “Tesla’s change of strategy leading to more behind-the-scenes interaction with policymakers in Beijing compared to relatively little previously shows the seriousness with which the U.S. automaker views the setbacks in its second-biggest… Continue reading Tesla Making More Effort to Build Relationships in China
Tesla Shows Improvement in Q1 Safety Report
With the release of Tesla’s Q1 2021 Vehicle Safety Report, Chief Executive Elon Musk says that Autopilot is nearly 10-times safer than the “average vehicle.” According to the report: In the 1st quarter, we registered one accident for every 4.19 million miles driven in which drivers had Autopilot engaged. For those driving without Autopilot but… Continue reading Tesla Shows Improvement in Q1 Safety Report
Are You Ready for Your Next Natural Disaster?
Living in South Florida, we have the worst of both worlds: hurricanes and floods. When storms hit, preparation is key. First and foremost, we recommend all-weather mats for your Tesla to not only keep your under carpets dirt and mud free but also to provide a non-slip surface that can contain over a gallon of… Continue reading Are You Ready for Your Next Natural Disaster?