The Boring Company has shared a bit more information on the plans for the underground transportation system it is constructing at the Las Vegas Convention Center. New renderings posted on the company’s website show three station types: surface stations, subsurface stations, and subsurface open-air stations. The website also has an updated description of the “Loop” with… Continue reading Boring Company’s Vegas Loop to Use Tesla Vehicles
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Tesla Bests Q2 Estimates, Delivers 90K Cars
Tesla delivered 90,650 vehicles during the second quarter, a triumph during the pandemic that bested Wall Street estimates. Analysts predicted deliveries of about 74,000 vehicles, significantly less than what Tesla managed to achieve. The strong performance in Q2 was related to demand for Tesla’s more affordable vehicles. The company said it shipped 80,050 units of… Continue reading Tesla Bests Q2 Estimates, Delivers 90K Cars
J.D. Power Report Says Tesla Vehicles Prone to Problems
J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study did not favor the quality of Tesla vehicles. As part of its 2020 Initial Quality Study, Tesla owners reported more problems in their first 90 days of ownership than the other 31 U.S. auto brands included in the study. The average for 2020 model-year vehicles was 166 problems per 100… Continue reading J.D. Power Report Says Tesla Vehicles Prone to Problems
Tesla Discounts Basic Autopilot – $2,000 Until July 1
Owners of Tesla vehicles not equipped with basic Autopilot can add the feature for the discounted price of $2,000 until July 1. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted about the software sale on Sunday. New Tesla vehicles are outfitted with basic Autopilot as a standard feature, but many owners bought vehicles before that perk was… Continue reading Tesla Discounts Basic Autopilot – $2,000 Until July 1
Tesla Leverages Car Cameras for New Features
Tesla’s latest software update, 2020.24, installs several interesting new features. Among the features is one that takes advantage of the cabin-facing camera embedded in the rearview mirror of the Model 3. It’s the first time the company has shipped a feature that leverages the camera. Tesla is also making use of its other cameras to identify… Continue reading Tesla Leverages Car Cameras for New Features
Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Tesla vehicles bought in North America received price cuts Wednesday. Model S and X received $5,000 price cuts to $74,990 and $79,990 for the entry-level Long Range Plus versions. Performance versions were also cut by $5,000. Model 3 price was cut by $2,000 for all versions. The base-level Standard Range Plus Model 3 now starts… Continue reading Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade
Tesla’s 2020.20 software update adds the highly-anticipated Fallout Shelter to the Tesla Arcade. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who is well-versed in the post popular gaming titles, said last year during an interview at the E3 gaming convention that Fallout Shelter would eventually be added to the arcade. “Fallout Shelter puts you in control of… Continue reading Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade
Model X to Carry Astronauts to Launchpad for ‘Demo-2’ Mission
In two weeks, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to carry astronauts for the first time and transport to the launchpad will naturally be a Tesla. “Here’s some Tesla news that everyone should love,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine posted on Twitter. “Check out the Model X that will carry Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley… Continue reading Model X to Carry Astronauts to Launchpad for ‘Demo-2’ Mission
Tesla Will Move HQ Out of California After Fight Against Health Order
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter Saturday that the company will move its headquarters and “future operations” out of California. Additionally, Tesla plans to file a lawsuit against Alameda County over a health order that shut down the Fremont, Calif. facility. Tesla planned to return to production on Friday, however Alameda County’s interim… Continue reading Tesla Will Move HQ Out of California After Fight Against Health Order
Tesla’s Flagship Vehicles Updated With Quicker 0-60 Times
Tesla delivered this week additional performance to its flagship vehicles, improving the 0-60 mph times of both the Models S and Model X. The Model S Performance sedan and Model X Performance SUV will now accelerate from a stop to 60 mph in just 2.3 and 2.6 seconds, respectively. That’s cutting two-tenths of a second from… Continue reading Tesla’s Flagship Vehicles Updated With Quicker 0-60 Times