Recent figures released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) have revealed that Tesla China was able to sell a total of 77,695 domestically-produced vehicles in May. The number includes electric cars that were exported to foreign territories. Tesla’s May 2023 results bode well for the electric vehicle maker’s momentum in the country. It does, if any,…
Tesla Model Y is another step closer to becoming the world’s best-selling vehicle in any category after overtaking Toyota RAV4 sales in Australia. Tesla sold approximately 3,178 Model Y units in Australia. Meanwhile, Toyota sold a total of 2,616 RAV4 vehicles. Only the Toyota Hi-Lux pickup truck and the Ford Ranger pickup sold more units than the…
The Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack is officially out of stock just hours after its release. The long-awaited upgrade promised to significantly improve the physical Model S Plaid vehicle and its software. “Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Track Package delivers high-speed stability, maximum cornering force, and repeatable stopping power…
The production EV arms race at the Nurburgring just got a lot more exciting. In a recent announcement from American electric vehicle maker Tesla, a Model S Plaid with Track Pack was able to set a new lap record for a production EV at the Nurburgring with a time of 7:25.231. Tesla shared a video of the…
Tesla is revamping its offers for the Referral Program with new rewards for certain vehicle models, including money off and even offers for free months of the Full Self-Driving program. Tesla is offering three months of free Full Self-Driving and $1,000 off of a Model S and Model X sale that comes from a referral, giving the…
Tesla has announced major changes to the tax incentives for the Model 3, which brings pricing down significantly. Tesla said that all three trim levels of the Model 3 now qualify for the full tax credit of $7,500, as previously, the Model 3 Performance was the only vehicle that qualified for this amount. The Model…
Elon Musk has commended the quality of the Tesla electric vehicles built at Gigafactory Shanghai in China, recognizing them as “one of the best quality cars in the world.” Musk wrapped up his first visit to China in three years by returning back to the U.S. earlier this week. The trip included meetings with Chinese…
Revel is expanding its rideshare fleet in New York City with the addition of a new electric vehicle model: the Kia Niro. Revel plans to add nearly 50 units of the Niro to its fleet of more than 230 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles, giving rides to New Yorkers in all five boroughs,…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new safety standards that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on all new vehicles, regardless of powertrain. Such features have been standard in vehicles like Teslas, and they have contributed to the stellar safety ratings of cars like the Model 3 and…
Rivian recently highlighted the advantages of its 24/7 Live Chat feature for owners of the R1T and R1S. According to the electric truck maker, owners of its vehicles could be assured that they are assisted by a highly-trained human when they need service and roadside help. “There’s a friendly (human) Rivian employee behind every customer…