While performing road tests around the Fremont Factory, Tesla’s modified Semi prototype was spotted with a full wind deflector setup. Videos of the huge vehicle show how deafeningly quiet the Tesla Semi can be when it’s running. The new Tesla Semi concept, with its wind deflector attached, appeared to be a vehicle that is rapidly…
On Tuesday, Tesla announced the availability of Bitcoin as a payment option, marking yet another milestone for the company. However, though paying for electric cars with Bitcoin is a novel concept, Tesla’s cryptocurrency transactions would have tax implications. Teslas purchased with Bitcoin, according to CNBC, can come with “big tax bills.” According to IRS Publication…
A software update for the first electric Porsche Taycans is on the way, but it won’t be easy. When in their own garage, drivers would not be able to press a button on the in-car panel, link to Wi-Fi, or upgrade the car. Rather, the $100,000+ electric car must be taken to a Porsche dealer.…
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) faces a potential sell-off from investors if Cybertruck and Semi production timelines are not narrowed down shortly, Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter said in a new note. “TSLA remains one of our highest-conviction long ideas, but even better entry points could lie ahead,” Potter wrote, along with fellow Piper Sandler analyst Winnie…
Although the Tesla Model S will not have a physical gear stalk like the Model 3 and Model Y, it appears that the flagship sedan will still offer multiple manual gearshifting options. A recent video teased this, demonstrating how the new Model S’ in-display gear shifter could work. According to the video, drivers will be…
In the United States, Tesla has officially released Bitcoin payments for its all-electric vehicle lineup. The update is a big move forward for Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, who has recently expressed his support for cryptocurrencies. Several EV enthusiasts on social media were the first to post on Tesla’s Bitcoin payment option for vehicle…
A recent sighting of a Tesla Model S refresh has provided what could very well be the first glimpse of software Version 11’s potential user interface, as well as some of its features. The images also showed how Tesla might utilize the Model S refresh’s Cybertruck-sized 17″ infotainment system and its instrument cluster. In a…
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Being one of the most notable advanced-driver assist systems in the market today, Tesla’s Autopilot is subjected to a lot of scrutiny. This became particularly evident recently amid three crashes involving Teslas. Investigations are still ongoing, though one of the vehicles’ drivers had claimed that Autopilot was engaged when the crash happened. Longtime Tesla analyst…
It appears that the Tesla Model S Plaid would indeed be offered with seating options for up to seven passengers. This was highlighted recently by CEO Elon Musk, who noted on Twitter that the upcoming flagship sedan is Tesla’s “best car ever.” Musk’s update came as a response to Tesla owner-enthusiast @WholeMarsBlog, who noted on Twitter…