🕵️ A recent drone flyover revealed mysterious covered Tesla vehicles at the Fremont Factory test track. 📸 Footage by YouTube user Met God in Wilderness sparked speculation about potential unreleased Tesla models. 🚗 Aerial video showed eight vehicles, with designs suggesting a mix of low-slung cars and crossover SUVs. 🔍 Some SUV-styled vehicles appeared to…
🚗 Tesla and Rivian face state restrictions in the U.S., hindering direct vehicle sales in many areas. 👥 Executives from Tesla and Rivian discuss the challenges imposed by dealership lobbying practices. ⚖️ Tesla utilizes legal approaches, such as tribal land loopholes, to navigate sales bans in certain states. 🏛️ Rivian’s CEO criticizes dealership laws, describing…
🚗 Tesla has launched the Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature for Cybertruck owners in Canada, following its U.S. release in September. 🍁 The rollout in Canada includes the new software version v12.5.5.3, spotted by Canadian owners. 📸 X user Dare W shared screenshots and videos of the Cybertruck’s first drives with the Supervised FSD system…
🚗 Tesla has launched a range-limited “Actually Smart Summon” in Europe and the Middle East, expanding from its initial U.S. release. 🌍 The feature requires users to be within 6 meters of their vehicle due to UNECE regulations, whereas in the U.S., the range is approximately 65 meters. 🔍 Some users expressed disappointment over the…
🚗 Tesla executive Lars Moravy dismissed a study’s claim about high fatal accident rates in Tesla vehicles as “clickbait.” 📊 Moravy suggested the study’s flawed calculations were due to incorrect mileage data. 🚦 Several authorities have declared Tesla vehicles among the safest, countering the study’s claims. 🔍 The study based its conclusions on data from…
🔍 Tesla and Rivian reached a “conditional” settlement to end a years-long lawsuit over trade secrets and employee poaching. 🤝 The settlement seeks dismissal of the lawsuit by December 24 if conditions are met, though exact terms remain undisclosed. 🚗 Tesla accused Rivian of poaching employees and stealing intellectual property, which Rivian has consistently denied.…
🚗 The lawsuit against Tesla concerning phantom braking in its EVs is moving forward, but only partially. 👨⚖️ U.S. District Court Judge Georgia Alexakis has allowed the case to continue on grounds that Tesla allegedly concealed the issue from consumers. ❌ Claims regarding forced overpayment for insurance due to collision system warnings were dismissed by…
🚀 Tesla is expanding its Supercharger network to accommodate non-Tesla EVs, addressing cable length and charging port placement issues. 🔄 Four improvement goals include enhancing stall availability accuracy, increasing long cable numbers, modifying stations to prevent blocking, and encouraging better charge port locations. 📝 An updated software algorithm improves the accuracy of stall availability data,…
🌳 Grünheide police have dismantled treehouses used by protestors opposing Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion. 🚧 A total of 18 protestors were temporarily detained for illegally remaining in the treehouses. 🏡 The protestors’ treehouses have been a presence near Tesla Giga Berlin for about nine months. 📜 Grünheide issued a general order restricting public access in…
🚗 The Tesla Cybercab, a self-driving robotaxi, was displayed at Giga New York to engage employees. 📸 Social media posts show Tesla employees actively photographing the Cybercab during its display. 🇪🇺 This display follows similar showcases conducted in Europe, emphasizing global interest. 🔄 The vehicle featured updated wheel covers and a plate hinting at previous…