A recently leaked image of the Tesla Cybertruck frame has revealed a disappointing design aspect that many owners were eagerly anticipating: the absence of a cargo tunnel extending from the bed into the cabin, which would have allowed for the transportation of long materials. In another photograph showcasing the Cybertruck’s assembly process, it is evident…
Key Points 💰 Tesla Shanghai employees have received sizable quarterly bonuses after a strong performance in Q2. 👥 The bonuses amounted to about 1.5 times the monthly base salary, higher than previous bonuses for average performances. 🏭 The plant in Shanghai employs approximately 20,000 workers who build the Model 3 and Model Y. 📉 Bonuses…
Key Points 📱 Tesla’s latest App Update for Version 4.23 suggests that Apple AirPlay is coming to Tesla vehicles. 🚗 Adding AirPlay would reduce the need for owners to request Apple CarPlay, offering media playback capabilities in Tesla vehicles. 🗺️ AirPlay would complement the audio quality but wouldn’t provide features like Maps. 💡 Tesla’s coding…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s U.S.-banned Cyberquad for Kids is being reintroduced in China as the “Cyberquad Toy Car” and is already on sale for ¥11,990 or $1,670. 🚲 The Cyberquad for Kids is a battery-powered vehicle designed for children aged eight and older, with a top speed of 10 MPH and a range of 15…
Key Points 💡 Hyundai is still considering the adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). 💡 President Chung of Hyundai mentioned that they are assessing the benefits and charging efficiency of Tesla’s standards. 💡 Ford, General Motors,Rivian, Volvo, and Mercedes Benz have already announced the adoption of Tesla NACS. 💡 Some US states are…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla plans to manufacture a $24,000 car in India and is ready to invest in building a factory in the country with an annual production capacity of half a million vehicles. 🇮🇳 India has surpassed China as the most populous nation and Tesla aims to tap into the Indian market, which is…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) is now available in South Korea. 🇰🇷 The Model Y RWD will be imported from Gigafactory Shanghai. 📅 Tesla Korea’s official website indicates an estimated delivery date of August to September 2023 for the Model Y RWD. 💰 The listed price for the Model…
Key Points 🚘 Tesla’s entry into India won’t include duty waivers for reduced import rates. 💼 Talks between Tesla and the Indian government have been reignited, but duty waivers are not under consideration. 🏭 Tesla has been pushing for reduced import duties while Indian officials wanted the company to commit to building a production plant.…
Key Points 🔧 Tesla has made Wiper Controls more accessible by adding the ability to control them from the steering wheel in the newest software update. 🚗 The previous update allowed owners to control wiper speed with the scroll wheel but still required activating the wipers with a push of the stalk. 🔄 The new…
Key Points 📈 Americans registered twice as many Tesla Model Y crossovers year-over-year between January and May 2023. ⚡ Electric cars accounted for about 7% of new car registrations in the first five months of 2023, compared to 4.6% in the same period last year. 🚗 The Tesla Model Y experienced a significant increase in…