Archive: Tesla News

By Joey Klender Posted on December 14, 2019 New York-based design company LARS BÜRO has created a Tesla Cybertruck-inspired building that serves numerous uses, including solar-powered storage for Tesla’s new pickup truck. The design firm imagines a modular living space that can double as an apartment, storage facility, or commercial space that can be placed […]

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 15, 2019 The Tesla Model S is so much more than a car. For Tesla, it was a successful bet which proved that the company has what it takes to make an exquisite car from the ground up. For its owners, it is a vehicle that changes the perception […]

By Eric Ralph Posted on December 13, 2019 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed off a holiday-themed Raptor engine “Christmas tree” with its very own star on top. Musk noted via a tweet that the company’s Starship propulsion team is “making great progress” building, testing, and refining the Raptor engines that will one day propel the […]

By Joey Klender Posted on December 14, 2019 The polarizing Tesla Cybertruck has caught the attention of automotive industry veteran Sandy Munro, who offered his honest opinion on the electric car manufacturer’s all-electric pickup during an interview with E for Electric‘s Alex Guberman. Munro’s initial thoughts had to deal with the design and aesthetics of […]

By Joey Klender Posted on December 14, 2019 The owner of a Tesla Model 3 is crediting his vehicle’s built-in dashcam for helping him argue against a ticket he received from a cop who accused him of not using his turn signal at a traffic light. Tesla Model 3 owner and Twitter user @pmoconne was […]

By Randell Suba Posted on December 12, 2019 Tesla quietly updated the price of the Model 3 in its online design studio, increasing the price of the non-Performance variants by $500. Price for the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Standard Range Plus now costs $39,990, from $39,490, while the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Long Range version […]

By Joey Klender Posted on December 13, 2019 Electric car startup Rivian has submitted a patent for a “Swing and Drop Tailgate” door that would allow for easier access to the bed of the R1T pickup truck. Rivian’s patent was inspired by a traditional truck’s tailgate door, which tends to restrict access to the bed […]

By Joey Klender Posted on December 13, 2019 Tesla’s Autopilot and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) features were recently highlighted in a video depicting the system’s ability to avoid collisions with pedestrians and obstacles. In a series of videos posted on Twitter, Tesla community member and resident hacker @greentheonly demonstrated how Autopilot, under version 2019.40.1.1, safely […]

By Joey Klender Posted on December 13, 2019 Tesla’s Gigafactory 4 in Berlin, Germany will reportedly begin construction around January 2020. This comes just after Tesla reportedly reached an agreement with local government officials to purchase a piece of land where the company’s electric vehicle and battery production facility will be built. CEO Elon Musk […]

By Randell Suba Posted on December 13, 2019 Tesla recently informed California regulators that its upcoming Cybertruck will likely qualify as a Class 2B-3 medium-duty vehicle, hinting that the vehicle will have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), similar to that of the Ford F-250. Tesla’s senior managing policy advisor Sarah Van Cleve detailed the […]