Tesla News
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Tesla may have reached a higher production level by now, ahead of a Model Y production ramp in Texas.
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Tesla tops 10% market share in California—an eighth of EV maker’s global deliveries
Tesla surged to a 10.5% market share in California in the fourth quarter of the year, according to registration data from the state's new-car dealer association.
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Tesla hits mute on "Boombox" feature, was drowning out federally mandated pedestrian warning sounds
The EV maker will issue an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox mode while vehicles are in drive, neutral, or reverse.
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Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”
Software controls for a valve caused the issue, which Tesla has already fixed with an over-the-air update, it reports.
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Tesla vehicles recalled for rolling past stop signs
Tesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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No $25,000 Tesla yet, Bentley preps for EVs, Firestone adds chargers: Today’s Car News
Tesla isn’t developing the $25,000 car yet, and it won’t launch any new models in 2022. Bentley is getting ready to build its first electric car. And some Firestone service centers are getting ready for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has confirmed that its...
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The semi-autonomous robotaxis that Tesla CEO sees arriving in the near future will make a bigger impact on reducing the cost of transportation, he argues.
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Tesla confirms Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi pushed until 2023
Tesla confirmed that three of its new vehicles, the Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi, will not be arriving until 2023 at the earliest.
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Tesla insurance is offered in five states, with real-time behavior impacting rates in all but California
Driving behavior informs Tesla insurance rates in four of the five states it's now offered in, as Tesla claims to offer lower rates thanks to its driver-assistance and safety systems.
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Report suggests Tesla Cybertruck first deliveries delayed to 2023
Is the Cybertruck now officially delayed to 2023? A report citing inside sources now suggests that timing.
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Trailing price hikes on new Teslas, prices on used Tesla models have soared
Used Tesla prices rose with a rising tide of sticker prices on new Teslas through 2021, according to an report from Recurrent.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better cooling
Tesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Two safety recall issues for the California-made EVs require an in-person inspection rather than an over-the-air patch.
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Tesla nears million-vehicle mark in 2021, despite supply-chain challenges
Issues with parts and materials didn't slow Tesla's rapid growth in 2021—and 2022 will bring two new assembly plants.
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2022 Tesla Model 3: Charging to 100% can be the norm for 272-mile LFP version
Although the LFP version of the Tesla Model 3 is a little heavier and a little slower, it offers not just more range but the suggestion you should access it regularly with a full charge.
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Tesla Cybertruck gains 4-motor version, 4-wheel steering crab mode
Cybertruck specs have evolved, confirmed CEO Musk last week—and a full update on what's different is coming soon.
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Tesla Model Y base price breaks $60,000, tops original price of Model S
As of Friday, the Tesla Model Y has an entry price that's $17,000 higher than it was earlier in the year. It's now also topped the original Model S entry price of $57,400.
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Tesla is losing US EV market share but gaining luxury share, now outselling Mercedes-Benz
As other automakers elbow in, Tesla isn't commanding as much of the EV market as it was over the past few years—but it's clobbering full-line luxury brands.
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The Model 3 gets a modest range boost but costs $7,000 more than earlier in the year. Is Tesla making room for a new LFP base models?
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Mass-producing Tesla 4680 cells "requires new techniques," Panasonic says
The larger format batteries that Tesla is depending on will be coming next year from the EV maker's top supplier.
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Non-Tesla EVs charging at Superchargers: 10-station pilot in the Netherlands tests how it might work
A pilot test in the Netherlands shows how Tesla might phase in non-Tesla charging—although U.S. details haven't been confirmed and a CCS adapter hasn't yet arrived.
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Some 2019-2021 Tesla models recalled for suspension issue
Some Model Y and Model 3 vehicles left the factory without properly tightened suspension fasteners, which could be a safety issue.
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Report: Panasonic preparing to make 4680 cells for Tesla in 2022, test production as soon as March
With Tesla planning to use the large format in a range of products, starting with the Model Y, they could be put to good use soon.
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Hertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger network
The Supercharger network and consistency of the experience appears to be a big part of the reason the rental-car giant chose Tesla.
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