

Tesla

Chinese production halts could impact Australian Tesla deliveries
Rolling blackouts and energy restrictions have halted production at several plants

Tesla set to use Samsung-built chips in next-gen hardware
Korean reports state Samsung is likely to win Tesla’s contract

Tesla sues customer for $1.08 million in China in defamation lawsuit
After they won a legal battle against Tesla for fraud, the company is now suing a customer for “defamatory” comments

Tesla Model 3 returns to Targa West for second class win
After winning the 130 category in 2020, Toceva Racing returned to Targa West in their Tesla Model 3 to win the 165 using an army of portable chargers to stay in the game

Tesla gets around New Mexico’s direct sales ban by setting up a sales centre on Tribal land
Exploitation of legal loophole commended by state and local governors

Elon Musk claims Tesla’s Model S Plaid has set a new Nürburgring lap record
If the record is official, it stands to be 12 seconds quicker than the Porsche Taycan

Budget Tesla reportedly coming in 2023, may be fully autonomous
The US$25,000 (AU$33,534) EV has been on Musk’s radar for some time

Semi-conductor shortage forces Tesla to pause Chinese Model Y production
World’s biggest EV maker starts suffer from chip supply

Friday Find: Tesla Tom gives detailed look at Tesla’s updated iOS app
The new offering from the US electric car company is a welcome update

Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders
Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car

Tesla reveals self-driving systems and humanoid robot at ‘AI Day’
Viewers got an in-depth look at the company’s autonomous tech

US authorities to investigate Tesla Autopilot crashes as senators call for probe into Musk’s tweets – UPDATE
Autopilot capabilities brought into question after numerous accidents
2018-2020 Tesla Model 3 recalled over front seatbelt issue
Loose bolts have forced a recall of 97 Model 3s

Tesla delays Model S deliveries to ‘prioritise higher-paying customers’ in the US
American buyers are being slapped with months-long delays

Tesla officially delays Cybertruck production to 2022
Initially planned to launch later this year, 2022 is the earliest production date for the controversial EV

Tesla Model 3 recalled for brake issue
The notice also allegedly affects the Model Y, although no VINs for it are listed

Friday Find: Tesla Tom compares ownership costs between Model 3 and Camry Hybrid
Toyota’s Camry Hybrid is a markedly cheaper purchase than the all-electric Tesla Model 3, but as this video shows, your hip-pocket might still be better off with the Tesla…

Tesla Model S sets Laguna Seca EV record
The modified Plaid came close to beating the McLaren Senna’s blistering time

First Tesla Model Y cars arrive Down Under
EV SUV makes its first appearance Down Under

Elon Musk hints at opening Supercharger network to other brands
The exclusivity of Tesla’s Superchargers might soon become a thing of the past

2022 Tesla Model Y begins RHD production as European launch faces setback
Tesla is gearing up to launch the Model Y crossover SUV in Hong Kong, a RHD market, ahead of Australian launch

Tesla offers Full Self-Driving – for a monthly subscription fee
Long-awaited Full Self-Driving launches…with a catch or two

Tesla owner takes company to court over Supercharger fees
Owner to take Tesla to court over being financially penalised – despite being offered free charging for life

Tesla may soon unlock its Superchargers for other brands
Currently just the firm’s own vehicles can top up with the V3 Superchargers
