Tesla’s Shanghai factory hit by temporary shutdown over coronavirus fears
Just weeks after delivering its first Model 3 cars in China, Tesla was ordered to close its Shanghai factory over coronavirus fears.
Why Tesla’s promise to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020 isn’t unrealistic
Tesla wants to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020, a major increase over the 367,500 cars it delivered in 2019. But unlike some of the company's other promises, this goal seems fairly realistic. Tesla has a lot of potential production capacity to work with, and the new Model Y crossover waiting in the wings.
Andrew Yang broke Tesla’s one big Autopilot rule in campaign commercial
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has talked about the automation industry in his campaign, but he could stand to learn a few things when it comes to how to drive Autopilot. When he’s behind the wheel of the Tesla Model X in his new commercial, he takes his hands off while on autopilot, which is a big no-no.
Tesla Model S, Model X could get major interior and powertrain updates in 2020
Tesla hoped to keep details about the upcoming updates under wraps, but an eagle-eyed hacker spotted them. The S and the X are about to receive a wireless device charger, two new batteries, redesigned seats, a different charging port, and an upgraded suspension. There may be infotainment upgrades, too.
Tesla’s Model Y is on track to become its bestselling car
Motorists are chanting "crossover good, sedan bad" as they commute in massive vehicles, and those looking for an electric car that's more spacious than a Model 3, and cheaper than a Model X, will welcome the Model Y like a chariot sent from the heavens.
Tesla owners accuse their cars of sudden unintended acceleration. Is it true?
The NHSTA has agreed to consider investigating sudden unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles based on a petition filed with the agency. Does Tesla really have an unintended acceleration problem? And what are the next steps for the NHSTA?
Tesla strongly rejects claims of acceleration issue with its cars
Tesla has described a recent petition alleging unexpected accelerations among its cars as "completely false." It said that it has already discussed most of the complaints in the petition with the NHTSA, adding that in every case where it had the vehicle's data, it was able to confirm that the car operated as designed.
NHTSA looking into whether 500,000 Teslas have unintended acceleration problem
The reports of sudden unintended acceleration are varied, and they don't follow a set pattern. Some motorists claim their car accelerated while parking, while others claim they couldn't slow it down on the highway. The NHTSA is looking into the reports, but it hasn't opened a formal investigation yet.
Tesla is recruiting designers in China to create its first city car
Tesla thinks it would be "super cool" to design a vehicle in China for the global market, and it has started laying the groundwork for an engineering center in the world's largest electric car market. It released a sketch that suggests the model might take the form of a city car positioned below the Model 3.
Digital Trends Live: Samsung’s S20 line, Oscar noms, prepping for Mars
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest-trending tech topics of the day, including Samsung’s Galaxy S20 line, a possible halt to the U.S. civilian drone program, Teslas that speak with an accent, the Oscar nominations, prepping the public for samples from Mars, and more.
A talking Tesla? It’ll probably just be one more broken promise from Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off a new feature on last week: A talking car. But will Tesla owners ever see it in real life? Announcing new Tesla features with delayed follow-through, or none at all, has a bit of a pattern for Musk. Here are a few more of his broken promises.
Tesla is teaching its cars to talk to pedestrians in a British accent
"Well, don't just stand there, hop in," a red Model 3 tells a pedestrian during a demonstration filmed by Elon Musk. The feature sounds frivolous, but it's useful in ride-hailing applications, and it will help autonomous cars communicate with other road users. There's no word yet on when Tesla will roll it out.
Tesla delivered more electric cars in 2019 than in any previous year
Tesla said its 2019 deliveries represented an increase of 50 percent over 2018. The automaker said it delivered 367,500 electric cars in 2019, including 112,000 cars in the fourth quarter alone. The Model 3 accounted for the vast majority of fourth-quarter deliveries, followed by the Model S and Model X.
Tesla owners will soon be able to watch Disney+ on their car’s touchscreen
Company co-founder and CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the feature is coming soon, though he didn't give more specific details. Owners of compatible Tesla models willing to pay a monthly fee will be able to access Disney+ while parked, and those who regularly stop at charging stations will love the feature.
Tesla fans want a Cybertruck made of Legos, and it might actually happen
One Lego fan is hoping to make a Lego Cybertruck set a reality. A Lego Ideas user posted a rendering of a Tesla Cybertruck Lego set that looks just like the original version, complete with front trunk and tailgate opening and closing function. So far, the idea is backed by more than 2,100 supporters.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa manages meds, Ford versus Tesla, robot police dogs
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn tackle the top trending stories in tech, including Alexa managing your medications, a Twitter/Facebook data breach, Tesla v Ford v Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Boston Dynamic’s police dog robots, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Uber loses London, Cybertruck pre-orders, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including Uber losing its London license, more on the foldable Razr, Cybertruck pre-orders, eyeball-tracking driving monitors, Instagram’s A.I. process, and more.
Six theories on why the Cybertruck’s bulletproof glass cracked so easily
Elon Musk smashing two of the windows of Tesla's divisive pickup, the Cybertruck, was the most commented-upon moment of the futuristic vehicle's unveiling. But why did the armor glass windows let him down? Here are several theories which might explain the breaks heard around the world.
Elon Musk spills the beans on Tesla Cybertruck pre-order numbers
Tesla boss Elon Musk unveiled the extraordinary Cybertruck on Friday, paving the way for any interested buyer to drop a $100 pre-order deposit on the futuristic vehicle. And within 48 hours, more than 180,000 people had opened their wallets with the hope of receiving the electric pickup in the next couple of years.
Elon’s Cybertruck smash and more: The biggest on-stage screwups in tech history
It’s a brave person who steps onto a stage to show off a new piece of tech. When it goes wrong, it can go spectacularly wrong, leading the incident itself to become the star of the show.
Digital Trends Live: Cybertruck reveal, a new Half-Life, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nick Mokey dive into the biggest trending news stories in tech, including Tesla’s Cybertruck reveal, Facebook may address political ads, Half-Life Alyx release date, a drone gets launched from a cannon, and more.
With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?
Tesla built a better pickup truck based on its specs. It's big, it's powerful, and it looks like nothing else on the market, But can Elon Musk's Cybertruck win buyers in a market where image is king, trucks are a huge part of individual identity, and cyberpunk is a head-scratcher?
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Cybertruck with strange looks and great performance
Elon Musk opened the metaphorical curtains Thursday evening to unveil Tesla's new Cybertruck. This is the fourth model in the Tesla range, and the only model aimed squarely at the largest-selling sector of the U.S. automotive market. This truck represents a major design departure for Tesla.
Digital Trends Live: Stadia overheats, Tesla’s Cybertruck, SpaceX Starship
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including Stadia causing overheating, Google clarifies election ad restrictions, Tesla’s Cybertruck, SpaceX’s Starship blows its lid, humans in suspended animation, and more.
How to watch Elon Musk unveil the Tesla Cybertruck, a new electric pickup truck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will unveil the company's much-anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup truck on Thursday evening, part of the company's push to break into a segment of the automobile market that's largely been ignored by electric carmakers. Here's how to watch the event live.
A fleet of Teslas drove 300,000 miles. Here’s what broke and what didn’t
Tesla electric cars in the Tesloop shuttle service have racked up 300,000 miles apiece. Here's what issues those cars experience after accumulating high mileage. Tesloop owns seven cars, including Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X electric cars. They haven't been trouble-free.
Elon Musk says Tesla will build a European Gigafactory outside of Berlin
Tesla is adding another engineering and design center location, as well as another “Gigafactory,” in Berlin, Germany. The latest Gigafactory joins other facilities in Nevada and New York, as well one in Shanghai that's currently under construction. Musk said it would be located near a Berlin airport.
Digital Trends Live: Libra testimony wrap-up, Tesla makes a profit, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending tech stories, including a wrap-up of Zuckerberg’s Libra testimony, Tesla makes a profit, Google’s Digital Wellbeing platform, an interactive YouTube series, the volocopter flies over Singapore, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Apple apologizes, Tesla’s insurance, naming the Mars rover
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Apple’s apology for listening to Siri conversations and opens up third party repairs, Tesla launches car insurance, an improved Galaxy Fold, students can submit names for the NASA Mars rover, and more.
Elon Musk says computers will eventually surpass us in every single way
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said that computers are getting smarter, so much so that they are surpassing human intelligence. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Musk told Alibaba's Jack Ma that he guarantees humans will eventually be surpassed by computers “in every single way."
Digital Trends Live: Walmart sues Tesla, Waymo data release, NASA goes to Europa
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including Walmart suing Tesla over solar panel fires, Waymo to release data publicly, a waterproof robot dog, NASA heads to Europa, Russia to send a robot into space, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Capital One breach, hands-free Pixel 4, Walmart’s robo-van
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler digs into the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including a massive data breach at Capital One, the Pixel 4’s new hands-free controls, Tesla’s new pickup, Walmart’s robo-van, contact lenses that can zoom, future cities, and much more.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla sales records, fixing the Galaxy Fold, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including Tesla’s sales records, Samsung (reportedly) fixes the Galaxy Fold, smartglasses keep things in focus, NASA’s new asteroid mission, a thought-controlled robotic hand, and more.
Tesla sold a lot more Model 3’s than anyone expected in latest quarter
Tesla Motors has set two new records during the second quarter of 2019. With the reporting of the company's sales figures today, it was disclosed that Tesla achieved production of 87,048 vehicles, and deliveries of 95,200 vehicles.