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Kia EV owners will get access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
Kia plans to build the NCAS port, which is the most common charging standard, into all of its new electric vehicles that go on sale in North America starting in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Hyundai EVs will support Tesla's NACS charging starting in Q4 2024
Hyundai has reached a deal to adopt Tesla's NACS charging standard in North America starting in Q4 2024 in the US, with Canada to follow in the first half of 2025.
Ford's new F-150 Lightning Flash has a 320-mile range and hands-free highway driving
It will go on sale for about $70,000 in early 2024.
Tesla now offers a $43,990 rear-wheel drive Model Y in the US
Tesla has quietly updated its Model Y page to add a new option for buyers in the US: A rear-wheel drive Model Y that's cheaper than the other variants.
Tesla sued by federal agency for racial harassment at California factory
Tesla has been tolerating racial harassment at its factory in Fremont, California since at least 2015 until today, according to the lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Jaguar signs on to use Tesla's chargers too
Jaguar is joining Mercedes, Polestar and other automakers in adopting Tesla's NACS chargers for vehicles sold in North America starting in 2025.
Tesla gets $160 million in EU funding to expand its Supercharger network in 22 countries
The European Union (EU) is providing €352 million ($378 million) in funding to support green transport infrastructure, and Tesla will get a large chunk of that money.
Tesla is installing 20,000 chargers across Hilton properties in North America
The companies have announced that starting in 2024, they will install 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 Hilton properties across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Tesla once again slashes Model S and X prices by nearly 20 percent
Tesla’s Model S and X electric vehicles have already received two substantial price cuts throughout the year, but now there’s another one to entice consumers hesitant to jump on the EV train. Tesla has cut prices on these cars by 15 to 19 percent, depending on the model and trim. This price drop is not just for American consumers, as similar discounts have appeared throughout the globe, according to EV experts Electrek.
Tesla's redesigned Model 3 comes with a new interior and more range
Tesla's redesigned Model 3 has finally gone on sale in China, Europe and elsewhere after leaking out here and there over the last year.
Tesla reportedly faces investigation over its mysterious glass house project
At least two government agencies are looking into Tesla's secret glass house project dubbed "Project 42," according to The Wall Street Journal.
US Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged discriminatory hiring practices
The US Department of Justice just sued SpaceX, alleging that the company engaged in discriminatory hiring practices against refugees and asylum seekers. The suit says that these practices occurred between 2018 and 2022 and that SpaceX “wrongly claimed” that export control laws limited it to hiring US citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Tesla's iPhone app can now control your car through Siri
Tesla has upgraded its iPhone app with shortcut support — you can control some car features with Siri.
Tesla says data breach that affected over 75,000 people was caused by 'insider wrongdoing'
A Tesla data breach affected more than 75,000 people and was caused by "insider wrongdoing," according to a notification on Maine's Attorney General website.
Tesla begins selling cheaper Model S and Model X variants with shorter ranges
Tesla has quietly launched new Model S and Model X vehicles that are slightly more affordable than their base and Plaid counterparts.
Tesla faces fresh safety probe following fatal accident
Regulators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are opening a probe involving a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model Y. The accident, occurring on July 19, found a Tesla striking a tractor-trailer truck in Virginia, fatally wounding the driver of the automobile. These regulators believe that the 57-year-old Tesla driver was relying on the company’s advanced driver assistance programs at the time of the accident.
Researchers reveal Tesla jailbreak that could unlock Full Self-Driving for free
Researchers say they have found a hardware exploit with Tesla’s infotainment system that could unlock paid upgrades for free, including Full Self-Driving and heated rear seats. They used a technique called voltage glitching, which involves tinkering with the supply voltage of the infotainment system's processor.
Tesla sued for false advertising after allegedly exaggerating EV ranges
A lawsuit accuses Tesla of false advertising for allegedly exaggerating EV ranges.
US regulators are investigating Tesla over Model 3 and Model Y steering issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla following a dozen reports about 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles encountering steering issues. The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after drivers claimed they were either unable to steer their vehicle or that they suffered a loss of power steering.
Tesla allegedly formed a team to quash driving range complaints
Tesla allegedly built a team to minimize complaints about the company's EV driving range.