Musk reportedly oversaw Tesla self-driving video
Emails obtained by Bloomberg indicate Tesla chief executive Elon Musk knew its 2016 self-driving demonstration was staged.
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Australia Tesla price drop
Cheaper new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y EVs are on the way for Australia. Tesla has announced new prices – already evident in New Zealand – and released Tesla product incentives available to Australians.
Tesla releases 2022 production and delivery figures
Texas-based Tesla, Inc. has announced that year-on-year vehicle deliveries in 2022 grew 40% to 1.31 million units and year-on-year production grew 47% to 1.37 million vehicles.
Tesla Model 3 recalled over seat belt issue
One of the country’s most popular electric cars has been recalled over a potential seat belt problem. Tesla has issued a recall for the Model 3 over an issue that can impact the way the seat belt system operates.
Tesla produces 3m EVs
Tesla has produced three million EVs so far, with Gigafactory Shanghai celebrating its millionth – a Model Y – on August 13.
Polestar 2 Australia’s most popular EV in July
Just over 600 electric vehicles were delivered to Australian customers in July, with the Polestar 2 topping the list as the country’s most popular dedicated plug-in.
More Tesla Model Ys land here
Tesla has started mass deliveries of Model Ys to Australia and New Zealand. The Paganella car carrier arrived at the Ports of Auckland, New Zealand, on July 28 and in Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia, the next day, says ship/delivery tracker VedaPrime.
Tesla’s Shanghai investment could be big for Australia
Tesla is in the midst of upgrading its production facilities around the world.
Video: Tesla Model S Plaid outguns on drag strip
A Tesla Model S Plaid has put paid to the opposition on a US drag strip. It’s shown thrashing a Fox-Body Ford Mustang and a Chev Corvette ZR1 in a drag racing video from the Drag Racing and Car Stuff YouTube channel.
Polestar 2 tops June EV sales
The Polestar 2 recorded about 200 sales in June, followed by 172 Tesla Model 3s and 102 Hyundai Ioniq 5s.
