Smart Cars
Tesla Tops Charts as Most Affordable Car Brand for Long-Term Maintenance in the US
April 23, 2024 – According to a report released by Consumer Reports last week, Tesla stands out as the most affordable automobile brand in terms of maintenance and repair costs over a ten-year period in the US. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has cited this report, emphasizing that Tesla vehicles have the lowest maintenance…
Tesla Adjusts FSD Pricing: Musk Responds to Criticism
April 22, 2024 – Recent reports have indicated that Tesla has made several adjustments to the pricing of its FSD (Full Self-Driving) software, sparking widespread discussion and raising questions about the pricing strategy adopted by Elon Musk and Tesla. In response to external inquiries, Musk commented on an article discussing Tesla’s frequent price adjustments, stating…
Mercedes-Benz Ushers in a New Era of Autonomous Driving in California and Nevada
April 21, 2024 – Consumers in California and Nevada have ushered in a new era of autonomous driving, as Mercedes-Benz becomes the first automaker to offer Level 3 self-driving cars to the general public in the United States. Dubbed “Drive Pilot,” this technology permits drivers, under certain conditions, to shift their focus away from the…
Tesla’s New Model 3 Performance: A Glimpse into Its Upcoming Features
April 21, 2024 – Tesla has remained tight-lipped about its highly anticipated Model 3 Performance facelift, but signs of its imminent release are becoming increasingly apparent. In addition to sightings of camouflaged test cars across North America and beyond, intriguing details have surfaced from the source code of Tesla’s British website order page for the…
Tesla Forges Ahead with 1,800-Mile Electric Truck Charging Corridor Despite Challenges
April 19, 2024 – Despite facing new challenges, Tesla is moving forward with its plans to create a 1,800-mile charging corridor between Texas and California for its Semi project. Although the initiative has been overshadowed by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Elon Musk remains determined to push ahead with the scheme. Tesla has long hoped…
Tesla’s Advertising Venture: A Shift from Elon Musk’s ‘No-Ad’ Policy
April 18, 2024 – Tesla, known for its innovative electric vehicles, has invested approximately 200,000 USD (equivalent to roughly 144,800 RMB) in advertising on the X platform as of February 2024. This marks a significant shift for the company, as its CEO Elon Musk had previously expressed disdain for advertising, even going so far as…
Tesla Unveils Spring System Update with New Features and Interface Enhancements
April 17, 2024 – Tesla has announced on X (Twitter) that they are rolling out a spring system update, introducing a slew of new features and interface improvements. These include a revamped user interface, automatic shifting, hands-free trunk access, sentry mode video preview, and enhanced regenerative braking on highways, among others. Here’s a roundup of…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Announces Over $10 Billion Investment in Autonomous Driving
April 08, 2024 – Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently took to the social media platform X to announce that Tesla’s cumulative investment in the field of autonomous driving this year will exceed $10 billion. This statement arose from speculation by an electric car enthusiast about Tesla’s training process for its Full Self-Driving (FSD)…
Tesla’s Founders’ Edition Cybertruck Sells for Sky-High Price at Auction
April 08, 2024 – Today, news broke that a Tesla founder’s edition of the Cybertruck, nicknamed the “Beast,” was auctioned off overseas. The current bid for this unique vehicle has reached 242,000,equivalenttoapproximatelyRMB1,553,700.Remarkably,theofficiallistpricefortheCybertruckisonly100,000, meaning the current bidding price has surpassed the official price by $140,000, or approximately RMB 896,000. In the past, the founder’s edition of…
Tesla Unveils Plans for World’s Largest Megacharging Station in Florida
April 07, 2024 – Tesla has announced plans to construct a megacharging station in Florida, USA, which is set to become the world’s largest with over 200 charging stalls. Located in Yeehaw Junction, specifically at 3010 State Road 60, close to the intersection of Florida’s Turnpike exit 193 and Interstate 95, the proposed charging station…