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2021
Tesla Model Y earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that the Tesla Model Y earned its TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. The rating applies to Model Y vehicles built after April 2021.
2021
Tuopu reports production-line remediation and inspection measures
Tuopu Group said it had completed improvements to the heat-treatment production line and was conducting 200% hardness testing. It also said it had provided Tesla service centers with 132 instruments to identify risky parts for inspection and replacement.
2021
Tuopu Group discloses possible steering-knuckle defect
Tuopu Group disclosed that some products linked to a Tesla recall may not meet the design strength requirement because they were not fully quenched. The company said its tests estimated the probability of defects in the suspect batch at about 0.2%–1.0%.
2021
Tesla announces recall of 21,599 China-made Model Y vehicles
Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 21,599 China-made Model Y vehicles due to a potential suspension-knuckle defect that could affect vehicle controllability and increase collision risk. The article says the recall is intended to fix the defect.
2021
Tesla launches a vehicle pet seat in Taiwan
Tesla launched a vehicle pet seat in Taiwan for Model S, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles; the article says it can be used with the vehicles’ built-in Pet Mode.
2021
Tesla and Radio Flyer launch Cyberquad for Kids
Tesla and Radio Flyer launched the Cyberquad for Kids, an electric ATV priced at $1,900.
2021
Startech offers a digital gauge cluster for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Startech began offering a digital gauge cluster that can be fitted to Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
2021
Tesla adds in-car software upgrade purchasing
Tesla owners who received software update 2021.40.6 reported seeing a new “Upgrade” tab in the Tesla menu for purchasing upgrades in the car.
2021
Tesla introduces Cyberquad for Kids
Tesla's online shop introduced the all-electric Cyberquad for Kids on December 1.
2021
Tesla recalls Model Y vehicles over suspension knuckle issue
Tesla reported a recall involving 826 Model Y vehicles that may have weak suspension knuckles, which could deform or fracture. Tesla said it would inspect the potentially affected vehicles and replace components that show the issue.
2021
Tesla Model Y in China switches to AMD Ryzen infotainment chip
Tesla replaced the Intel chips in the infotainment systems of some Model Y vehicles in China with AMD Ryzen chips; the article says the upgrade was observed on performance variants.
2021
Lawsuit alleges sexual harassment at Tesla plant
Jessica Barraza filed a complaint against Tesla in California, alleging near-daily workplace harassment and minimal punishment for other employees. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit.
2021
Tesla app outage temporarily disrupts vehicle access
A Tesla app fault attributed to an accidental network change by Tesla staff affected drivers worldwide, leaving some unable to unlock or start their cars for around five hours before service was restored.
2021
JPMorgan sues Tesla over warrant contract
JPMorgan sued Tesla, alleging that Tesla did not fully honor an agreement concerning warrants and owed the bank a £120 million shortfall. Tesla argued that JPMorgan’s price changes were unnecessary.
2021
JPMorgan sues Tesla over warrants
JPMorgan filed suit against Tesla over a dispute concerning the repricing of warrants. JPMorgan alleges that Tesla breached the contract; the complaint seeks $162.2 million plus interest, attorneys' fees and expenses.
2021
Tesla lists updated 2022 Model Y specifications
The article reports that Tesla had listed the 2022 Model Y on its website with unchanged pricing, lower acceleration performance and a higher stated range; the article attributes the range increase to a change in testing standard rather than increased battery capacity.
2021
Tesla updates entry-level Model Y offering in China
Tesla updated its entry-level Model Y offering in China: the Rear-wheel drive version is now named simply Model Y, its displayed range rating changed, and its stated acceleration became slower. The article also reports an estimated delivery-time change.
2021
Tesla signs lithium supply agreement with Ganfeng Lithium
Ganfeng Lithium signed a contract to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla for three years, from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024. The contract amount was not known in the report.
2021
Tesla recalled about 11,000 vehicles over unexpected braking warnings
Tesla recalled about 11,000 cars and crossovers over issues involving forward collision warnings and automatic emergency braking. The article says unexpected activation may cause a car to stop suddenly, increasing crash risk.
2021
Tesla released a free over-the-air update to fix the braking issue
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the issue associated with the recall.