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Tesla Cybercab records no major incidents in latest NHTSA data
The Tesla Cybercab is off to a relatively uneventful start, at least when it comes to reported incidents. The latest crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows no major incidents involving […]
Rivian launches early access program for Point-to-Point hands-free driving
Rivian is preparing to put its next-generation driver assistance technology into the hands of owners, launching a new Autonomy Early Access Program ahead of the introduction of Point-to-Point hands-free driving later this year. The invitation-only […]
Ford opens preorder invite list for Fathom electric pickup
Ford is moving closer to launching its most affordable electric pickup, opening a preorder invite list for the upcoming Fathom, which starts at C$42,690 in Canada, ahead of its official launch in 2027. Interested buyers […]
Man Who Torched Five Teslas in Las Vegas Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence
The Las Vegas man arrested for the attack on Tesla’s Las Vegas repair facility last year has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, significantly less than the 20-year sentence prosecutors had requested. Paul […]
Tesla secures 1GWh Megapack order in Taiwan
Tesla has secured another major energy storage order, this time in Taiwan, where growing demand for electricity from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is creating new opportunities for the company’s Megapack business. Taiwanese energy company […]
Rivian expands Redwood Materials partnership to recycle EV batteries and power factory
Rivian is expanding its partnership with Redwood Materials, giving the battery recycling company a larger role in managing its batteries, from manufacturing waste to retired battery packs that can be reused for energy storage. The […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Improves Cybertruck Charging Curve With Improved 4680 Cells and Firmware
Tesla has quietly made improvements to the Cybertruck’s charging curve, thanks to multiple improvements to its in-house 4680 battery cells and the firmware that controls how the pack charges. The details come from Cybertruck lead […]
Tesla starts shipping Cybertruck Powershare integration, but only with Powerwall 3 for now
Tesla has started shipping the long-awaited software needed to integrate Cybertruck with Powerwall, allowing the two products to work together to provide significantly more backup power during a grid outage. However, this initial release is […]
Tesla makes another small but clever change to the Cybertruck
Tesla has made another production change to the Cybertruck, this time redesigning the side repeater camera. The update is the latest example of the company’s drive to constantly iterate its designs and not wait for […]
Tesla Begins Building Cybertrucks With 4680 Cells Using Lithium Refined in Texas
Tesla has shared a new milestone in its Cybertruck program. The EV maker has started fitting the electric pickup trucks with 4680 battery cells made with lithium refined in Texas. According to a Tesla X […]
Model 3 News
Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive
Global Affairs Canada has responded to questions surrounding Tesla’s exhausted Model 3 import allocation, but stopped short of explaining why the automaker has paused orders in Canada despite more than 33,000 Chinese EV import spots remaining available. In an exclusive statement, the department confirmed with Drive Tesla it is consulting with automakers on how to distribute the remaining quota, but would not say whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. Global Affairs Canada responds On Monday Tesla stopped accepting new orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, both the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants, telling customers it has exhausted its allocation under Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. Drive Tesla reached out to Global Affairs Canada to clarify whether the government has introduced limits on how many vehicles individual automakers can import. Spokesperson Rachael Dolan confirmed the department is reviewing how the remaining quota is distributed. “Global Affairs Canada is consulting with interested companies to optimize remaining quota availability and evaluate the quota’s implementation to inform a longer-term policy designed to catalyze new joint-venture investment on Canadian soil, with Canadian supply chains, and Canadian workers.” However, Dolan did not confirm or deny whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. “While we can provide information on overall volumes, we do not disclose the names of companies or details of any shipments, including anticipated quota use, due to commercial confidentiality considerations.” More than 33,000 import spots remain available Tesla’s decision to stop accepting orders comes despite Canada’s October 9 Export and Import Controls System (EICS) report showing 33,069 of 33,397 quota spots remain available. During the first six-month window, from March to August 2026, just 15,603 of the 24,500 available spots were claimed, with Tesla accounting for the majority. Under the government’s Notice to Importers 1168, import permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with no publicly announced per-automaker cap. However, section 3.4.6 allows Global Affairs Canada to reserve portions of the quota to ensure equitable access, including for original equipment manufacturers. No such set-aside has been publicly announced. When will Model 3 orders resume in Canada? The uncertainty comes as Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium RWD, priced at $39,490 in Canada, has been a key part of its more affordable lineup. According to the message on Tesla’s website, orders may not resume until March 2027, when the first year of Canada’s Chinese EV import quota program ends and the government could make additional allocations available. The Performance variant […]
Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted import quota despite over 33,000 spots remaining
Tesla has stopped accepting orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, claiming strong demand has exhausted its allocation under the federal government’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. However, the latest government figures tell a […]
Tesla brings latest Model 3 upgrades to Canada with new interior, larger screen, but not V2L
Tesla has finally brought its latest Model 3 upgrades to Canada, just one week after introducing the changes in the U.S. The updates include a larger 16-inch center touchscreen, a black headliner, updated wheels, and […]
Tesla expands Powershare to Model 3 and Model Y, adds V2L across U.S. lineup
Tesla is bringing two of the Cybertruck’s most useful energy features to the Model 3 and Model Y, expanding Powershare and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities across its lineup in the United States. Tesla announced the expansion […]
Model Y News
Tesla adds Model Y V2L in Canada, then quietly removes it less than 24 hours later
Tesla has once again created confusion over Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) availability in Canada. Less than 24 hours after adding the feature to the Model Y Premium AWD and Performance on its Canadian website, the company has quietly removed it from both variants. As we reported yesterday, Tesla had updated its Canadian Model Y lineup with new features, including V2L capability for the Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant. However, looking at Tesla’s website on Friday afternoon revealed that […]
Tesla Model Y Premium AWD gets Zen Grey interior and V2L in Canada [Update]
Tesla has rolled out another update to its Canadian vehicle lineup, this time bringing two new features to the Model Y. Buyers can now get the new Zen Grey interior, along with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability […]
Tesla Model Y becomes Germany’s best-selling car in September
Tesla’s Model Y claimed the top spot in Germany’s new vehicle sales rankings in September, beating every gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric competitor in one of Europe’s largest automotive markets. According to registration figures from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), Tesla registered 8,038 Model Ys during September, a 260.9% increase compared to the same month last year. That was enough to comfortably beat […]
Tesla extends South Korea sales lead as Model Y dominates September
Tesla has extended its run as South Korea’s top-selling imported automaker, finishing September comfortably ahead of BMW and Mercedes-Benz as the Model Y continues to drive the brand’s rapid growth in the country. According to […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S Hits 3 Million Kilometres – Here’s What’s Been Replaced
Most drivers will never put a million kilometres on a car. Hansjörg Gemmingen has now done it three times over in his 2013 Tesla Model S P85+, reaching 3,000,000 km, or for our friends down south, 1,864,113 […]
Tesla FSD v14.2 Lite Begins Rolling Out to HW3 Model S and Model X
Tesla has started rolling out FSD v14.2 Lite to Hardware 3 (HW3) Model S and Model X vehicles, bringing the automaker’s latest generation of self-driving software to the older flagship vehicles for the first time. […]
Tesla Model S Reaches 1 Million Kilometres After Nearly a Decade as Kelowna Taxi
A Tesla Model S that has been operating as a taxi in Kelowna, BC since 2017 has officially reached one million kilometres, marking the end of nearly a decade of commercial service. The Model S, […]
Model X News
Tesla Canada Ordered to Pay $162,000 After Model X Catches Fire in Montreal
Tesla Canada has been ordered to reimburse insurer Intact $161,700 over a 2020 Model X that caught fire in Montreal, according to the Superior Court decision. During the proceedings, a Tesla employee suggested that vehicle […]
Tesla FSD v14.2 Lite Begins Rolling Out to HW3 Model S and Model X
Tesla has started rolling out FSD v14.2 Lite to Hardware 3 (HW3) Model S and Model X vehicles, bringing the automaker’s latest generation of self-driving software to the older flagship vehicles for the first time. […]
Tesla FSD V14 Lite for Model S and Model X could finally be coming soon
Tesla owners with older Model S and Model X vehicles may finally be close to receiving FSD V14 Lite, months after the software began rolling out to other Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. FSD V14 Lite […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Seeks FAA Approval for Up to 456 Starship Launches per Year from Starbase
SpaceX is looking to dramatically increase the number of Starship launches from its Starbase facility in Texas, with a new proposal that would allow the company to launch its massive rocket more than 450 times […]
Poland Makes Arrest and Accuse Russian Intelligence of Sabotaging Starlink Station
Poland has accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating an attack on a Starlink ground station, with two suspects now in custody following a fire that damaged the facility last month. The incident occurred in September […]
SpaceX Starlink Receives Approval to Operate in Venezuela
SpaceX has received official approval to offer Starlink satellite internet in Venezuela, clearing the way for the company to establish a permanent presence in the South American country. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez authorized the […]
KLM picks Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027
SpaceX’s Starlink has added another major airline to its customer list, with KLM set to launch free high-speed Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights in mid-2027 before expanding the service to its full fleet by mid-2028. The […]
Supercharger News
Tesla unlocks faster Supercharger openings with new ‘Flex Connect’ system
Tesla has introduced a new approach to connecting Superchargers to the electrical grid that could allow charging stations to open more than two years earlier than previously possible. While Tesla has significantly reduced construction times […]
Tesla offers free Supercharging in Florida following Hurricane Isaias
Tesla is offering free Supercharging at three locations in Florida following Hurricane Isaias, giving owners affected by the storm a way to recharge without paying while recovery efforts continue. In an announcement on Monday, the […]
Tesla’s centralized Supercharger payment kiosks arrive in Canada
Tesla’s centralized payment kiosks have started appearing at Supercharger stations in Canada, giving non-Tesla EV drivers another way to pay for charging without downloading the Tesla app. The first reported sighting comes from Kingston, Ontario, […]
