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Rivian Begins Road Testing Hundreds of R2 Production-Intent Units
Rivian has taken a major step toward launching its highly anticipated R2 SUV, revealing that it has already built “hundreds” of production-intent models for testing and validation, with those vehicles now hitting the roads across […]
Tesla Pushes Back Against EPA Plan to Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards
Tesla is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to preserve existing greenhouse gas regulations and the legal foundation underpinning them, warning that dismantling the rules would undermine progress on climate change and destabilize investments […]
Tesla FSD v14 to begin rolling out next week
Tesla’s long-anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 is about to enter early access, with CEO Elon Musk hinting again at major leaps in autonomy and vehicle behaviour. In a post on X on Thursday, Musk said […]
Waymo for Business Launches to Bring Driverless Rides to Corporate Travel
Waymo has officially expanded its robotaxi business into the corporate travel space. This week the company unveiled Waymo for Business, a program designed to provide organizations with access to its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in […]
Bentley Joins Porsche and Delays All-Electric Plans, Extends Life of ICE Models Into the 2030s
Bentley has become the latest Volkswagen Group brand to slow its transition to a fully electric lineup, confirming it will keep internal combustion engines (ICE) alive well into the next decade. The decision mirrors recent […]
Tesla Superchargers Now Featured on U.S. Highway Signs
Tesla is trying a new way to normalize electric vehicle (EV) charging—its Superchargers are now appearing on official highway service signs. The first sign is located at Exit 155 near Arizona Mills in Tempe, Arizona, […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla finally launches redesigned CCS adapter for Cybertruck
Tesla has finally released a CCS adapter for the Cybertruck that actually works with the stainless-steel pickup. The new CCS1 to NACS adapter is now available in both Canada and the United States, giving Cybertruck […]
Watch the Tesla Cybertruck roll through New York and Texas in new video
Other than the sighting we reported on yesterday, two of the most recent public outings for the first Cybertruck prototype have been in New York and Texas. Tesla has now put a new promotional video […]
More photos emerge of new Tesla Cybertruck design
Earlier today Drive Tesla reported on the first sighting of a new Cybertruck design. A short video shared with us showed off new side mirrors and four wheel steering, the first time either feature has […]
New Tesla Cybertruck design spotted with side mirrors and rear wheel steering [Video]
A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in California featuring what appears to be the updated design. The video is short but shows off one design feature we knew was coming, and another we suspected was […]
Tesla Cybertruck Configurations Removed From Website
Tesla has finally updated its configuration and specifications pages for the Cybertruck, but not in the way we were hoping. Revealed in November 2019, the Cybertruck was set to deliver in three different configurations, Rear-Wheel […]
Model 3 News
Tesla reintroduces Model 3 insurance subsidy in China
Tesla has rolled out another incentive for Chinese buyers, reintroducing an insurance subsidy for the Model 3. The move adds to a growing list of promotions aimed at stimulating demand during what is shaping up […]
Tesla heat pumps failing in extreme cold due to firmware issue, here’s how to help prevent it while a fix is developed
Many parts of Canada are currently experiencing record cold temperatures, with some regions dropping to below -40°C (-40°F). The extreme cold has resulted in a number of Tesla owners reporting their heat pumps are failing, […]
New York City gets green light to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s for NYPD
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been given the go ahead to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s to add to its fleet of police cruisers. The $12.36 million sole source contract […]
Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 is on track to be the number one selling electric vehicle (EV) in Europe. However, Tesla will not be the top-selling EV brand on the continent. Matthias Schmidt, the author of […]
Fremont built Tesla Model 3/Y now include AMD Ryzen processor, 12V Li-Ion battery, and more [Update]
Shortly after being introduced in China, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars being built at the Fremont factory have also received a few upgrades. In early December Tesla China started deliveries of the Performance […]
Model Y News
Tesla’s 4680 Model Y is making a return
Tesla has confirmed it has restarted production of battery packs for certain Model Y vehicles using its in-house 4680 battery cells. The restart comes after the company that had previously discontinued the Model Y variant […]
Tesla begins shipping Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys from Giga Berlin to showrooms
Last year Tesla introduced two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The automaker decided to get Quicksilver out the door first with deliveries of that colour starting late last year. […]
NHTSA opens investigation into Tesla Model Y steering wheels falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday it has launched a new investigation into Tesla, this time related to the Model Y and the potential for the steering wheel to fall off. […]
Tesla Model Y refresh codenamed ‘Juniper’ under development
Tesla is working on a refresh of the popular Model Y electric SUV with the project being given the codename ‘Juniper.’ The updated version of the Model Y is expected to enter production in 2024. […]
Tesla China confirms Model Y Comfort Suspension has been added to Giga Shanghai’s production lines
Last year Tesla updated the suspension of the Model Y built in North America, calling the new setup ‘Comfort Suspension.’ Tesla China has now confirmed that Comfort Suspension has also been added to the production […]
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Model S News
AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]
Parking lot with hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles found near Fremont factory [Update]
With a little over one week to go before the first deliveries officially kick off (hopefully), a parking lot with hundreds of refresh Model S vehicles has been discovered near Tesla’s Fremont factory. In the […]
More than 130 refresh Model S spotted being prepped for shipping as Semi performs on Fremont test track
Elon Musk has delayed the special Model S Plaid delivery event for another week to allow for more tweaks to the car. It looks like those tweaks aren’t enough to start sending cars to delivery […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
Free Supercharging bonus increased to 3,000km in Canada
Canada had to wait a little longer after it was announced earlier this week that the referral bonus in the United States had increased, but it finally arrived in Canada today with the referral bonus […]
SpaceX News
Gulf Air to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi fleetwide starting mid-2026
Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, is preparing to bring a major connectivity upgrade to the skies after confirming a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The first Starlink-equipped Gulf Air jets are expected to enter service […]
SpaceX discounts Starlink kits at Home Depot and Best Buy
SpaceX has been offering discounts on its Starlink hardware over the last few months in certain regions around the world, including Canada. However none of those discounts have been for customers in the US, but […]
Starlink receives approval to launch in Guatemala
Starlink is continuing its expansion in Latin America, with Guatemala becoming the latest country to allow the satellite internet service to operate in the region. On Friday the Telecommunications Superintendency (SIT) authorized Starlink as an […]
SpaceX will join FAA in an environmental lawsuit.
SpaceX is set to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as co-defendants in a lawsuit over the first Starship launch. In a motion on Friday, SpaceX requested that the Judge on the suit allow SpaceX […]
Italian insurance teams up with Starlink amid catastrophic floods
Italian insurance company Unipol Gruppo SpA announced they purchased Starlink terminals to assist rescue and recovery efforts amid catastrophic floods in Italy. The Starlink terminals will help rescue workers and essential services connect to the […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Opens New Supercharger in Sherbrooke [Quebec]
Tesla has officially switched on a new Supercharger station in Sherbrooke, Quebec, bringing much needed fast charging capacity to the Eastern Townships. The newly opened station is located at 4700 Boulevard de Portland in Sherbrooke’s […]
Tesla Supercharger in Delta under construction [British Columbia]
A new Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction just outside of Vancouver in Delta, British Columbia. Delta was first added as a potential Supercharger location back in August 2021. Tesla later accidentally revealed the […]
Bracebridge Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla has turned on a new Supercharger in Bracebridge, Ontario, five years after it was added to Tesla’s Supercharger map as a potential location. The Bracebridge Supercharger is located at the Bracebridge SmartCentre, just off […]
Building plans reveal new details of Tesla Service Center in Langford [British Columbia]
Tesla started construction work on a new Sales, Service, and Delivery Center just outside of Victoria in Langford, British Columbia after a special ground breaking ceremony in March. Drive Tesla has now been able to […]
