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Tesla Partners with Yamada Denki to Expand Powerwall Distribution in Japan: Report
Tesla has reportedly taken a major step to expand its presence in Japan’s energy market through a partnership with Yamada Denki, the country’s largest electronics retail chain. According to a report from Nikkei Asia, Tesla […]

Safety Issues Plague Rivian Factory in Illinois as Worker Injuries Mount: Report
Rivian has reportedly been facing some serious safety issues at its manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois as the company has been grappling with severe worker injuries and violations related to workplace safety that have left […]

GM’s Cruise Reports $435 Million Loss in Q3 2024 as Driverless Testing Resumes
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of General Motors (GM), has reported a US$435 million loss for the third quarter of 2024. This is a significant loss considering Cruise has not been running its robotaxi […]

Tesla and Warner Bros. Sued By Blade Runner Producer Over AI-Generated Imagery at Cybercab Event
Tesla and Warner Bros. have been sued by Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the film Blade Runner 2049. The lawsuit accuses the two companies of infringing on Alcon’s copyright by allegedly using an AI-generated […]

Tesla breaks ground on ‘Oasis’ – a 168 stall Supercharger in Lost Hills, California
Tesla announced it has broken ground on its latest Supercharger project, dubbed ‘Oasis,’ in Lost Hills, California. This isn’t your ordinary Supercharger station, as it will be the world’s largest and serve as a key […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla’s Premium Lineup Faces Pressure as Cybertruck Sales Fall
Tesla’s Cybertruck launched with strong interest and high expectations, offering a unique take on the pickup with its electric powertrain, angular design and heavy-duty performance features. Now, less than two years later, the vehicle is […]
Model 3 News

Tesla launches frunk ambient lighting for Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has added a new accessory to its online store – front trunk (frunk) ambient lighting for the Model 3 and Model Y, providing better illumination inside the frunk and making it easier for owners […]

Tesla opens, then closes, then sort of reopens access to toolbox featuring repair manuals, service information, and more
Tesla yesterday made a change to give owners free to access a toolbox that can help them diagnose and potentially repairs issues themselves. First revealed by @greentheonly, the Tesla hacker said he was told the […]

Tesla Autopilot tops rankings for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in China
In a series of tests to determine which car manufacturer has the best Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a Chinese automotive publication gave the Tesla Model 3 top marks. A total of eleven different cars […]

Tesla Model 3 heat pump efficiency test – is it better? [Video]
Perhaps the biggest change to the 2021 Tesla Model 3 was the addition of the heat pump. After first appearing in the Model Y when it launched earlier this year, it was added to the […]

2021 Tesla Model 3 side repeater cameras not working, leading to parts supply shortage
It appears as though a manufacturing issue is causing many of the side repeater cameras on the new 2021 Tesla Model 3 to stop working, resulting in a worldwide parts shortage. Based on information from […]
Model Y News

Tesla launches frunk ambient lighting for Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has added a new accessory to its online store – front trunk (frunk) ambient lighting for the Model 3 and Model Y, providing better illumination inside the frunk and making it easier for owners […]

Tesla Model Y All-Weather Protection kits now standard in select regions in Canada and US
In May Drive Tesla was first to report that the Tesla Model Y All-Weather Protection Kits were being installed free of charge in select markets in Canada and the US. The kits, which include PPF […]

Tesla files to build five different Model Y variants in China
Tesla China has filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to build five different versions of the Model Y at Giga Shanghai. The five different versions were published on MIITs New Energy […]

Tesla Model Y LR RWD reservation holders get new account update
The saga that is the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) Model Y is still alive. Tesla has recently updated the accounts of reservation holders, giving new hope to the possibility the elusive variant might […]

More Tesla Model Y bodies arrive in Germany as Giga Berlin nears test production
As Giga Texas nears Model Y test production this week, crews at Giga Berlin are doing their best to keep up. Over the weekend at least 9 new Model Y bodies arrived in Germany. The […]
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Model S News

Formula 1 Champ Nico Rosberg Offers to Drive Tesla Model S Around Nürburgring
With last week’s announcement that the new Porsche Taycan had set a record at Nürburgring, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was quick to react, stating on Twitter that a Tesla Model S would be at Nürburgring […]

Elon Musk trolls Porsche (and Jalopnik) with tweets
Elon Musk on Twitter never disappoints, and today was no exception. Soon after the announcement of the new Porsche Taycan electric vehicle, Musk sent out this tweet. Um @Porsche, this word Turbo does not mean […]
Model X News
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Trump Backs Musk, Says Tesla and SpaceX Are Key for America to Thrive
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed back against speculation that his administration intends to strip subsidies and federal contracts from Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump […]

Tesla records $23M impairment due to Bitcoin drop
On Monday, Tesla announced that the company had a $23 million impairment due to the drop of Bitcoin’s value. The impairment put a slight drag on Tesla’s quarterly operating income. Back in February, Tesla announced […]

NASA’s Europa Clipper to fly on SpaceX Falcon Heavy
The Europa Clipper will start its journey to Jupiter’s Europa moon on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. According to documents, NASA will pay SpaceX $178 million for the launch in October 2024. The Europa Clipper […]

Elon Musk says Tesla will ‘most likely’ accept Bitcoin as payment again, reveals SpaceX holds cryptocurrency
Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla will “most likely” resume accepting Bitcoin again in the near future. The company abruptly withdrew the method of payment earlier this year over environmental concerns related to the use […]

SpaceX offering free Starlink internet service in flood-ravaged Germany
Following widespread flooding that resulted in entire towns and villages being wiped out last week in Europe, SpaceX is doing what they can to help first responders and survivors in Germany. In the flood-ravaged Rhineland-Palatinate […]
Supercharger News

Tesla opens third Langley Supercharger [British Columbia]
Tesla owners in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland now have another Supercharging option, as the company has opened a brand-new 16-stall V4 (V3.5) station in Langley. The new station is located at the Riocan Langley Centre […]

Tesla updates Find Us map to include Body Shops
Tesla has made a small update to the Find Us map on their website. Along with showing the locations of Stores and Galleries, Service Centers, Superchargers, and Destination Chargers, it also now shows Body Shops. […]

Tesla updating referral program to get rid of referral links and incentivize in-person referrals: Report
One of the perks of being a Tesla owner is the ability to earn referral awards. Most recently those referral awards have been in the form of free Supercharger credits, but in the past they […]

Ultium Charge 360: GM’s attempt to simply the EV charging experience
One of the biggest advantages Tesla has over the competition is its expansive Supercharger network. General Motors (GM) is eager to catch up, announcing a new product today called Ultium Charge 360. Described as a […]