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China Eyes Ban on Flush Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China may soon ban fully retractable and flush car door handles, a design feature that has become a hallmark of many electric vehicles (EVs), including all of Tesla’s vehicles, in recent years. While the sleek, […]
Amazon’s Zoox launches public robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Amazon’s Zoox has officially opened its doors to the public in Las Vegas, rolling out a fully driverless ride-hailing service that puts it in direct competition with Waymo, Tesla, and Uber in the fast-growing robotaxi […]
Starlink Offers 44% Discount on Roam Plans for New Subscribers in Canada
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is giving Canadians a big reason to sign up. The company has introduced a limited-time promotion on its Roam plan, slashing the monthly cost from $70 to just $39. That’s […]
Rivian to begin three-week production shutdown next week to prepare for R2 SUV
Rivian is preparing for one of its most important milestones yet—the arrival of its entry-level R2 electric SUV. To make it happen, the automaker will temporarily halt all production at its Normal, Illinois facility for […]
Tesla Model Y L Deliveries in China Extend Into November
Tesla’s newest variant of its best-selling crossover, the Model Y L, is proving to be a hot commodity in China as the six-seat version of the Model Y is now seeing long delivery days for […]
Tesla Starts Construction on New Supercharger Stations in Abbotsford and Edmonton [B.C. & Alberta]
Tesla is continuing to expand its Canadian charging network with the start of construction on two new V4 Supercharger stations in Abbotsford, British Columbia and Edmonton, Alberta. New Abbotsford Supercharger In Abbotsford, work has begun […]
Cybertruck News
Las Vegas Police Unveil Fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for Patrol Duty
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has officially rolled out its Tesla Cybertruck fleet, marking one of the most significant law enforcement technology upgrades in the country. The specialized vehicles, upfitted by UP.FIT, are […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode gets first test in deep water
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally rolling off the assembly lines, and one early owner is putting the electric pickup truck’s Wade Mode to the test. Taras Maksimuk of the YouTube channel TechRax drove his Cybertruck into […]
Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas gains momentum
Tesla’s production ramp for the Cybertruck appears to be gaining momentum as more Cybertrucks are starting to pile up outside Giga Texas. The most recent drone flyover shows over 100 units have accumulated outside the […]
No, the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t rusting – here’s what is actually happening
There have been numerous reports in recent days that the Tesla Cybertruck is already rusting, but that’s not entirely accurate. Yes, rust spots are forming on the stainless steel panels, but it’s not what everyone […]
Cybertruck May Soon Be Displayed in South Korea
Tesla Cybertruck may be showcased in South Korea, according to industry sources. The electric pickup truck will appear there as part of its tour of Asia and may stay in the country to take part […]
Model 3 News
Tesla recalls nearly 13,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla has issued a new recall affecting 12,963 vehicles across the United States, citing a defect in the electrical system that could cause a sudden loss of drive power. The recall involves specific 2025 Model […]
New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears in European certification documents, hinting at upgraded performance
A new version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance has appeared in certification documents for Europe. The new variant has a new motor identification letter, suggesting Tesla has upgraded the performance as part of the […]
Tesla giving away Model 3 Performance through the referral program [Update]
Tesla is once again giving away free cars through the referral program, adding a new award today giving owners the opportunity to win a brand new Model 3 Performance. The raffle is unfortunately not open […]
Thousands of Updated Tesla Model 3s Ready for Shipment at Shanghai Port
Thousands of new Tesla Model 3s are ready for shipment at the port of Shanghai. Observation shows that the ramp-up of production of the updated model is in full swing and soon the first customers […]
Tesla brings powered liftgate retrofit for older Model 3s to North America
Tesla has finally launched the powered liftgate retrofit for older Model 3s in North America. The new retrofit comes more than a year and a half after it was first launched in China, and just […]
Model Y News
Tesla Begins Model Y Standard Production at Giga Berlin, But Canadian Launch Still Pending
Tesla has officially begun production of the Model Y Standard at Giga Berlin, marking the debut of its most affordable version of the world’s best-selling electric SUV from the automaker’s German factory. The milestone was […]
Tesla planning six-seat Model Y for China: Report
Tesla is reportedly preparing to introduce a new six-seat variant of the Model Y in China. The news comes just a few days after it was reported that Giga Shanghai was about to begin production […]
Tesla Model Y Drives Norway to Record 94% EV Market Share in August
Norway has once again proven its leadership in the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs), setting a new world record with EVs accounting for an incredible 94% of new car sales in August 2024. The […]
Tesla set to begin production of 7-seat Model Y at Giga Shanghai following European approval
Tesla is expected to begin production of the 7-seat Model Y at Giga Shanghai soon, after receiving approval from European authorities to import the three-row electric SUV. Tesla first introduced the 7-seat Model Y in […]
Tesla Model Y Divides Police Departments: La Crescent Praises Performance, Menlo Park Struggles with Software Issues
Police departments across North America are integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets, with the Tesla Model Y emerging as the popular choice. For the most part the reception of the Model Y has been […]
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Model S News
Tesla waives $4,500 fee to unlock Model S battery after Twitter outrage
Tesla doesn’t always please its customers, and the owner may need a bit of online backlash to make the EV company do what is right. This was the case with a Model S owner that […]
Tesla is appealing a Norwegian Conciliation Board decision over slow charging
Tesla is appealing a decision by Norway’s Conciliation Board, which instructed Tesla Norway to pay 31 Norwegian customers NOK 130,000 each. The customers alleged that an update from Tesla in 2019 slowed down their vehicle’s […]
Tesla Model S Plaid breaks quarter-mile record again: 8.77 seconds at 162.55mph [Video]
Last month we told you about a Tesla Model S Plaid in Napierville, Quebec that set the new record for the fastest quarter-mile time for the electric sedan at 8.83 seconds and 161mph. The Model […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X Plaid runs record 9.75s quarter-mile (and 2.3s 0-60)
Last week we saw a Tesla Model X Plaid lay down a seriously fast quarter-mile time of 9.83 seconds, setting a new unofficial record for the electric SUV. That time was set on a public […]
Tesla Model X with new charge port door spotted at Fremont
Tesla has begun manufacturing the Model X with the updated charge port door at the Fremont factory in California. Several brand new Model X were spotted by The Kilowatts at Tesla’s Logistics lot today sporting […]
Tesla updates Model S and Model X Plaid badging to (almost) return to launch day design
When Tesla held the special Model S Plaid delivery event last year, the first few cars handed over to their new owners included a special Plaid badge. We didn’t know at the time it was […]
SpaceX News
Ontario’s Rural Broadband Expansion Delayed After $100M Starlink Contract Cancelled
Ontario’s plan to deliver high-speed internet to every household by the end of 2025 has officially fallen behind schedule — and one major factor is the province’s decision to terminate its $100 million deal with […]
FAA Hits SpaceX With $633,009 in Proposed Fines For Launch Violations, Musk Promises Lawsuit [Update]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a total of US$633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for alleged violations during two of its 2023 launches. The FAA, which oversees the safety and regulation of commercial […]
SpaceX Files To Expand Starlink Factory in Bastrop, Texas
SpaceX is gearing up for a major expansion in Bastrop County, Texas, as the company is planning an $8 million project to expand its Starlink factory less than a year after opening. The construction project, […]
Elon Musk Says Starlink Can Connect Canadian Households for Less Than Half of $2B Telesat Loan
Elon Musk has suggested that SpaceX’s Starlink network could provide high-speed internet to every Canadian household without adequate broadband access for less than half the cost of the Canadian government’s $2.14 billion loan to Telesat, […]
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission Completes First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has made history by completing the first-ever commercial spacewalk. In the early morning hours of September 12, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the mission’s commander and sponsor, along with SpaceX engineer Sarah […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger under construction in Wandering River [Alberta]
Tesla owners traveling through northern Alberta will soon have another crucial charging stop. Construction is well underway on a new 8-stall V4 Tesla Supercharger station in Wandering River. Located in the parking lot of the […]
Tesla Supercharger in Miramichi now open [New Brunswick]
New Brunswick has its seventh Supercharger after crews finally turned on the new station in Miramichi. Construction of the Miramichi Supercharger began all the way back in October 2023. Located in the parking lot in […]
GM dealers prepped for Tesla Supercharger access to open in Q2
General Motors (GM) is telling its dealers to prepare for Tesla Supercharger access to open up to GM electric vehicle (EV) owners in the second quarter. GM’s dealer network in Canada and the US have […]
First Third-Party V4 Supercharger station opens in Europe
Tesla’s V4 Superchargers are now being adopted by third-party charging networks, with the first company opening up their own charging station in the UK with V4 charging posts this week. Last year Tesla and bp […]
