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Tesla Scouts Locations for First Showrooms in India
Tesla is looking for locations to open its first showrooms in India. The company hopes to launch sales in the country later this year. Tesla is considering potential locations in New Delhi, India’s capital, sources […]
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Tesla lays off 10% of its workforce, key executives depart [Update]
Tesla is reducing its workforce by over 10%, affecting approximately 14,000 employees globally. At the same time, at least one key executive has decided to leave the company, while others appear to have also moved […]
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Anaheim Police Debut Tesla Model Y Patrol Fleet
The Anaheim Police Department is deploying a new fleet of six Tesla Model Y patrol vehicles. The shift to electric was driven by a national patrol car shortage and aging vehicle issues. Chief Rick Armendariz […]
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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries paused for accelerator pedal cover issue
Tesla has paused all Cybertruck deliveries to address an issue with the accelerator pedal cover. The pause is expected to last until at least April 20, 2024. In the last 36 hours numerous Cybertruck reservation […]
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Rivian Driver Confronted by Tesla Owner Over Supercharger Use
A Rivian driver was recently confronted by a Tesla owner who was unaware that the Supercharger network had been opened to other EV brands, highlighting the need for clearer communication within the electric vehicle (EV) […]
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Polestar stumbles out of the gates in 2024 with low sales in Q1
Polestar has had a rough start to 2024, with sales down 40% compared to the same period in 2023. The breakdown for the company is not promising, especially as the company has touted 2024 as […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck sales surpass combined totals of Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in May
Tesla’s Cybertruck has already made up significant ground in the electric pickup truck market. We already know it was the best-selling electric pickup in Q2, despite deliveries only starting in earnest in Q1. Now new […]
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Tesla Cybertruck with new design features spotted on Fremont test track
There has been another sighting of the new Tesla Cybertruck, revealing for the first time some never before seen design features of the electric truck. This time the Cybertruck was spotted doing laps at the […]
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CyberLandr reaches 2,000 pre-orders, good enough for $100 million in retail value
Pre-orders for the CyberLandr, a Cybertruck camper that doesn’t have a single prototype built for a truck that we don’t even know the final design of, has reached $100 million in retail value. With a […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets upgrade to quad motor variant
Ahead of a planned update on the Cybertruck scheduled for the next quarterly earnings call in January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed a brand new variant of the electric truck. In a tweet this […]
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Tesla adds Cyberquad Bomber Jacket for kids to online shop
Tesla isn’t done with the Cybertruck related accessories. Following the release of the Cyberwhistle, Cybertruck socks, and the Cyberquad for kids, The Tesla Shop now has a Kids Cyberquad Bomber Jacket available for purchase. Unlike […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla offering free options to Model 3 Performance and Model X buyers in the US, but there’s a catch
Tesla has launched a new offer in the US in an attempt to get more customers eligible for the federal tax credit behind the wheel of a new Model 3 Performance or Model X All-Wheel-Drive […]
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earn Top Safety Pick+ awards from IIHS
Both the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have earned the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Despite this being the 2022 edition of the awards, the safety […]
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Tesla Model 3 air suspension resurfaces in Israeli parts list
Tesla was supposed to launch the Model 3 in 2017 with air suspension. The added complexities and a difficult production ramp forced the automaker to abandon the feature at the last minute. Since its launch […]
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Extra bonus coming to Tesla Model 3/Y owners with Acceleration Boost
You could soon be receiving an extra bonus from Tesla if you spent the money to purchase the Acceleration Boost for your Model 3 or Model Y . If it happens, you can thank Tesla […]
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Tesla updates South Korean website following investigation by Korea Fair Trade Commission
Tesla has made changes to its website in South Korea to update the driving range of the Model 3. While the listed range has stayed the same at 528km (328 miles), the automaker now says […]
Model Y News
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Tesla offers another low interest rate for Model Y buyers in the US
Tesla is again offering a low interest rate to Model Y buyers who finance their purchase in the US. This is the second time Tesla has enticed buyers with a low promotional interest rate in […]
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Tesla opens Model Y orders in Taiwan
Tesla has finally opened up orders for the Model Y in Taiwan, offering two variants of the electric SUV to customers in the east Asian country. According to an update to the online Design Studio […]
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Giga Texas production milestone: 10,000 Model Ys
Tesla’s newest factory, Giga Texas, has hit a big milestone with the automaker announcing this morning the 10,000th Model Y has officially rolled off the production line since the factory opened in April. As is […]
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Cotati Police unveil Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle
The Cotati Police Department in California unveiled its first electric patrol car earlier today. The Tesla Model Y was presented to the police department in a ceremony at La Plaza Park. Cotati Mayor, Mark Landman, […]
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Bargersville PD deploys world’s first Tesla Model Y K-9 unit as fleet grows to 10 Teslas
The Bargersville Police Department in Indiana made headlines back in 2019 becoming the first police department in the U.S. to add a Tesla Model 3 to their fleet of patrol cars. Now they have crossed […]
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Model S News
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Half a dozen Long Range Model S cars spotted in Vancouver at Tesla Richmond [Update]
We have so far received reports of refresh Model S cars arriving last week in Alberta in Calgary and Edmonton and also Oakville and Vaughan, Ontario. Noticeably absent from that list is Vancouver, which is […]
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Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on Model S Plaid in quarter-mile battle [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has been out on public roads for just over three months. During that time we have learned it is a stupidly fast car, able to reach 60mph in under 2 […]
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Consumer Reports slams Tesla Model S yoke steering wheel
Consumer Reports (CR) has never been a big fan of Tesla. Their bias against the automaker has shone through again after the nonprofit consumer organization published a scathing review of Tesla’s yoke steering wheel in […]
Model X News
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NHTSA still considering recall of Model S/X over eMMC touchscreen failures, expands scope
Even though Tesla last week announced a change to its policies regarding the memory chips (eMMC) on older Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its investigation into the […]
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Tesla updates trip planner to include Model 3 SR+, Model Y, and all new EPA ranges
It may have taken a few years, but Tesla has finally updated its Trip Planner by adding a couple of its vehicles, but also removing one. Earlier this week the automaker released a series of […]
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Tesla to begin free Model S and X eMMC replacements under warranty, also offering reimbursements
In a change of policy, Tesla will soon begin replacing the memory chips on older Model S and Model X vehicles for owners who have experienced the touchscreens going blank, also offering refunds to those […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Now Has Over 400,000 Starlink Customers in Canada
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now providing high-speed satellite internet to more than 400,000 active customers across Canada, just three and a half years after the company first launched its service in Canada. This […]
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Ukraine may be installing Starlink dishes on its drones to fight Russia
With many Western nations backing Ukraine, the besieged nation has been able to mount a vigorous defense of its territory against Russian invasion. However, per reporting by PC Mag, Ukraine may be getting more specialized help […]
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SpaceX advertising two free months of Starlink service in Canada on Facebook
After Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, some of his other companies that don’t traditionally advertise their products and services bought advertising space to test the effectiveness of Twitter advertising. Soon after SpaceX also began advertising […]
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THOR Industries partners with SpaceX to integrate Starlink into Airstream, Jayco, and other RVs
THOR Industries has announced a new partnership with SpaceX that will see Starlink equipment integrated directly into the company’s recreational vehicles (RVs). Thor Industries says they are the first RV manufacturer to work directly with […]
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SpaceX requests permission to operate Starlink in Tunisia
It looks like SpaceX is going through the necessary steps to operate Starlink in yet another African country. Per Cartagemag, SpaceX has requested authorization with local officials to operate Starlink in Tunisia. The Tunisian Ministry […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla installs 2,000th Supercharger stall in Norway
Tesla has reached another milestone in the expansion of its Supercharger network, this time in Norway, with the company celebrating the recent installation the 2,000th stall in the Nordic country. Tesla announced the milestone on […]
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Tesla upgrading Urban Supercharger in Etobicoke [Ontario]
For the second time in a month in Canada, and for just the second time that we are aware of anywhere in the world, Tesla is upgrading a slow Urban Supercharger to faster, newer technology. […]
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Tesla Supercharger in Quebec blocked by idling pickup truck and Lamborghini [Video]
Unfortunately it is still common to see a Tesla Supercharger stall (or several) blocked by a gas powered vehicle, commonly referred to as being “ICE’d”. This was the case in Boisbriand, Quebec over the weekend […]
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First known Tesla V4 Supercharger location revealed to be in Arizona
Tesla has yet to officially announce or unveil their new V4 Superchargers, but thanks to some construction plans we know what they will look like when they do arrive. Now also thanks to some construction […]