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Tesla confirms robotaxi event to take place in LA, opens shareholder ticket lottery
With exactly one month to go, Tesla is allowing shareholders to enter a lottery to win tickets to see the robotaxi unveiling event in person. At the same time, the company has confirmed the event […]
Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with NACS charge port and teases midsize crossover
Lucid held its Technology and Manufacturing Day at its Arizona factory on Tuesday, giving us our first look at the upcoming Gravity SUV with an integrated North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, as well as […]
Tesla and Uber unveil new in-car app integration
Tesla and Uber have expanded their partnership once more. Tesla owners can now use Uber’s app directly with their in-car display, allowing for a more streamlined way to manage rides. Once the Uber app is […]
Tesla Opens New Service & Delivery Center in Malaysia
Tesla announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new Service and Delivery Center in Penang, Malaysia, as the company looks to meet the needs of its growing customer base in the country. Tesla’s regional […]
Tesla Launches New Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack
Tesla is always expanding its lineup of premium accessories, and the latest to be added to their online shop is the new Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack. The Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack features a […]
Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Is Awaiting Approval in South Africa, but ICASA Says No Application Yet
Elon Musk has said Starlink is awaiting regulatory approval to launch its satellite internet service in South Africa. However, the country’s regulatory body says they have not yet received an application from Musk’s company. Starlink […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla rolls out FSD for Cybertruck owners in Canada
Tesla has finally rolled out Full Self-Driving (FSD) for Cybertruck owners in Canada. The arrival of FSD Canadian Cybertrucks follows its US debut in September, and a few weeks after Cybertrucks were delivered in Canada […]
Tesla secures curved windshield patent for Cybertruck
With Cybertruck production inching closer by the day, Tesla has secured a patent for the electric truck’s massive, and unique, windshield. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the patent titled ‘Automotive […]
Tesla Cybertruck moulds for 9,000 ton Giga Press arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has received another piece of the Cybertruck production puzzle as the automaker has taken delivery of the die casting moulds that will be used in IDRA’s 9,000 ton Giga Press. Tesla is getting closer […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s stainless steel will have a non-directional finish for easy maintenance
The Tesla Cybertruck certainly goes against conventional automotive design language, and is the first vehicle since the DeLorean to have a stainless steel finish instead of traditional aluminum. This stainless steel exoskeleton will not only […]
Franz von Holzhausen talks about Tesla Cybertruck design features, including the yoke steering wheel and the lack of door handles [Podcast]
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen discussed a lot of topics in his latest interview with Ryan McCaffrey on the Ride The Lightning podcast, but his comments around the Cybertruck will probably be of most […]
Model 3 News
Tesla extends free Supercharging and FSD offer to new vehicle purchases
Tesla has updated one of its end-of-year promotions for customers in both Canada and the United States for buyers who take delivery of a new Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or […]
Breathe to deploy 100 Tesla Model 3s as Vehicle-as-a-Service fleet in London
The Mayor of London announced that they are providing capital to vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe to purchase 100 Tesla Model 3s. Breathe will then provide private hire drivers with the ability to subscribe to rent or […]
General Motors spotted benchmarking Tesla Smart Summon
It appears as though General Motors (GM) might be developing their own Smart Summon feature. A Tesla Model 3 with GM manufacturer plates was recently spotted near one of their test facilities driving with no […]
Recent price increases make Tesla Model 3 and Model Y ineligible for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
The Model 3 and Model Y are no longer eligible for purchase incentives in one of Tesla’s biggest markets, California. Recent price increases have pushed the electric sedan and SUV out of the price brackets […]
MILES adds Tesla Model 3 to its car-sharing fleet in Germany
Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only gaining in popularity among the average consumer, but also among car rental companies and car sharing services. The latest to join the trend is Germany’s largest independent car sharing […]
Model Y News
Tesla recalls 27 Model Y vehicles over seat weld defect
Tesla has announced a small recall affecting 27 Model Y vehicles from the 2024 model year due to a potential defect in the seat recliner mechanism. The recall applies to vehicles built between October 28 […]
Tesla using caliper covers on Model Y Performance rear brakes after switching suppliers last summer [Update]
Tesla Model Y Performance owners are discovering that instead of having larger rear brake calipers and rotors compared to the Long Range (LR) variant, they are now actually the same size. The discovery is surprising […]
Tesla Model Y claims spot on America’s top 10 bestselling list in 2022
Tesla had a massive year in 2022, and the evidence has kept pouring in. The Model Y was in the list of top ten best-selling vehicles in the US for the year just ended. The […]
Tesla Model Y outsells all other cars in Taiwan in December, 3X more than closest competitor
With the start of a new quarter countries around the world are starting to release their December sales figures, and Tesla is continuing to dominate the results in markets big and small. On the smaller […]
Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in December, third most popular in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate car sales in many markets around the world. According to the latest statistics out of the United Kingdom (UK), the electric SUV was the most popular car […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries set to begin in Canada this week
Tesla kicked off international deliveries of the refresh Model S with the first units handed over to Canadian customers last week. The first deliveries in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario were all Long Range (LR) […]
Model S is now available for viewing in Tesla Richmond
According to Twitter user @Kutarin, the new refresh Model S is available for viewing at the Tesla Richmond location. The two vehicles are on display at the Sales and Delivery Center that opened earlier this […]
Tesla Vancouver holds special Model S delivery event for new owners
While the first official delivery of the refresh Model S in Canada took place last weekend, the team at Tesla Vancouver pulled out all the stops and held a special delivery event for six customers […]
Model X News
Model S and X delivery timelines now as long as 17 weeks in some locations, hinting again at possible refresh
For some people wanting to order a new Tesla Model S or Model X, the online Design Studio is showing they could be in for a long wait, hinting at some possible changes coming early […]
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 display now warns owners of impending eMMC failure
After acknowledging earlier this month the eMMC failures that cause the touchscreens in older Model S and Model X vehicles to go blank, Tesla is now taking the pre-emptive step to warn owners before the […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX gets FCC approval for Starlink Direct to Cell
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to turn on its Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, targeting areas with limited or no T-Mobile cellular connectivity in the United States. The approval was […]
Ukrainian Starlink Emerges Victorious Over SpaceX in Trademark Lawsuit: Report
A Ukrainian IT company Starlink has reportedly won a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This comes after SpaceX attempted to require the firm to change its brand name, as reported by Ukrainian media outlets. According […]
SpaceX expands Starlink hardware rentals to New Zealand, offers 30% discount on purchase
SpaceX is making it easier for customers in New Zealand to sign up for Starlink. The company is now allowing subscribers to rent their Starlink hardware on a monthly basis, making it just the second […]
Elon Musk says Starship orbital test flight could happen on April 20, pending FAA approval
Elon Musk has announced SpaceX will be ready for the first Starship orbital test flight “in a few weeks,” leaving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the last remaining hurdle to cross before […]
SpaceX sets up subsidiary in South Korea ahead of Starlink service launch
SpaceX has set up a subsidiary in Seoul to bring Starlink satellite internet services to South Korea. SpaceX established Starlink Korea LLC on March 8th, and Lauren Ashley Dreyer, the senior director of Starlink business […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens fourth Supercharger in Merritt [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened yet another Supercharger in Merritt, British Columbia. This is the fourth Supercharger in the small city, and the first with trailer-friendly stalls. The newest Merritt Supercharger first appeared in August, with the […]
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 […]
Cobourg Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team has been busy turning on new stations this week. One of the latest to go live is in Cobourg, Ontario. The Cobourg Supercharger started construction in July in the parking lot […]
Port Severn Supercharger now open [Ontario]
The Port Severn Supercharger in Ontario is finally open, giving Tesla owners another spot to charge on their way to cottage country. Construction of the Port Severn Supercharger began back in June. It looked like […]