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Rivian R2 Enters Real-World Testing
Rivian’s upcoming R2 compact SUV has entered a new phase in its development journey—real-world testing. Production-intent prototypes are now being put through their paces on public roads and rugged trails across North America, ahead of […]

Refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X spotted uncovered in California
The Tesla Model S and Model X are beginning to show signs of a long-anticipated refresh, with new test vehicles spotted in California sporting a handful of design and tech changes. Just days after a […]

Tesla opens long-awaited 24-stall Supercharger in Brampton [Ontario]
After more than a year of waiting, Tesla has officially opened its 24-stall Supercharger station at Trinity Common Mall in Brampton, Ontario. The new Supercharger was set to be the largest in the country when […]

FAA Clears SpaceX for Next Starship Launch
SpaceX has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the ninth test flight of its Starship rocket. Following a detailed safety review of Flight 8 earlier this year, the […]

Tesla Model 3 scores perfect 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
Tesla has once again proven its reputation for safety, with the Model 3 earning a perfect 5-star rating in the latest crash tests conducted by Euro NCAP. The redesigned electric sedan excelled under the most […]

Tesla’s Optimus Robot Does Household Chores Learned from Human Videos in Major AI Leap
Tesla has unveiled what may be the most impressive demonstration yet of its humanoid robot, Optimus, showcasing a suite of new skills that mark a major leap forward in artificial intelligence and robotics. To the […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla discontinues Cybertruck RWD just months after launch
Tesla has quietly discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), removing it from the online configurator in the United States less than six months after it debuted. At US$69,990 before incentives, or $62,490 with […]

Tesla Cybertruck to be a ‘niche product’ with limited demand: Analyst
Tesla’s Cybertruck is about to enter production, and could very well be the most highly anticipated vehicle launch in recent memory. However according to one analyst, the buzz and excitement that has been created in […]

Video and photos leak showing Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas is up and running
The Cybertruck news continues with perhaps the biggest update of them all. New photos and a video have leaked from inside Giga Texas showing the Cybertruck production line is up and running. There have been […]

Tesla updates Cybertruck reservation page
If the multiple Cybertruck sightings or the Cybertruck powered tailgate patent or the castings piling up outside Giga Texas weren’t enough of a sign that production is very near, Tesla has now updated the Cybertruck […]

Tesla removes the curtains to reveal two 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press machines
Tesla has finally removed the curtains they had put up to block the casting area at Giga Texas, indicating that the automaker is very close to the start of Cybertruck production. Earlier this year Tesla […]
Model 3 News

Tesla to Hike Model 3 and Model Y Lease Prices in U.S. Starting September 21
Tesla has announced it will raise lease rates in the United States later this month, giving prospective buyers a limited window to lock in current terms. Starting September 21, monthly lease costs will increase by […]

Tesla raises prices across the board in both Canada and the US again
Tesla has once again raised the prices on all of its vehicles in both Canada and the United States on Wednesday night, pushing prices to new all-time highs. The last time Tesla increased prices on […]

Tesla and the Model 3 have the highest satisfaction ratings among car owners
Tesla and the Model 3 have come out on top in the Global Happy Motorist Index, which seeks to measure how satisfied customers are with their car and the brand overall. The study, conducted by […]

Hertz Tesla Model 3 rentals expand to Canada [Update]
Canadians can now rent the Tesla Model 3 through Hertz as the company has brought the Model 3 to select airports across Canada. A Drive Tesla reader sent us these pictures showing close to a […]

Tesla’s glass roof shows off its strength after massive tree falls on Model 3 in China
Tesla’s glass roof has once again showed off its impressive strength, this time keeping a driver unharmed after a massive tree fell on a Model 3 in China. Video of the incident shared by Jay […]
Model Y News

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 […]

DASH ridesharing program to launch in Tampa with fleet of Tesla Model Ys
Tampa Bay residents and visitors will soon have an eco-friendly option for getting around the city, thanks to the upcoming launch of the Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) program. The Downtown Tampa Partnership announced on […]

Uber to add 100 Tesla Model Ys to ridesharing fleet in Japan
Uber Japan and Hinomaru Kotsu have joined forces to bring about a major shift to the Japanese taxi and hire industry. The companies announced on Monday their plans to deploy 100 Tesla Model Ys to […]

Charging Tesla causes sensation in small Montana Town; appears on newspaper front page
While Tesla has become wildly popular worldwide, it appears there are pockets of places where the brand remains relatively unknown. When a Tesla Model Y turned up and started charging from an utility pole in a tiny […]

Coachella City Council Approves Fleet of 17 Tesla Model Y for Eco-Friendly Rideshare Transformation
Residents in Coachella, California can soon expect to see an eco-friendly transformation in their rideshare services. Coachella City Council has given the greenlight to a plan to introduce 17 Tesla Model Ys into their transportation […]
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Model S News

Tesla finally starts emptying mysterious Model S holding lot [Video]
Just over one week before Tesla officially began deliveries of the refresh Model S, a parking lot with hundreds of the new vehicles was discovered just a short drive from the Fremont factory. It appeared […]

Tesla increases Model S/X prices in Europe and China
After a price increase to the flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in North America last week, Tesla has followed suit and increased prices in both Europe and China. Model S/X Price Increase in […]

Entire Tesla lineup gets fresh round of price increases in Canada and US [Update]
Tesla has increased prices across the board tonight in both Canada and the US, raising them anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the vehicle and configuration. Model 3 Price Changes The Model 3 in […]
Model X News

Tesla’s new 10 teraflop infotainment system GPU specs leaked
When Tesla announced the Model S and Model X refresh on Wednesday, one of the changes was an all-new graphics processing unit (GPU) for the vehicle’s infotainment system. In its documentation, Tesla compared its processing power to […]

Tesla Model S and Model X get new heat pump, making entire lineup more efficient
Tesla announced a lot of changes to the Model S and Model X this week. The update to the flagship vehicles that got the most attention was the new interior and futuristic steering wheel. But […]

Tesla announces new Plaid Model X along with refresh design
Not only did Tesla finally announce the Model S refresh in its Q4 2020 earnings update, it also updated its website to announce the refresh of the Model X. In addition the Performance Model X […]
SpaceX News

Starlink Wins Approval to Deliver High-Speed Satellite Internet in Lebanon
Lebanon has officially granted SpaceX’s Starlink a license to operate satellite internet services across the country, marking a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s struggling digital infrastructure. The approval, announced late Thursday by Information Minister […]

Japanese Shipping Giant to Equip Over 200 Ships with SpaceX’s Starlink
SpaceX’s Starlink will be installed on more than 200 ships of the Japanese company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. More than half of the fleet will be equipped with systems by the end of the fiscal year […]

Qatar Airways picks Starlink for in-flight connectivity
Qatar Airways has partnered with SpaceX to offer complimentary Starlink high-speed internet connectivity on its flights. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, making Qatar Airways the largest airline to provide Starlink’s satellite internet service to […]

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches NASA Psyche Mission to Asteroid
SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has successfully launched to send NASA’s Psyche to a distant, metal-rich asteroid for exploration. Both of its boosters landed synchronously on the pads after completing the task. NASA’s large Psyche […]

SpaceX Applies for Launch of Nearly 30K New Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has applied to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the launch of almost 30,000 new Starlink satellites. The new satellites will operate at an altitude of 350–614 km in 288 orbital planes. SpaceX has […]
Supercharger News

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 […]

Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Coquitlam [British Columbia]
Tesla owners in Coquitlam, British Columbia are going to be happy to hear a second Supercharger station is currently under construction in the city. Interestingly the new site is located just a few minutes away […]

Tesla obtains approval to build Supercharger in Brooks, Alberta
A new Tesla Supercharger is coming soon to the roadside city of Brooks, Alberta. Last week, Tesla was granted a permit to build an 8-stall Supercharging station in the Wendy’s parking lot on 2 Street […]

Tesla cuts Supercharger prices as much as 25% across Europe
Tesla owners across Europe have seen their Supercharger prices fluctuate wildly due to the volatile energy prices in the region over the past year. While many of those changes were increases, sometimes significantly, Tesla has […]