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Tesla Wins Key Appeal in Legal Battle Against Louisiana’s Direct Vehicle Sales Ban
Tesla has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing battle against Louisiana’s ban on direct vehicle sales. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favour of Tesla on Monday, […]
Canada to also eliminate federal rebate on Chinese-made EVs
Along with imposing a significant tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, the Canadian government will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate on EVs imported from China. Both moves could have a significant […]
Tesla Reaches Production Milestone of Supercharger Adapters for Third-Party EVs
Tesla is ramping up production of Supercharger adapters for third-party electric vehicles (EVs). The company has reached a production milestone of 8,000 units per week, which is great news for companies that have adopted Tesla’s […]
Rivian’s Travel Kitchen unexpectedly recalled
Rivian has initiated an unexpected recall of its newly launched Travel Kitchen. The reason behind the recall has so far been unexplained, and was made even more interesting as it occurred while the product was […]
Fire Breaks Out at Rivian Factory Parking Lot, Cause Under Investigation
A significant fire broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Normal, Illinois, over the weekend, causing substantial damage to over 50 vehicles. The fire was reported to the Normal […]
Canada Imposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese-Made EVs
The Canadian government has announced a series of steep tariffs targeting Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), aluminum, and steel. Effective October 1, 2024, a 100% tariff will be imposed on Chinese-manufactured EVs, and a 25% tariff […]
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 […]
Two Tesla Cybertrucks to make an appearance at Cyber Rodeo
It looks like fans attending Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo at Giga Texas are in for a treat. If Elon Musk hyping the event as possibly the biggest party of all time wasn’t enough, it appears as […]
Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving around Giga Texas ahead of Cyber Rodeo
With less than 48 hours to go until the Cyber Rodeo kicks off, the Tesla Cyertruck has arrived at Giga Texas on Tuesday evening. In a video posted to Twitter, a single Cybertruck can be […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets size comparison next to Model S and Model X at Fremont test track [Video]
The latest build of the Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted at the Fremont factory test track on Monday. This time it was parked between a Model S and a Model Y, giving us our best […]
Drone operator gets dangerously close to Tesla Cybertruck at Fremont test track
After a short visit to Giga Texas, the latest version of the Tesla Cybertruck has made its way back to the Fremont factory in California. What appears to the same Alpha prototype was spotted at […]
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 […]
More than 170 Tesla owners have complained to Transport Canada about heat pump failures
Tesla has been faced with a growing number of owners that have seen their heat pumps fail, resulting in the HVAC system generating no heat in extreme cold temperatures. The issue has caught the attention […]
Tesla Model 3 wins title of best-selling EV in the world for the fourth year in a row
For the fourth straight year, the top-selling electric vehicle in the world was the Tesla Model 3, with over 500,000 units sold, according to data compiled by CleanTechnica. Last year was a big year for […]
Hertz extends free Tesla Supercharging offer to March 31, 2022
Hertz announced last year plans to buy more than 100,000 Tesla Model 3s for its global rental fleet. The company has already started renting the electric vehicles (EVs) out at a number of locations, and […]
Tesla Model 3 outsells Toyota Camry to become Australia’s top selling midsize sedan, or did it?
Tesla reported nearly 1,000,000 sales in 2021, setting a new record for the Texas-based automaker. Part of that success was due to Model 3 sales in Australia, which tripled over the previous year and in […]
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 begins model year 2023 production, adds some 2023 cars to existing inventory [Update]
Earlier this year Tesla stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Long Range citing high demand for the electric sedan. While it is still not available on the Design Studio, you can get your hands […]
Tesla Model Y was the second most popular car in the UK in September
Tesla launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom earlier this year in February, and it quickly rose to the top of the charts to become the best selling car in March. More than six […]
Tesla Model 3 more popular than Toyota Camry in Australia so far in 2022, Model Y third best selling car in September
We often report on Tesla vehicles topping the sales charts in countries around the world, like yesterday when we told you the Model Y was the most popular car, electric or otherwise, in New Zealand […]
Tesla Model Y was the most popular car in New Zealand in August
It appears as though Tesla fans in New Zealand couldn’t wait for the electric SUV to launch in the country. In the first full month the Model Y was available, it became New Zealand’s best […]
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Model S News
Laguna Seca EV lap record now belongs to Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid
The Tesla Model S Plaid has only been out for less than two months, but has already proven itself as the fastest production car ever made. Last month it set a new world record quarter-mile […]
Tesla Model S owners to receive $625 over software update suit
According to US District Court documents, a proposed Tesla settlement will see some Tesla owners receive $625. The settlement covers Model S owners who had an over-the-air update pushed on their vehicles in May 2019. […]
Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S ¼ mile drag race
Dragtimes released a video where a Tesla Model S Plaid went up against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The drag race happened at the Palm Beach International Raceway in Palm Beach, Florida. The Tesla Model […]
Model X News
Tesla dominates Consumer Reports survey on the ‘most satisfying’ car across all age groups
If you think Tesla vehicles only appeal to the ‘younger’ generation, especially because of all the technology in the vehicle, the latest survey from Consumer Reports proves otherwise. The survey asked owners if they would […]
Tesla offering free 3 month SiriusXM subscription after implementing new user interface
More than two months ago Tesla included some SiriusXM user interface (UI) updates in the release notes of the 2020.24.6.4 software update, but the improvements never actually made it into Model S and Model X […]
Tesla Model X involved in violent crash that sends it flying [Video]
The proliferation of dashcams in recent years have allowed accidents and other bad driving situations that would normally go unseen to be viewed by millions online. One such accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania’s South […]
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 […]
SpaceX delays Starlink data cap for a second time
SpaceX was originally planning on ending their unlimited data usage policy with a new data cap which was supposed to be implemented in December 2022. That deadline was later pushed back to February 2023, and […]
Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa with Starlink service
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now available in Nigeria. Elon Musk’s company took to Twitter to announce the big news. Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service! → […]
SpaceX president and COO Gwyne Shotwell to receive 2023 National Space Trophy
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO, has been awarded the National Space Trophy for 2023 by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA). She will receive the award on April 28, 2023. Shotwell was […]
DISH Network appears to use SpaceX’s Starlink to power their internet connection at mobile vendor site
DISH Network has not exactly been an ardent supporter of SpaceX, having most recently sued Elon Musk’s company over plans for its second-generation Starlink satellite constellation. While DISH is doing what they can to halt […]
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 […]
Tesla updates Supercharger fees in California with more time-of-use tiers
Tesla has updated its Supercharger fees at select stations in California on Wednesday, at the same time also introducing more time-of-use tiers affecting off-peak hours. According to an email sent to owners in California, the […]
Tesla Supercharger in Brantford under construction [Ontario]
A new Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Brantford, Ontario. Continuing their trend of installing Superchargers in Canadian Tire parking lots, the Brantford Supercharger is located in front of the Canadian Tire at […]
Tesla Supercharger in Surrey gets its cables cut [Update]
One of the busiest Superchargers in the lower mainland of British Columbia is going to be at limited capacity for the next while after the station was vandalized and a number of the charging cables […]