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Tesla’s India plans stall as communication comes to a stop
Tesla’s long-awaited and highly anticipated entry into the Indian market appears to be stalling, as recent reports indicate a communications between CEO Elon Musk, his executives and Indian officials have come to a stop. Tesla’s […]
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Tesla Cybertruck is already the best-selling electric pickup in the US
The Tesla Cybertruck has only been available for two full quarters, but it appears to have already been able to claim the title of best-selling electric pickup truck for Q2 2024. Tesla delivered the first […]
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Canada Launches New Funding Initiative to Expand EV Charging Network Nationwide
The Government of Canada has launched a new Request for Proposals (RFP) under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), with the goal to deploy thousands more electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the country. The […]
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Tesla Giga Berlin Expansion Gets Green Light from Environmental Authorities
Tesla’s plans to expand Giga Berlin have taken a significant step forward. The Brandenburg State Office for the Environment has granted the automaker the necessary approvals to proceed with the expansion of the factory. According […]
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Tesla expands Quicksilver to Model 3 lineup at Giga Shanghai
Tesla has expanded the number of vehicles that can be ordered in Quicksilver paint from Giga Shanghai, with the entire Model 3 lineup now available in the ‘new’ paint colour. Quicksilver was first introduced on […]
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Tesla Model Y Approved For Government Procurement in China
The Model Y has become the first Tesla vehicle to be approved for government procurement in China, after being included in Jiangsu Province’s new energy vehicle (NEV) procurement catalogue this week. The inclusion of the […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla begins installing redesigned Cybertruck aero covers
Tesla has started installing new and redesigned aero covers on Cybertrucks, nearly six months after the company stopped including them on new deliveries. Back in late January Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks to new owners with […]
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Aluminum baseball bat proves no match for Cybertruck’s stainless steel
We have seen Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen take a sledgehammer to the Cybertruck prototype back in 2019, with a single swing causing no damage to the stainless steel door panel (but a bit […]
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Tesla Cybertruck crashes into Beverly Hills Hotel sign [Update]
UPDATE: The original poster has clarified on X their post was a joke and the valet was not driving at the time of the accident. The headline has been corrected, and the original story is […]
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Porsche dealership lists Tesla Cybertruck for $290K
Last week, we reported that a Tesla Cybertruck sold at auction for $244,000. While the auction raised lots of attention, Porsche South Orlando didn’t want it for their personal collection, with it now up for sale […]
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Tesla Cybertruck fetches $244,000 at auction, even though you’re not supposed to sell them
A Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck went up for auction this week, despite a clause in the purchase agreement that says you’re not allowed to sell it. When the dust settled the Cybertruck ended up fetching […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range RWD in the US
Tesla has brought back the once popular Model 3 Long Range (LR) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). The new Model 3 variant offers the best value in the Tesla lineup, but unfortunately is only available in the […]
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Review: Much More Than Just A Refresh
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has finally arrived in North America, bringing with it a refreshed design seven years after the electric sedan first launched. After driving the reengineered Model 3 for a few days […]
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First shipment of new Model 3s arrive in Vancouver, but where in Canada they’re going might surprise you
Deliveries of the new Model 3 in Canada are set to begin in the next few weeks after the first batch of cars from China arrived in Vancouver on the weekend. However, despite the cars […]
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New Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted uncovered for the first time [Update]
The new Tesla Model 3 Performance has been spotted without camouflage, giving us our first look at the upgraded electric sedan, hinting that its launch is just around the corner. Tesla the new Model 3, […]
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Tesla’s OTA recall for backup camera bug extends to China
Tesla has issued an over-the-air (OTA) recall of 8,700 vehicles in China due to a software glitch that could impair the functionality of the reverse camera, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. The recall affects […]
Model Y News
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Tesla releases ‘Energy Boost’ to add more range to Model Y RWD in the US
Tesla has now started offering Energy Boost, a software upgrade which will add up to 50 miles (80km) of driving range for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the US. The upgrade is unfortunately […]
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Tesla expands Quicksilver to more markets – is North America next?
In the last few days Tesla has made their Quicksilver paint option available in several new markets around the world. The new paint colour is currently only available from Giga Berlin and Giga Shanghai, but […]
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Tesla slashes Model Y prices in Australia, introduces new paint options and wheel covers, but no new dash
Tesla has implemented another price adjustment for the Model Y, this time lowering the price of the electric SUV in Australia by as much as AUD$8,500. At the same time, the company has also introduced […]
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Tesla offering 0% interest loans in China to boost Model 3/Y sales
Tesla is wasting no time introducing new incentives to kick off the second quarter in China. The company is now offering 0% interest financing on new purchases of the Model 3 and Model Y Rear-Wheel […]
Tesla rolls out Model Y price increases in China, changes standard colour to Stealth Grey
Tesla has issued a price increase for the Model Y in China, raising all three trims by ¥5,000. A number of other incentives also expired at the same time, effectively raising the price of the […]
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Model S News
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Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, but increases Model S and Model X Plaid
Tesla has made a number of pricing changes in both Canada and the United States on Thursday night. In Canada the price of the Model 3 and Model Y have been decreased, while increasing the […]
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Tesla Starts Delivering Model S in Japan
Tesla has officially begun deliveries of the updated Model S in Japan. After two years of waiting from the start of car deliveries in the United States, customers are happy to receive their vehicles. The […]
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Porsche’s 1,000 HP Taycan GT spotted at Nurburgring
Porsche appears to be gunning for Tesla’s Nurburgring lap time, or maybe even the new EV lap record set by the Rimac Nevera with the upcoming revamped Taycan GT. The luxury car maker was seen testing three […]
Model X News
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Tesla drops price of FSD in Canada and US, and drops Model S/X Standard Range from lineup, cutting prices at the same time
After a major announcement earlier tonight with the launch of the Model 3 refresh in China and Europe, Tesla has made some significant changes for the North American market. The automaker has lowered the price […]
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Tesla makes more affordable Standard Range Model S and Model X available in North America
North American buyers can now get the Model S and Model X at lower prices after Tesla introduced new variants of the models. The two high-end EVs now have Standard Range (SR) variants that cost less, but come with […]
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Tesla recalling Model S and Model X for seat belt and camera issues in China
Tesla has had to recall 271 Model S and Model X in China over an issue to do with seat belts. Two hundred and thirty-three Model S and Model X that rolled off the production lines between the 5th […]
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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SpaceX Gets FAA Approval For Third Starship Test Flight
SpaceX is set for the third test flight of Starship at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. On Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approved Starship’s launch license, setting the stage for an early […]
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Authorities Recover Hundreds of Stolen SpaceX Starlink Terminals in New Jersey
New Jersey law enforcement authorities have unveiled a major recovery operation involving SpaceX’s Starlink terminals. In what has been described by SpaceX officials as the largest fraud recovery in the company’s history, investigators in Lawrence […]
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves SpaceX Land Swap
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a land exchange with SpaceX, impacting the Boca Chica State Park in Brownsville, Texas. The decision, finalized after a period of heated debate and public opposition, involves […]
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SpaceX Launches New ‘Deprioritized Plan’ in New Zealand, Offering 50% Off Starlink for Slower Speeds
SpaceX’s goal with Starlink is to provide fast and reliable satellite internet service in remote and underserved areas access across the globe. However, the cost of the service has remained a barrier for some potential […]
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 developing Supercharger extension cable for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla is working on a solution to extend the length of Supercharger cables so they can more easily reach the charge ports on non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla opened up their Supercharger network to owners […]
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Tesla opens Supercharger in Sainte Marie [Quebec]
For the first time in several months there is Supercharger news for Quebec, and it is good news. On Friday the company flipped the switch on a brand new Supercharger in Sainte Marie. Construction of […]
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Rivian to get Tesla Supercharger access in March; GM, Volvo, Polestar this spring
Tesla announced earlier today that Ford electric vehicle (EV) owners now have access over 15,300 Superchargers in Canada and the US. That is only the beginning though, and as expected, Tesla has confirmed the next […]