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Tesla Q4 and 2024 earnings: revenue misses estimates but Energy grows
Tesla has published its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings report, and despite revenue falling short of expectations, the company maintained strong profitability while making substantial investments in AI, Full Self-Driving (FSD), and manufacturing expansion. Energy […]
Honda Targets Sub-$30K Model, U.S. Production Planned for 2026: Report
Honda is reportedly preparing to enter the affordable electric vehicle (EV) segment in North America with a sub-$30,000 model, targeting a 2026 launch. To help achieve this price point, Honda aims to produce the vehicle […]
Tesla eliminates camera calibration step for new owners
Tesla announced last night that new vehicles built at the Fremont factory can now drive autonomously from the production line to the logistics lot in preparation for transportation. While this has obvious advantages for Tesla’s […]
Apple joins T-Mobile’s Starlink Direct-To-Cell beta testing
Apple has quietly launched support for T-Mobile’s Starlink Direct-To-Cell (DTC) beta testing program in the United States. The new feature, which became available through the iOS 18.3 update, will allow iPhone users to stay connected […]
Tesla Q4 and 2024 earnings call: what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings results after the market closes later this afternoon. Despite a record final quarter in terms of vehicle deliveries, Tesla was unable to grow […]
Tesla achieves FSD milestone as newly built cars now drive autonomously to Fremont logistics lot
Tesla has taken another significant step toward full autonomy, announcing that newly built vehicles at its Fremont factory can now drive themselves from the production line to their designated lane in the logistics lot, without […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla’s Premium Lineup Faces Pressure as Cybertruck Sales Fall
Tesla’s Cybertruck launched with strong interest and high expectations, offering a unique take on the pickup with its electric powertrain, angular design and heavy-duty performance features. Now, less than two years later, the vehicle is […]
Samsung and Tesla sign $436M deal for Cybertruck cameras: Report
When the Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019, the prototype did not have any mirrors. Instead the automaker had strategically placed cameras around the car that displayed on the center screen. https://twitter.com/moosuraj/status/1391184013998632966 There was also […]
Elon Musk confirms rear-wheel steering in Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet that the Tesla Cybertruck would have rear-wheel steering, among other things. However, things are still not clear if the rear-wheel steering is similar to the GMC Hummer […]
Tesla files Cybertruck trademark application in China
Tesla has taken another step in preparation to sell the Cybertruck in China by filing a trademark application for the vehicle name. The filing, first noticed by Tesla enthusiast @Ray4Tesla, was made last month on […]
Tesla patent filing shows off Cybertruck UI in impressive detail
Last month we got our first glimpse of the Cybertruck user interface (UI) when Tesla’s former Head of UI Design left the company and mistakenly posted videos of the UI to his new company’s website. […]
Model 3 News
Tesla files for new Model 3+ variant in China with longer range
Tesla has filed to release a new Model 3 variant in China, called the Model 3+. This new version of the electric sedan is a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) model and could become the automaker’s longest-range […]
Tesla Parts Catalog hints all vehicles from Giga Shanghai now come with AMD Ryzen processor
Tesla began deliveries of the Model Y Performance in China this month. The launch of the top-of-the-line electric SUV brought with it a number of improvements, one of which was the new AMD Ryzen processor, […]
Tesla increases Model 3 prices in Europe
While North Americans have not been subject to any price increases this week, our friends in Europe have not been so lucky. According to an update to the Design Studio early Friday morning in Germany, […]
Tesla adds Cold Weather software upgrade to activate heated steering wheel and heated rear seats in 2021 Model 3 SR+ [Update]
Earlier tonight Tesla lowered the price of the rear heated seats upgrade for Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) owners. At the same time, owners of recently delivered 2021 SR+ cars saw the upgrade disappear […]
Tesla lowers price of rear heated seat upgrade for Model 3 SR+ owners [Update]
Nearly two years after first introducing the rear heated seat upgrade for Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 owners, Tesla has reduced the price of the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. Until tonight, owners who had the […]
Model Y News
Tesla China unveils extended wheelbase Model Y L with six seats
Tesla is expanding its Model Y lineup in China with the introduction of a new variant — the Model Y L, an all-new version of the popular electric SUV featuring a six-seat configuration and a […]
Giga Texas filled with Model Y structural battery packs
Tesla looks like it is preparing to ramp up production of the new Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with 4680 cells soon as the third floor of Giga Texas is currently filled with with structural […]
Tesla launches Model Y RWD orders in Europe
Tesla has added a new Model Y variant to the Design Studio in Europe as the single motor Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) appeared on the website early Friday morning. The new entry-level variant has […]
Tesla now limits buyers of new existing inventory vehicles to be in nearby states
With long delivery wait times, or even the inability to order, many prospective Tesla owners are turning to the existing inventory section of the website, hoping to snap up a new EV that becomes available […]
Tesla switches from Brembo to Mando for rear brake calipers on Model Y Performance
Tesla has made a number of changes this month to the Model Y built at Fremont. Updated door panels with wood trim has been added to both variants of the electric SUV, and they have […]
Deals
Jowua Power Dock Adds AirPods and Apple Watch Charging to Your Tesla [Deal]
Keep your Apple Airpods and Apple Watch powered and your Tesla interior organized with the Power Dock Combo from Jowua, the ultimate all-in-one charging accessory designed specifically for Tesla owners. This sleek, multi-functional charger integrates […]
Charge Faster with Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector [Deal]
For Tesla owners looking for a reliable, high-performance charging solution, Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector is a great choice. This charging device allows you to charge your Tesla at home or on the road, at faster […]
Upgrade Your Tesla Storage with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station [Deal]
Upgrade your Tesla’s interior with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station. This all-in-one solution provides concealed storage, extra lighting, and powerful device charging – all while maintaining a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Included with your Under Screen […]
Drive Into the Holidays: The Ultimate Jowua Tesla Accessories Gift Guide for 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and if you have a Tesla enthusiast on your list, look no further—this list of top accessories from Jowua is sure to bring joy and practicality to their holiday […]
Bring Back Stalks to Your Tesla with Enhance Auto S3XY Stalks [Deal]
For new Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Model X owners missing traditional turn signal stalks, Enhance Auto has delivered a solution that’s as elegant as it is functional: the S3XY Stalks. These sleek, customizable […]
Tesla Black Friday Deals Roundup
Black Friday deals are here! Whether you’re looking for new floor mats, paint protection film, or innovative add-ons to complement your Tesla, these Black Friday deals offer a chance to gear up your car without […]
Model S News
Jay Leno confirms insane Tesla Model S Plaid quarter-mile time [Update]
Last month Drive Tesla reported exclusively on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting a new record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car ever made. We also reported that car enthusiast Jay Leno […]
Refresh Tesla Model S parking lot has nearly 1,000 cars waiting for delivery
Yesterday we reported on the discovery of a large parking lot near Tesla’s Fremont factory that was housing hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles. Thanks to one of our readers we have a better […]
AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]
Model X News
First retrofit of HW3.0 goes to a lucky Model S owner in California
It appears as though Tesla has officially started retrofitting their vehicles with the new Hardware 3.0 computer that will one day allow the vehicle to be fully autonomous. Sofiaan Fraval, owner of a 2018 Model […]
Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
Free Supercharging bonus increased to 3,000km in Canada
Canada had to wait a little longer after it was announced earlier this week that the referral bonus in the United States had increased, but it finally arrived in Canada today with the referral bonus […]
SpaceX News
Starlink Subscriber Count in Canada Tops 500,000
SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in Canada—surpassing 500,000 active Starlink users nationwide, according to an announcement on X from the official Starlink account on July 14. This achievement marks a substantial leap forward from just […]
Japan’s Zipair becomes first Asia-Pacific airline to sign up for Starlink
SpaceX has signed another customers for its Starlink Aviation service. On Monday Japan’s Zipair Tokyo announced they are adding Starlink to their fleet of aircraft, becoming the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to sign […]
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 […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Opens Supercharger in Nakusp [British Columbia]
After years of uncertainty and delays, the Nakusp Supercharger in the interior of British Columbia is officially open. The long-awaited charging station, located at 1101 Highway 23 at the Esso gas station on the north […]
Tesla Supercharger in Kemptville now open [Ontario]
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger station in Kemptville, Ontario. The Kemptville Supercharger is located in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire in Colonnade Plaza at 355 Ryans Well Drive. Construction of the 8-stall Supercharger […]
Non-Tesla Supercharger memberships launch in the U.S. ahead of network opening to other EVs [Update]
Tesla has taken the first step in opening up their Supercharger network to other electric vehicle (EV) owners in the United States. On Tuesday evening the automaker added a new Supercharger membership option for non-Tesla […]
Another Tesla Supercharger under construction in Kamloops [British Columbia]
Another city in British Columbia is set to receive its third Supercharger station. Construction has begun this week on a new station in Kamloops, joining another Supercharger under construction just a few kilometers away. Last […]
