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NHTSA opens probe into Tesla FSD over traffic violations
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after reports of traffic violations and crashes linked to the system. The agency’s Office of Defects […]
Tesla Adds 3D Building Maps to Vehicle Navigation in 2025.38 Update
Tesla has begun rolling out software update 2025.38, introducing one of its most visually striking navigation enhancements yet — 3D Buildings. The new feature gives drivers a richer, more immersive map experience by displaying detailed […]
Tesla finally launches Grok in Canada with 2025.38 software update
Tesla has officially rolled out Grok, the in-vehicle conversational AI developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, to Canadian owners, who have been waiting patiently for this rollout since July, when U.S. vehicles received the integration. Grok […]
SpaceX Now Offering Free Starlink Mini Dish to Select Customers in Canada and U.S.
SpaceX is extending its popular “free” Starlink Mini promotion beyond Australia, with a select customers in Canada and the United States now receiving offers for a complimentary portable satellite dish. The Starlink Mini—normally priced at […]
Tesla Cybertrucks Begin Replacing Gas Trucks at SpaceX Facilities Across Texas
SpaceX’s transition to a fully electric fleet of work trucks is officially underway, and it’s being led by none other than Tesla’s stainless-steel Cybertruck. Over the past week, multiple deliveries of Cybertrucks have been spotted […]
Tesla Model Y Standard Arrives Cheaper, But Loses More Than Expected
Tesla’s long-anticipated Model Y Standard has arrived with a lower price tag — but not without controversy. Starting at US$39,990, the new entry-level version of Tesla’s best-selling SUV promises 321 miles (517 km) of range […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla launches Cyberquad for kids, but only in the US
If you thought Tesla had run out of Cybertruck related items to add to their online shop after the release of a $50 USD Cyberwhistle yesterday and Cybertruck socks earlier in the week, you were […]
Tesla launches limited edition $65 CAD/$50 USD Cyberwhistle, sells out within one hour
While we continue to wait for the real thing, Tesla has added a new Cybertruck-inspired whistle to the online shop this afternoon. Despite its premium price at $65 CAD or $50 USD, the limited edition […]
Elon Musk hints at steer-by-wire yoke steering in Cybertruck, confirms it will be a ‘tech bandwagon’
Yesterday Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed he will be providing an update on the company’s product roadmap at the next quarterly earnings call in January 2022. One of those updates will be on the Cybertruck, […]
Elon Musk to provide Tesla (TSLA) product roadmap update on Q4 2021 earnings call
Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not make an appearance during the company’s Q3 2021 earnings call last month. Musk had previously announced that due to his busy schedule, he was no longer going to be […]
Model 3 News
Tesla brings back plastic dead pedal in recent Model 3 builds
Tesla used to include a plastic dead pedal cover in the Model 3, until late 2019 when it was removed with the change to the 2020 model year. While it was a relatively small change, […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on BMW i4 M50 in a drag race
Carwow’s Youtube channel is back at it! The channel had the BMW i4 M50 take on the Tesla Model 3 Performance in a head to head drag race. Let’s say the BMW i4 did pretty […]
Tesla expands recalls on Model 3 and Model S to China
Tesla China has recalled nearly 200,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles in China due to the trunk and front hood issues. The company issued the same recall in North America yesterday. China’s State Administration […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get price increases in China on New Year’s Eve
Capping off a year of multiple price adjustments, Tesla has increased their prices on the Model 3 and Model Y in China on the final day of 2021. The lesser of the two price increases […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y emerged top-selling car in Europe in Q1 2023
Tesla’s Model Y has been named the best-selling car in Europe in the first quarter of 2023, AM Online reports. The electric crossover beat popular models, including Dacia’s Sandero, the Volkswagen T-Roc, Peugeot 208, and Vauxhall Corsa. The […]
Tesla drops Model 3 and Model Y prices in the US again
Tesla has implemented another round of price cuts in the US, less than 24 hours before the automaker announces its Q1 2023 financial results. The price drop has brought the entry-level Model 3 to below […]
Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best selling EV in March and Q1 2023
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Germany increased to 44,125 units in March 2023, giving BEVs a market share of 15.7%. Those figures were highlighted by the Tesla Model Y, which was the country’s best […]
Tesla Model Y was China’s best selling SUV in March, second best in Q1 2023
Tesla started off the year in China with some substantial price cuts, and they appear to have stoked strong demand. The Model Y, which saw its prices drop as much as 13% in January, was […]
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Model S News
Tesla sends out invitations for Model S Plaid delivery event
After one delay it looks like the special delivery event for the Model S Plaid officially on for June 10. Tesla began sending out the invitations this morning via email to refresh Model S and […]
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 […]
Model X News
New discount for Tesla insurance in BC
If you’re from Beautiful British Columbia, there’s finally some good news when it comes to car insurance. Along with a host of other changes that were implemented as of September 1, 2019, ICBC now offers […]
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
Mongolia grants Starlink two licences
Mongolia has granted two licences to Starlink for internet service in the country. The announcement comes as Mongolia looks to take advantage of the company’s rare earth and copper deposits within its mountainous region. Per […]
SpaceX granted permission to intervene in lawsuit over Starship launches
SpaceX will be allowed to intervene in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups against the federal government. Permission was granted by a US court on Wednesday in regards to a lawsuit that challenges the government’s […]
Telstra makes groundbreaking deal to use Starlink for voice services in remote Australia
Telstra, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies, has made the first agreement of its kind with SpaceX Starlink. This partnership will see Telstra offer voice-only services through Starlink satellites, becoming the first telecommunications providers worldwide […]
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces may stay connected with Starlink
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are exploring the possibility of incorporating SpaceX’s Starlink. Since March, the SDF has been conducting tests of the company’s network for their land, sea, and air forces, and is now contemplating […]
Supercharger News
Tesla adding some third-party fast chargers to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel
Tesla has announced that is now adding third-party fast charging stations to its in-car navigation in Europe and Israel. Not all stations will be added however as the automaker has set up some strict rules […]
Tesla finally opens Castlegar Supercharger [British Columbia]
Tesla has given owners in the interior of British Columbia an early Christmas gift by finally opening the Supercharger in Castlegar. Or it could also be considered a very late Christmas gift as the Supercharger […]
Tesla installs Megachargers in Sacramento to support new fleet of PepsiCo Tesla Semi trucks
Tesla delivered their first Semi trucks to PepsiCo at a special event held at Giga Nevada earlier this month. In the lead up to those deliveries PepsiCo confirmed their new Tesla Semi trucks would service […]
