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SpaceX nails Starship booster catch again, but upper stage explodes
SpaceX’s seventh Starship test flight delivered success and an unexpected loss. Launched from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas on Thursday, January 16, SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster using the Mechazilla launch tower’s […]

Tesla developing “comprehensive cleaning solution” for vehicle cameras
Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a “comprehensive cleaning solution” for its vehicles’ onboard cameras. The confirmation was made on X, where the official Tesla AI account was responding to a post highlighting […]

Tesla releases feature-packed software update in China [2024.45.32]
Tesla has kicked off the Chinese New Year with the release of software update 2024.45.32, introducing a host of new features that enhance navigation, entertainment, and convenience for drivers in China. Tesla has many navigation […]

Starlink Introduces New ‘Backup’ Plan for Inactive Users in Australia
SpaceX has introduced a new budget-friendly Starlink plan in Australia aimed at inactive users and those seeking a backup connectivity option. The plan is the cheapest ever offered by Starlink, but it comes with a […]

Starlink to Bring High-Speed Internet to Trains in Prague and Latvia
Rail passengers in Prague and Latvia may soon experience a major upgrade in internet connectivity, as Starlink satellite technology is being tested for deployment on trains in both countries. Bridging Connectivity in Latvia Latvia’s passenger […]

Tesla discounts Cybertruck inventory in the US for the first time
Tesla has officially introduced inventory discounts on brand-new Cybertrucks in the United States for the first time. The price cuts apply to non-Foundation Series Cybertrucks, with discounts reaching nearly US$2,000 on new vehicles and over […]
Cybertruck News

Help support this Lego Cybertruck becoming a real Lego set
We’ve seen a lot of fan created Cybertruck offerings, from paper cut outs to mashed potato sculptures. The latest is a Lego creation, that with your support, can actually become a real Lego set available […]

Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck could have a drag coefficient of just .30
Earlier this week, we reported that an engineer as well an aerodynamics & CFD specialist had attempted to analyze the aerodynamics of Tesla’s Cybertruck, with interesting results. In that article, the results of the analysis, […]

Tesla has made their cars go further, faster, and be smarter, all for much less money since the Model S was first released
Who would have thought back in 2012 when Tesla first released their Performance Model S that 7 years later it would still be considered one of the best electric vehicles on the market. No other […]

There has been 1 Cybertruck reservation every 2 seconds since it was unveiled
The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled to much fanfare 6 days ago, and since then Tesla has received over 250,000 reservations for their latest creation, according to the latest update from Elon Musk. 250k — Elon […]
Model 3 News

Driver T-Bones Tesla Model 3 and sends it into a river
Although we have seen many Tesla accidents over the last few years, this latest accident in China did not involve Autopilot. Instead, a Tesla Model 3 was t-boned by another vehicle going 40 km/h. Despite […]

Model S/3/Y Illuminated Door Sills debut in North American Tesla Shop
Earlier this summer Tesla added Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills to its online shop, but strangely only did so in Europe. After a few months of waiting, they have now been added to the Canadian […]

Tesla China applies to build and sell Model 3 Standard Range Plus with larger motor
The entry-level variant of the Tesla Model 3 may soon be getting a change “under the hood”. Tesla has applied with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for the production and sale of […]

Tesla China received $329 million in state subsidies in 2020, outpacing locals NIO and XPeng
Tesla has been selling locally made cars in China since early 2020 with the launch of the Model 3 made out of Giga Shanghai. Since then the automaker has outsold homegrown EV automaker Nio and […]
Model Y News

Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]

Tesla Model Y trounces Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW in high-end SUV sales in China in February
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove to be a popular choice among buyers in China, having easily outsold the likes of Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW last month. According to figures from the […]

Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]

Tesla asks Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany to complete their orders indicating start of Giga Berlin deliveries is just around the corner
Less than one week after receiving environmental approval for Giga Berlin to begin production, Tesla has started emailing Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany asking them to complete their orders. The emails asked customers […]
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Model S News

Tesla Model S and Model X Megacastings Revealed in Leaked Photos
Recently leaked photos provide us with the first look at the megacastings of the refresh Model S and Model X. Posted to Twitter by @Ray4Tesla, the images show that the Model S and Model X […]

Tesla switches to new lithium-ion 12-volt battery in Model S/X refresh
Even though your Tesla is powered by a large lithium-ion battery, the vehicle also relies on a traditional 12-volt battery to power a number of the vehicle’s functions. Like conventional gas cars, if the 12v […]

Yoke steering wheel – a new normal?
In last week’s Q4 2020 earnings call Tesla revealed its refreshed Model S & Model X. One of the most visible, maybe even controversial changes is the introduction of a Yoke steering wheel with haptic […]
Model X News
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SpaceX will expend three Falcon boosters on purpose
For the first time in three years, SpaceX will expend not one but three of its Falcon boosters. As per mission notes, the three boosters will be expended on three separate missions over the coming […]

SpaceX activates Starlink service for the first time in Asia in Japan
SpaceX announced on Monday that it has activated Starlink in Japan, marking the first time the company’s satellite internet service has been made available in Asia. The company announced the expansion on Twitter, sharing a […]

SpaceX granted Starlink license in Jamaica
Starlink is expanding again. This time, it has received a license to operate in Jamaica, as reported by The Gleaner. According to the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology, Elon Musk’s SpaceX can turn on satellite […]

Students in rural Virginia to get SpaceX Starlink thanks to $233,000 grant
More students in rural Virginia with limited or no internet access will soon be able to browse the web using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service through a $233,000 grant from The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development […]
Supercharger News

Location of second Tesla Supercharger in Alaska revealed in permit application
Tesla owners in Alaska went a long time without any Superchargers. The first Supercharger in the state only opened last November in Soldotna, about 3 hours south of Anchorage. Even though there are no other […]

Tesla Supercharger coming to Tsain-Ko Center in Sechelt this spring [British Columbia]
British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is set to receive its first Tesla Supercharger later this spring. The Tsain-Ko shopping center in Sechelt announced on their website today a 12 stall Supercharger will start construction soon. In […]

Tesla updates Supercharger fee structure in Canada following similar changes in the US [Update]
Tesla has updated their Supercharger rates in Canada to align with similar changes made in the United States last year. Since November owners in the US have been billed under four different rate tiers, up […]