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Tesla pressure tests virtual queuing at Superchargers, public pilots coming soon
Tesla is one step closer to easing the stress of long lines at busy Supercharger stations. According to an update from Max de Zegher, Tesla’s global Director of Charging, the company is “pressure testing” its […]

Rivian lays off 140 manufacturing employees to improve production efficiency
Rivian has laid off approximately 140 employees—around 1% of its global workforce—as part of a strategic restructuring to improve production efficiency ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its more affordable R2 electric SUV in […]

Tesla Executive Omead Afshar Reportedly Fired
Omead Afshar, one of Elon Musk’s closest allies and Tesla’s head of North American Sales and European Operations, has reportedly left the company. While some reports indicate the exit was voluntary, others suggest Afshar was […]

Xiaomi Launches YU7 SUV, Secures 200,000 Orders in 3 Minutes
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its second electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The new Chinese automaker was not shy about marketing the YU7 as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Model Y in China, launching it with […]

Tesla recalls 48 Model 3 and Model Y over improperly tightened seat fasteners
Tesla has issued a voluntary safety recall for a small number of its 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to concerns about improperly tightened seat fasteners that could pose an increased risk of […]

Charlotte drops Tesla from approved EV vendor list over concerns of “instability”
The Charlotte City Council has voted to remove Tesla from its list of approved electric vehicle (EV) vendors. The decision came following a 6-3 vote during a council meeting on Monday, marking a significant shift […]
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 […]

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 […]

Tesla brings Cybertruck Powershare to Canada
Tesla has officially announced that Canadian Cybertruck owners now have access to PowerShare, a feature that makes the electric pickup truck as more than just a vehicle, turning it into a mobile energy backup system. […]

Tesla offering two new incentives on inventory cars
Tesla has added more incentives to help boost sales for the end of the year, with the company offering two new perks when purchasing a car from existing inventory. Tesla is well known for bringing […]
Model 3 News

Tesla releases significantly pared down Model 3 RWD in Mexico
Tesla has released a new, cheaper version of the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with significantly less premium interior features than the same variant available elsewhere in the world. Probably the most notable change in […]

Tesla also shipping Model 3 Performance from Fremont to Canada, but with a catch
Tesla is preparing to start deliveries of the Model 3 Performance in Canada, but there is a surprising twist in the story as some customers will receive a car built in China, while others will […]

Tesla Model 3 in Quicksilver now available in North America
Tesla has expanded its new Quicksilver paint option to the Model 3 in both Canada and the United States. Previously Quicksilver was only available on the Model Y in North America, but recently launched for […]

Tesla issues OTA recall for 1.8 million vehicles for hood latch concerns
Tesla has announced a recall impacting over 1.8 million vehicles, due to a hood latch issue that poses a potential safety risk. However, as with the majority of Tesla’s recalls, this one is fixed with […]
Model Y News

Tesla accelerates Model Y deliveries in China as Giga Shanghai kicks off production
Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai has officially kicked off mass production of the new Model Y, and with that, the company has also accelerated the vehicle’s delivery timeline. Initially set for March, the first batch of the […]

Tesla activates cabin radar after three years, offers free replacement for some vehicles [Software Update 2025.2.6]
Tesla has started deploying its latest software update, 2025.2.6, and with it the company is introducing a new feature that uses a radar unit that has remained dormant for over three years in some Model […]

Tesla Says Performance Trim and Seven-Seat Option For New Model Y Arriving Later This Year
Tesla has confirmed that two highly anticipated variants of the new Model Y—the Performance trim and a seven-seat configuration—will be arriving later this year. The announcements were made during a new episode of Jay Leno’s […]

Tesla confirms new Model Y will feature adaptive headlight functionality
Tesla has officially confirmed that the new Model Y will feature matrix headlights. While matrix technology isn’t new to Tesla, the new Model Y will become the first Tesla with adaptive functionality. Lars Moravy, Tesla’s […]
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Model S News

Tesla begins removing Steam support in new vehicles
Tesla appears to have pulled back plans to include Steam gaming support in new Model S and Model X vehicles, a feature that has only been included in the company’s flagship vehicles for a year […]

NHTSA Concludes Investigation into Tesla’s Rear-View Camera Recall After Three-Year Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it has concluded its investigation into a Tesla recall that dealt with potentially faulty rear-view cameras, more than three and a half years after the investigation […]

Tesla cuts prices across entire lineup in Canada
Tesla is still not done with cutting prices for its vehicles. While most markets around the world have seen price reductions over the last week, Canadian prices had been left untouched, but that changed today […]
Model X News

Tesla begins removing Steam support in new vehicles
Tesla appears to have pulled back plans to include Steam gaming support in new Model S and Model X vehicles, a feature that has only been included in the company’s flagship vehicles for a year […]

NHTSA Concludes Investigation into Tesla’s Rear-View Camera Recall After Three-Year Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it has concluded its investigation into a Tesla recall that dealt with potentially faulty rear-view cameras, more than three and a half years after the investigation […]

Tesla cuts prices across entire lineup in Canada
Tesla is still not done with cutting prices for its vehicles. While most markets around the world have seen price reductions over the last week, Canadian prices had been left untouched, but that changed today […]
SpaceX News

Sri Lanka halts Starlink rollout over national security concerns
SpaceX has hit a regulatory roadblock in Sri Lanka. The government has suspended Starlink’s rollout in the country, citing unresolved national security concerns. Among the government’s concerns is access to communications data. The Telecommunications Regulatory […]

N.W.T. Seeks Starlink Alternative Amid Political Pressure
The Government of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) is actively searching for a replacement to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, but residents and industry experts say that no viable alternative exist. Political and trade tensions between […]

WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]

SpaceX Gets Green Light to Offer Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX has officially received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to begin Starlink operations in Pakistan. The approval was granted following extensive consultations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology, security institutions, and regulatory bodies. Information […]
Supercharger News

Tesla Announces Q4 2024 Supercharger Voting Results, Opens Q1 2025 Voting
Tesla’s latest round of Supercharger Voting for Q4 2024 has wrapped up, and Canadian Tesla owners and enthusiasts can celebrate as five new locations across the country have emerged victorious. The winning locations are: Five […]

Tesla adding over 50 new Superchargers with more than 630 stalls across Canada in 2025
Tesla is set to significantly expand its Supercharger network in Canada in 2025, with plans to open over 50 new sites and add more than 630 charging stalls across the country. Earlier this month Tesla […]

Tesla opens Superchargers in Richmond and Hanna [British Columbia & Alberta]
The Canadian Tesla Supercharger team is working hard to close out the year better than how it started. After opening eight Supercharger stations in the last two months, the company has opened up two more […]