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Tesla seeks retroactive EV rebates in Manitoba court challenge
Tesla has officially taken its fight with the Manitoba government to court. After warning last week that legal action was imminent, Tesla has now filed an application with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench seeking […]
Tesla Model YL spotted at Fremont test track
Tesla appears to be getting closer to a North American launch of the Model YL, with a camouflaged prototype recently spotted testing at the company’s Fremont factory in California. According to a drone flyover of […]
Polestar’s European Expansion Continues With Three New Markets
Polestar is expanding its presence in Europe with the addition of three new markets in the Baltic region. The company announced on Monday that it will begin selling its vehicles in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, […]
BYD offers full liability coverage for self-driving crashes in China
BYD has announced a new liability coverage program for its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in China, a move the company says is intended to increase consumer confidence in assisted driving technology. The policy applies […]
Chinese Tesla Owners Sue Over FSD Promises and HW3 Limitations
Tesla is facing a new legal challenge over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, this time in China. The lawsuit comes as the automaker continues to push to receive approval for the advanced driver-assist system in […]
Tesla sales surge across Europe in May
Tesla’s sales rebound in Europe continued to gather pace in May, with the automaker posting significant year-over-year gains across several key markets and setting a new all-time May record in France. According to registration data […]
Cybertruck News
One fan images what a Porsche Cybertruck rival might look like, and comes up with the Traykan
Porsche is set to release their second electric vehicle (EV), the Taycan Cross Turismo later this year. But what if their next EV was a pickup truck to rival the futuristic Cybertruck? Graphic artist and […]
Someone has designed a 5th-wheel Cyber Hitch for the Cybertruck
The Cybertruck is still nearly 2 years away, but that hasn’t stopped people from designing concept aftermarket accessories for the electric truck. One such design is a new Cyber Hitch, a non intrusive (flush mount), […]
Save 15% on Cybertruck clothing and accessories at TrucksV2.com with the coupon code drivetesla15
With the Cybertruck still well over a year away, and the Hot Wheels versions of it not coming out until later this year, you’ve got to get your Cybertruck fix somehow. For those that want […]
Someone in Tulsa is offering Elon Musk a “Big F*cking Field” to build Cybertruck Gigafactory
Earlier this month Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced to the world on Twitter that the automaker was looking for locations for its next Gigafactory to manufacture the upcoming Cybertruck, somewhere in the central part of […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) wait times in Canada slip from April to September 2022
For a brief moment in time Canadian customers buying a Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) could expect to receive their new cars before our neighbours to the south. Tesla put an end to that […]
No fleet discount, Hertz pays full price for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 order
The confirmation came straight from the top. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last night that Hertz paid full price on its massive Model 3 order. Yesterday Hertz announced the order for 100,000 of the electric […]
Tesla increases size of Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 battery pack
Although they have yet to update their website, Tesla has quietly increased the size of the battery pack in the Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 made at Giga Shanghai. We reported on the possible […]
Hertz will cover the cost of Supercharging until January 31, 2022
Hertz made global headlines yesterday when it announced a plan to convert its fleet to electric vehicles, starting with an initial purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s. The car rental company said it expects to […]
Model Y News
Tesla releases rebate eligible Model Y RWD with LFP batteries in Canada, Long Range now also qualifies for rebate
Tesla Model Y sales in Canada are about to get a big boost as a new lower priced and rebate eligible Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant has been released north of the border. Since it is […]
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 […]
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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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Hawaiian Airlines delays Starlink integration due to certification delays
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a delay in the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system. Originally slated for launch this year, the much-anticipated WiFi enhancement is now expected to take flight in early 2024. […]
SpaceX starts selling Starlink kits at Costco in Japan
SpaceX is working to make Starlink more accessible to consumers, and in its latest attempt to do that is now selling Starlink hardware at Costco in Japan, making it the first time the company has […]
SpaceX sued for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylum seekers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken legal action against SpaceX for alleged discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, accuses SpaceX of wrongly restricting its […]
SpaceX reportedly taps Cloudfare to increase Starlink speeds
SpaceX is reportedly seeking the help of Cloudfare to increase the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service. Cloudfare describes itself as a large network of servers that can improve the security, performance, and reliability of […]
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 […]