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SpaceX Acquires Parachute Company
SpaceX continues to expand its vertical integration. The company acquired a parachute company that supplied parachutes for its Dragon capsules for $2.2 million. Elon Musk’s space company strives to independently produce components for its rockets. […]
How To Watch Cybertruck Delivery Event
Tesla will finally deliver the first Cybertrucks today at Giga Texas, a little over four years after it was announced, and two years later than originally expected. That extra time has only allowed the excitement […]
First Production Tesla Model S Donated To The Petersen Museum
Former Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson has donated the very first Model S ever produced to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Jurvetson made the donation as a testament to the Model S’s pivotal […]
Canada reaches 2000 Supercharger stalls with opening of Mississauga Supercharger
Tesla’s Supercharger network in Canada has reached another milestone with the opening of a 32 stall station in Mississauga, Ontario. The new station includes Canada’s 2,000th Supercharger stall, and while it was expected to be […]
Rivian Could Soon Add a Mobile Movie Projector for R1T Gear Tunnel
Rivian is exploring a unique addition to its R1T model – a mobile movie projector designed for the Gear Tunnel. Recently discovered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by CarBuzz, this potential […]
Elon Musk and Israel reach “significant agreement” on Starlink use in Gaza
Elon Musk and the Israeli government have come to an agreement allowing the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite services in Gaza. Musk, in a meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]
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Valet wrecks Performance Tesla Model 3 on unauthorized joy ride [Update]
A valet driver is lucky to be alive after wrecking a customer’s Performance Tesla Model 3 while on an unauthorized joyride. The incident occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, where Reddit user u/jacobisknight left his black Model […]
Tesla officially launches in Singapore, Model 3 now available for order
Earlier today we reported that Tesla had been approved to sell their cars in Singapore. Tonight the automaker made it official by opening its website for customers to order the Model 3. Both the Standard […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Lead California Sales in 2020
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) released the annual report for 2020, and Tesla and EV’s continue to dominate. EV’s led three primary segments in 2020. There was a clear champion in Luxury Compact […]
Fremont-made Tesla Model 3’s now equipped with heated steering wheels
Earlier this week we saw the first Tesla Model 3 with a heated steering wheel, which was built at Giga Shanghai. Now just days later, the feature has emerged on a Long Range (LR) Model […]
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Tesla China sees increased sales in June
There appears to be no demand problem in China, as Tesla’s domestic sales increased more than 30% in June compared to the previous month. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released […]
Tesla set to open orders for MIC Model Y in Germany tomorrow, delivery in Q3
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said several times to not expect to see the Model Y on European roads until they start rolling off the production lines at Giga Berlin. Facing potential delays that might […]
Tesla launches Standard Range Model Y in China
If the Tesla Model Y wasn’t popular enough in China already, it is about to get a big boost. The automaker has added the Standard Range (SR) variant to its lineup in the country, and […]
Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling import in June in South Korea, dethroning the Model Y
South Koreans continue to show a strong affinity towards Tesla. In June the Model 3 was the best-selling import in the country, displacing the Model Y which was the top import in May. Helping Tesla […]
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Tesla vehicles on older software versions may get locked out of future updates and other features on May 1st 2020
One of the big perks of owning a Tesla vehicle is that it gets better over time through free over-the-air (OTA) software updates. In the last year we’ve seen big power increases delivered OTA, as […]
Full Self-Driving hardware upgrades have begun in Canada
For several months now Tesla has been offering free upgrades to the hardware 3.0 (HW3.0) computer for Tesla owners who have purchased the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. The free upgrades were only being offered to […]
Barrie man sentenced to jail time and driving ban after taking his Tesla airborne
You might remember the security camera footage from August 28 2018. James (Steven) Phipps, a 48-year old man from Barrie, Ontario was reportedly travelling at over 150km/h in his 2016 Tesla Model S when it […]
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SpaceX plans to drill for methane near Boca Chica
During a January 22, 2021 hearing in front of the Texas Railroad Commission, SpaceX revealed the plan to drill for methane near the Boca Chica site. The plan would have SpaceX to extract methane from […]
You can now become a Starlink beta tester without an invitation
If you’ve been patiently waiting for your SpaceX Starlink beta tester invitation to land in your inbox, you might want to head to the website and try again. In a recent update to the Starlink […]
Latest Tesla FCC approvals hint at new key keyfobs and Apple CarKey integration
Tesla’s latest approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hint at the possibility of a few new features coming soon. According to one test report posted to the FCC website (via Reddit) and dated January […]
Russia considering levying fines against SpaceX Starlink internet users
Russia is planning to start its own satellite internet service called “Sphere”. It is still a few years away though and not scheduled to launch until at least 2024. To make sure Russian citizens don’t […]
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Tesla updating referral program to get rid of referral links and incentivize in-person referrals: Report
One of the perks of being a Tesla owner is the ability to earn referral awards. Most recently those referral awards have been in the form of free Supercharger credits, but in the past they […]
Ultium Charge 360: GM’s attempt to simply the EV charging experience
One of the biggest advantages Tesla has over the competition is its expansive Supercharger network. General Motors (GM) is eager to catch up, announcing a new product today called Ultium Charge 360. Described as a […]
North Battleford Tesla Supercharger site plans revealed [Saskatchewan]
Site plans for the upcoming Tesla Supercharger at the Discovery Co-Op Mall in North Battelford, Saskatchewan have been revealed. According to the plans shared by Drive Tesla contributor Marco, the Supercharger will feature 8 stalls […]