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Tesla Added to Another Government Procurement List in China
Tesla cars have been included on government procurement lists in more Chinese provinces. This time, Model Y has been approved for purchase in the eastern province of Fujian. The news comes a few weeks after […]
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US Set to Ban Chinese Software in Autonomous Vehicles Over Security Concerns
The United States is gearing up to introduce a new regulatory measure aimed at barring Chinese-made software in autonomous vehicles operating within its borders. The move is being driven by growing national security concerns, and […]
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Elon Musk cancels Tesla partnership with Costco in Taiwan [Update]
Tesla has found an unlikely new partner in Taiwan, as the automaker has teamed up with Costco to help sell its electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership is for a limited time, and doesn’t include a […]
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Lucid Posts Q2 Revenue Beat And Secures Another $1.5B Investment From Saudi Arabia
Lucid has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting revenue of $200.6 million, exceeding Wall Street estimates. The automaker has also secured another $1.5 billion from its majority stakeholder, the Public […]
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Neuralink Successfully Implants Brain Chip in Second Patient
Neuralink has successfully implanted a brain chip in a second patient, Elon Musk said in a newly published interview. The company aims to treat neurological disorders or enhance natural senses like vision. The ambitious company […]
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Mercedes-Benz Approved for Level 4 Autonomous Driving Tests in Beijing
Mercedes-Benz has become the first international car manufacturer to receive approval from the Beijing municipal government to conduct Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving tests on the city’s roads and expressways. The approval allows Mercedes-Benz to […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck travels 254 miles in 70MPH range test
The Tesla Cybertuck has undergone its first highway driving range test, and the results are disappointing as it was only able to drive 254 miles (408km) from a full charge. When Tesla held the Cybertruck […]
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Tesla’s CCS adapter doesn’t work with the Cybertruck, in more ways than one
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally in the hands of customers, and as each day goes by we learn more about it. The latest discovery is that there is a bit of a hiccup when it […]
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Tesla Cybertruck Gives Impressive Off-Road Demonstration in Arizona [Video]
The Tesla Cybertruck has been under scrutiny regarding its off-roading capabilities, but new videos have seemingly put those doubts to rest. The electric pickup showcased its prowess in a challenging hill climb and descent in […]
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Tesla publishes Powershare Mobile Connector manual, but how is it different?
Tesla has published the owner’s manual for a new product called the ‘Powershare Mobile Connector.’ This new charging device was first announced with the launch of the Cybertruck, but even with the publication of the […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla now offering Tire Protection Plans in California
Tesla has started offering a new type of warranty for their vehicles in the form of Tire Protection Plans. The new program is currently only available to owners in California and covers repairs or replacements […]
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Tesla confirms US tax credit will be halved for Model 3 RWD and LR in 2024
Tesla has confirmed on its website that both the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range (LR) variants will no longer be eligible for the full amount of the US federal tax credit starting […]
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Tesla raises Model Y price in China and launches new incentives to boost year-end sales
For the fifth time in one month Tesla has adjusted its Model Y prices in China, this time raising the price of the Long Range (LR) variant by ¥2,000, or about C$383 or US$282. While […]
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New Tesla Model 3 earns title of “best car you can buy” in Norway
The new and upgraded Tesla Model 3 has only been available for about a month, but it has already won over the editors at the Norweigan publication Motor.no, which named it the best car you […]
Model Y News
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Hertz starts selling off its early Tesla inventory, and there are some good deals
Hertz made headlines in 2021 announcing a $4.2 billion deal to purchase up to 100,000 Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) for their global rental fleet. A little over two years later and the company has started […]
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Tesla Model Y Became Switzerland’s Best-Selling Car in 2023
While overall sales data for 2023 from around the world is not yet available, reports from individual countries have already begun to trickle in. According to the data, Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car […]
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Tesla Quietly Downgrades Model Y RWD Audio System
Tesla made a few changes to its website last week, revealing lower EPA rated ranges, as well as adding Stealth Grey and Ultra Red to the Model Y. Another change that went unnoticed was a […]
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Tesla Removing Creep And Roll Stopping Modes From Model 3/Y
Tesla has eliminated two of the stopping modes from the Model 3 and Model Y. The changes are being made in conjunction with the revised range estimates Tesla provided on Thursday night, and will only […]
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Model S News
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Tesla’s Model S/X steering wheel retrofit now available
Tesla Model S and Model X owners with the yoke steering wheel can now purchase the retrofit to replace it with a round steering wheel. Tesla first announced this retrofit in January but it has […]
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First batch of Tesla Model S and Model X arrive in China ahead of customer deliveries
The first shipment of Tesla Model S and Model X cars from California have arrived in China, signaling the start of customer deliveries is just around the corner. There have been no deliveries of Tesla’s […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid with Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit gets first track test – 217mph top speed and new lap record [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has an advertised top speed of 200mph (321km/h), but that comes with an asterisks which says that speed is only achievable with “paid hardware upgrades.” It has long been suspected […]
Model X News
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Tesla approved to sell Model S and Model X in Europe with Hardware 4 (HW4/AP4)
We were expecting Tesla to announce a new high-resolution radar unit for the Model S and Model X last month, but Tesla later requested the information stay confidential until March. The new radar unit is […]
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Tesla offering Model S/X buyers a discount or free Supercharging on trade-ins
Tesla is not done yet making its cars cheaper. It has started running a promotion that allows its customers to choose between a discount or free Supercharging in the US. The offer is only being […]
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Tesla reopens orders for the Model S and Model X Long Range in Europe
Tesla has reopened orders for the Long Range (LR) variants of the Model S and Model X in Europe. Until now only the Plaid variants of both of the flagship vehicles were available to order […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster B1058 Topples Over At Sea
SpaceX lost one of its most reliable and notable Falcon 9 boosters, but not in the way you might expect. Falcon 9 booster serial number B1058 was victim to high winds and waves during transportation […]
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Starlink Reaches 2.3 Million Users Globally, 1.3 Million in the US
SpaceX’s Starlink, the groundbreaking satellite internet service, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 2.3 million active users globally, with 1.3 million users in the United States alone. The company reported this achievement in its […]
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India’s New Telecom Bill Paves the Way for SpaceX Starlink
India has taken a significant step towards revamping its telecom sector by introducing a new telecom bill. This legislation would significantly benefit satellite operators, including SpaceX Starlink, by optimizing various regulatory mechanisms. The introduced bill […]
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Starlink Set to Join Affordable Connectivity Program to Boost Broadband Access In The US
After being denied in its appeal to join the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), aimed at providing internet service in underserved areas, Starlink is poised to become a participant in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla Opens Charging Network in China To 38 New Non-Tesla EV Models
Tesla has now expanded access to its charging infrastructure in China for a wider range of electric vehicle (EV) models. Initially launching through a pilot program in April, Tesla made 10 Supercharger stations and 120 […]
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Tesla Opens Superchargers to All EVs in South Korea
Tesla continues its global stride towards EV inclusivity with the recent announcement that it is opening its Superchargers to all electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea. The opening of the Supercharger network to other EVs […]
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Tesla announces Supercharger congestion fees in the US
Last month we told you about the possibility that Tesla may implement a congestion fee at busy Supercharger stations. The company has now announced it is coming soon to select Superchargers in the US, while […]