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Tesla European Sales Dip 45% in January
Tesla’s European sales took a significant hit in January, dropping by 45% year-over-year. While Tesla saw a decline, the broader electric vehicle (EV) market grew by 37% during the same time period. Several factors are […]
Tesla expands in Germany with acquisition of Manz AG assets and workforce
Tesla has agreed to acquire key assets and staff from Manz AG, a financially troubled automation systems supplier in Germany. The deal, facilitated by Tesla Automation GmbH, will bolster Tesla’s manufacturing and automation capabilities in […]
Washington State Bill to Expand Direct EV Sales Beyond Tesla Fails
Washington State’s bid to expand direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a wall as House Bill 1721 failed to advance out of the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee. The legislation, which would have allowed […]
Vandals take aim at Superchargers, Tesla promises criminal charges
Tesla’s Supercharger network has become a target for vandalism, prompting Tesla to take a hard stance against those responsible. The company has vowed to prosecute anyone caught damaging its charging stations, after a station was […]
SpaceX Targets February 28 for Starship Flight 8 After Flight 7 Failure Investigation
SpaceX is targeting this Friday, February 28, for the 8th test flight of Starship, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle. The upcoming launch from Starbase, Texas, follows the failure of Flight 7 on January 16, […]
Tesla Roadster still in development, but no launch date in sight – Lars Moravy
Tesla’s next-generation Roadster may be delayed by nearly a decade, but the vehicle is still in active development and will be coming to market, according to Lars Moravy, Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering. In a […]
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Tesla owner hacks a $20 Casio watch to turn it into a Tesla key
With rumours of Tesla finally getting ready to release an official Apple Watch app, one Tesla owner couldn’t wait and decided to turn an old-school $20 watch into a key for his Model 3. Granted […]
Beaded Basin is the official name for the new Model 3 frunk, mats coming soon
Last week Drive Tesla was first to report on the new frunk design for the Tesla Model 3, and the possible reasons behind the change. Tesla has now updated their website to officially recognize the […]
Unplugged Performance Model 3 crashes on day 2 of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Everything was looking good for Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team after day 1 of the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Driving in the Exhibition Division, Pobst was able to post the top […]
Tesla YouTuber warned by police in the UK not to use Autopilot on public roads
There are countless videos on YouTube of Tesla fans showing off the latest and greatest updates to Tesla’s self-driving Autopilot software. One video in particular has drawn the attention of police in the UK, and […]
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Next generation Tesla Model Y manufacturing process will have micron-level precision
If there’s one thing that Tesla vehicles are known for (other than their mind-altering acceleration, minimalistic interiors, hi-tech gadgetry, etc.), it is their build quality. They are often, and sometimes rightly so, criticized for some […]
Elon Musk confirms Giga Texas will only make Model Y’s with 4680 battery packs
Tesla is getting closer to the completion of its next Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. The automaker is hoping to have the first cars, which will be Model Y’s, roll off production line later this year. […]
Giga Texas has already produced dozens of Tesla Model Y castings [Video]
Last week crews fired up the IDRA Giga Press machine in Austin and completed the first Model Y casting at Giga Texas. At the time we all suspected the test piece was the rear casting […]
Tesla Giga Texas completes first Giga Press Model Y front casting [Update]
Tesla has reached another major milestone by completing the first front casting for the Model Y at Giga Texas. The revelation was shared on LinkedIn by Axel Turck, a die casting specialist from Germany. According […]
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Don’t try to photograph comet Neowise while Starlink satellites are overhead
SpaceX has been sending Starlink satellites into space at a rapid pace, with 540 already in orbit. Many astronomers and space hobbyists have complained the satellites are too shiny as they reflect the sun’s light, […]
Tesla Cybertruck may be getting even tougher with new skin
When the Tesla Cybertruck was finally unveiled to the world in November, one design feature that drew the most attention (aside from the whole Armor Glass thing) was the stainless steel body. To demonstrate the […]
Starlink beta testing program details revealed in leak
Earlier this week we reported that Starlink was beginning to send out emails to Canadians requesting their specific address as the beta testing program neared. Based on feedback received from that article, users from around […]
Starlink starting to request addresses ahead of beta testing satellite internet service in Canada
Just two months ago Elon Musk announced on Twitter that one of his other ventures, Starlink, would soon begin public testing of its satellite internet service, with a focus on northern latitudes – in other […]
Supercharger News
Tesla offering instant touchless test drives at select Supercharger locations
Taking advantage of both their extensive charging infrastructure and connected features of their cars, Tesla is now offering instant touchless test drives at select Supercharger locations. The test drives are available to anyone with a […]
Job posting reveals new Tesla location coming to Richmond, B.C.
Tesla just recently opened their second Sales, Service & Delivery in British Columbia last week. According to a recent job posting, the automaker could be looking add another one soon. The job posting (#84048) for […]
Texas freeze: Charging your Tesla now costs nearly $1,000
The frigid temperatures in Texas this week combined with snow and icy conditions have wreaked havoc on the states electricity grid. With temperatures dropping below 0°F (-17°C), the demand for power has never been higher. […]
