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Canada to also eliminate federal rebate on Chinese-made EVs
Along with imposing a significant tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, the Canadian government will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate on EVs imported from China. Both moves could have a significant […]
Tesla Reaches Production Milestone of Supercharger Adapters for Third-Party EVs
Tesla is ramping up production of Supercharger adapters for third-party electric vehicles (EVs). The company has reached a production milestone of 8,000 units per week, which is great news for companies that have adopted Tesla’s […]
Rivian’s Travel Kitchen unexpectedly recalled
Rivian has initiated an unexpected recall of its newly launched Travel Kitchen. The reason behind the recall has so far been unexplained, and was made even more interesting as it occurred while the product was […]
Fire Breaks Out at Rivian Factory Parking Lot, Cause Under Investigation
A significant fire broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Normal, Illinois, over the weekend, causing substantial damage to over 50 vehicles. The fire was reported to the Normal […]
Canada Imposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese-Made EVs
The Canadian government has announced a series of steep tariffs targeting Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), aluminum, and steel. Effective October 1, 2024, a 100% tariff will be imposed on Chinese-manufactured EVs, and a 25% tariff […]
Tesla’s 2024.32 update adds real-time construction alerts, predictive text, and more
Tesla has been adding a number of new features in 2024 software updates, including several notable features in the spring and summer updates. The next software release, version 2024.32, is again going to include some […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries begin for non-employees
The moment Cybertruck reservations holders have been waiting for has finally happened. On Thursday Tesla delivered the first Cybertruck to a non-employee, marking a milestone over four years in the making. However, despite the anticipation […]
Tesla starts assigning Cybertruck VINs to non-employees
The first Cybertruck deliveries to non-employees are about to begin. Dozens of Foundation Series reservation holders with no connection to the company have started being assigned VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers), one of the final steps […]
Tesla releases video highlighting Cybertruck’s key features
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally starting to get into the hands of customers, and the automaker is doing everything to promote it. Tesla has released a short video showcasing the selling points of the futuristic looking […]
Tesla Cybertruck to join Vegas Loop fleet
The Tesla Cybertruck has finally entered production, and soon the electric pickup truck will be part of the Vegas Loop fleet of vehicles. The Vegas Loop is a system of tunnels underneath Las Vegas built […]
Model 3 News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Tesla tries to get Model S door handle lawsuit tossed out
Door problems have landed Tesla in court, where it is trying to get the case tossed out. A Model S owner has dragged the company to court over the failure of the car’s door handle, but Tesla […]
Tesla announces new and improved Model S ‘high-visibility glass roof’
Tesla officially announced the introduction of the new Ultra Red paint option for the Model S and Model X in a new video released on Thursday afternoon. Accompanying the video, which was first shared on […]
Model X News
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla announces Model S and Model X pricing in China, deliveries to begin in Q2 2023
As expected Tesla announced pricing for the Model S and Model X in China on Friday, and it comes in quite a bit cheaper than what many were anticipating. Tesla announced the new pricing in […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Planning $15M ‘RioWest’ Restaurant and Retail Hub Near Starbase
SpaceX is preparing to start construction on a new $15 million restaurant and shopping center near its Starbase facility in South Texas, a move that marks a significant diversification from its core space ventures. The […]
Peplink Becomes First Starlink Technology Provider
Peplink announced that it has become the first authorized supplier of SpaceX’s Starlink technology through an agreement. The company will combine the Starlink Flat High Performance terminal with SD-WAN routers developed by Peplink. Today, mobile, […]
SpaceX Unveils ‘Community Gateways’ for Gigabit-Speed Internet in Remote Areas
SpaceX’s Starlink has launched a new “Community Gateways” program, aimed at delivering gigabit-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas. This service targets internet service providers (ISPs) and comes with a significant investment: a $1.25 […]
SpaceX Signs Starlink Deal With John Deere to Revolutionize Digital Agriculture
SpaceX has signed a new Starlink deal with John Deere, who will soon be adding Starlink to revolutionize digital farming. This new partnership is set to bring high-speed internet connectivity to remote agricultural areas, enhancing […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger in Guelph under construction [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction on a new Supercharger station in Guelph, Ontario. This is the first Supercharger station for Guelph, and is a bit of a surprise as it was not on Tesla’s list of […]
Tesla opens two new Superchargers in Saskatchewan
Christmas has arrived a little early for Tesla owners in Saskatchewan as two new Superchargers have opened in the province this week. With the opening of Superchargers in Kindersley and Yorkton, there are now 13 […]
Tesla’s V4 Supercharger roll out expands to Australia
Tesla has expanded their roll out of V4 Superchargers to a new continent, as a new Supercharger station has popped up with the company’s latest charging technology in Australia. Tesla installed their first V4 Supercharger […]