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South Pasadena Becomes First U.S. City to Fully Electrify Police Fleet with 20 Teslas
The City of South Pasadena has become the first city in the United States to fully transition its police department’s fleet to electric vehicles, and the entire fleet consists of Teslas. On Monday the South […]
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Tesla (TSLA) Becomes Morgan Stanley’s Top Pick, Replacing Ford
Tesla gets a bullish outlook from Morgan Stanley. The company has become the firm’s Top Pick, replacing previous favorite, Ford. Morgan Stanley analyst, Adam Jonas, published a new research note on Tesla on Monday. He […]
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Tesla FSD v12.5.1 goes to wide release for HW4, HW3 coming in “about 10 days”
Elon Musk says Tesla will begin a wide release of the latest version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software today, v12.5.1. However this won’t be as wide of a release as everyone was hoping for […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid sets new quarter-mile record in Quebec
A Tesla Model S Plaid owner in Quebec has set another new quarter-mile record, crossing the line in a blistering 8.56 seconds, more than two-thirds of a second faster than the advertised quarter-mile time from […]
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German Federal Cartel Office Approves Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture
The German Federal Cartel Office has officially approved the joint venture between Volkswagen (VW) and Rivian. The joint venture, announced just a month ago, aims to leverage Rivian’s software expertise to enhance VW’s capabilities. According […]
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Tesla Shares Vision of Completed Semi Factory as Construction Progresses at Giga Nevada
The construction of Tesla’s Semi factory at Gigafactory Nevada is already underway, and the company has now shared a rendering of what the completed facility will look like. The render was shared by Dan Priestley, […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla increases and makes deposit non-refundable for Foundation Series Cybertruck
Tesla has increased the deposit amount required to order a Foundation Series Cybertruck, and also made it non-refundable. While the company did not explain the reason for the increase, it is believed to have been […]
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Tesla starts sending “Prepare for Delivery” emails to Cybertruck customers
Tesla has sent out the first “Prepare for Delivery” emails to Cybertruck customers in the US. This email typically comes when delivery of the vehicle is imminent, but whether they will take place before the […]
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Tesla brings back no resale clause as Cybertruck orders begin
Tesla had a busy Friday night as hundreds of emails were sent to customers inviting them to place an order for a Foundation Series Cybertruck. While the flood of emails generated a lot of excitement, […]
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Tesla did actually send a document on “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” to other automakers
Tesla revolutionized the automotive industry by adopting a 48-volt electrical architecture for the Cybertruck, challenging the conventional 12-volt systems that have prevailed since the 1950s. Ahead of its debut, Tesla lent out several Cybertrucks to […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model 3 helps save Israeli from Hamas attack
An Israeli Settlement’s emergency squad member can confidently say that his Model 3 Performance saved his life. The man, only identified as C, was on his way to an assembly point in the Settlements minutes […]
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Tesla cuts Model 3 and Model Y lease prices in the US, warns of tax credit changes
Tesla has made some significant changes to its lease options in the US, making their two most popular vehicles more affordable than ever. While reducing lease prices, the company is also warning that the full […]
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Tesla uncovers Model 3 Highland for testing in the US
Tesla announced the new Model 3, known as Project Highland, in China last month. While there has been no definitive date given for a North American release, the automaker is now testing the vehicles in […]
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Tesla launches Model 3/Y wrap service in the US
Tesla has officially launched a vehicle wrap service in the United States. The service is being offered at two Service Centers in California, and is currently only available on new Model 3 and Model Y […]
Model Y News
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Tesla existing inventory discounts return for Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has started discounting new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles purchased from existing inventory in Canada and the US. These are the first discounts Tesla has applied in several months, and comes with just […]
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Tesla launches Model Y HEPA filter retrofit in North America
Tesla has finally launched a retrofit service to add HEPA filters to the 2020 and 2021 Model Y in Canada and the US. The retrofit comes more than two years after the Fremont factory first […]
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Tesla increases Model Y price in China again
Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y in China again, marking the third time it has increased prices in China in two weeks, and the fourth time in the last month. This time […]
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Tesla Model Y maintains top spot for Canadian EV sales in Q3
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption continued to soar in Canada in the third quarter of 2023, with a familiar EV taking the top spot in terms of overall sales, the Tesla Model Y. According to new […]
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Model S News
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Tesla adds “Brake package: base” to Model S Plaid in-car display hinting at imminent release of Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit
Tesla has updated their Design Studio to correct the description of the upgraded brake packages for the Model S and Model X Plaid to now say they with upgraded brake pads and not upgraded calipers. […]
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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 […]
Model X News
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Tesla Model S/X reservation holders in China asked for final payment as deliveries near
After a very long wait Tesla Model S and Model X reservation holders in China will finally be getting their cars soon. Reports from China indicate customers are now being asked to prepare for delivery […]
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Tesla Model S/X approved for purchase tax exemption in China
Chin’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved the Tesla Model S and Model X for a purchase tax exemption. The two flagship vehicles are now included in the “list of new energy […]
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Tesla increases charging speeds for Model S and Model X owners in Europe [2022.24]
Tesla often includes hidden goodies in software updates that are not included in the release notes. Sometimes these can be minor updates, but other times they can be good “quality of life” improvements for owners. […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval To Begin Mobile Connectivity Tests
SpaceX is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct experimental tests of its Starlink satellite-based cellular system. The company aims to use 840 satellites to establish connectivity with 2,000 mobile devices. According […]
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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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ARK Invest Presents Multi-Billion-Dollar Thesis for SpaceX
ARK Invest has presented a multi-billion-dollar thesis for SpaceX. The firm offered its perspective on the company as it is part of ARK Venture Fund’s overall portfolio. ARK Invest is a long-time Tesla investor and […]
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SpaceX Holds Steady at $150 Billion Valuation in Upcoming Share Sale: Report
SpaceX is reportedly gearing up for a share sale next month, aiming for a valuation of around $150 billion, according to insider sources that spoke with The New York Post. This would value Elon Musk’s […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla Superchargers in Yarmouth and Digby under construction [Nova Scotia]
Christmas has arrived early for Tesla owners in Nova Scotia, as two new Superchargers have been discovered under construction in Nova Scotia. These are the second and third Superchargers to start construction in Atlantic Canada […]
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Tesla offering free lifetime Supercharging transfer on new Model S/X/Y orders
Tesla has launched a new offer to entice legacy Model S and Model X owners to upgrade by allowing them to transfer their free unlimited Supercharging to a new car. The offer is only valid […]
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Tesla may soon charge congestion fee at busy Supercharger stations
The source code of the latest Tesla software update indicates the company may soon implement a congestion fee at busy Supercharger stations. Tesla is set to see an increase in traffic at their Supercharger stations […]