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Tesla pressure tests virtual queuing at Superchargers, public pilots coming soon
Tesla is one step closer to easing the stress of long lines at busy Supercharger stations. According to an update from Max de Zegher, Tesla’s global Director of Charging, the company is “pressure testing” its […]

Rivian lays off 140 manufacturing employees to improve production efficiency
Rivian has laid off approximately 140 employees—around 1% of its global workforce—as part of a strategic restructuring to improve production efficiency ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its more affordable R2 electric SUV in […]

Tesla Executive Omead Afshar Reportedly Fired
Omead Afshar, one of Elon Musk’s closest allies and Tesla’s head of North American Sales and European Operations, has reportedly left the company. While some reports indicate the exit was voluntary, others suggest Afshar was […]

Xiaomi Launches YU7 SUV, Secures 200,000 Orders in 3 Minutes
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its second electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The new Chinese automaker was not shy about marketing the YU7 as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Model Y in China, launching it with […]

Tesla recalls 48 Model 3 and Model Y over improperly tightened seat fasteners
Tesla has issued a voluntary safety recall for a small number of its 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to concerns about improperly tightened seat fasteners that could pose an increased risk of […]

Charlotte drops Tesla from approved EV vendor list over concerns of “instability”
The Charlotte City Council has voted to remove Tesla from its list of approved electric vehicle (EV) vendors. The decision came following a 6-3 vote during a council meeting on Monday, marking a significant shift […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck doubles Rivian R1T sales in March
The Tesla Cybertruck has already caught up and accelerated past most of its competitors in terms of registration data, outselling all but one other electric pickup truck currently available on the market in March. According […]

Tesla Cybertruck Manufacturing Director Renjie Zhu Departs Amid Layoffs
Tesla has seen another departure from its executive team, this time seeing Renjie Zhu, the director of manufacturing engineering at Giga Texas, leave the company. Renjie Zhu, who has no relation to Tom Zhu, played […]

Tesla launches new Cybertruck interior colour and wheel and tire options
Tesla has launched two new options for buyers when configuring their Cybertruck, including a new interior colour and new wheels and tires that provide more range and comfort. Tactical Grey Interior When Tesla first started […]

Tesla addresses Cybertruck frunk pinching concerns through software update
Tesla recently deployed a software update to change how the Cybertruck’s frunk closes, particularly when it comes to when objects are in the way. Even before the Cybertruck was launched, there were (unfounded) concerns that […]
Model 3 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 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 […]

Tesla begins trial production of upgraded Model 3 at Fremont factory
Tesla has started trial production of the upgraded Model 3 at its Fremont factory in California. The automaker launched the new version of the Model 3, commonly known as Project Highland, last year in China, […]

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts purchase fleet of 22 Tesla Model 3s
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have made a substantial investment in sustainability, purchasing 22 Tesla Model 3 sedans for their fleet. The decision to acquire the Tesla Model 3s came down to money, and […]
Model Y News

Tesla Launches New Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack
Tesla is always expanding its lineup of premium accessories, and the latest to be added to their online shop is the new Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack. The Model X/Y Platform Hitch Rack features a […]

Tesla announces 0% interest rates on the Model Y in Sweden and France
Tesla Sweden and France have separately announced new interest rate promotions that make their new EVs even more affordable. The company now offers 0.0 percent on the Model Y and 1.99 percent on the Model […]

Tesla planning six-seat Model Y for China: Report
Tesla is reportedly preparing to introduce a new six-seat variant of the Model Y in China. The news comes just a few days after it was reported that Giga Shanghai was about to begin production […]

Tesla Model Y Drives Norway to Record 94% EV Market Share in August
Norway has once again proven its leadership in the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs), setting a new world record with EVs accounting for an incredible 94% of new car sales in August 2024. The […]
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Model S News

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 […]

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 […]
Model X News

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 […]

Tesla adds round steering wheel option for new Model S and Model X orders, paid retrofit available for existing owners
When Tesla launched the refresh Model S and Model X the most controversial feature was its yoke steering wheel. The feedback from fans and critics alike was swift and that Tesla should offer a traditional […]

Tesla adds $10,000 year end discount to Model S and Model X in Canada, $7,500 in the US
Tesla has extended their year end discount to their Model S and Model X vehicles, a discount that was previously only available for the Model 3 and Model Y. Not only have they extended it […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX Aims for Fifth Starship Launch This Weekend, Pending FAA Approval
SpaceX is pushing forward with plans for the fifth test flight of Starship, aiming for a launch as early as October 13, 2024. However, that date is likely to get pushed back as the company […]

Investigation Launched Into FCC’s Decision to Revoke $885 Million Starlink Subsidy
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to revoke a $885.5 million subsidy initially awarded to SpaceX’s Starlink program. The subsidy, granted in December 2020 as […]

FCC Grants SpaceX and T-Mobile Emergency Approval to Use Direct-To-Cell Service in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX and T-Mobile emergency special temporary authority to provide direct-to-cell coverage via Starlink satellites after Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States, leaving widespread devastation in its […]

SpaceX Offers Free Starlink Service for Hurricane Helene Victims
SpaceX is stepping up to support those affected by Hurricane Helene, which has left widespread devastation in its wake, offering free Starlink internet service for 30 days. Hurricane Helene has caused significant destruction across several […]
Supercharger News

Tesla offering free Supercharging in Europe for Q2 deliveries
Tesla has launched a new promotions in several European countries, offering new car buyers as many as 15,000 miles or 20,000 kilometers of free Supercharging credits. The promotion was first announced by the official Tesla […]

Tesla Supercharger in McBride now open [British Columbia]
The new Tesla Supercharger in McBride, British Columbia, has finally come online, more than six months after construction on the station first began. The idea for a new Supercharger station in McBride began all the […]

Tesla Supercharger planned for Sandown Park Shopping Center in North Saanich [British Columbia]
Tesla owners on Vancouver Island will soon be getting another Supercharger, and it will be located in North Saanich on Saanich Peninsula. Vancouver Island, and in particular Greater Victoria, is home to one of the […]