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Tesla Slashes Model S and Model X Inventory Prices in the U.S. Following Refresh
Tesla has significantly lowered the prices of its remaining pre-refresh Model S and Model X inventory in the U.S., with discounts reaching up to $6,800 for new vehicles and nearly $12,000 on demo models. The […]

Tesla Creates Subsidiary in Morocco as It Eyes Expansion into Africa
Tesla has officially taken the first step to enter the Moroccan market with the formation of a new subsidiary, Tesla Morocco, marking Tesla’s first direct venture into Africa. Tesla Morocco was established on May 27, […]

Tesla Launches Updated Model S and Model X in the U.S. with More Features, New Looks, and Higher Prices
Tesla has officially unveiled updated versions of its premium electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X, for the U.S. market. The latest refresh brings significant upgrades to both vehicles, including new exterior styling, enhanced […]

Air New Zealand begins Starlink trials, including world-first turboprop installation
Air New Zealand has officially begun testing Starlink’s satellite-powered inflight Wi-Fi on its domestic fleet. What sets this trial apart from other is that it includes the world’s first installation on a turboprop aircraft, marking […]

Rivian Reveals New R2 Engineering Details
Rivian is ramping up development of its upcoming R2 compact electric SUV. Ahead of its planned launch in 2026, the automaker has given us a detailed behind-the-scenes look at its design, powertrain, and electrical architecture. […]

Tesla sues former engineer over alleged theft of Optimus trade secrets
Tesla has filed a federal lawsuit against a former employee’s startup, accusing him of stealing confidential information tied to the company’s humanoid robot program, Optimus. The complaint, filed on June 11 in the Northern District […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck’s Locking Differentials Appear as “Coming Soon”
The Tesla Cybertruck is now in the hands of customers, but some features are not yet enabled. The latest to be found as not available are the locking differentials, crucial for off-road adventures, which appear […]

Tesla Cybertruck draws massive crowds in China as National Tour begins
The Tesla Cybertruck has landed in China, and as expected the futuristic looking electric pickup truck drew massive crowds on the first day of its National Tour around the country. The first Cybertrucks arrived in […]

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries in Canada likely not to start until 2025
Tesla fans in Canada hoping they might be able to take delivery of their Cybertruck in 2024 might need to prepare for a longer than expected wait. Based on comments made during Tesla’s Q4 2023 […]

Tesla Cybertruck Review After 10,000 Miles – Range, Charging, and More
The Tesla Cybertruck continues to roll out to consumers, and now real-world experiences are beginning to surface. The latest comes from a Cybertruck owner who has clocked over 10,000 miles (16,000km), providing a unique insight […]
Model 3 News

First shipment of Tesla Model 3 Highlands destined for Europe spotted in China
Tesla is getting ready to ship a large number of Model 3 Highland cars to Europe from China. This is the first large shipment of the new Model 3 design after it was officially unveiled […]

Tesla adds blind spot indicators in Model 3 refresh
Tesla launched the new Model 3 last week, and while it was packed with new features, one smaller feature has mostly gone under the radar, and that’s the addition of new blind spot indicators. For […]

New Tesla Model 3 not coming to North America until early 2024
Tesla launched the new Model 3 last week in China and several other markets where vehicles built at Giga Shanghai are exported to, but strangely missing from that list was Canada. While Tesla has not […]

Tesla removes images of front bumper cam in Model 3 refresh – but why?
Tesla last week officially unveiled the Model 3 refresh known as Project Highland for China, Europe, and several other markets where Giga Shanghai exports vehicles to (unfortunately not Canada). Although deliveries aren’t slated to begin […]
Model Y News

Tesla appears ready to launch Model Y Metallic Shadow wheels in North America
Tesla looks like they are getting close to launching the Model Y Metallic Shadow wheels and wheel covers in North America. The darker wheels were first launched in China last year, and could mean some […]

Tesla phases out HW3 as Giga Berlin starts Model Y production with HW4
Tesla has finally started production of the Model Y at Giga Berlin with the latest Hardware 4.0 (HW4) self-driving computer and updated cameras, brining all of the automaker’s factories around the world to the same […]
Tesla Introduces 0.99% Financing Offer on Model Y in the US
Tesla has launched a tempting new offer in the US, introducing a 0.99% APR financing rate for a limited time on new Model Y purchases. The new incentives comas amid a challenging economic landscape marked […]

Tesla adjusts price of Model Y 7-seat configuration in the US
Tesla has once again lowered the price of the 7-seat configuration option for the Model Y in the United States, but only when upgrading your configuration with an optional paint or interior upgrade. There have […]
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Model S News

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]
Model X News

Tesla Model X Plaid goes up against Lamborghini Huracan EVO in quarter-mile drag race
Recently we have seen the Tesla Model X Plaid reach 60mph faster than advertised, and easily break the 10-second barrier in a quarter-mile drag race. That last example wasn’t really a race since the electric […]

Tesla begins “Get to know your Tesla” live online lessons with company’s product experts
Tesla begins hosting “Get to know your Tesla” online lessons. Owners can learn more about the car’s basic functions with company’s own product experts. In the online course Tesla currently offers lessons on the Model […]

Tesla Model X with Cyberstream wheels gets reduced top speed
Tesla has updated the Design Studio for the Model X, lowering the top speed when the electric SUV is equipped with the standard 20″ Cyberstream wheels. According to the online configurator, both the Dual Motor […]
SpaceX News

Israel Explores SpaceX Starlink for Emergency Internet Backup Amid War Concerns
Israel’s Ministry of Finance and Communications said it is exploring the possibility of using Starlink satellite communications to maintain the country’s internet connection in the event of potential disruptions or power outages caused by a […]

SpaceX Officially Launches Sales of Starlink Mini Kit
SpaceX has officially started sales of its Starlink Mini Kit. The new compact size kit will make it possible to access the internet anywhere, with a minimum amount of equipment. Starlink sent out emails to […]

SpaceX’s Starbase Investment in South Texas Wins Praise From County Judge
SpaceX’s multibillion-dollar investment in Starbase in South Texas has received praise from a county judge. The company creates jobs, develops local communities and schools, and has brought in tourism. Cameron County shared the latest Starbase […]

SpaceX discounts Starlink hardware in select Canadian provinces
SpaceX has introduced a “regional savings” program in Canada, providing substantial discounts on Starlink hardware for Canadians. This program is only available in select provinces, and is aimed at increasing the subscriber base in areas […]
Supercharger News

Tesla Supercharger in Mission now open [British Columbia]
There is one more Supercharger in the lower mainland. On Wednesday Tesla opened a new 12-stall station in Mission, making it just the second Supercharger east of the Port Mann bridge and north of the […]

Tesla Supercharger in Osoyoos vandalized with spray foam
Over the years we have seen numerous cases of vandalism at Tesla Supercharger stations. Typically, vandalism takes the form of cutting the charging cables, but in this latest incident, the vandals took a slightly less […]

Tesla opens Superchargers in Clearwater and Valemount [British Columbia]
Tesla has turned on two new Superchargers in British Columbia, one in Clearwater and one in Valemount, providing some key charging stops on the drive from Vancouver to Edmonton. Clearwater Supercharger Construction of the Clearwater […]