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Fisker is recalling every Ocean SUV
Bankruptcy is not the only issue Fisker is dealing with, as the beleaguered EV maker recalls every Ocean SUV on the road. This time, the problem is with doors that may not open for passengers […]
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British Columbia Launches New Rebate Program Offering Up to $10,000 for Solar Panel and Battery Storage Installations
British Columbia has introduced a new rebate program aimed at encouraging the installation of rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems. According to the provincial government, eligible homeowners can apply to BC Hydro for rebates […]
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Rivian reveals first details of R1 bidirectional charger
Rivian appears to finally be getting ready to release its bidirectional EV charger that will enable R1T and R1S drivers to power their homes using their vehicle’s battery. The fact that Rivian hopes to introduce […]
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Mercedes-Benz evaluating impact of Tesla layoffs on timing of Supercharger access
Mercedes-Benz is currently assessing the potential impact of recent layoffs at Tesla on its plans to provide access to Tesla’s Supercharger network for their electric vehicle (EV) owners. Tesla’s Supercharger network has been considered the […]
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WWII bomb discovered near Tesla’s Giga Berlin to be safely detonated
A relic from World War II has been unearthed near Tesla’s Giga Berlin. The 250 kilogram bomb, discovered in the forested area earmarked for the factory’s expansion, is set to be safely detonated on-site this […]
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Polestar 3 Gets New RWD Variant as First Deliveries Begin
Polestar has officially started customer deliveries of its flagship Polestar 3 SUV. At the same time, the automaker has expanded the Polestar 3 lineup with the introduction of a new Long Range Single Motor variant. […]
Cybertruck News
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Incredible Cybertruck Light Show dazzles at Tesla Takeover
The third annual Tesla Takeover took place this past weekend, and one of the highlights was on the opening day with a massive Light Show performance. After the sun went down many Tesla cars synchronized […]
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Tesla Cybertruck shows off its frunk while wrapped like a Ford F-150
The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a new pixelated camouflage wrap last week, doubling the number of different Cybertruck wraps to two. While the latest wasn’t spotted in public, there are now three Cybertruck wraps, […]
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Tesla Cybertruck with new camo spotted in the wild
Tesla has been driving several Cybertrucks around California recently, with seemingly daily sightings of the electric pickup truck despite the automaker’s attempt to keep it hidden with a black, white, and grey camouflage wrap. After […]
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Cybertruck to get new version of 4680 cell boasting 10% higher energy density
During the Q2 earnings call, we learned that the Cybertruck will get a new version of the 4680 battery. This new energy-dense pack has around a 10% higher energy density. However, Tesla did not release […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model Next spied in China, or is it a Mazda CX-30?
With Tesla expected to announce more details and possibly unveil their next-generation platform at Investor Day on March 1, a camouflaged compact SUV has been spotted in China leading to rumours that this could be […]
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Tesla China cooperating with investigation after fatal crash
Tesla China has promised to cooperate fully with authorities in investigating a crash involving a Model 3. The accident occurred in Rui’an, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, and claimed a life of a passenger in the vehicle. The […]
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Tesla tweaks its US pricing again on Super Bowl Sunday
For the fourth time in almost as many weeks Tesla has tweaked its pricing structure in the US for the Model 3 and Model Y, with the former seeing another price drop and the latter […]
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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were California’s best selling vehicles in 2022
We told you last month that Tesla dominated the electric vehicle (EV) market in California in 2022, selling 2.6x more EVs than all other automakers combined. As it turns out that dominance extended beyond the […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y is the best-selling SUV in Australia
Australia is seeing a massive surge towards EVs, and the Tesla Model Y is leading the way. The Model Y was the best-selling SUV and third best seller of any new vehicle sold in Australia. […]
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Tesla issues new Service Bulletin to address water ingress on Model Y liftgate
If you are a Model Y owner that has been plagued with water ingress from the liftgate of your Model Y, it looks like Tesla may finally have a fix for you. The automaker has […]
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Tesla Model Ys with HW4 come without high-def radar, for now
Tesla’s release of their next-generation self-driving computer, and associated cameras and sensors, known as Hardware 4.0 (HW4) has been confusing to say the least. Even though Tesla has yet to officially announce the existence of […]
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Tesla set to introduce Model Y RWD from Giga Shanghai in South Korea
Tesla is getting ready to launch sales of its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) built at Giga Shanghai in South Korea. According to the Ministry of Environment, Tesla Korea, the local unit of the Texas-based […]
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Model S News
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Tesla warning owners to update software to 2022.4 by today or lose connectivity features
Tesla has been sending out in-car notifications to owners that unless they update their vehicle’s software to at least 2022.4 by today, they could lose access to future over-the-air (OTA) updates and other features. The […]
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Tesla updates Model S and Model X Plaid badging to (almost) return to launch day design
When Tesla held the special Model S Plaid delivery event last year, the first few cars handed over to their new owners included a special Plaid badge. We didn’t know at the time it was […]
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Tesla stops Model S production line to add Matrix LED headlights and new taillights
Tesla halted its Fremont Model S production line for quite a big hardware upgrade. New owners can get excited with the addition of Matrix LED technology headlights and upgraded taillights. Matrix LED headlights have been […]
Model X News
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Tesla Now Offers A Second Row Pet Liner For Your Frunk Pup
Do you chauffeur your furry friend around town or on long trips in your Tesla? If you plan on it, or already do, the drive just became a whole lot more comfortable for you and […]
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Dozens of refresh Tesla Model X vehicles spotted at Fremont factory
Just a few days after three refresh Tesla Model X vehicles were spotted in Canada, including the elusive Plaid variant, the factory in Fremont appears to be churning more examples of the electric SUV. In […]
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Texas cops sue Tesla after drunk Model X driver crashes into them
Five cops in Texas have filed a lawsuit against Tesla after an alleged drunk Model X driver hit two police cars parked on the side of the highway. The cops have also filed a lawsuit […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX lends helping hand with hundreds of Starlink kits sent to Maui
SpaceX has extended a technological helping hand to Hawaii in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Maui and in particular, the small town of Lahaina. According to a post on Linkedin by Red […]
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SpaceX takes another step towards second Starship flight with submission of mishap report to FAA
SpaceX has taken a another step towards its second orbital test flight of Starship, filing a final mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The report covers the first integrated flight test that […]
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SpaceX kicks off Starlink referral program in Panama
SpaceX is rapidly rolling out its Starlink internet service worldwide, with the satellite internet service now available in 60 countries. However, to speed up adoption, the company is throwing in incentives like a referral program that rewards […]
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SpaceX readies Falcon Heavy for launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed launch plans for the next Falcon Heavy flight. A tweet posted by the company indicates the powerful rocket will take to orbit again no earlier than Wednesday, July 26th, when it will […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla begins construction on Surrey’s fifth Supercharger station [British Columbia]
It appears the Tesla capital of British Columbia is Surrey, as the city just outside of Vancouver is getting its fifth Supercharger station. Construction has started on a new station in the parking lot of […]
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Tesla’s new V4 Supercharger is now open to non-Tesla vehicles
In March, Tesla unveiled its new V4 Supercharger at a Tesla Supercharger station outside of Amsterdam. However, despite being designed with other electric vehicles (EVs) in mind with a longer cord, the station was only […]
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Tesla Supercharger pricing and histograph added to mobile app
Tesla has made it easier to know how much you will be paying on your next visit to a Supercharger by adding pricing information to the mobile app. Along with pricing Tesla has also added […]