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Tesla files charges over alleged recording incident at Giga Berlin, IG Metall calls claim false
Tesla has filed a criminal complaint against an external union representative following an incident at Giga Berlin, escalating tensions between the automaker and Germany’s IG Metall trade union just weeks before key works council elections. […]
Rivian R2 Pricing and Specs Coming March 12 as First Drive Reviews Drop
Rivian has announced it will soon reveal full pricing, options, and final specifications for the highly anticipated R2. The announcement comes just as the first wave of prototype drive reviews hits the web, offering an […]
Starlink Partners with NTT Docomo to Launch Direct-to-Cell Service in Japan
SpaceX’s Starlink has announced a new partnership with Japan’s largest wireless carrier, NTT Docomo. The two companies will launch a satellite direct-to-device (D2D), also known as direct-to-cell (DTC), service in early 2026 that will allow […]
xAI Loses Two Co-Founders in Days After SpaceX Merger
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has lost two of its co-founders in quick succession, with Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba both announcing their departures within a span of two days. Their exits add to […]
Tesla Brings WeChat Connectivity to Model 3/Y in China Through New Tencent Partnership
Tesla has announced a new partnership with Tencent to integrate WeChat-linked features directly into its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China. According to an announcement by Tencent Cloud on Wednesday, the partnership will […]
Toyota unveils 2027 Highlander EV, its first all-electric three-row SUV for North America
Toyota has officially revealed the 2027 Highlander EV, marking the first time its popular three-row SUV will be offered exclusively as a fully electric vehicle (EV). It will also be the first Toyota BEV that […]
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
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 […]
Tesla to finally add adaptive headlights, but only for upgraded Model 3
Tesla will finally be adding adaptive headlights to its list of features soon. However it appears as though the feature will only be included on the upgraded Model 3, known as Project Highland, at least […]
Tesla to Compensate Buyers for EV Subsidy Cuts in Germany
Tesla is taking a proactive stance in response to the recent termination of government electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in Germany. As of December 18, 2023, Tesla has announced it will compensate buyers for the subsidy […]
Tesla now says two Model 3 variants will lose full US tax credit next year
Tesla has reinterpreted the new guidelines from the Biden administration regarding the US federal tax credit. The company is now saying both the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range (LR) variants will lose […]
Model Y News
Tesla starts new Model Y deliveries in the U.S. ahead of Giga Texas and Fremont launch events
Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y in the United States. The U.S. deliveries come just a few days after the first deliveries in China, and interestingly come a full week before […]
Tesla starts deliveries of new Model Y in China ahead of schedule
Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y in China, ahead of the originally anticipated schedule. Tesla first unveiled the new Model Y in China and other Asia-Pacific markets on January 10, 2025. […]
Tesla Model Y leads Canada’s iZEV rebate claims in 2024, Chevy Equinox EV outpaces Model 3
While Canada’s iZEV rebate was paused indefinitely in mid-January 2025, the program performed well and created a surge in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales across Canada with over 215,000 vehicles claiming the rebate in 2024. As […]
Tesla issues OTA recall for power steering issue that was fixed in 2023
Tesla has issued a new recall to address a power steering issue affecting a small percentage of 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Like most of Tesla’s recalls, this one is fixed with an […]
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Model S News
Unplugged Performance and Dark Helmet shatter Buttonwillow Raceway’s EV lap record [Video]
Unplugged Performance took their modified Tesla Model S Plaid known as Dark Helmet to Buttonwillow Raceway this past weekend, and shattered the EV lap record. Not only did they beat their own EV lap record, the […]
Tesla issues over-the-air update to correct power steering issues in Model S/X [Update]
Due to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) antiquated rules, Tesla has issued a recall notice for some Model S and Model X cars over concerns they may experience reduced or loss of power […]
Tesla Model S and Model X get WLTP range certification in Europe ahead of first deliveries
Nearly two years after Tesla stopped delivering new Model S and Model X vehicles in Europe, it looks like customers are finally going to start receiving their new vehicles soon. Both versions of Tesla’s flagship […]
Model X News
Tesla recalls some Model X vehicles over side curtain air bag concerns
Along with a recall to disable Boombox again, Tesla has also issued recall for certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles over concerns the side curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash. According to the […]
Tesla begins five-seater Model X deliveries in the US, but still no sign of refresh deliveries in Canada
After a hiatus of more than a year, Tesla has started deliveries of the refresh Model X in the five-seater configuration in the United States. According to members of the Tesla Motors Club forum, at […]
Refresh Tesla Model S and Model X spotted at Giga Shanghai ahead of official launch
A new Tesla Model S and Model X have been spotted at Giga Shanghai, hinting at the imminent launch of the two flagship vehicles in China. The two vehicles were seen during a drone flyover […]
SpaceX News
United Airlines to launch Starlink Wi-Fi in May following FAA approval
United Airlines has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its first aircraft equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink. The milestone clears the runway for United’s first commercial Starlink-powered flight to take off this May — less […]
Vietnam Approves Starlink Pilot Program
SpaceX has officially received approval for a five-year pilot program to provide Starlink satellite internet service in the Vietnam. The decision, issued on March 23, allows SpaceX to offer both fixed and mobile satellite services […]
Sri Lanka halts Starlink rollout over national security concerns
SpaceX has hit a regulatory roadblock in Sri Lanka. The government has suspended Starlink’s rollout in the country, citing unresolved national security concerns. Among the government’s concerns is access to communications data. The Telecommunications Regulatory […]
WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]
Supercharger News
Tesla planning 20-stall Supercharger in Toronto [Ontario]
Tesla is continuously working to expand its charging infrastructure across Canada, and the latest plans show Tesla wants to build a 20-stall Supercharger in Toronto, Ontario. According to a zoning application submitted by Tesla in […]
Tesla Supercharger in Blind Bay under construction [British Columbia]
Tesla has started construction of a new Supercharger station in Blind Bay, British Columbia, even though Tesla’s map of upcoming locations does not include a proposed Supercharger in this area. Blind Bay is a small […]
Tesla adjusts Supercharger prices in Canada as network usage hits record high
Tesla is rolling out a series of price adjustments across its Supercharger network in Canada, while hitting an all-time high in network usage in North America. Earlier today we told you that the North American […]
