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Starlink Doubles Subscriber Count in Less Than a Year, Hits 10 Million Users
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has crossed the 10 million subscriber mark. The milestone comes amid a stretch of record-breaking growth, with Starlink adding millions of new users in rapid succession as its global coverage […]
The Boring Company Selected to Connect Universal Parks in Orlando
The Boring Company’s next project might be to connect Universal Orlando properties to the new expansion, Epic Universe. In a press release, the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District announced that it had […]
Southwest Airlines Adding Starlink Across Its Fleet Starting Summer 2026
SpaceX’s Starlink continues to attract airline operators. Southwest Airlines is the latest to adopt the satellite internet service for its fleet, with connectivity scheduled for the summer of 2026. Southwest has announced that more than […]
Canada commits $84 million to install 8,000 new EV charge ports nationwide
The Canadian government has announced plans to spend more than $84 million to install over 8,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across the country. The funding, delivered through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission […]
Elon Musk Announces xAI Reorganization After Co-Founder Exits and SpaceX Merger
Elon Musk has confirmed a major internal restructuring at his artificial intelligence company xAI, just days after multiple co-founders announced their departures and following the company’s merger with SpaceX. In a post shared on X […]
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. […]
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
Tesla sets up Model S Plaid exhibit in Beijing shopping mall
After displaying the Model S and Model X Plaid (and more) at the China International Import Expo, Tesla has set up an exhibit to showcase the Model S Plaid in a popular shopping mall in […]
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 […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X Plaids spotted in Toronto to kick off the first Canadian Model X deliveries in nearly one and a half years
Tesla shut down the Model X production line in Fremont all the way back in December 2020. Deliveries of the flagship SUV restarted in the US in October 2021, but there have been no deliveries […]
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 […]
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 Supercharger in Oakville under construction [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction on another Supercharger station in Ontario, this time in Oakville. The Oakville Supercharger first appeared on our radar in October when Tesla added it as a potential site ‘in development.’ However, […]
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 […]
