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Xpeng Motors CEO impressed by Tesla’s FSD; predicts full autonomous driving by 2025
Tesla’s Full Self Driving (Supervised) has received praise from an unlikely source, after the CEO of Chinese rival Xpeng had a hands-on experience with FSD in California. The encounter left him excited about the future […]
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Rivian Revamps Manufacturing to Slash Costs and Boost Efficiency, Aiming for First Profit
Rivian has retooled its manufacturing processes and redesigned vehicle components to reduce costs and streamline its manufacturing processes, with the hope to turn the company’s first profit since its inception in 2009. Earlier this year […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets recalls over wiper and trim issues
Tesla has issued two new recalls for the Cybertruck, both of which won’t be able to be fixed with an over-the-air (OTA) update and will require a physical service visit. The two recalls affect over […]
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Tesla FSD transfers return until August 31, 2024
Tesla is once again allowing owners to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) software package when buying a new vehicle. This is the fourth time the deal has been made available, but it may be the […]
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Tesla updates Model 3 and Model Y inventory to optimize US tax credit eligibility
Tesla has updated its Model 3 and Model Y offerings in existing inventory, with the automaker now selling the same variants of their two most popular electric vehicles (EVs) in configurations that qualify for the […]
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Tesla and Michelin in Talks to Test Uptis Airless Tires
Michelin has recently been in talks with Tesla about testing its airless tire technology, known as Uptis (Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System). These discussions took place as recently as April 2024, according to Michelin CEO Florent […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertrucks tackle snow and ice in New Zealand [Videos]
The Tesla Cybertruck arrived in New Zealand last month for winter testing, and on Friday two versions of the electric truck were spotted playing in the snow and ice. For several months now all the […]
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Tesla Cybertruck frame spotted leaving Giga Texas
We have already seen evidence that Tesla’s Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas is up and running, and on Friday what may be one of the first complete Cybertruck frames built on that line was […]
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Tesla to shut down Giga Texas for Model Y production line upgrades, shift employees to Cybertruck lines
Tesla will be shutting down Giga Texas next month to perform some upgrades to the Model Y production lines. At the same time the company will be shifting some of its workers who were previously […]
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Tesla Cybertruck to be a ‘niche product’ with limited demand: Analyst
Tesla’s Cybertruck is about to enter production, and could very well be the most highly anticipated vehicle launch in recent memory. However according to one analyst, the buzz and excitement that has been created in […]
Model 3 News
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NHTSA investigating Tesla again after two more crashes likely to have involved Autopilot or FSD
Even Tesla will tell you self-driving is not an easy nut to crack, despite being at the forefront of the technology. The National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHTSA) has added two more crashes to the […]
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Tesla RWD Model 3 and Model Y qualify for new subsidy in China, only available until the end of the year
Tesla now benefits from another EV incentive as its Model 3 RWD and Model Y RWD just qualified for a new subsidy in China. The subsidy is offered by Shenzhen and is available only locally. […]
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Tesla, Kia and Nissan electric vehicles are the most reliable: Consumer Reports
Tesla has ranked highly in an EV reliability survey conducted by Consumer Reports, joined at the top by Nissan and Kia. Consumer Reports conducts surveys that reach hundreds of thousands of car owners, allowing them […]
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Tesla opens up Model 3 and Model Y orders in Thailand
Tesla has officially launched sales in Thailand. The automaker added a Thai Design Studio to its website on Wednesday after holding a special presentation at a local mall, giving customers in the country the option […]
Model Y News
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South Pasadena Police Department going all electric, starting with 10 Tesla Model Y patrol cars
The South Pasadena Police Department announced on Monday it is converting its entire police fleet to electric vehicles (EVs), and the department has already started the process by ordering the most popular electric police car, […]
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Tesla mysteriously reduces Model Y Performance range in Canada, hinting at another import coming soon from China
Tesla has made another change to the Model Y lineup in Canada, this time mysteriously reducing the range of the top-of-the-line Performance variant. What makes this change interesting is that it has only taken place […]
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Tesla to hold special Midnight Cherry Red debut event this weekend
Tesla will officially debut the all-new Midnight Cherry Red colour for the Model Y at a special event this Saturday in Germany. Tesla first announced the new colour in October 2022, along with Quicksilver, both […]
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Tesla begins production of Model Y RWD with BYD structural battery pack at Giga Berlin
Tesla’s Giga Berlin is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). Not only has the factory started production of this variant, it is different than the Model Y […]
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Model S News
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Tesla inconspicuously shows off new Model S taillights in event listing
Tesla was planning to show off new Model S headlights and taillights at a special event in Taiwan last month. However after pictures surfaced online a few hours before the event officially took place, Tesla […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid sets new unofficial quarter-mile record – 8.943 seconds @ 156.23mph
A Tesla Model S Plaid has set a new unofficial record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car in history. According to a video shared by DragTimes on Instagram, @situation_coyote ran a blistering […]
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Tesla seat belt chime issue that will be fixed over-the-air triggers NHTSA recall
Tesla will soon be deploying an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct an issue with the audible seat belt reminder chime. The issue has triggered a recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]
Model X News
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Tesla Model S/X delivery timelines slip even further into 2022
Customers sitting on the sidelines and deciding where to click the order button for a refresh Tesla Model S or Model X are probably regretting that decision. Delivery timelines for both variants of the vehicles […]
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Tesla Model S and Model X get fresh round of price increases
After a nearly seven month hiatus, Tesla’s flagship sedan returned in June with the first 25 deliveries of the Model S Plaid at a special event at the Fremont factory. Shortly before the event, Tesla […]
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Round steering wheel in refresh Tesla Model S? Elon Musk says ‘No’
Since the refresh Model S design was revealed earlier this year, the most controversial aspect was the all-new yoke steering wheel. Although the unconventional steering wheel had been seen in prototype vehicles like the Roadster […]
SpaceX News
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Sierra Leone is the next country to approve Starlink service
Sierra Leone is officially the fifth African country to grant Starlink an operating licence. David Moinina Sengeh, the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and Chief Innovation Officer, authorised Starlink’s operating licence this week. […]
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Starlink receives operating license in Zambia
As Starlink continues its push into Africa, Central America and South America, the company is now clear to start operations in Zambia. Per News Diggers, the Zambian Minister of Science and Technology Felix Mutati confirmed […]
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Starlink is officially live in Mozambique
After receiving official permission to operate in the country, Starlink is now officially live in Mozambique. In May 2022, Starlink announced that the company had approval to start operating in Nigeria and Mozambique. However, the […]
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Pentagon contracts SpaceX to provide Starlink kits to Ukraine
The Pentagon announced on Thursday it has agreed to purchase Starlink satellite internet kits from SpaceX to bolster Ukraine’s communication capabilities during the ongoing Russian invasion. The contract, which was reported by Bloomberg, builds on […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla completes V4 Supercharger installation in the Netherlands, expected to go online this month
Tesla has finished installing their first V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands, and we should soon be able to see how fast it can charge as the station is expected to open later this month. For […]
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Tesla walks away from $6.4 million in funding to build 164 stall Supercharger (and other stations) in California
Tesla was on the verge of receiving millions of dollars from California to build 4 large Supercharger projects totaling 420 stalls, including the world’s largest at 164 stalls. Those plans are now up in the […]
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Tesla starts construction on second Supercharger station in South Surrey [British Columbia]
A second Tesla Supercharger has just started construction in South Surrey, British Columbia, even though we were not expecting the area to receive a new Supercharger based on Tesla’s list of upcoming locations. The new […]