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BYD Surpasses 10,000 Flash Charging Stations in Six Months, Sets Aggressive 20,000 Target for 2026
BYD has reached the milestone of 10,000 ultra-fast Flash Chargers in China. The automaker plans to double the capacity before the end of the year. BYD is ensuring its drivers do not stand around while […]
Tesla raises wheel & tire protection prices as Cybertruck windshield plan gets cheaper
Tesla is adjusting the price of two of its monthly protection plans in the U.S., with Wheel and Tire Protection Plan rates going up while Cybertruck owners are getting a price cut on windshield coverage. […]
Tesla Supercharger in Sicamous now open, Keremeos could be next
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Sicamous, British Columbia, less than two months after the site started construction, making it one of the fastest Supercharger deployments in Canada. Tesla first added Sicamous to its […]
Rivian CFO Claire McDonough Stepping Down This Fall
Rivian is losing one of its longest-serving senior executives, with the company announcing today Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Claire McDonough is leaving the company this fall. In a press release, Rivian announced that McDonough will […]
Tesla announces new Robotaxi hours, promises improved wait times
Tesla has announced new operating hours for its Robotaxi service in cities where unsupervised robotaxis are available. At the same time, the company says it is increasing the size of its unsupervised fleet, and its […]
Waymo Heading to Germany, Its Third Global Market
Waymo may be driving Oktoberfest patrons’ home in 2027 if everything goes according to plan for the robotaxi company. Waymo confirmed the rumours that they plan to roll out robotaxi rides in Munich, Germany, in […]
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
MKBHD brands new Tesla Model 3 a ‘mini Model S’
If you follow everything tech, you will likely know Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD. As a regular reviewer of tech products, he has taken the new Model 3, aka Model 3 Highland, for a spin […]
NHTSA escalates Tesla power steering probe to engineering analysis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation over potential power steering problems in some Tesla vehicles, moving the inquiry into an engineering analysis phase. This upgrade could lead to a recall, […]
Tesla opens first South American store and launches Model 3/Y sales in Chile
Tesla has officially entered the South American market, opening its first retail location and launching sales of the Model 3 and Model Y this week in Chile. Tesla has been laying the groundwork for their […]
Tesla to also add adaptive headlight capability to Model Y and legacy Model 3
Tesla will soon be activating adaptive headlight capabilities in the Model Y and legacy Model 3 in Europe. The new feature will be added through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update and comes after Tesla […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y Performance Supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Capability
Tesla has quietly confirmed that its newly launched Model Y Performance will include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. Until now only the Cybertruck was the only vehicles in the lineup with the feature, although the expansion to […]
Tesla seeks dismissal of Model Y door handle lawsuit in Texas
Tesla is fighting a lawsuit in Texas over allegations that defective Model Y door handles prevented rescuers from helping a passenger trapped in a burning vehicle. The lawsuit comes as regulators in both the U.S. […]
Tesla Prepares Minor Updates for Model 3 and Model Y in China
Tesla is gearing up to roll out subtle enhancements to its Model 3 and Model Y lineup in China. While these updates do not represent a full redesign, they signal the automaker’s ongoing efforts to […]
Tesla Model Y registrations in Sweden surge by 500% after slump
Tesla may be staging a comeback in Sweden after a run of unimpressive monthly sales. The automaker’s car registration jumped by almost 500 percent as the Model Y regained the best-seller crown in September. It […]
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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
Starlink’s launch in South Africa unlikely before 2027 despite $200 million investment plan
SpaceX’s Starlink has unveiled plans to invest nearly R2 billion (C$160/US$115 million) in South African infrastructure and establish a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) entity as part of its bid to finally enter the country’s […]
SpaceX Set for 11th Starship Test Flight from Texas on Monday
SpaceX is preparing for the next major milestone in its Starship development program, with the 11th test flight of its massive reusable rocket expected to launch from Starbase, Texas, as early as Monday evening. The […]
SpaceX Now Offering Free Starlink Mini Dish to Select Customers in Canada and U.S.
SpaceX is extending its popular “free” Starlink Mini promotion beyond Australia, with a select customers in Canada and the United States now receiving offers for a complimentary portable satellite dish. The Starlink Mini—normally priced at […]
SpaceX Secures $714M Pentagon Contract for U.S. Military Launches
SpaceX has once again strengthened its dominance in the U.S. defense sector, securing five of seven major launch missions under the U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 program. The […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Opens “Supercharger for Business” Program, Letting Companies Buy and Host Their Own Chargers
Tesla is expanding its Supercharger ecosystem beyond its own network, announcing that businesses can now purchase and install Tesla Superchargers directly at their properties. The new program, called Supercharger for Business, allows companies to own […]
Porsche and Audi gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America
Porsche and Audi have announced their electric vehicle (EV) owners will soon have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Beginning September 9, Porsche drivers will be able to plug into more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers across […]
Tesla Superchargers in Grand Prairie and London Now Open [Alberta & Ontario]
Tesla has officially switched on two new Supercharger locations in Canada, bringing fast-charging access to Grand Prairie, Alberta and London, Ontario. First Supercharger in Grand Prairie Located at 10819 106 Avenue in Grand Prairie, the […]
