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Geely Takes 30% Stake in NIO Power in Major Battery-Swapping Deal
Geely is making a major investment in NIO’s battery-swapping business, taking a 30% stake in NIO Power as the two Chinese automakers deepen their cooperation on EV charging and battery swaps. Under the agreement announced […]
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time and Deploys 26 Starlink V3 Satellites
SpaceX has achieved a major milestone with Starship, sending the massive rocket into Earth orbit for the first time and successfully deploying its first batch of Starlink V3 satellites. Starship lifted off from Pad 2 […]
Tesla Model Y Leads Canada’s Federal EV Rebate Claims In August, But Surprisingly Ranks 16th in Quebec
The Tesla Model Y was Canada’s most-claimed electric vehicle under the federal EV rebate program in August 2026. However, the Model Y didn’t even crack the top 10 in Quebec, despite it also being eligible […]
Omoda & Jaecoo confirm late 2026 Canadian launch with new website
Chinese automaker Chery Group has taken another step toward entering Canada, with its Omoda and Jaecoo brands launching a bilingual Canadian website that confirms the pair are targeting a late 2026 arrival. The new Canadian […]
Drive Tesla Download: Top Stories for September 21–27
Drive Tesla Download is back for another week. Our weekly top-stories roundup helps you catch up on the biggest Tesla headlines from the past week. It was a big week for the Tesla Semi, with […]
Tesla’s Optimus robots hit reliability and dexterity issues despite production surge: Report
Tesla is producing hundreds of Optimus robots per week, but the company is reportedly facing dexterity challenges. It is targeting 1,000 humanoids per week by year-end. Per reports by The Information, Tesla has ramped up […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Kazakhstan State Security Fleet for Global Summit
Tesla’s Cybertruck is heading to an international diplomatic summit, but not as a display vehicle or VIP shuttle. Instead, Kazakhstan is deploying the all-electric pickup as part of its state security operations during this week’s […]
Tesla pulled the plug on Cybertruck RWD after selling just 173 trucks
It is no secret that the Tesla Cybertruck is not selling as fast as the company wanted. However, just how poor sales were for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version before it was discontinued have been […]
Tesla recalls Cybertruck over potential wheel stud failure affecting 173 units
Tesla has issued a new recall for the Cybertruck, this time affecting a small number of units equipped with a specific wheel configuration. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects 173 Cybertrucks from model […]
Tesla addresses Cybertruck PCS failures with free Supercharging for delayed repairs, but still no recall
Tesla is taking steps to address Cybertruck owners dealing with a growing number of Power Conversion System (PCS) failures, but the company is stopping short of issuing a formal recall, despite mounting reports of the […]
Model 3 News
NHTSA denies Tesla door release investigation, but new safety rules are coming
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition by a third party requesting a formal defect investigation into the emergency mechanical door release on 2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. At the […]
Canada’s China EV import quota jumps again, reaching 9,235 vehicles
Just one week after the last update, Canada’s quota for electric vehicle imports from China has jumped significantly again, with more than 9,200 vehicles now imported under the program. According to the latest Global Affairs […]
NHTSA rejects Tesla’s bid to avoid headlight recall affecting nearly 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied Tesla’s attempt to avoid a recall covering nearly 20,000 vehicles equipped with headlights that may exceed federal brightness limits. The decision comes after the NHTSA […]
NHTSA Closes Tesla Power Steering Investigation After OTA Fix
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially closed its investigation into reports of power steering failures affecting more than 376,000 Tesla vehicles. The agency concluded the issue was adequately addressed through the […]
Model Y News
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 Model Y tops global sales through July 2026 as Japan delivers another milestone
After claiming the title of the world’s best-selling car for the last three years in a row, the Tesla Model Y is making a strong bid for a four-peat. According to the latest data from […]
Tesla and 10 other automakers face China’s largest vehicle recall ever over door handle design
Tesla is among nearly a dozen automakers caught up in the largest vehicle recall in China’s history. The recall covers more than 4 million vehicles over concerns that occupants may have difficulty opening doors after […]
Tesla Crosses 600 Model Y Sales in India as July Deliveries Jump 203%
Tesla’s effort to enter the India market appears to be yielding results, albeit slowly. The Model Y saw a 203 percent jump in deliveries in July. The American EV maker sold a record 115 Model […]
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Model S News
Tesla Sets New Date for Postponed Signature Edition Delivery Event
Tesla has rescheduled its postponed Signature Edition delivery event, with owners now expected to gather at Fremont Factory on May 20, just over a week later than originally planned. The event was initially supposed to […]
Tesla Builds Final Model S and Model X at Fremont Factory
Tesla has officially ended production of the Model S and Model X, closing the chapter on two vehicles that helped transform not only the company, but the entire automotive industry. On Saturday, the final Model […]
Tesla Postpones Signature Edition Delivery Event With Little Notice
Tesla has abruptly postponed its Signature Edition delivery event for the Model S and Model X, giving customers just three days’ notice before the celebration was set to begin. The invite-only event was originally scheduled […]
Model X News
Trunk Ambient Light LED Strip for Tesla Model Y/X from Jowua [Deal]
If you’ve ever opened your Tesla’s trunk at night, you’ll know the factory lighting doesn’t always get the job done. Whether you’re loading groceries, packing for a trip, or just trying to find something in […]
Tesla to host Signature Edition Model S and Model X delivery event on May 12
Tesla has officially announced a dedicated delivery event for the Signature Edition Model S and Model X vehicles. According to invitations being sent out to buyers, the event will take place on May 12, 2026, […]
Tesla to add remote trailer light test through mobile app
Tesla is preparing to roll out a small but highly practical new feature that could make a big difference for owners who tow with their vehicles—especially those doing it solo. According to new strings discovered […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Officially Closes $60 Billion Acquisition of Cursor
SpaceX has officially completed its acquisition of Cursor, finalizing the $60 billion deal just months after the two companies first announced their AI partnership. Cursor confirmed the transaction on Friday, saying it is now part […]
Starlink Offers Free Service After Earthquake in Colombia
Starlink is once again stepping in to provide connectivity following a major natural disaster, offering free satellite internet service to people impacted by the devastating earthquake in Colombia. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on […]
Tesla shows off first Cybercab with integrated Starlink
Tesla has unveiled the first Cybercab with Starlink integration. We knew this was coming thanks a recent display at a Tesla showroom as well as sightings of test vehicles with crude Starlink attachments, but this […]
Lufthansa’s First Starlink-Equipped Aircraft Takes Flight Next Week
Lufthansa Group is ready to begin its massive Starlink rollout, with the first aircraft equipped with SpaceX’s high-speed satellite internet scheduled to enter passenger service next week. The first Starlink-equipped flight will take off on […]
Supercharger News
Nanaimo gets another Tesla Supercharger as Vancouver Island network reaches 96 stalls
Nanaimo has become Tesla’s biggest Supercharger hub on Vancouver Island, with the mid-island city now home to three Supercharger stations. The latest addition opened this week in the city’s north end at Northridge Village (5800 Turner […]
Tesla announces 3 Canadian Supercharger Voting winners as 84 new locations go up for vote
Tesla has announced the latest winners of its Supercharger Voting program, with three Canadian locations selected for future Supercharger stations. At the same time, the company has opened another round of voting, with what may […]
Tesla Supercharger network falls to fourth place in 2026 J.D. Power rankings
After five straight years at the top, Tesla’s Supercharger network has lost its crown in the latest J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. Unfortunately Tesla didn’t even come in second, instead […]
