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Polestar announces expansion into seven new markets and new sales model
Polestar is set to significantly expand its commercial and retail operations in 2025. The company announced plans to enter seven new international markets and adopt a new sales model in Europe. Polestar said on Monday […]
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Tesla Cybertruck Added to Dubai Police Fleet
The Dubai Police General Command in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it has added an all-electric Tesla Cybertruck to its luxury patrol fleet. This cutting-edge addition underscores the city’s commitment to cutting-edge law […]
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Porsche Canada Partners with ChargePoint
Porsche Canada is boosting its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by partnering with ChargePoint. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster the Porsche Charging Service, significantly increasing the number of available chargers for Porsche customers across […]
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Rivian Implements New Round of Layoffs as Part of Cost Reduction Strategy
Rivian has announced another round of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The company confirmed last week that a “small number of salaried positions” have been eliminated, though […]
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Ford Abandons EV Certification Program for Dealers
Ford has decided to discontinue its controversial EV dealership program, dubbed the Model e Certified Program, which required dealers to invest between US$500,000 and US$1 million to sell electric vehicles (EVs). This decision, effective from […]
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Tesla pauses Cybertruck deliveries over wiper motor issue
Tesla has temporarily paused Cybertruck deliveries over an issue with perhaps one of the most talked about features on the electric truck, the Gigawiper. On Friday Cybertruck reservations holders started reporting on social media that […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck spotted at Giga Texas confirming frunk details and revealing Gigawiper in action [Video]
The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted on the grounds of Giga Texas this week undergoing testing at a mobile wind tunnel. The truck has been observed parked in the same for the last couple of […]
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Tesla spotted testing Cybertruck suspension at Fremont test track [Video]
Tesla has been spotted testing the Cybertruck’s suspension at the company’s Fremont test track. This is the second sighting of the Cybertruck undergoing testing at the Fremont test track in the last few days, and […]
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Elon Musk tours Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas as more testing performed at Fremont track [Video]
Elon Musk has revealed Cybertruck production is closer to reality than many may think. The CEO shared on Twitter a production line for the electric truck has already been set up inside Giga Texas. Just […]
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Tesla shares video of first Cybertruck crash test…or did they?
Tesla has shared a new video showing what appears to be the first Cybertruck crash test. The 37 second video was shared on Twitter, but we never actually get to see the moment of impact, […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model 3 saves family’s lives
The Rivian R1T has been reported to power a vasectomy. However, a Tesla Model 3 has saved the lives of a whole family. Anna Febiana, who bought a Model 3 in 2019, narrated her family’s […]
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Ontario driver caught sleeping on the highway behind the wheels of a Tesla on Autopilot
Tesla always warns its driver to use Autopilot responsibly. However, not all of them heed the warning. One Tesla driver in Ontario was spotted apparently sleeping while the car drove itself on the highway. Drivers […]
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Tesla China shoots down rumours of new batteries for Giga Shanghai
Tesla’s social media team in China has taken to Weibo to shoot down rumours the Model 3 made at Giga Shanghai could soon be getting a new battery. Last week rumours began to circulate in […]
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Watch from inside a Tesla Model 3 as it gets destroyed by Alberta hailstorm [Videos]
The panoramic glass roof on the Tesla Model 3 is extremely strong, able to hold the weight of two full-grown elephants. But as one Model 3 owner recently found out, it was no match for […]
Model Y News
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Tesla raises Model Y prices in China, South Korea, and Australia
After big price cuts to start the year Tesla has slowly been increasing the price of the Model Y in two of their major markets, the US and China. For the second time in less […]
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Tesla Model Y delivery wait times extend into Q2, existing inventory drops to near single digits
Tesla is seeing an increase in demand for the Model Y in both Canada and the US as delivery wait times for the electric SUV have extended into the second quarter in both countries. At […]
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Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y’s with white interior appear in existing inventory, deliveries to begin soon
Nearly a year after Tesla first started rolling new Model Ys off Giga Berlin’s production lines, some electric SUVs with the optional white interior are finally being built and made available to customers. Giga Berlin […]
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First customers in Australia take delivery of the Tesla Model Y Performance
Tesla has begun delivering its Model Y Performance SUV in the Down Under. The first car went to a buyer in Queensland who waited more than six months. The customer, who goes by @JasonJohnKhan on Twitter shared […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid top speed increased to 175mph with Track Mode
Earlier today Tesla released the Track Mode update to the Model S Plaid. According to the release notes, the feature allows owners to maximize the driving experience on closed courses with improved thermals, drive systems, […]
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Track Mode for Tesla Model S Plaid officially arrives in 2021.44.30 [Update]
Last week Drive Tesla reported exclusively that Track Mode was coming to the Model S Plaid in the final software update of the year – 2021.44.30. The update arrived later than scheduled, but only to […]
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Tesla expands recalls on Model 3 and Model S to China
Tesla China has recalled nearly 200,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles in China due to the trunk and front hood issues. The company issued the same recall in North America yesterday. China’s State Administration […]
Model X News
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Increasing demand pushes Tesla Model 3/Y prices higher as Model S/X deliveries get pushed back even further
Tesla has implemented another round of prices changes for the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, the sixth time it has done so in recent months. Earlier today we told you that Tesla […]
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Tesla launches VIP Test Drive program in Austria
Tesla has introduced a new VIP Test Drive program in Austria, a change that might be the first of more to come that impact the referral program. In an email sent to Austrian Tesla owners […]
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Tesla to possibly debut refresh Model S/X at China International Consumer Products Expo this week
Tesla fans have been waiting to get an up close look at the brand new refresh Tesla Model S or Model X since it was announced in January. Some fans in China might get that […]
SpaceX News
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Starship completes first successful launch of Starship
After a few days of delays, SpaceX completed the first launch of Starship. Initially, the launch seemed to go off without a hitch, with all 33 engines igniting and launching the world’s heaviest rocket towards […]
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SpaceX must give up 30% equity stake in Starlink to operate in South Africa, says government
SpaceX is rapidly expanding and is now offering its Starlink service in more than 50 countries around the world. However if SpaceX wants to expand Starlink service into CEO Elon Musk’s home country of South […]
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SpaceX Starlink helps Fisheries and Oceans Canada monitor fish populations in remote areas of British Columbia
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has been using SpaceX Starlink to monitor fish populations in remote areas of British Columbia, revolutionizing their data collection process. The first unit was installed at Stamp River on Vancouver […]
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SpaceX will attempt next Starship launch on April 20
SpaceX has set its sights on Thursday, April 20th (yes, 4/20) for the second attempt at launching its Starship rocket into space. The eagerly anticipated test mission will mark the inaugural flight of a fully […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla opens Supercharger network to others EVs in Australia
Tesla has expanded their non-Tesla Supercharger program outside of Europe for the first time, opening select Supercharger stations in Australia to other electric vehicle (EV) owners. This brings the number of countries participating in the […]
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Tesla’s Supercharger network expanded by over 1,200 stations in 2022
Tesla had a massive year in 2022, but one area it grew that has not received as much attention is its Supercharger network. The company added 1,200 stations during the year or about a third […]
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Tesla accidentally reveals Magic Dock, hints first Supercharger with CCS compatibility in the US will be in Hawthorne
Tesla has already opened up their Supercharger network to owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) in more than one dozen countries in Europe, and is expected to do the same in the US this year. […]