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Tesla temporarily pauses FSD trial in China, prepares for HW3 expansion
Tesla has temporarily paused its Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China. The trial, initially set to run from March 17 to April 16, hit a regulatory roadblock, with Tesla confirming that it must first receive […]

Tesla Store Vandalized in Vancouver, Suspect Arrested
A Tesla store in Vancouver was the latest target in a string of vandalism incidents on Friday morning. However, unlike previous incidents, police confirmed this one resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. According […]

Nova Scotia joins Manitoba in cutting Tesla from EV rebate program
Just one day after Manitoba announced it would exclude Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, Nova Scotia has followed suit. On Friday, Nova Scotia MLAs voted unanimously to remove new Tesla vehicles from […]

Manitoba Removes Tesla from EV Rebate Program in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Manitoba government has removed Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The move, which also includes Chinese-made EVs, was announced as part of the province’s $25.9-billion budget on Thursday. Under the EV rebate […]

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 […]

SpaceX Gets Green Light to Offer Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX has officially received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to begin Starlink operations in Pakistan. The approval was granted following extensive consultations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology, security institutions, and regulatory bodies. Information […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck undergoes first crash tests at Giga Texas
Tesla has conducted the first crash tests of the Cybertruck at Giga Texas, a critical step before the electric pickup truck can be delivered to customers. The crash tests took place at the newly built […]

Tesla Cybertruck Up for Auction at 29th Petersen Gala
A Tesla Cybertruck is up for auction at the 29th Petersen Gala, which will take place on October 7. It is reported that whoever wins it, will become one of the first who receives delivery. […]

Tesla Sends Out Cybertruck Launch Team Apparel, Hinting at Imminent Start of Deliveries
Tesla has sent out ‘Cybertruck Launch Team’ apparel to employees. This is a preparatory step and hints that the official delivery event for the first Cybertrucks will take place soon. The start of Cybertruck deliveries […]

Elon Musk Shows Tesla Cybertruck to President of Hungary at Giga Texas
Elon Musk met with Hungarian President Katalin Novák at Giga Texas on Monday. The pair spoke on a variety of different topics, with Musk also giving the president a tour of Giga Texas and a […]
Model 3 News

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 […]

Tesla preparing to make changes to Model 3 production line at Fremont
Last week we reported on Tesla’s “Project Highland,” which will revamp the Model 3 sedan. New permits filed with the City of Fremont show Tesla might be making changes to the Model 3 production lines […]

Two Model 3s spotted with heavy duty camouflage – what is Tesla hiding?
Over the weekend two Tesla Model 3s were spotted with unique camouflage covering the front and the rear of the electric sedans. The sightings led many to wonder what was hidden underneath, especially considering the […]

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) orders 399 Tesla Model 3 sedans
Governments around the world are transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles. Often these electric fleets consist of just a handful of EVs, but that’s not the case for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which […]
Model Y News

Tesla Model Y Is UK’s 4th Best-Selling Car in 2023 through September
Tesla Model Y has become the fourth best-selling car in the UK in the first nine months of 2023. Strong sales this year could propel the electric SUV into the top 5 for the full […]

Tesla launches Model Y RWD in the US for $43,990
Tesla has launched a new Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant in the United States, starting at just $43,990. The Model.Y RWD appears to be different than the variant offered with the same name in […]

Tesla reintroduces white interior option for Model Y in Canada
Tesla has brought back the white interior option for the Model Y in Canada. The reappearance of the option comes six months after it was first removed. Back in April Tesla introduced the Model Y […]

Tesla Model Y Overtook RAV4 to Become New Zealand’s Best-Selling Car in September
The Tesla Model Y overtook the Toyota RAV4 to become New Zealand’s best-selling car in September 2023. The increased interest in the electric SUV comes amid a general decline in the car market compared to […]
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Model S News

Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter for crash while on Autopilot
The driver of a Tesla that ran a red light and crashed into another car killing two people, all while Autopilot was engaged, has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter by California prosecutors. It is […]

Refresh Model S Mud Flaps Added to Tesla Shop
Tesla has added another new product to their online shop specifically for 2021+ Model S owners. Yesterday Tesla added an All-Weather Cargo Liner set, and today refresh Model S owners can purchase mud flaps for […]

All-Weather Cargo Liner Set and All-Weather Floor Mats for refresh Model S and X added to Tesla Shop
If you are the lucky owner of a refresh Model S or Model X, Tesla has added two new products to their online shop today designed just for you. Model S All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner […]
Model X News

Tesla updates Model S Tempest wheel design and removes red calipers from Plaid S/X
After officially removing the Model S Plaid+ earlier in the day, Tesla has made some other changes to the Design Studio for both the Model S and Model X. New Tempest Wheels Tesla’s flagship sedan […]

AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]

Tesla officially adds driver monitoring system through cabin camera update [Update]
A popular talking point against Tesla’s Autopilot system is the lack of a driver monitoring system (DMS). That is no longer the case as the automaker has officially added one using the vehicle’s interior cabin […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval To Begin Mobile Connectivity Tests
SpaceX is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct experimental tests of its Starlink satellite-based cellular system. The company aims to use 840 satellites to establish connectivity with 2,000 mobile devices. According […]

Elon Musk and Israel reach “significant agreement” on Starlink use in Gaza
Elon Musk and the Israeli government have come to an agreement allowing the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite services in Gaza. Musk, in a meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]

ARK Invest Presents Multi-Billion-Dollar Thesis for SpaceX
ARK Invest has presented a multi-billion-dollar thesis for SpaceX. The firm offered its perspective on the company as it is part of ARK Venture Fund’s overall portfolio. ARK Invest is a long-time Tesla investor and […]

SpaceX Holds Steady at $150 Billion Valuation in Upcoming Share Sale: Report
SpaceX is reportedly gearing up for a share sale next month, aiming for a valuation of around $150 billion, according to insider sources that spoke with The New York Post. This would value Elon Musk’s […]
Supercharger News

First Tesla V4 Supercharger Launches in UK, Offers Pay Via Card Payment
The first V4 Supercharger site in the UK is officially open. It became the seventh in the world. The new location offers charging for electric vehicles of all brands, which can be paid for via […]

Tesla’s Diner and Drive-in Movie Supercharger in Los Angeles gets approved
Tesla has been granted the necessary permits for something it has teased for a long time, the Diner and Drive-in Movie Supercharger in Los Angeles. If you look forward to taking in a (short) movie […]

Tesla adjusts Supercharger rates and adds off-peak hours in Canada
Tesla had updated its Supercharger pricing structure in Canada again, this time adding off-peak rates at select Superchargers, while at the same time changing prices. The change comes just a few weeks after Tesla finally […]