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Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender delayed to mid-2025, range expectations lowered
Tesla has announced the Cybertruck Range Extender battery has been delayed again, this time to mid-2025. At the same time, the company has adjusted how much extra range you can expect to receive from the […]
Starlink to Be Tested for Voice Services in Australia
SpaceX Starlink is to undergo trials to provide voice services in regional and remote areas across Australia. The trials are part of a $6 million federal government contract with PwC subsidiary Scyne Advisory, which provides […]
Tesla nears launch of smartwatch companion app
Tesla looks like it is finally preparing to launch a smartwatch companion app. This long-requested addition will improve convenience for Tesla owners, allowing them to manage their vehicles more efficiently with just a tap on […]
One New Zealand Successfully Sends First Satellite-to-Mobile Text via Starlink
One New Zealand (One NZ) has successfully sent their first text message via its Satellite-to-Mobile service, powered by the SpaceX Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. According to a One NZ, the test was conducted in Christchurch, New […]
Tesla Model Y Car Canopy lands in North America
Tesla’s Model Y Car Canopy has landed in Canada and the United States, just over a month after the product made its initial debut in China. The canopy attaches to the rear of the Model […]
Tesla increases destination and documentation fee in Canada by 33%
Tesla has increased its destination and documentation fee for all its vehicle models currently sold in Canada by 33%, a move that has sparked discussion among potential buyers. In Canada, the destination and documentation fee […]
Cybertruck News
Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks spotted in California ahead of start of production
Last week a camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on the streets of Palo Alto, California. It was the first time a Cybertruck in anything other than the signature stainless steel finish had been seen in […]
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the Cybertruck isn’t for “real people who do real work”
Tesla is set to start deliveries of the Cybertruck later this year, and while the company reportedly has over 1.5 million reservations, Ford CEO Jim Farley apparently isn’t worried customers will pick it over their […]
Tesla Cybertruck heads to New Zealand for winter testing
Tesla recently shared an image of the Cybertruck sliding through the snow for some winter testing. While that photo was undated and the location is unknown (but most likely at Tesla’s winter testing grounds in […]
Camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Palo Alto [Update]
A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in camouflage has been spotted for the first time today in California, suggesting the automaker may have finalized the design of the electric pickup truck. Since the Cybertruck was unveiled in […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the best selling cars in Switzerland through the first six months of 2022
Continuing a trend from 2021 where the Tesla Model 3 was the best selling car in Switzerland for the entire year, the Model 3 is again at the top of the list through the first […]
Bargersville Police adds two more Tesla’s to its fleet as gas prices soar to record highs
The Bargersville Police Force is growing its electric vehicle fleet with an order of two new Tesla vehicles. Bargersville Police Department was one of the first police departments to embrace Tesla vehicles for police operations. […]
Tesla Model 3 ranked 9th in global sales in 2021
The popularity of the Tesla Model 3 does not show any sign of waning soon as Fiat Group World reports that the EV was among the top 10 best-selling cars in 2021. In another proof […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 named most American-made cars in 2022 by Cars.com
The Tesla Model Y and the Model 3 have been named the “most American-made” vehicles in the United States by Cars.com. Previously, the Tesla Model 3 held the title, but the Tesla Model Y overtook […]
Model Y News
Tesla officially launches in Türkiye, but only with the Model Y
Tesla has officially launched in Turkey, but interestingly decided to only start taking orders for the Model Y. The automaker announced pricing for the electric SUV at a special event in Instabul on April 4, […]
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s top selling EV in January
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove popular in Europe. The electric SUV topped sales charts in the region for the final two months of 2022, and the Model Y has picked up where […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y lead the pack in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E has added another feather to its cap. The SUV has been rated the highest in frontal crash safety testing against 13 other midsized SUVs, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The […]
Tesla begins shipping Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys from Giga Berlin to showrooms
Last year Tesla introduced two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The automaker decided to get Quicksilver out the door first with deliveries of that colour starting late last year. […]
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Model S News
Watch Jay Leno’s Tesla Model S Plaid segment before it airs on CNBC on Wednesday
Jay Leno’s Garage will finally be airing a segment on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting the new record for the fastest production car over the quarter mile on Wednesday night. In advance of the […]
Modified Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 9-second quarter mile barrier
The Tesla Model S Plaid has officially broken though the 9-second barrier in the quarter mile. A slightly modified version of the world’s fastest production car was able to cross the line in 8.994 seconds […]
Older Tesla Model S/X vehicles now eligible for complimentary Autopilot camera upgrades
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are now eligible to receive free Autopilot camera upgrades. The offer is only valid for those owners whose car was built prior to September 2017, […]
Model X News
Tesla Model S and Model X Megacastings Revealed in Leaked Photos
Recently leaked photos provide us with the first look at the megacastings of the refresh Model S and Model X. Posted to Twitter by @Ray4Tesla, the images show that the Model S and Model X […]
Tesla switches to new lithium-ion 12-volt battery in Model S/X refresh
Even though your Tesla is powered by a large lithium-ion battery, the vehicle also relies on a traditional 12-volt battery to power a number of the vehicle’s functions. Like conventional gas cars, if the 12v […]
Yoke steering wheel – a new normal?
In last week’s Q4 2020 earnings call Tesla revealed its refreshed Model S & Model X. One of the most visible, maybe even controversial changes is the introduction of a Yoke steering wheel with haptic […]
SpaceX News
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces may stay connected with Starlink
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are exploring the possibility of incorporating SpaceX’s Starlink. Since March, the SDF has been conducting tests of the company’s network for their land, sea, and air forces, and is now contemplating […]
Musk believes Starship has a 60 % chance of making it to orbit with the next launch
Elon Musk has a much higher belief that Starship will successfully launch after the company overhauled the spacecraft. During a Twitter Spaces session with Bloomberg’s Ashlee Vance, Musk said this: So I think the probability […]
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. […]
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 […]
Supercharger News
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla Supercharger under construction in Port Alberni [British Columbia]
Another surprise Tesla Supercharger has appeared on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, this time in Port Alberni. There are currently just two Superchargers on all of Vancouver Island, but with this latest project that number will […]