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Tesla Secures California Permit In Step Towards Launching Ride-Hailing Network
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has granted Tesla a transportation charter-party (TCP) carrier permit. While this approval does not yet authorize fully autonomous rides, it is the first of several necessary approvals needed for […]

Tesla set on fire at mall in London, Ontario
A Tesla Model S was deliberately set on fire late Monday night in the parking lot of CF Masonville Mall in London, Ontario. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 p.m., is currently under investigation by […]

Elon Musk responds to latest arson at Tesla’s Las Vegas Collision Center
A Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas became the latest target of an arson attack after multiple Tesla vehicles were set on fire on Tuesday morning. Responding to the incident, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took […]

Tesla introduces battery health test in 2025.8.3 software update
Tesla has introduced a long-requested feature in its latest software update, 2025.8.3. With this update installed, owners can now easily run a battery test to measure battery health and energy retention, directly from the main […]

Tesla raises Model Y Long Range price in China, introduces 0% interest for RWD variant
Tesla has adjusted its strategy in China, increasing the price of the new Model Y Long Range while at the same time rolling out financing incentives for the entry level Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant. Model […]

Tesla experiences LTE Premium Connectivity outage in western Canada
Tesla owners in western Canada are experiencing a Premium Connectivity outage on Tuesday morning, leaving many without access to features such as live traffic data, music streaming, and remote app functions. Unlike previous disruptions, this […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck shows off its durability in ditch rollover test
The Tesla Cybertruck is getting closer and closer to reaching series production, and as part of the process to get them into the hands of customers is crash testing. While Tesla has teased some Cybertruck […]

Tesla Cybertruck towing, frunk, and interior caught in latest sightings and leaks
Tesla continues to test the Cybertruck on public roads, and for the first time the electric pickup truck has been seen towing a heavy trailer. Other recent leaks over the last few days has given […]

Tesla Cybertruck Production Could Have Already Surpassed 100 Units
Tesla Cybertruck production could already have reached 100 units, observations show. Given the speed of production and the likely buildup, the pickup truck’s ramp progress observers forecast at least 3,000 units in 2023 but expect […]

Tesla Cybertruck ambient lighting and front bumper camera view revealed in latest sighting
With the ever increasing number of Cybertruck sightings in recent weeks, we are getting our first look at some of the features that will be coming with the electric pickup truck. In one of those […]
Model 3 News

Tesla Model 3 dominates iZEV rebate list in 2022 even though it became ineligible last year
In the first eight months of 2022, Transport Canada handed out 25,452 $5,000 iZEV rebates to Canadians. Even though the Tesla Model 3 became ineligible for the rebate in November 2021, a long order backlog […]

New Zealand tribunal orders Tesla to repair Model 3 that had several issues at delivery
A man in New Zealand has won a claim over the delivery of a Tesla Model 3 in less than optimal condition. The man was seeking a brand new replacement vehicle, but will instead be […]

Tesla Model Y outsells all other cars in Germany for the first time
Tesla has been able to do what many critics thought wasn’t possible and outsell all other auto brands in Germany as the Model Y was the most popular car in the country in September. The […]

Tesla begins model year 2023 production, adds some 2023 cars to existing inventory [Update]
Earlier this year Tesla stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Long Range citing high demand for the electric sedan. While it is still not available on the Design Studio, you can get your hands […]
Model Y News

Tesla’s Giga Berlin faces production challenges amidst staff shortages: Report
Tesla’s Giga Berlin is reportedly facing production issues due to staff shortages, with the production rate at the plant recently falling below 4,000 Model Ys per week. According to the most recent update from Tesla […]

Tesla Model Y spotted at testing facility hints at imminent Indian launch
Photos of the Tesla Model Y in a testing facility in Mahindra, Pune, have been circulated online, hinting at an imminent launch in India for the electric crossover. According to Carversal, the testing might indicate Indians will be […]

Tesla lowers Model Y prices in China, offers new subsidy for Model 3
Tesla has lowered prices on two variants of the Model Y in China on Monday, and while the automaker didn’t lower prices on the Model 3, they did introduce a new insurance subsidy. According to […]

Giga Shanghai produced 80,000 EVs in July; second highest ever Model Y production
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai has gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2019. Last month, the Chinese production facility rolled out 80,345 cars from its manufacturing lines, slightly less than the 80,365 it managed […]
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Model S News

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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

First refresh Tesla Model X with yoke steering wheel spotted in San Jose
Even though the refresh Model X appears to be at least several months away from its first deliveries, one was seen in the wild today in California. For the first time, this Model X also […]

Tesla Model S and Model X refresh in high production by Q3 2021
On the Q1 2021 Tesla earnings call this afternoon, Elon Musk confirmed that the new Model X and Model S would be in high production by Q3 of 2021. Musk noted that there could be […]
SpaceX News

Aero adds Starlink for in-flight connectivity
Aero, a luxury semi-private airline, has entered into a partnership with SpaceX to integrate Starlink’s in-flight connectivity service into its ERJ135 fleet. Aero, often heralded as “the future of first class,” distinguishes itself with an intimate […]

Starlink Wins Major Contract to Expand Rural Internet Access in Mexico
SpaceX’s Starlink has secured a significant contract from Mexico’s state energy firm, the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), to provide internet services in rural areas of the country until December 2026. The contract, valued between […]

SpaceX’s Starlink Revenue Expected to Reach $15 Billion by 2024, Outpace Launch Revenue: Report
SpaceX is expecting in a big boost in Starlink revenue next year, thanks to the increasing availability and interest in its satellite internet service. According to a report by Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, Starlink revenue […]

SpaceX could conduct second Starship flight in mid-November
SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated second flight of its Starship rocket. With regulatory approval in sight, the launch is tentatively scheduled for mid-November, according to the latest updates from the company. Starship is […]
Supercharger News

Tesla installs first V4 Supercharger with credit card reader in Austria
Tesla is expanding its deployment of V4 Superchargers in Europe, with the latest station appearing this week in Graz, Austria. What makes this latest station noteworthy is the addition of a contactless credit card reader, […]

Tesla integrates contactless credit card reader in V4 Supercharger
Tesla has only opened two of its latest V4 Supercharger stations in Europe, and it looks like they have already implemented a change in its design as a new unit on display at the Goodwood […]

Tesla’s largest Supercharger in Canada under construction in Mississauga [Ontario]
Ontario will soon be home to Canada’s largest Supercharger station as a new 32 stall station is under construction in Mississauga. The new station is located at the Applewood Village Plaza at 1077 N Service […]