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N.W.T. Seeks Starlink Alternative Amid Political Pressure
The Government of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) is actively searching for a replacement to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, but residents and industry experts say that no viable alternative exist. Political and trade tensions between […]

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 […]
Cybertruck News

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 […]

Tesla starts giving out Cybertruck delivery event invitations through the referral program
Tesla has launched a new award for the referral program, giving owners the opportunity to attend the Cybertruck delivery event. Unfortunately Canadians are once again left out in the cold as the offer is only […]

Leaked email shows Elon Musk wants Cybertruck build quality to have micron-level accuracy
An email from Elon Musk to Tesla employees on Wednesday has been leaked online, showing that the CEO wants the best possible build quality on the Cybertruck when it launches. Tesla has been plagued with […]

Elon Musk shows off production candidate Cybertruck as deliveries near
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are one step closer to reality after Elon Musk shared a photo of a ‘production candidate’ Cybertruck at Giga Texas on Wednesday. Much like the last time he shared a photo of […]
Model 3 News

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 […]

Tesla Model 3 more popular than Toyota Camry in Australia so far in 2022, Model Y third best selling car in September
We often report on Tesla vehicles topping the sales charts in countries around the world, like yesterday when we told you the Model Y was the most popular car, electric or otherwise, in New Zealand […]

Tesla’s output forecast shows a jump in production Q4 and steady growth through 2023
It appears that Tesla is planning a big push in Q4 and a strong 2023 in terms of output. According to reporting by Reuters, Tesla is planning to push the Model 3 and Model Y […]

Tesla Model 3 and Y now available in Malaysia on a Flux subscription
For potential Tesla owners in Malaysia, a vehicle subscription service is making it a little easier to get into a Tesla. Flux is now offering the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y on subscription for […]
Model Y News

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 […]

NHTSA initiates special investigation into fatal Tesla Model Y crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a special investigation into a incident involving a Tesla Model Y colliding with a heavy truck, resulting in the death of the Tesla driver. The accident […]
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Model S News

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 […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode coming in final OTA software update of the year – 2021.44.30 [Update]
Tesla released their annual holiday software update on December 23, packing it with a number of new features. Some of them, like the Light Show, proved popular, while others, like the new user interface, generated […]

Tesla recalls Model S and Model 3 vehicles for trunk and rear camera issues
Tesla issued two separate recalls on Thursday morning impacting impacting nearly 500,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles. Both recalls are relatively minor in nature, and require an easy fix from Tesla’s Service Team. To […]
Model X News

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 […]

Federal Budget 2021 includes new tax on luxury vehicles, impacting Tesla Model S and X buyers
The Government of Canada tabled its first budget in two years this afternoon, and with it introduced a new tax on luxury goods including yachts, personal aircraft, and vehicles. According to the official Budget 2021 […]

First Plaid Tesla Model X spotted at Fremont test track
A new drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory has given us our first glimpse of the new Plaid Model X. The Midnight Silver Metallic Model X was seen driving around the Fremont test track earlier […]
SpaceX News

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 […]

SpaceX Lands Contract from US Space Force for 10 Launches
Space Systems Command (SSC) has announced the assignment of 21 launch service missions for the FY24 National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement contract, 10 of which will be going to SpaceX. […]
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 […]