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Tesla moves closer to launching sales in India
Tesla’s long-awaited entry into the Indian market appears to be on the horizon, as new developments suggest the automaker is getting closer to an official launch. Emails sent by Tesla last week to customers who […]

NHTSA Loosens Rules on Autonomous Vehicles In Boost To Tesla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced several policy changes aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles in the United States. The new Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework, announced last week […]

Tesla to begin three-row Model Y production in China in May: Report
Tesla is reportedly preparing to begin production of a new three-row version of the Model Y at Giga Shanghai, according to recent reports circulating on Chinese social media. The updated version, featuring an extended wheelbase […]

Tesla increases prices in Canada as much as 21% due to tariffs
Tesla has officially increased prices for its entire vehicle lineup in Canada as much as $30,000, or 21%. The price increases come after the Canadian government imposed a 25% tariff on U.S. vehicle imports. With […]

Tesla stops taking custom orders on all vehicles in Canada, configurator only available in the app
Last week, Tesla stopped taking custom orders from its website in Canada for the Model 3, Model X, and Model S. The company has apparently now extended it to all its models. The automaker updated […]

Tesla brings back ability transfer FSD amid other promos
Tesla has brought back the ability to transfer Full Self-Driving (FSD) between old and new cars. The company has also introduced other promotions early in the second quarter to stimulate sales, including zero percent financing […]
Cybertruck News

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 […]

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 […]
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 releases updated Model Y in China
Tesla has quietly, and surprisingly released an updated version of the Model Y, but for now only in China. This isn’t a full-fledged refresh like what just happened with the Model 3, but it brings […]

Tesla Model Y Drives Lap Around Australia with Full Trailer
A Tesla Model Y has made a lap around Australia, towing a kayak and bicycle on a trailer. What was previously considered impossible for an electric car is becoming a reality, and critics will have […]

Tesla Approaches 8,000 Model Ys Delivered in Türkiye in 5 Months
Tesla is approaching delivery of 8,000 Model Ys in Türkiye just months after entering the market. If the manufacturer continues with the same speed through September, it could register a new record for the highest […]

Tesla Model Y AWD disappears from online configurator in the US
Tesla has mysteriously pulled the Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) from its website in the US. The Model Y AWD in the US was the variant built at Giga Texas and the only one featuring […]
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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

SpaceX Starship Could Be Ready for Flight 3 by Mid-December
This weekend, SpaceX conducted the second test flight of the largest spacecraft in human history, Starship. While there were seven months between the first and second flights, the next test flight could happen by mid-December. […]

Starship reaches space for the first time in successful second test flight
SpaceX’s Starship rocket took flight from the Starbase launch site near Boca Chica, Texas on Saturday, and while the flight ended with a rapid unscheduled disassembly (RUD), the flight was a success and marked a […]

SpaceX quietly launches new Starlink residential antenna
SpaceX has quietly launched a new and upgraded version of its residential Starlink antenna, with the new design being a significant departure from that of the original Dishy McFlatface. While the new antenna retains the […]

Alberta launches pilot program to bring Starlink internet to rural communities
The Alberta provincial government has picked SpaceX’s Starlink to launch a pilot program aimed at providing high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities. The pilot program is being launched as part of the government’s commitment […]
Supercharger News

J.D. Power rates Tesla Supercharger Network as best
One of the most visible assets of Tesla is the Supercharger network J.D. Power’s 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study has ranked the public charging station network as the best. The Superchargers, […]

Tesla switches to kWh billing at Superchargers in Canada
After a longer than expected wait, Tesla has finally made the switch to kWh billing at Superchargers stations across Canada, meaning owners will now be billed by the amount of electricity they put in their […]

Tesla expands deployment of Magic Dock to Texas [Update]
Tesla has started retrofitting more Superchargers with the Magic Dock, allowing non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners to access the Supercharger network. The latest retrofit is to a Supercharger in Fort Worth, Texas, and comes after […]