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SpaceX Marks 300th Starlink Launch with Successful Vandenberg Mission
SpaceX has reached a major milestone in its satellite internet program, completing its 300th Starlink launch with another batch of satellites sent into low Earth orbit. The mission, conducted on Saturday, September 13, lifted off […]
Amazon Pilots GM’s BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans
Amazon is expanding its electric delivery fleet by testing General Motors’ BrightDrop vans, adding another automaker to its mix of partners as it works toward its ambitious climate goals. The move could also provide a […]
Tesla Extends Bay Area Ride-Hailing Hours to 2 A.M.
Tesla is extending the hours of its Bay Area ride-hailing service, giving passengers more late-night options. The electric automaker confirmed that its Robotaxi fleet will now run from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m., adding two […]
Heating System Blamed in Lion Electric School Bus Fire in Quebec
Quebec has ordered the temporary removal of 1,200 Lion Electric school buses from service after one of the buses caught fire in Montreal earlier this week, forcing students and their driver to evacuate. The move, […]
Tesla discontinues Cybertruck RWD just months after launch
Tesla has quietly discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), removing it from the online configurator in the United States less than six months after it debuted. At US$69,990 before incentives, or $62,490 with […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck UI gets revealed in new video
September has come and gone with no word on the Cybertruck delivery event, but a newly leaked video has given us a glimpse at the user interface (UI) that could be included in production vehicles. […]
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 […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 ends Toyota Camry’s 28 year streak as best selling mid-size sedan in Australia
For the first time in 28 years, Australia has a new best-selling vehicle in the mid-size segment, and for the first time it is also electric. Tesla ended the 28-year winning streak for the perennial […]
Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in December, third most popular in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate car sales in many markets around the world. According to the latest statistics out of the United Kingdom (UK), the electric SUV was the most popular car […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the two most popular cars in New Zealand in December
Tesla ended the year with a bang in New Zealand, claiming the top two spots in the best selling vehicles list, and not just for electric vehicles (EVs). According to registration data from New Zealand […]
NHTSA investigating Tesla again after two more crashes likely to have involved Autopilot or FSD
Even Tesla will tell you self-driving is not an easy nut to crack, despite being at the forefront of the technology. The National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHTSA) has added two more crashes to the […]
Model Y News
New Hampshire’s Dartmouth College To Transition Over Half of Its Campus Security Fleet to Tesla Model Ys
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire has announced plans to add electric vehicles (EVs) to the Department of Safety and Security (DoSS), aiming to replace over half of its existing fleet with the Tesla Model Y. […]
Tesla Model Y production at Giga Berlin reaches next milestone: 6,000 per week
Tesla’s Giga Berlin might not be bustling with activity right now due to most production being halted, but just before that happened the factory achieved a new milestone, producing 6,000 Model Y SUVs in a […]
NHTSA escalates Tesla power steering probe to engineering analysis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation over potential power steering problems in some Tesla vehicles, moving the inquiry into an engineering analysis phase. This upgrade could lead to a recall, […]
Tesla opens first South American store and launches Model 3/Y sales in Chile
Tesla has officially entered the South American market, opening its first retail location and launching sales of the Model 3 and Model Y this week in Chile. Tesla has been laying the groundwork for their […]
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Model S News
752 mile trip in a Tesla Model S, yes it happened
Our Next Energy (ONE) successfully drove a Tesla Model S 752 miles (1,210km) on a single charge last month. The Tesla Model S had one of the company’s retrofitted Gemini battery holding twice the energy […]
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 […]
Model X News
Tesla removes reference to refresh Model S/X tilting display
While we wait for the first deliveries of the refresh Model S and Model X, Tesla has quietly made a change to its website about one of the new features we were expecting to see. […]
Increasing demand pushes Tesla Model 3/Y prices higher as Model S/X deliveries get pushed back even further
Tesla has implemented another round of prices changes for the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, the sixth time it has done so in recent months. Earlier today we told you that Tesla […]
Tesla launches VIP Test Drive program in Austria
Tesla has introduced a new VIP Test Drive program in Austria, a change that might be the first of more to come that impact the referral program. In an email sent to Austrian Tesla owners […]
SpaceX News
Hawaiian Airlines begins Starlink installation following FAA Approval
Hawaiian Airlines has begun installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system on its Airbus A321neo fleet. The installations have begun after the company finally received the green light from the US Federal Aviation Administration […]
Regulatory Hurdles Delay Starlink’s Entry into India
SpaceX is facing potential delays in Starlink’s entry into the Indian market, primarily due to regulatory hurdles in obtaining necessary licensing due to complexities stemming from a precedent set in a case involving Verizon Communications. […]
SpaceX Land Swap With Texas Parks and Wildlife Delayed Amid Environmental Concerns and Public Opposition
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has postponed a decision on a potential land swap deal with SpaceX. SpaceX has been seeking 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park land to expand its Starship launch […]
SpaceX Offering Two-Month Trial of Starlink Maritime Worth $10,000
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service has emerged as a game-changer in the maritime industry. Following the launch in 2022 of Starlink Maritime, the service has rapidly been adopted by nearly all of the major cruise lines, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Superchargers in Yarmouth and Digby under construction [Nova Scotia]
Christmas has arrived early for Tesla owners in Nova Scotia, as two new Superchargers have been discovered under construction in Nova Scotia. These are the second and third Superchargers to start construction in Atlantic Canada […]
Tesla offering free lifetime Supercharging transfer on new Model S/X/Y orders
Tesla has launched a new offer to entice legacy Model S and Model X owners to upgrade by allowing them to transfer their free unlimited Supercharging to a new car. The offer is only valid […]
Tesla may soon charge congestion fee at busy Supercharger stations
The source code of the latest Tesla software update indicates the company may soon implement a congestion fee at busy Supercharger stations. Tesla is set to see an increase in traffic at their Supercharger stations […]
