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Tesla and SpaceX Confirm Grimes County, TX will be home to Terafab
After months of speculation, Tesla and SpaceX announced that Grimes County, Texas, will be home to their new advanced chip factory, Terafab. The advanced facility is crucial to both companies as they seek to secure […]
Meet the Fathom, Ford’s New Electric Truck for Less Than US$30k
Ford’s new midsize electric truck will have an affordable starting price of $28,350 in the United States. When you add in the destination and delivery charges, the new EV truck will come in under $30,000 […]
Tesla begins Megapack 3 production at new 50 GWh Texas Megafactory
Tesla has started producing Megapack 3 at its new facility in Texas. The new battery packs have reduced installation time and costs and will accelerate energy storage deployment globally. Megapack 3 is officially rolling off […]
EVgo Inks Deal with Tesla for 500 kw Tesla Superchargers
EVgo announced a new deal with Tesla to deploy 500-m kW Tesla Superchargers across its US charging network starting this Fall. The deal, completed under Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program, will see EVgo own the […]
Tesla Confirms FSD Max Speed Control Is Gone for Good, Smarter Speed Selection Coming
Tesla has confirmed that allowing drivers to manually set a limit when FSD is active is not going to return. Instead, the car will learn to control the speed based on the owner’s driving habits. […]
Lucid Pushes Affordable EVs to Late 2027 as Cost Cutting Intensifies
Lucid has postponed the launch of less expensive EVs to late 2027. The EV maker is aggressively cutting costs as part of an operational reset. Luxury EV brand Lucid has delayed the launch of its […]
Cybertruck News
Cybertruck is the ‘Picasso of automobiles,’ Says DeLorean DMC Designer
The Cybertruck has captivated not only millions of ordinary people but also famous people who know a lot about automotive design. DeLorean’s legendary designer expressed his admiration for Elon Musk and Tesla’s electric pickup truck. […]
Tesla to Make Next-Gen Car, Cybertruck, Model Y & 4680 Batteries at Giga Mexico
Tesla continues to work on plans to develop its new factory, Giga Mexico. According to the governor of Nuevo León, in addition to building the next-generation car, the company is also going to produce Cybertruck, […]
Petersen Museum adds bulletproof tested Cybertruck and von Holzhausen’s personal Cyberbeast to ‘Inside Tesla’ exhibit
The Petersen Museum has upgraded its ‘Inside Tesla’ exhibit in Los Angeles, adding several new pieces related to the Cybertruck, including the bulletproof tested Cybertruck and Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen’s personal tri-motor Cyberbeast. […]
Tesla Cybertruck will be able to function as a boat with optional package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed one of the wildest features teased for the Cybertruck, the ability to briefly use it as a boat, will actually become a reality, although you will have to pay […]
Model 3 News
New Tesla Model 3 not coming to North America until early 2024
Tesla launched the new Model 3 last week in China and several other markets where vehicles built at Giga Shanghai are exported to, but strangely missing from that list was Canada. While Tesla has not […]
Tesla removes images of front bumper cam in Model 3 refresh – but why?
Tesla last week officially unveiled the Model 3 refresh known as Project Highland for China, Europe, and several other markets where Giga Shanghai exports vehicles to (unfortunately not Canada). Although deliveries aren’t slated to begin […]
Tesla Model 3 tops Spanish EV sales in August
The numbers are in, and the Tesla Model 3 took the top spot in EV sales in Spain last month, just edging out the Model Y. Per data compiled by Ideaauto, the top five EV […]
Tesla Australia cancels orders for Model 3 Performance on the launch of Highland
Tesla finally launched the Project Highland Model 3 this week, but conspicuously absent from the release was the Performance model. Tesla did not explain why only the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range (LR) variants […]
Model Y News
Tesla Sets Record with Six-Week Model Y Ramp-Up at Giga Shanghai
Tesla has announced a significant milestone by completing the production ramp-up of its updated Model Y at Giga Shanghai in just six weeks, marking the fastest model ramp-up in the company’s history. This accomplishment highlights […]
Tesla launches entry-level Model Y RWD in the U.S. for $44,990
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the redesigned Model Y, launching sales of the Rear-Wheel Drive, but only in the United States. Tesla launched the new Model Y earlier this year, first in the […]
Tesla releases Acceleration Boost for new Model Y – but what about the Model 3?
Tesla has released a big paid software upgrade for the new Model Y, bringing the Acceleration Boost to the updated version of the electric SUV in Canada and the United States. While the new Model […]
Tesla announces 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y Long Range AWD in the US
Tesla is running another promotion to push the new Model Y. The automaker is offering 1.99% APR financing for 72 months on the Long Range AWD trim, available only in the US market. The company’s […]
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Model S News
Tesla warning owners to update software to 2022.4 by today or lose connectivity features
Tesla has been sending out in-car notifications to owners that unless they update their vehicle’s software to at least 2022.4 by today, they could lose access to future over-the-air (OTA) updates and other features. The […]
Tesla updates Model S and Model X Plaid badging to (almost) return to launch day design
When Tesla held the special Model S Plaid delivery event last year, the first few cars handed over to their new owners included a special Plaid badge. We didn’t know at the time it was […]
Tesla stops Model S production line to add Matrix LED headlights and new taillights
Tesla halted its Fremont Model S production line for quite a big hardware upgrade. New owners can get excited with the addition of Matrix LED technology headlights and upgraded taillights. Matrix LED headlights have been […]
Model X News
Texas cops sue Tesla after drunk Model X driver crashes into them
Five cops in Texas have filed a lawsuit against Tesla after an alleged drunk Model X driver hit two police cars parked on the side of the highway. The cops have also filed a lawsuit […]
Tesla updates owner’s manuals to make them more user friendly
Tesla has made a big changes to its owner’s manuals, shifting from a traditional and often difficult to use PDF format to a much more user friendly interactive format. The update affects owner’s manuals for […]
Refresh Tesla Model X spotted in Edmonton, Alberta and Vaughan, Ontario [Update]
Tesla shut down the Model S and Model X production lines in December 2020 to retool them for the refresh design. While the Model S lines have since restarted and deliveries are back on track, […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Proposes Starlink as a GPS Alternative
SpaceX is positioning its Starlink satellite constellation as a viable alternative to the Global Positioning System (GPS), proposing that its network can deliver Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services to complement existing systems. The proposal […]
Emirates looks to SpaceX’s Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi
Emirates Airline is reportedly in discussions with SpaceX to integrate Starlink’s satellite internet service across its fleet of widebody aircraft. Emirates, known for its premium service and expansive global network, operates approximately 250 widebody jets, […]
ScotRail Launches Starlink Trials to Boost Connectivity on Remote Train Routes
ScotRail has officially begun trials of Starlink satellite internet on its passenger train. The six-month pilot project aims to improve onboard connectivity across Scotland’s most remote rail lines. The initial phase involves equipping six Class […]
Starlink gets rave reviews ahead of United Airlines debut on May 15
United Airlines is set to officially launch free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi starting this month, and early reviews show the service will redefine the passenger experience and sets the benchmark for in-flight connectivity with speeds fast […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger access: six new automakers listed as “coming soon,” but Kia faces delay
Tesla has updated its website and now list six new automakers as “coming soon” for access to the company’s expansive Supercharger network. Last week the website only listed Mercedes-Benz as soon to gain access to […]
Volkswagen Supercharger access opens in June 2025
Volkswagen electric vehicle (EV) owners in North America will gain significant charging flexibility this summer, with the automaker confirming its EVs will have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network by June 2025. Mark Gillies, Director of […]
Tesla Supercharger network grows at record pace in Q4 2024
Tesla made significant strides in expanding its Supercharger network during the final quarter of 2024, adding 3,600 new stalls globally. This represents an impressive 19% increase compared to the same period last year, solidifying Tesla’s […]
