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Tesla improves adaptive headlights, adds Beach Buggy Racing leaderboards, and more in software update 2024.20
Tesla is still rolling out the big spring software update, but the details of the next update have been revealed, and Tesla is adding a number of new and improved features in the 2024.20 software […]
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Tesla China launches contests for Fremont and Giga Shanghai factory tours
Tesla is adding to its promotional activities in China with a new campaign that promises Chinese customers an opportunity to win a free trip to tour of its Fremont factory in the US, or a […]
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Tesla gets closer to FSD launch in China
The launch of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in China might be just around the corner, as a recent software update has added a reference to the software in employee vehicles. Tesla first launched FSD in the […]
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Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6B; Valued at $24B
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI said it has closed a $6 billion Series B funding round. The company’s funding round—launched less than a year ago—included Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, […]
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Zimbabwe approves SpaceX’s Starlink license, or did they?
Starlink’s launch in Zimbabwe may have been a false start. Over the weekend President Emmerson Mnangagwa took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce he has approved the license, however it turns out he did that […]
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The Vegas Loop eclipses 2 million riders and Prufrock reaches Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The Boring Company kicked off Memorial Day weekend with a bang with two big announcements. The company took to X to announce the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop has hit 2 million riders. The company […]
Cybertruck News
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Space Campers creates another camping mod for the Tesla Cybertruck before it arrives
Tesla first revealed the Cybertruck in 2019, and is aiming to bring it into production next year. That long wait has led to companies creating accessories and mods for the electric truck long before we […]
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Elon Musk confirms IDRA’s new 9,000 ton Giga Press is for the Cybertruck
Tesla’s Giga Press supplier IDRA Group has been teasing an all-new 9,000 ton Giga Press over the last few weeks, and will officially unveil the massive machine at an open house in Italy next week. […]
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Tesla stops taking Cybertruck orders outside North America
With the Tesla Cybertruck not set to start production until 2023, and enough reservations to keep Tesla busy for three years, the automaker has stopped taking orders for the electric truck outside of North America. […]
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Tesla China announces competition to design Cyberquad battery pack
With hopefully about one year to go until the Cybertruck officially launches in North America, Tesla China has announced a new design competition for the Cybertruck’s highly anticipated accessory – the Cyberquad. The competition is […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla raises Model 3 prices in Europe as wait time grow to as long as 14 months
Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 in several European countries on Wednesday, two days after they increased prices across their entire lineup of vehicles in North America. At the same time, delivery […]
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European Tesla Model 3/Y deliveries will be without radar starting in Q2 2022
European Tesla Model 3 and Model Y reservation holders set to take delivery next quarter will have to accept their new vehicles with one less feature than when they ordered. According to a new approval […]
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Kelley Blue Book says the cost to own a Tesla Model 3 over 5 years is $16K less than the competition
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market segment over a five year period. The electric sedan came out at […]
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Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]
Model Y News
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Tesla upgrading existing reservation holders to Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red at no cost
Tesla launched two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin on Friday morning, adding Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red paint options to the Long Range and Performance Model Y for customers in Europe and the Middle […]
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Tesloid’s 3D Extreme Performance Model 3 floor mats are perfect for winter protection [Deal – 10% off]
Winter is coming, and for a large portion of North America that means a lot of rain, snow and ice is in your future. If you are looking for a way to protect the carpet […]
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Tesla launches new Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colours exclusive to Giga Berlin [Update]
Tesla has made a significant update to its Design Studio in Europe and the Middle East, launching a two new colours that are exclusive to Giga Berlin – Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The colours […]
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Tesla Model Y on track to become fourth best selling car in the world in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is only a couple of years old, but it is already leaping up the sales charts and is currently on track to become the fourth best selling car in the world […]
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Model S News
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Tesla Now Offers A Second Row Pet Liner For Your Frunk Pup
Do you chauffeur your furry friend around town or on long trips in your Tesla? If you plan on it, or already do, the drive just became a whole lot more comfortable for you and […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries begin in Canada
It was a busy week last week for Tesla closing out the third quarter in record style by delivering over 241K cars around the world. Included in those figures were the first few Model S […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up against tuned Kawasaki ZX14 drag bike in rolling quarter-mile race [Video]
We all know the Tesla Model S Plaid is fast. We have seen it reach 60mph in under 2 seconds and easily complete the quarter-mile in the low 9-seconds on a consistent basis. But how […]
Model X News
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Evidence of the cabin camera in Model S and Model X code hints again at an impending refresh
Yet more evidence has emerged indicating Tesla is preparing to launch a refresh of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. One of the features available on the Model 3 and Model Y that […]
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Tesla launches new Compare feature to help with online shopping
If you have ever searched for tech gadgets or appliances online, you are probably familiar with the “compare” feature available from many online retailers. With the tool you can add a few similar products to […]
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Tesla Model S/X phone and key card access may be coming soon
One of the best convenience features of the Model 3 and Y may soon be coming to Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X vehicles based on a recent addition to the source code. The […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Starlink coverages expands to cover all of Brazil
SpaceX is not done launching its Starlink internet services in South America, this time announcing an expansion of their satellite internet service in Brazil. As is the tradition at this point, SpaceX took to Twitter […]
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SpaceX launches Starlink service in Colombia
In what is becoming a common occurrence, SpaceX has expanded once again and announced the latest country to get Starlink services. Per a Tweet from the SpaceX account on Friday, Colombia is the latest country […]
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Elon Musk says Starship could launch in March
As SpaceX continues to test and prep Starship in Boca Chica, Texas, its CEO took to Twitter to confirm a potential orbital launch. In reply to a question on Twitter, Musk noted: If the remaining […]
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SpaceX approved to begin testing “next-generation” Starlink user terminals
SpaceX launched its Starlink satellite internet service in late 2020, and since then has already released several different versions of its user terminals. Now it appears the company is gearing up to release another version […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla opens up Supercharger location voting, including multiple sites across Canada
As promised Tesla has launched a new voting system where owners can help select the locations of future Supercharger stations. The voting launched today and includes locations around the world, including 17 sites across Canada. […]
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Tesla increases Supercharger fees in Germany with introduction of time-of-use tiers
For the second time in less than one month Tesla has raised Supercharger rates in Germany. However, the increased rates are only at certain times of the day as the automaker has also introduced three […]
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New 60 stall Tesla Supercharger and Destination Charger station under construction in East Vancouver [British Columbia]
Last week Tesla accidentally revealed the addresses of all “coming soon” Supercharger locations around the world. The accidental leak lasted only a few hours, but it was long enough for us to capture all of […]