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Rivian Layoffs Hit Another 1.5% of Workforce
Rivian has announced yet another round of layoffs as the electric vehicle (EV) maker works to cut costs ahead of its highly anticipated R2 SUV, expected to debut in 2026. The company confirmed on Thursday […]
Tesla’s New Model Y L Racks Up Nearly 10,000 Daily Orders in China: Report
Tesla’s latest addition to its lineup, the six-seat Model Y L, is proving to be a massive hit in China, with early demand far exceeding expectations. According to a local media report, citing a Tesla […]
Tesla Reaches 1 Million Powerwall Installations Worldwide
Tesla Energy has reached a landmark achievement, announcing that more than one million Powerwalls are now installed across the globe. The milestone highlights not only the rapid adoption of residential energy storage but also the […]
Tesla to Hike Model 3 and Model Y Lease Prices in U.S. Starting September 21
Tesla has announced it will raise lease rates in the United States later this month, giving prospective buyers a limited window to lock in current terms. Starting September 21, monthly lease costs will increase by […]
JetBlue picks Amazon’s Project Kuiper for in-flight Wi-Fi, starting in 2027
JetBlue has announced a deal with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, becoming the first airline to adopt the tech giant’s low-Earth orbit satellite network for its in-flight Wi-Fi. The agreement will see JetBlue begin rolling out the […]
Tesla to open European R&D center in Berlin by 2026
Tesla is expanding its European footprint with the announcement of a new research and development hub set to open in Germany in 2026. Located in Berlin-Köpenick, between downtown Berlin and the company’s Giga Berlin factory, […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck rear wheel steering gets up close look from Model 3 side repeater camera
A lucky Tesla owner was able to get up close and personal with a Release Candidate (RC) Cybertruck over the weekend in San Francisco, giving us our closest look yet the rear-wheel steering of the […]
Elon Musk test drives Performance Cybertruck as round steering wheel and ‘CYBRTRK’ branded tires appear on RC unit
Tesla has been testing the Cybertruck on public roads for several months now, but without any external markings we haven’t been sure about what variant they were. While recent sightings have suggested the first variant […]
Tesla Cybertruck Police Vehicle Presented at Oracle CloudWorld Conference
A Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle was presented at the Oracle CloudWorld conference by former Tesla board member Larry Ellison. The company intends to produce electric pickup trucks specifically for law enforcement. Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, […]
Tesla Giga Texas Takes Delivery of Machinery for Cybertruck Assembly Line
Tesla continues to expand its Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas. Another delivery with robots was spotted on the site. More and more finished Cybertrucks can be seen near the factory. Tesla continues to ramp […]
Model 3 News
Tesla opens up Model 3 and Model Y orders in Thailand
Tesla has officially launched sales in Thailand. The automaker added a Thai Design Studio to its website on Wednesday after holding a special presentation at a local mall, giving customers in the country the option […]
Tesla preparing to make changes to Model 3 production line at Fremont
Last week we reported on Tesla’s “Project Highland,” which will revamp the Model 3 sedan. New permits filed with the City of Fremont show Tesla might be making changes to the Model 3 production lines […]
Two Model 3s spotted with heavy duty camouflage – what is Tesla hiding?
Over the weekend two Tesla Model 3s were spotted with unique camouflage covering the front and the rear of the electric sedans. The sightings led many to wonder what was hidden underneath, especially considering the […]
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) orders 399 Tesla Model 3 sedans
Governments around the world are transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles. Often these electric fleets consist of just a handful of EVs, but that’s not the case for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y emerges as Europe’s best-selling car in 2023
The Tesla Model Y has officially been crowned Europe’s best-seller in 2023. That is not the best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but best-selling car overall, outselling small and affordable hatchbacks that are perennial favourites in the […]
Tesla Slashes Model Y Prices Across Europe
Tesla has made significant price cuts to its Model Y lineup across several European countries. The price cuts are the second for the automaker this year, coming just days after the company implemented price reductions […]
Tesla Dominates 2023 US EV Market with Model Y and Model 3 Leading The Charge
Tesla has unsurprisingly remained the undisputed leader in the US electric vehicle (EV) market, with the Model Y and Model 3 leading the charge in 2023. The dominance by the Model Y and Model 3 […]
Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in China
Tesla has issued its first price adjustments of 2024 in China, lowering prices on the upgraded Model 3 and slightly refreshed Model Y. The price cuts affect the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range (LR) […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Tesla using in-car notification to warn early Model S owners of impending AT&T 3G network shutdown
AT&T is planning to shutdown their 3G network in February 2022. The shutdown impacts Model S cars built before June 2015 as they do not have the required 4G/LTE-capable modem that will allow them 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
SpaceX Planning $15M ‘RioWest’ Restaurant and Retail Hub Near Starbase
SpaceX is preparing to start construction on a new $15 million restaurant and shopping center near its Starbase facility in South Texas, a move that marks a significant diversification from its core space ventures. The […]
Peplink Becomes First Starlink Technology Provider
Peplink announced that it has become the first authorized supplier of SpaceX’s Starlink technology through an agreement. The company will combine the Starlink Flat High Performance terminal with SD-WAN routers developed by Peplink. Today, mobile, […]
SpaceX Unveils ‘Community Gateways’ for Gigabit-Speed Internet in Remote Areas
SpaceX’s Starlink has launched a new “Community Gateways” program, aimed at delivering gigabit-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas. This service targets internet service providers (ISPs) and comes with a significant investment: a $1.25 […]
SpaceX Signs Starlink Deal With John Deere to Revolutionize Digital Agriculture
SpaceX has signed a new Starlink deal with John Deere, who will soon be adding Starlink to revolutionize digital farming. This new partnership is set to bring high-speed internet connectivity to remote agricultural areas, enhancing […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Superchargers in Valemount and Kindersley under construction [B.C. & Saskatchewan]
Tesla has started construction on two new Superchargers in Valemount, BC, and Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Valemount Supercharger The Valemount Supercharger was first added to Tesla’s list of upcoming Superchargers back in April, and this week construction […]
Tesla starts construction of Hollywood Supercharger with diner and drive-in theater
Tesla has broken ground and started construction of their highly-anticipated Supercharger station in Hollywood. Except this isn’t your ordinary Supercharger station, as it will also be the first to feature a diner and drive-in theater. […]
Tesla adds Magic Docks in Utah, Michigan, and Washington State [Update]
Tesla is continuing to expand its network of Magic Docks with new additions at Superchargers in Utah, Michigan, and Washington State, allowing non-Tesla owners using the Combined Charging System (CCS) to plug in and use […]
