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Tesla ending one-time FSD purchases, moves to subscription-only model
Tesla is preparing to make one of the biggest changes to Full Self-Driving (FSD) since the software was first introduced, shifting the entire program away from one-time purchases and toward a subscription-only model. Late Tuesday […]
Ottawa in ‘Active Discussions’ With China Over 100% EV Tariffs
Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) market could be on the brink of a dramatic shift as Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Beijing this week amid growing speculation that Ottawa may soften — or even remove […]
Tesla planning massive Firebaugh Supercharger expansion with 304 stalls
Tesla is preparing to significantly expand one of its most important Supercharger locations in California, with new plans confirming that the Firebaugh Supercharger will become the largest charging site in the world once construction is […]
Tesla Selects Samsung as New 5G Modem Supplier: Report
Samsung has reportedly become Tesla’s new supplier of 5G modem chips for its next-generation vehicles. The South Korean chipmaker will begin shipping automotive-grade cellular modems in the first half of the year, with the first […]
Lufthansa Group adding Starlink to 850 aircraft
Lufthansa Group has announced it will deploy SpaceX’s Starlink across its entire fleet. Beginning in the second half of 2026 and continuing through 2029, the airline group plans to install Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite system on […]
Tesla Model Y gets 7-seat option, new wheels, and black headliner in U.S. refresh
Tesla has a series of updates to the Model Y lineup in the United States, bringing back the 7-seat configuration while also rolling out some other interior and exterior upgrades across its Premium and Performance […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries to begin November 30
Tesla has finally announced a date for the Cybertruck delivery event. After posting their Q3 2023 shareholder deck Tesla revealed the first Cybertrucks will be handed over to lucky customers on November 30 at Giga […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets size comparison with Rivian R1T and…DeLorean DMC-12
Tesla still hasn’t released any official details about the Cybertruck in terms of its dimensions (or anything else for that matter), except a hint in the Q2 2023 earnings report that it will be less […]
Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode gets Cyber Owl as sightings near Canadian border
Tesla is continuing to extensively test the Cybertruck across the US, with numerous sightings across the country over the weekend. One of those sightings revealed a unique Sentry Mode element for the Cybertruck, as at […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets new, smaller wheel covers [Update]
Tesla looks like it will be launching the Cybertruck with a new wheel cover design. While they look very similar in overall design to the ones seen on the original prototype and subsequent builds, these […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model Next spied in China, or is it a Mazda CX-30?
With Tesla expected to announce more details and possibly unveil their next-generation platform at Investor Day on March 1, a camouflaged compact SUV has been spotted in China leading to rumours that this could be […]
Tesla China cooperating with investigation after fatal crash
Tesla China has promised to cooperate fully with authorities in investigating a crash involving a Model 3. The accident occurred in Rui’an, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, and claimed a life of a passenger in the vehicle. The […]
Tesla tweaks its US pricing again on Super Bowl Sunday
For the fourth time in almost as many weeks Tesla has tweaked its pricing structure in the US for the Model 3 and Model Y, with the former seeing another price drop and the latter […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were California’s best selling vehicles in 2022
We told you last month that Tesla dominated the electric vehicle (EV) market in California in 2022, selling 2.6x more EVs than all other automakers combined. As it turns out that dominance extended beyond the […]
Model Y News
Tesla launches Model Y air mattress, sells out quickly [Update]
Tesla added a new product to its online shop on Tuesday night for Model Y owners, an air mattress. And like most of Tesla’s new product launches, it sold out within a few hours. UPDATE […]
Elon Musk squashes rumours of impending Tesla Model Y refresh
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is not about to launch a refreshed version of the Model Y, marking the second time this year that the company has denied rumours of a refresh for the […]
Tesla adds Model Y Gemini dark wheels as option in Canada, makes them standard in the US
Tesla is now offering the new Model Y Gemini dark wheels to buyers in Canada, just a few weeks after launching them in the US. However the new wheels are still an optional upgrade in […]
Tesla issues OTA recall for seatbelt warning system glitch
Tesla has issued a new over-the-air (OTA) recall over concerns the seatbelt warning system may not work as intended. The fix will be a simple OTA software update that will be released in June. According […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Tesla Holiday Light Show on Model S, Model 3, Model Y
Tesla released their annual Holiday Software Update last night, with one of the most highly anticipated features being the Light Show. The Light Show is an Easter Egg that has been included in the Model […]
Model X News
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 […]
Refresh Tesla Model S/X VINs being assigned, deliveries could begin within 3 weeks
In what may be the best sign that deliveries of the first refresh Tesla Model S vehicles will finally begin soon, some customers are reportedly receiving their vehicle identification numbers (VIN). According to a reservation […]
New video shows refresh Tesla Model S manual gear shifting in action
Earlier this week we got our first glimpse of the V11 software that will likely ship with the refresh Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles. One section of the user interface (UI) that was […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell Plans Face Strong Opposition from AT&T and Verizon
SpaceX’s plan to extend cellular coverage using its Starlink satellites with T-Mobile in the US has run into resistance from AT&T and Verizon. The two telecom giants are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to […]
Monroe County To Add Starlink Mini Terminals To Police Fleet
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will soon outfit its entire fleet with Starlink Mini terminals, ensuring continuous connectivity for deputies, even in areas where traditional communication methods falter. The Starlink initiative is the brainchild of […]
SpaceX to Launch First Commercial Human Spaceflight Mission to Explore Earth from Polar Orbit
SpaceX is preparing to launch the first commercial human spaceflight mission to explore Earth from polar orbit and conduct the first flyover of the Earth’s polar regions. The crew will observe the region at an […]
SpaceX Refutes Allegations of Environmental Violations at Starbase Facility
SpaceX has issued a strong rebuttal, categorically denying claims and defending its environmental practices, following a report the company has been contaminating local waters with pollutants, including mercury at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla launches Supercharger contest – visit the most stations and win a prize
Tesla has launched a new competition for its owners, offering up a mystery prize to the person who visits the most Supercharger stations over the next month and a half. Visiting as many Supercharger stations […]
Tesla building 20-stall Supercharger in Niagara Falls [Ontario]
Tesla is currently building a new Supercharger station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the second station in the city. The construction was first spotted late last month by Drive Tesla reader @apingue10, who shared these pictures […]
Tesla files plans to build world’s largest 164-stall Supercharger in California
Tesla already has a number of large Supercharger stations in California, including the world’s largest at Harris Ranch. However, that 98-stall station will soon be dwarfed by one in Kern County, which if approved, will […]
