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Rivian Expands with Public Release of Commercial Electric Van
Rivian has opened orders for its all-electric commercial van, previously exclusive to Amazon. With a starting price of US$79,990, the newly available van, offered in two variants, the Delivery 500 and Delivery 700, promises efficiency, […]

Tesla goes back to original Foundation Series Cybertruck pricing in Canada
Tesla has made another pricing adjustment for the Foundation Series Cybertruck in Canada. This time the company has reverted back to its original pricing just one day after increasing it. The unexpected price hike, which […]

Ford’s EV Losses Mount in Q4 2024, January 2025 Sales Surge
Ford closed 2024 with a mixed financial performance, but growing losses in its electric vehicle (EV) division has overshadowed a promising start to 2025 sales. While the company posted strong EV sales in January, it […]

Tesla increases prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in Canada and the U.S.
Tesla has quietly increased the prices of its CCS Combo 1 Adapter and associated retrofit services for Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles. The price adjustments impact both Canadian and U.S. […]

Tesla gears up for Optimus production with hiring push at Fremont factory
Tesla is taking a big step toward bringing its humanoid robot, Optimus , to life. The company has officially begun hiring for various manufacturing roles at its Fremont Factory in California, signaling that it is […]

South Carolina Could Soon Allow Direct-To-Consumer EV Sales
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a new bill that would finally allow direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) sales. At the heart of this discussion is Scout Motors, a Volkswagen subsidiary that is investing $2 billion in […]
Cybertruck News

South Korean firm wins $300 million Tesla Cybertruck parts supply contract
Tesla is getting closer and closer to the start of Cybertruck production, and when it does some of the parts that will go into making the futuristic electric truck will come from South Korea. According […]

Tesla shares first look at Cybertruck production lines, still on track to begin production later this year
Tesla has provided an update on Cybertruck production with the release of their Q1 2023 shareholder deck this afternoon, and included a first look at the Cybertruck pilot production line at Fremont and the permanent […]

Cybertruck may begin deliveries at the end of Q3, according to Elon Musk
The dream of many Tesla fans to drive their own Cybertruck may become a reality in the third quarter of 2023, when the company may start to make the first deliveries, according to comments made […]

The majority of Cybertruck reservation holders don’t plan on cancelling [Survey]
Since Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, more than 1.5 million reservations have been made for the futuristic electric truck. Much has been said about how many of those will convert to actual buyers when […]
Model 3 News

General Motors spotted benchmarking Tesla Smart Summon
It appears as though General Motors (GM) might be developing their own Smart Summon feature. A Tesla Model 3 with GM manufacturer plates was recently spotted near one of their test facilities driving with no […]

Recent price increases make Tesla Model 3 and Model Y ineligible for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
The Model 3 and Model Y are no longer eligible for purchase incentives in one of Tesla’s biggest markets, California. Recent price increases have pushed the electric sedan and SUV out of the price brackets […]

MILES adds Tesla Model 3 to its car-sharing fleet in Germany
Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only gaining in popularity among the average consumer, but also among car rental companies and car sharing services. The latest to join the trend is Germany’s largest independent car sharing […]

Paris taxi driver files lawsuit against Tesla after fatal Model 3 crash
A Paris taxi driver has filed a lawsuit against Tesla after the Model 3 he was driving crashed at high speed, killing 1 person and injuring another 17. The accident took place in December last […]
Model Y News

Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best selling EV in March and Q1 2023
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Germany increased to 44,125 units in March 2023, giving BEVs a market share of 15.7%. Those figures were highlighted by the Tesla Model Y, which was the country’s best […]

Tesla Model Y was China’s best selling SUV in March, second best in Q1 2023
Tesla started off the year in China with some substantial price cuts, and they appear to have stoked strong demand. The Model Y, which saw its prices drop as much as 13% in January, was […]

Tesla lowers prices in North America, adds 4680 Model Y to Design Studio in US
Tesla has lowered prices on many of its vehicles on Thursday night, with the price changes impacting both Canadian and US buyers. Along with the price cuts, Tesla has also finally added the Giga Texas […]

Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in March
The Tesla Model Y has been available in the UK for over a year, and it continues to be an extremely popular choice among consumers. The electric SUV was the best selling car, electric or […]
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Model S News

Model S is now available for viewing in Tesla Richmond
According to Twitter user @Kutarin, the new refresh Model S is available for viewing at the Tesla Richmond location. The two vehicles are on display at the Sales and Delivery Center that opened earlier this […]

Tesla Vancouver holds special Model S delivery event for new owners
While the first official delivery of the refresh Model S in Canada took place last weekend, the team at Tesla Vancouver pulled out all the stops and held a special delivery event for six customers […]

Tesla Model S deliveries begin in Ontario
Just a few days after Tesla officially kicked off international deliveries of the refresh Model S in Vancouver, British Columbia, the first cars in Ontario have now been handed over to customers. On Wednesday the […]
Model X News

Tesla display now warns owners of impending eMMC failure
After acknowledging earlier this month the eMMC failures that cause the touchscreens in older Model S and Model X vehicles to go blank, Tesla is now taking the pre-emptive step to warn owners before the […]

Tesla pushes Model S and X deliveries in Germany back to March 2021, hinting at possible refresh
Yesterday Drive Tesla was first to report on some major price changes in Europe, with some countries seeing a €5,000 ($7,700 CAD) jump in price for the Model S and Model X. The initial speculation […]

Tesla increases price of all vehicles in Europe
Customers in Europe are seeing some large price increases across Tesla’s entire lineup of vehicles, with the biggest increase coming to the flagship Model S and Model X. Model S and X Price Increases The […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX sued for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylum seekers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken legal action against SpaceX for alleged discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, accuses SpaceX of wrongly restricting its […]

SpaceX reportedly taps Cloudfare to increase Starlink speeds
SpaceX is reportedly seeking the help of Cloudfare to increase the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service. Cloudfare describes itself as a large network of servers that can improve the security, performance, and reliability of […]

South African regulator cracks down on unauthorized Starlink reseller
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) is attempting to put its foot down on unauthorized Starlink resellers. The telecoms regulator has ordered IT Lec, an internet service provider based in the northern Cape to stop […]

SpaceX sells Bitcoin holdings and writes down $373 million: Report
SpaceX has reportedly liquidated its entire Bitcoin holdings, accompanied by a $373 million write-down. The sale, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicates that SpaceX had previously recorded Bitcoin worth $373 million on its […]
Supercharger News

Tesla offering trade-in bonus to Model S/X owners with unlimited free Supercharging
Tesla has launched a new ‘Ownership Loyalty Benefits’ offer for Canadian and US owners of the Model S and Model X with free unlimited Supercharging aimed at getting them to trade-in their vehicles and upgrade […]

Tesla says select US Superchargers will soon be available to all EVs, announces plans to more than double size of US network by 2024
Tesla will soon open up its Supercharger network in the US to all electric vehicle (EV) owners. The announcement comes after the automaker worked with the White House, also committing to more than double the […]

Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Nanaimo [British Columbia]
A new Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This is a bit of a surprise as Nanaimo is not listed on Tesla’s map as an upcoming location, however it is […]