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Zoox refreshes robotaxi with comfort and safety upgrades ahead of commercial launch
Amazon’s Zoox has revealed an updated version of its purpose-built robotaxi, introducing a series of improvements aimed at improving the passenger experience as it prepares to transition from free test rides to paid commercial service. […]
NTSB becomes second federal agency to investigate fatal Tesla crash
The fatal Tesla Model 3 crash in Katy, Texas last week has attracted a second federal investigation. On Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it had opened a safety investigation into the crash […]
Slate confirms $24,950 price for its minimalist EV truck, deliveries begin this year
Slate Auto has finally put numbers behind its promise of building an affordable electric vehicle (EV), announcing that its compact pickup will start at $24,950 in the U.S., while the SUV version will carry a […]
Rivian Raises Entry Price of R1T and R1S After Discontinuing Dual Standard Trims
Rivian has quietly trimmed its lineup, removing the lowest-priced versions of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The discontinuation of its two cheapest R1T and R1S trims comes as the automaker turns its attention to […]
Tesla and driver sued by family of woman killed in Texas crashÂ
Just days after a driver slammed their Tesla Model 3 into a home in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, her family has filed a lawsuit against that driver, Michael Butler, and Tesla. The lawsuit, […]
United Airlines Debuts Starlink on Transatlantic Flights
With a successful roll-out of domestic services, United Airlines has expanded its Starlink services to transatlantic flights. The first flight was one of the company’s flagship routes, a Boeing 777-200 travelling from Newark to London […]
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 also exporting Model 3 from China to Canada
Last week it was reported that Tesla was preparing to export Canada’s new Model Y RWD with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells from China, marking the first time the company has exported cars from Giga […]
Tesla receives large EV order from Dubai-based taxi operator
Tesla does not have any problem selling its cars. However, it still snags large orders, with Arabia Taxi Dubai, the largest taxi fleet in Dubai, recently placing an order for 269 Tesla Model 3s. Arabia Taxi […]
Tesla drops Model 3 and Model Y prices in the US again
Tesla has implemented another round of price cuts in the US, less than 24 hours before the automaker announces its Q1 2023 financial results. The price drop has brought the entry-level Model 3 to below […]
Leaked photo shows first look at redesigned Tesla Model 3 front end
Tesla has been working on Project Highland, a redesign of the Tesla Model 3, for well over one year. Several Highland Model 3s have been spotted in the wild, but they have all had camouflage […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y delivery dates in some European countries pushed back five months, hinting at Juniper refresh
Tesla Model Y delivery timelines in some European countries have been extended by as much as five months, leading to speculation about an impending refresh of the electric SUV, known as Project Juniper. For example, […]
Tesla lowers price of in-house wraps, brings back Cybertruck wraps, and expands availability to Washington State
Tesla has brought back its in-house Cybertruck wrap service. Not only has it returned one month after it disappeared, the wraps are now significantly cheaper, including for the Model 3 and Model Y, and the […]
Tesla Secures Top Five Spots in Kogod School’s 2024 Made in America Auto Index
Tesla’s commitment to American manufacturing has once again earned it top honours in the Kogod School of Business’s 2024 Made in America Auto Index. The annual study, conducted by American University, evaluates the percentage of […]
Tesla’s 0% Model 3/Y financing in the US ends December 15
Tesla has announced their 0% financing offer for the Model 3 and Model Y in the United States is set to end on December 15, 2024. In a post announcing the deadline for the deal […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Tesla Model S mud flaps coming soon [Update]
Tesla will soon be adding a new product to their online shop that owners have been waiting a long time for. According to a ‘Winter Driving Tips & Accessories’ message sent through the mobile app, […]
Model X News
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 […]
Tesla shutting down Model S/X facility in Tilburg, Netherlands
Tesla has decided to shut down its facility in Tilburg, Netherlands that helped with the manufacturing of the Model S and Model X for European customers. The more than 200,000 square foot facility originally opened […]
SpaceX News
John Deere and Starlink Revolutionize Farming with JDLink Boost
John Deere has unveiled JDLink Boost, a new satellite connectivity solution that allows farmers to harness the full potential of precision agriculture technology thanks to SpaceX’s Starlink technology. Farming is a lot more complex and […]
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 7 Test to January 15
SpaceX has announced a delay for the much-anticipated seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, shifting the launch date from January 13 to January 15, 2025. This marks the second delay for the mission, which […]
Tesla and SpaceX mobilize Cybertrucks, Starlink, and more in LA wildfire relief efforts
Tesla has stepped up to play a crucial role in aiding communities affected by the devastating wildfires. The company announced a comprehensive relief effort that leverages Tesla and SpaceX technology, and additional resources to support […]
SpaceX donates Starlink terminals amid devastating LA wildfires
SpaceX has stepped up to aid the communities affected by the catastrophic wildfires hitting Los Angeles by donating Starlink terminals. The blazes, fueled by a powerful windstorm, have already claimed five lives, displaced over 130,000 […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens first Canadian V4 Supercharger in Langley [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened another new Supercharger in Canada this month, this time in Langley, British Columbia. This is also the first V4 Supercharger in Canada, and while it offers the same speeds as V3 Superchargers, […]
Tesla Invests $18M to Expand Supercharger Network in New York
Tesla has invested $18 million to expand its Supercharger network in New York. The company has purchased a 40,037-square-foot parking lot in Maspeth, Queens. The property, located at 48-26 54th Road, was acquired from Wildflower […]
Tesla opens Canada’s northernmost Supercharger in Valleyview [Alberta]
Tesla’s Supercharger team in Canada has been working hard lately, and has now opened its fourth Supercharger station this week, this time in Valleyview, Alberta. What makes this Supercharger noteworthy is that it is the […]
