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N.W.T. Seeks Starlink Alternative Amid Political Pressure
The Government of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) is actively searching for a replacement to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, but residents and industry experts say that no viable alternative exist. Political and trade tensions between […]

Tesla temporarily pauses FSD trial in China, prepares for HW3 expansion
Tesla has temporarily paused its Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China. The trial, initially set to run from March 17 to April 16, hit a regulatory roadblock, with Tesla confirming that it must first receive […]

Tesla Store Vandalized in Vancouver, Suspect Arrested
A Tesla store in Vancouver was the latest target in a string of vandalism incidents on Friday morning. However, unlike previous incidents, police confirmed this one resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. According […]

Nova Scotia joins Manitoba in cutting Tesla from EV rebate program
Just one day after Manitoba announced it would exclude Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, Nova Scotia has followed suit. On Friday, Nova Scotia MLAs voted unanimously to remove new Tesla vehicles from […]

Manitoba Removes Tesla from EV Rebate Program in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Manitoba government has removed Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The move, which also includes Chinese-made EVs, was announced as part of the province’s $25.9-billion budget on Thursday. Under the EV rebate […]

WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla shows off custom Cybertruck tool rack accessory, but it may not make it to production
Tesla has shown off the first accessory for the Cybertruck at the groundbreaking event for the company’s new lithium refinery in Texas. A custom-made tool rack was shown off when CEO Elon Musk arrived at […]

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 […]
Model 3 News

Tesla to fix Track Mode bug with OTA software update
Tesla has discovered a bug in their Track Mode software for the Model 3 Performance in which the speedometer may not display when the feature is active. According to the recall notice posted by the […]

Tesla raises Model 3 prices in the US, no changes in Canada
While fans were preoccupied with the upcoming Cyber Rodeo, Tesla quietly raised prices last night on the Model 3 in the US. Unlike the previous price increase which affected all three variants, this latest one […]

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the best selling cars in the UK in March
The introduction of the Model Y to the UK helped propel the electric SUV to become the top selling car in the UK in March, even when taking into account internal combustion engine cars. According […]

Sales of electrified vehicles outnumber gas powered cars in France for the first time with the Model 3 leading the way
For the first time sales of new electrified vehicles has outnumbered that of gas-powered cars in France. The milestone occurred during the first three months of the year, where electrified vehicles (fully electric and hybrid) […]
Model Y News

Tesla set to introduce Model Y RWD from Giga Shanghai in South Korea
Tesla is getting ready to launch sales of its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) built at Giga Shanghai in South Korea. According to the Ministry of Environment, Tesla Korea, the local unit of the Texas-based […]

Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world in Q1 2023
The Tesla Model Y has officially made history as the first electric vehicle (EV) to lead global sales for a period. According to JATO data, which Motor1 compiled, the Model Y was the best-selling car […]

Tesla now shipping Model Y with Hardware 4 (HW4)
Tesla has been strangely quiet about their latest self-driving computer, referred to as Hardware 4.0 (HW4), that also comes with updated cameras. While the automaker has been including it on Model S and Model X […]

Tesla owners drive more than any other EV owners, with the Model X leading the pack: Study
Tesla owners love their cars, and that apparently translates into more mileage being put on Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) than any other EVs on the market. That’s according to the results of a new study […]
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Model S News

Tesla removes walnut wood interior option for Model S Plaid
Just a few months after deliveries first began, buyers of the Model S Plaid now only have one interior trim finish to select from when optioning out their new car. In a recent update to […]

Tesla Model S Plaid owner mods yoke steering wheel to add stalks
The most controversial feature of the new Model S interior design what the decision to include a yoke steering wheel, instead of the traditional round one. Along with the unusual design, Tesla also removed the […]

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 […]
Model X News

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 […]

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 […]

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

SpaceX countersues DOJ, alleging unconstitutionality in discriminatory hiring lawsuit
SpaceX is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging discriminatory hiring practices. SpaceX asserts that the DOJ’s lawsuit is unconstitutional and is responding with a countersuit. The original […]

SpaceX to Reduce Light Pollution from Starlink Satellites via In-House Tech
SpaceX will reduce light pollution in the night sky from its Starlink satellites. The company has developed in-house technology solutions and methods that will have a hugely positive impact if adopted by all operators. Space […]

FAA nears approval for SpaceX’s second Starship launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could issue a license to SpaceX for the second Starship launch as early as next month. This news comes after the first launch in April ended in an explosion of […]

SES partners with SpaceX to provide ‘SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink’
European satellite operator SES and SpaceX’s Starlink have unveiled a joint offering called “SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink,” aimed at revolutionizing internet connectivity for cruise operators. SES, based in Luxembourg, boasts a fleet of over […]
Supercharger News

Tesla Supercharger under construction in Port Alberni [British Columbia]
Another surprise Tesla Supercharger has appeared on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, this time in Port Alberni. There are currently just two Superchargers on all of Vancouver Island, but with this latest project that number will […]

Chargemap Pass now integrated with Tesla’s Supercharger network in Europe
Chargemap Pass has become the first third-party charging app to be compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network as the EV maker continues to open up the popular charging network to owners of other electric vehicles. Chargemap Pass […]

Tesla installing first V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands [Video]
Tesla announced this week at Investor Day that they had just started construction of their first V4 Supercharger in Europe. The location of the V4 Supercharger wasn’t announced, but it has now been discovered in […]