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Ford Promises More Adjustments to EV Certification Program to Ease Dealer Concerns
Ford has promised more adjustments and changes to its Model e Certified program, aimed at addressing dealer’s concerns and enhancing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). During a recent meeting in Las Vegas, Elena Ford, […]
SAP Drops Tesla From Company Fleet Over Price Volatility
SAP, Europe’s largest software company, will no longer include Tesla vehicles in its company car fleet. The decision to remove Tesla from their list of eligible company vehicles was mainly attributed to Tesla’s unpredictable delivery […]
Tesla Cybertruck Could Appear in Germany this Spring
The Tesla Cybertruck is due to arrive in Germany this spring for a demonstration. The pickup truck tour is an excellent advertising move that will attract many local consumers. However, the possibility of Cybertruck being […]
Drivers Flout Safety Warnings by Using Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Behind the Wheel
It didn’t take long for people to start abusing Apple’s Vision Pro augmented reality (AR) headset while behind the wheel of a vehicle, including Tesla. The Vision Pro, Apple’s foray into the AR market comes […]
Kia Recalls Nearly 1,400 Niro EV and EV6 Models Due to Critical Drive Shaft Defect
Kia has issued a physical recall affecting the 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV and the 2023 Kia EV6, due to a significant manufacturing defect that could result in the loss of drive power. This recall involves […]
Toyota fights back against “anti-EV” tag
To many EV sector analysts, Toyota is the perfect case study of how a legacy automaker should not handle the emergence of electric vehicles. However, the Japanese automaker is fighting back against the anti-EV label […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck recalled for accelerator pedal issue
Tesla has issued a recall for the Cybertruck over concerns the accelerator pedal cover may become dislodged. The recall affects all Cybertrucks already delivered, giving us our first insight into how many have been produced […]
Elon Musk gives new/old details on revised Tesla Cybertruck design
Joe Rogan released a new interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk this morning. At more than 3 hours long, the pair covered a number of topics, one of them being the Tesla Cybertruck. Last year […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck Will Use an 8,000-Ton Giga Press for Its Single-Piece Rear Underbody
In Tesla’s latest earnings call, Elon Musk revealed that the Cybertruck will be using a massive 8,000-ton Giga Press. After several tweaks, Musk said the design of the all-electric pickup has been completed. He also […]
Tesla R/C Cybertruck delay to May 2021 confirmed by Mattel [Update]
Mattel has officially confirmed a delay in the release of the 1/10 scale Cybertruck today in an email sent to customers who had placed a pre-order earlier this year. UPDATE: In a second email, Mattel […]
Tesla Cybertruck steel supplier revealed, set to open massive Texas facility by fall 2021
When Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the futuristic looking Cybertruck to the world last fall, one of its most unique features was the ‘ultra-hard 30X Cold-rolled stainless steel exoskeleton’. Earlier this year Musk revealed the […]
Model 3 News
Tesla to export Model 3 Performance from China to Canada with less horsepower, but will it matter?
Tesla announced their new Model 3 Performance this week, with more horsepower, more acceleration, and design features unique to the top-of-the-line electric sedan. While Canada will be getting the Model 3 Performance, it will be […]
Center console USB ports in recent Model 3/Y builds only support charging devices
In early November Tesla began delivering Model 3 and Model Y cars without USB-C ports in the center console. The ports were not included during production due to a parts shortage, with Tesla promising to […]
New Tesla owners flood Chinese DMVs indicating another strong month of sales
In what is becoming a familiar scene across China, local DMVs are being flooded with Teslas as owners line up to register their new cars before the end of the year. A long lineup of […]
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 3 Most Expensive “Popular” Vehicle to insure in the US
A new study by QuoteWizard, an insurance price comparison website, reveals the most expensive “popular” vehicle to insure in the United States is the Tesla Model 3. Coming in a close second is the Tesla […]
Model Y News
Tesla cuts prices across entire lineup in Canada
Tesla is still not done with cutting prices for its vehicles. While most markets around the world have seen price reductions over the last week, Canadian prices had been left untouched, but that changed today […]
Tesla Model 3 was Europe’s best selling car in March 2022 as BEVs and PHEVs easily outsell diesel cars
The Tesla Model 3 was the number one selling car across Europe in March, even when taking internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into account. Not to be left out of the spotlight, the Model Y […]
Loaded car carriers spotted leaving Giga Texas – are customer Model Y Standard Range deliveries about to begin?
Tesla began deliveries of the made-in-Texas Model Y Standard Range at the Cyber Rodeo earlier this month. So far the deliveries have only been to employees, with the new variant featuring a structural battery pack […]
Tesla Model Y is the top-selling SUV in China so far in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to be a big seller in China in 2022. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Model Y sales are up, and the vehicle is the best-selling SUV […]
Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Austria in March as EVs take nearly 15% market share
The Tesla Model Y has proven to be extremely popular in Europe since its launch earlier this year, topping sales charts in several countries in the region. We can now add another country to the […]
Deals
Jowua completes Tesla floor liner collection with new Model S and Model X offerings [Deal]
Jowua, a leader in premium Tesla accessories, has expanded its floor liner collection to now include options for the Model S and Model X, adding to their existing offerings for the Model 3 and Model […]
Amazon Black Friday Deals for Tesla Owners [Deal]
Amazon is holding their annual Black Friday sale, which means savings on aftermarket accessories and goodies for your Tesla. Or if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the Tesla owner in your life, […]
TESBROS Black Friday 2023: Save 20% on everything in store
While Canadians celebrated the real thanksgiving last month, our friends in the US have now celebrated theirs, which means its Black Friday. This year the TESBROS Black Friday sale gives you 20% off everything available […]
Tesloid Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale: Save 25% on all Tesla accessories [Deal]
If you haven’t yet purchased the perfect Christmas gift for the Tesla owner in your life (of yourself), your procrastination has paid off, because its the biggest shopping week of the year. Tesloid is having […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Winter Wheel & Tire Packages – Save up to $150 [Deal]
With winter just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about changing out those summer tires on your Model 3 or Model Y. If you are looking to buy a complete package, our […]
Jowua Portable Air Compressor for Tesla & Tire Valve Caps Combo [Deal]
Jowua, a leading provider of Tesla accessories has just launched their latest product, a portable air compressor designed specifically for EVs. This must-have accessory is packed with innovative features, and is not only designed to […]
Model S News
Tesla updates Trip Planner to include refresh Model S/X, including Plaid
In what may be the quickest update ever to its Trip Planner, Tesla has added the new refresh Model S and Model X vehicles to the tool, including the new Plaid variants. Tesla began deliveries […]
Updated Tesla UI coming to Model 3/Y with Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta wide release
If you’re waiting for the new user interface (UI) that is currently available in refresh Model S to make its way to the Model 3 and Model Y, you might be in for a long […]
Gates Mills Police Department in Ohio shows off donated Tesla Model S police cruiser
Thanks to the generosity of one local resident, the Gate Mills Ohio Police Department now has a Tesla Model S in its fleet of police cruisers. The idea of electric police cruisers in the community […]
Model X News
New Tesla Limousine service starts up in Kamloops BC
Residents of Kamloops will soon have an electric green option to travel within the city and surrounding areas as a new Tesla Limousine service has been approved by the Passenger Transportation Board. Arabellrides, founded by […]
Latest 2020.4.11 software update providing promised range boost to Model S and Model X owners
Last month Tesla updated the Design Studio to include a new Model S and Model X Long Range Plus versions, which promised a range of 627km and 564km respectively. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said at […]
Canada will have to wait a little longer as Tesla announces MCU2 infotainment upgrade program in the US
It has been a long wait, but Tesla yesterday officially announced a program for owners of older Teslas to upgrade from MCU1 (Media Control Unit) to MCU2. The infotainment upgrade will gives owners of pre-March […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Is Working with Northrop Grumman on Spy Satellite Project: Report
Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX on a secret spy satellite project, according to a report. Satellites are already taking high-resolution images of the Earth. Reuters previously reported that the program […]
SpaceX to add donate option to Starlink to fund internet access in schools, hospitals, and other areas of need
In the midst of spending over $100 million to fund Starlink internet access in Ukraine, SpaceX will soon add a donate option to their website to allow people to fund the satellite internet service in […]
KDDI becomes first Starlink enterprise reseller in Japan
SpaceX launched Starlink service in Japan this week on October 11, marking the first time the satellite internet service has been made available in Asia. On October 12 the first company, KDDI, announced it has […]
Canada’s EnerStar Solutions announces it has become a Starlink reseller
EnerStar Solutions has announced a new connectivity partnership with Starlink. EnerStar Solutions is based in Medicine Hat, Alberta and provides communications, accommodations, power and other services to remote job sites in the energy sector. The […]
Starlink data usage in Ukraine topped 7,000GB daily in May
SpaceX has provided tens of thousands of Starlink kits to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country. The Starlink equipment started arriving in late February, and within a few months Ukrainians were using the service […]
Supercharger News
Tesla’s V4 Supercharger rollout expands to Canada
Tesla has finally started deploying its latest V4 Superchargers in Canada, with not one but two V4 stations currently under construction, one in BC and another in Alberta. Tesla first started deploying its V4 Superchargers […]
Tesla makes Supercharging free for July 4th weekend in five states during off-peak hours
Tesla is looking to celebrate Independence Day in a giving way by offering owners in five states free Supercharging for the July 4th weekend. Owners in those five states can enjoy free supercharging from Friday, […]
Tesla to build largest Supercharger outside of California in Sutherlin, Oregon
Tesla’s largest market in the United States is California, and as a result the Golden State is also home to the largest Supercharger stations. This month, Tesla has begun permitting for what might become its […]
Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Squamish [British Columbia]
A second Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Squamish, British Columbia. The new location was spotted by Drive Tesla reader Amish Solanki, who tells us that work first began at the site in […]
