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NHTSA Concludes Investigation into Tesla’s Rear-View Camera Recall After Three-Year Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it has concluded its investigation into a Tesla recall that dealt with potentially faulty rear-view cameras, more than three and a half years after the investigation […]
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Rivian awarded $827 million in incentives for Illinois factory expansion
Rivian has been awarded $827 million in incentives for the expansion of its Illinois factory to accommodate the production of the R2. The funds will be provided by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Apart from expanding the facility, Rivian will use […]
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Tesla Layoffs Extend Beyond Employees As Internship Offers Withdrawn
Tesla recent round of layoffs have impacted more than just employees, and the effects are now being felt by students. As many are finding out, Tesla has decided to withdraw offers for summer internships, affecting […]
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Tesla’s Next-Generation Dojo Training Tile Already in Production, TSMC Says
According to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), it is ramping up production of Tesla’s next-generation Dojo training tile. The company is also working to offer the technology for more powerful tiles. At the TSMC […]
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Tesla Opts for Current Casting Method in Upcoming Affordable Models
Tesla has reportedly decided to stick with its single front and rear castings for its more affordable cars coming next year, moving away from the company’s initial plans for its gigacasting project. The gigacasting process, […]
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Tesla voice assistant, Amazon Music, and more coming soon, source code reveals
The source code of the new spring software update reveals that Tesla has several more big items in the works, including a new voice assistant and the addition of a new music streaming service. Tesla […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla files Cybertruck trademark application in China
Tesla has taken another step in preparation to sell the Cybertruck in China by filing a trademark application for the vehicle name. The filing, first noticed by Tesla enthusiast @Ray4Tesla, was made last month on […]
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Tesla patent filing shows off Cybertruck UI in impressive detail
Last month we got our first glimpse of the Cybertruck user interface (UI) when Tesla’s former Head of UI Design left the company and mistakenly posted videos of the UI to his new company’s website. […]
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Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck and Cyberquad appearing at Toys R Us stores in Canada ahead of Friday’s launch
Earlier this week Mattel announced the upcoming release of an all-new 1:10 scale RC Cybertruck and Cyberquad. With a price tag of just $100 USD, the toy-grade Cybertruck is expected to be a hot seller. […]
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Mattel to release 1:10 scale RC Cybertruck with Cyberquad for just $100 this Friday [May 21, 2021]
If you missed out on the collector’s edition 1:10 scale RC Cybertruck that were just delivered last month, it looks like you’ll have another opportunity to get one at a much lower price. In an […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model 3 with LFP battery impresses in range test in sub-zero temperatures [Video]
In the Q3 2021 shareholder deck Tesla confirmed they were shifting all Standard Range vehicles to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. The change came over a year after they first introduced LFP battery packs […]
Tesla owner supposedly mining $800 a month in crypto from his Model 3
As per a report on CNBC, Siraj Raval is one of the latest Tesla owners to use the vehicle as a conduit to mine for cryptocurrencies. Raval is running free mining software on his Apple […]
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Tesla owner supposedly mining $800 a month in crypto from his Model 3
As per a report on CNBC, Siraj Raval is one of the latest Tesla owners to use the vehicle as a conduit to mine for cryptocurrencies. Raval is running free mining software on his Apple […]
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Tesla begins notifying Canadian Model 3 and Model S owners about latest recall – here’s what you need to know
Last week Tesla issued a recall impacting nearly 500,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles. For Model 3 owners, the issue revolves around the loss the backup camera due to excessive wear of the coaxial […]
Model Y News
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Acceleration Boost for 4680 Model Y removed from Tesla mobile app
Over the weekend we told you about the Model Y made at Giga Texas getting the Acceleration Boost in the Tesla mobile app. The $2,000 USD upgrade would supposedly lower your 0-60mph time to 4.2 […]
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Giga Texas Model Y hits Tesla’s existing inventory
The Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) made at Giga Texas isn’t available to order on the Design Studio yet, but you can now buy one through the existing inventory section of Tesla’s website. The new […]
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4680 Tesla Model Y Usable Battery is 67.5 kWh [Video]
In his latest video, a YouTuber took a deep dive into all the data on his new 4680 Tesla Model Y and the battery’s usable capacity. The Spoken Reviews video detailed the Tesla Model Y’s […]
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Giga Texas Model Y AWD gets $2,000 price increase
The all-new Model Y made at Giga Texas may not yet be available to order on the Tesla’s Design Studio, but it has not been able to escape the company’s recent price increases. Shortly after […]
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Model S News
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Tesla Model S vehicles without LTE-capable modem will lose connectivity features next year as AT&T shuts down 3G network
Some Tesla Model S vehicles will lose connectivity features early next year as AT&T has announced it will be shutting down its 3G network in February 2022. The shutdown affects vehicles in both Canada and […]
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Tesla’s sales and profits soar as Model 3 becomes third best-selling EV in Ireland
In a year impacted by a global pandemic, Tesla’s popularity surged in Ireland, helping the automaker report record sales and profits in 2020. According to newly released data, Tesla sold a total of 780 cars […]
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Tesla increases prices of Long Range Model S and Model X in the US, no changes in Canada
Another week, and another round of price increases at Tesla. This time the change impacts the new refresh Long Range (LR) Model S and Model X. In an update to the Design Studio on Thursday […]
Model X News
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Future software update to allow owners to adjust auto-dimming mirrors
One of the more polarizing features on the Tesla Model 3 are the auto-dimming side mirrors – owners either love them or hate them (or don’t even know they have them), with many wanting the […]
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Tesla also increases price for Model S, Model X, and Long Range and Performance Model 3 in Canada
Tesla has been busy. On the plus side they recently added the tow hitch as an option for the Model Y. On the negative side they also increased the price of the Model Y in […]
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New Launch Mode coming to Model S and Model X with adaptive suspension
According to a recent dive by Tesla hacker @greentheonly into an upcoming software release, Tesla is planning on introducing a new Launch Mode for the Model S and Model X Raven vehicles. The new feature, […]
SpaceX News
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Starlink goes live on Pitcairn Island and Rapa Nui
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now operating on two of the most remote islands in the world, Pitcairn Island and Rapa Nui. Pitcairn Island and Rapa Nui (or Easter Island), sit thousands of kilometers […]
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US military testing Starlink service in the Arctic
Starlink does not have problems adding new clients, except in China and Iran. However, some customers need a bit of convincing, like the US military, which is currently testing SpaceX’s satellite internet service in the Arctic. The US […]
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SpaceX applies for Starlink license in Tanzania
SpaceX has applied for a license to provide Starlink service in Tanzania. If approved Tanzania would become the third country to provide Starlink with a license to operate its satellite internet service in Africa. According […]
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Starlink expands service coverage to include all of Canada, Alaska, Sweden, and Norway, now also available in Finland
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now available across all of Canada, just a few weeks after expanding coverage of their satellite internet service to include the far northern reaches of the country. Earlier this […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla expanding Peterborough Supercharger [Ontario]
Just under two years after opening the Peterborough Supercharger, Tesla is expanding the location and adding more stalls. The Peterborough Supercharger opened in August 2020 at the Lansdown Place Shopping Center and currently features 8 […]
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Tesla V4 Supercharger design confirmed: Megacharger look-alike
Tesla has revealed the design of their next generation V4 Supercharger in architectural drawings for a new station in Danvers, Massachusetts. Last week we reported on the design of the V4 Supercharger, revealing that it […]
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New Minas Supercharger now open [Nova Scotia]
The long wait is finally over. The Tesla Supercharger station in New Minas, Nova Scotia has been turned on and is finally active. The story of the New Minas Supercharger began all the way back […]