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US Senators Ask NHTSA to Review Tesla’s FSD Safety Claims Following Reuters Investigation
Two longtime Tesla critics are once again turning their attention to the automaker’s driver assistance technology, this time asking U.S. regulators to examine the safety claims Tesla has made about its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. […]
Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs days after launching the R2 SUV
Rivian has announced another round of layoffs, this time cutting hundreds of positions across its business. The layoffs come just days after beginning deliveries of its highly anticipated R2 SUV. The electric vehicle (EV) maker […]
Dutch Minister Defends Tesla FSD Approval After Reuters Questions Safety Data
Dutch officials are pushing back against claims that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) approval in the Netherlands was influenced by the company’s own marketing or safety statistics, insisting the decision was based on extensive independent testing […]
SpaceX completes $60B Cursor acquisition to build next-generation AI models
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding platform Cursor, completing a deal that was first set in motion in April when the two companies announced a partnership focused on developing advanced coding and knowledge-work AI models. […]
Industry Minister to Discuss Canadian Manufacturing Opportunities with BYD, Chery, and Geely
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly is heading to China and Japan this week to discuss investment in the Canadian auto sector. As part of the trip, Minister Joly confirmed that she is meeting with BYD, […]
Tesla files FSD application in Taiwan, sets end date for one-time purchases and transfers
While much of the focus lately has been on Europe, Tesla has taken a major step toward bringing Full Self-Driving (FSD) to another part of the world. The company has officially confirmed that it has […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Giga Texas Takes Delivery of Machinery for Cybertruck Assembly Line
Tesla continues to expand its Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas. Another delivery with robots was spotted on the site. More and more finished Cybertrucks can be seen near the factory. Tesla continues to ramp […]
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted at 50,000th Supercharger
A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was spotted in California. The steel beast was charging at the 50,000th Supercharger, of which the company celebrated the opening in early September. Over the weekend, the Tesla Cybertruck release […]
Tesla may offer optional tungsten carbide scratch-proof coating for Cybertruck
We still know nothing about the final specs and options for the Cybertruck, even though it looks like the first deliveries are just weeks away, but according to CEO Elon Musk, one option may be […]
Tesla Cybertruck aero cover takes flight on California freeway [Video]
Testing of the Cybertruck has reached new highs lately with the stainless steel pickup truck being spotted driving on public roads as far away as Las Vegas over the weekend. With these tests Tesla is […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 ends Toyota Camry’s 28 year streak as best selling mid-size sedan in Australia
For the first time in 28 years, Australia has a new best-selling vehicle in the mid-size segment, and for the first time it is also electric. Tesla ended the 28-year winning streak for the perennial […]
Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in December, third most popular in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate car sales in many markets around the world. According to the latest statistics out of the United Kingdom (UK), the electric SUV was the most popular car […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the two most popular cars in New Zealand in December
Tesla ended the year with a bang in New Zealand, claiming the top two spots in the best selling vehicles list, and not just for electric vehicles (EVs). According to registration data from New Zealand […]
NHTSA investigating Tesla again after two more crashes likely to have involved Autopilot or FSD
Even Tesla will tell you self-driving is not an easy nut to crack, despite being at the forefront of the technology. The National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHTSA) has added two more crashes to the […]
Model Y News
Tesla reduces Model 3/Y referral benefit in the US
Tesla has made a change to their referral program in the United States, lowering the discount new buyers and existing owners get when purchased a new Tesla. When Tesla relaunched their referral program back in […]
Tesla Model Y Car Canopy lands in North America
Tesla’s Model Y Car Canopy has landed in Canada and the United States, just over a month after the product made its initial debut in China. The canopy attaches to the rear of the Model […]
Tesla to begin trial production of Model Y refresh at Giga Shanghai this week: Report
Tesla is reportedly set to kick off trial production of the refreshed Model Y at Giga Shanghai this week. According to report from China, the automaker will begin production of ‘Project Juniper’ as soon as […]
Tesla Model Y Is Turkey’s 4th Best-Selling Car & Top EV in September
Tesla is strengthening its position in Turkey, where its Model Y is showing significant success. In September, the compact SUV was the fourth best-selling car in the country and the best-selling electric vehicle (EV). In […]
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Model S News
Modified Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 9-second quarter mile barrier
The Tesla Model S Plaid has officially broken though the 9-second barrier in the quarter mile. A slightly modified version of the world’s fastest production car was able to cross the line in 8.994 seconds […]
Older Tesla Model S/X vehicles now eligible for complimentary Autopilot camera upgrades
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are now eligible to receive free Autopilot camera upgrades. The offer is only valid for those owners whose car was built prior to September 2017, […]
Dozens of Tesla Model S and X vehicles spotted around Fremont Factory
Recent footage of Tesla’s Fremont Factory have revealed what appears to be dozens of newly produced Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles. The footage shows a fleet of Model S and Model X vehicles […]
Model X News
Yoke steering wheel – a new normal?
In last week’s Q4 2020 earnings call Tesla revealed its refreshed Model S & Model X. One of the most visible, maybe even controversial changes is the introduction of a Yoke steering wheel with haptic […]
Tesla officially recalls Model S/X to replace faulty MCU1 memory cards
Tesla has reportedly advised their Service Centers of an imminent recall to replace the 8GB embedded Multi-Media-Cards (eMMCs) in older Model S and Model X vehicles. In an announcement on the company’s website, the automaker […]
Traditional steering wheel option for Model S/X hidden in Tesla source code
Without a doubt the biggest conversation piece of the Tesla Model S and Model X refresh last week was the yoke steering wheel. Loved by some, hated by many, the controversial change started a lot […]
SpaceX News
Starlink Ordered to Cease Operations in Namibia Over Licensing Issues
Namibia has ordered SpaceX to cease Starlink operations in the country, alleging the satellite internet company has been operating with the appropriate telecom license. Starlink’s global expansion has suffered a setback as Namibia orders SpaceX’s […]
Starlink Mini Gets 25% Price Cut In The US
SpaceX has reduced the price of its Starlink Mini dish to US$449 for customers in the United States, in a bid to capitalize on Black Friday frenzy. The promotional price is available only for a […]
SpaceX gets FCC approval for Starlink Direct to Cell
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to turn on its Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, targeting areas with limited or no T-Mobile cellular connectivity in the United States. The approval was […]
SpaceX Completes First Direct-to-Cell Starlink Orbital Shell
SpaceX has successfully completed its first Direct-to-Cell (DTC) orbital shell for Starlink, a milestone achievement for satellite-based telecommunications. The first orbital shell was completed with the launch of 12 DTC satellites earlier today, bringing SpaceX’s […]
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 starts construction on another Supercharger in Mississauga [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction on another new Supercharger station in Mississauga, Ontario. This is the fourth Supercharger to be built in Mississauga in the past year, one of which was the largest station in Ontario. […]
Tesla cuts Supercharger Membership prices in Europe, introduces annual membership option
Tesla has revamped its Supercharger Membership for owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. The company has lowered the monthly price, while also introducing the option for non-Tesla EV owners to purchase an annual […]
