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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 […]
Tesla Semi Charging Corridor May Be Built Despite Government Funding Refusal
Tesla remains committed to the plan to build the Semi charging corridor, despite the Biden administration not selecting the project for funding. The corridor will stretch from Texas to California. Tesla will not receive the […]
Canada Extends iZEV Rebate Program in Budget 2024
The Canadian government has announced an extension of its Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program. THe program was originally set to expire on March 31, 2025. The iZEV program, first launched in 2019, has been […]
Tesla 2024.14 release notes reveal full list of features coming in the spring update
Earlier this week Tesla teased a big software update coming this spring. The first reports of owners having received the 2024.14 update have now appeared, and the release notes show there is much more included […]
Tesla begins accepting questions for Q1 2024 earnings call
With Tesla’s Q1 2024 earnings call scheduled for April 23, the company has now started accepting questions that will be asked during the Q&A segment of the call. Tesla has once again opted to use […]
Lucid Air Grand Touring gets new heat pump and faster charging, maintains 516 mile range
Lucid has returned the Air Grand Touring to its 2024 lineup. The long-range EV is coming with several upgrades like a heat pump and drivetrain improvements. The Air Grand Touring is still Lucid’s longest-lasting electric sedan on […]
Cybertruck News
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 […]
Tesla delivering Cybertrucks without wheel covers pending redesign
Tesla is now delivering Cybertrucks without wheel covers due to an issue that results in the sidewall of the tire being worn down. Deliveries will continue without the covers until they are redesigned, which is […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s Locking Differentials Appear as “Coming Soon”
The Tesla Cybertruck is now in the hands of customers, but some features are not yet enabled. The latest to be found as not available are the locking differentials, crucial for off-road adventures, which appear […]
Tesla Cybertruck draws massive crowds in China as National Tour begins
The Tesla Cybertruck has landed in China, and as expected the futuristic looking electric pickup truck drew massive crowds on the first day of its National Tour around the country. The first Cybertrucks arrived in […]
Model 3 News
Tesla to also add adaptive headlight capability to Model Y and legacy Model 3
Tesla will soon be activating adaptive headlight capabilities in the Model Y and legacy Model 3 in Europe. The new feature will be added through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update and comes after Tesla […]
New Tesla Model 3 aces 70mph range test
Much has been said about the range of Tesla vehicles, especially in recent weeks after the automaker updated their EPA-rated figures across nearly their entire lineup after changes to the EPA testing cycle. With the […]
New Tesla Model 3s hit existing inventory in Canada
Tesla might not have started deliveries of the new Model 3 yet in Canada, but for a brief period on Monday night the upgraded electric sedan was available for purchase on the existing inventory section […]
Upgraded Tesla Model 3 demo drives now available in Canada
The new Model 3 has arrived in Canada and customers can now book demo drives. The start of demo drives in Canada comes less than a week after demo drives started in the US. Tesla […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y Performance gets big price drop in Canada, now eligible for rebates
Tesla has issued another substantial price cut to the Model Y in Canada, this time to the Performance variant, making it eligible for the federal and some provincial incentives for the first time. The price […]
New Hampshire’s Dartmouth College To Transition Over Half of Its Campus Security Fleet to Tesla Model Ys
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire has announced plans to add electric vehicles (EVs) to the Department of Safety and Security (DoSS), aiming to replace over half of its existing fleet with the Tesla Model Y. […]
Tesla Model Y production at Giga Berlin reaches next milestone: 6,000 per week
Tesla’s Giga Berlin might not be bustling with activity right now due to most production being halted, but just before that happened the factory achieved a new milestone, producing 6,000 Model Y SUVs in a […]
NHTSA escalates Tesla power steering probe to engineering analysis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation over potential power steering problems in some Tesla vehicles, moving the inquiry into an engineering analysis phase. This upgrade could lead to a recall, […]
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Model S News
Tesla Starts Delivering Model S in Japan
Tesla has officially begun deliveries of the updated Model S in Japan. After two years of waiting from the start of car deliveries in the United States, customers are happy to receive their vehicles. The […]
Porsche’s 1,000 HP Taycan GT spotted at Nurburgring
Porsche appears to be gunning for Tesla’s Nurburgring lap time, or maybe even the new EV lap record set by the Rimac Nevera with the upcoming revamped Taycan GT. The luxury car maker was seen testing three […]
Tesla launches brake pad and caliper upgrade for Model S/X refresh owners
Tesla has launched a new upgrade package for owners of the Model S and Model X refresh. The upgrade package includes new brake ads and brake calipers, depending on when your car was built and […]
Model X News
Tesla makes more affordable Standard Range Model S and Model X available in North America
North American buyers can now get the Model S and Model X at lower prices after Tesla introduced new variants of the models. The two high-end EVs now have Standard Range (SR) variants that cost less, but come with […]
Tesla recalling Model S and Model X for seat belt and camera issues in China
Tesla has had to recall 271 Model S and Model X in China over an issue to do with seat belts. Two hundred and thirty-three Model S and Model X that rolled off the production lines between the 5th […]
Tesla recalls the Model S, X and Y for misaligned front cameras
Tesla is recalling 1,337 vehicles in the US an issue with misaligned cameras in the vehicles. The misaligned cameras can lead to semi-autonomous systems such as forward collision avoidance to fail without warning. Tesla noted […]
SpaceX News
Starlink Set for Imminent Approval in India
SpaceX’s Starlink is on the cusp of receiving regulatory approval to operate in India. This approval will come after years of efforts by SpaceX to expand into India, which has experienced setbacks from high-level employees […]
SpaceX Working on “factory model” of Operation for Continuous Rocket Launches
SpaceX is working on a “factory model” of operation that will ensure continued operation of rocket launch equipment. Efforts are aimed at achieving 144 launches planned for 2024. SpaceX’s Vice President of Launch, Kiko Dontchev, […]
SpaceX Planning $15M ‘RioWest’ Restaurant and Retail Hub Near Starbase
SpaceX is preparing to start construction on a new $15 million restaurant and shopping center near its Starbase facility in South Texas, a move that marks a significant diversification from its core space ventures. The […]
Peplink Becomes First Starlink Technology Provider
Peplink announced that it has become the first authorized supplier of SpaceX’s Starlink technology through an agreement. The company will combine the Starlink Flat High Performance terminal with SD-WAN routers developed by Peplink. Today, mobile, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger under construction in Delta [British Columbia]
Tesla has quietly started construction of a new Supercharger in Delta, British Columbia. This will be the third Supercharger station for the City of Delta, located just south of Vancouver. Despite no indication on Tesla’s […]
Tesla launches Supercharger contest – visit the most stations and win a prize
Tesla has launched a new competition for its owners, offering up a mystery prize to the person who visits the most Supercharger stations over the next month and a half. Visiting as many Supercharger stations […]
Tesla building 20-stall Supercharger in Niagara Falls [Ontario]
Tesla is currently building a new Supercharger station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the second station in the city. The construction was first spotted late last month by Drive Tesla reader @apingue10, who shared these pictures […]