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Tesla Cybertruck Gets New Off-Road Powers: Overland and Baja Modes, Lockers, and More
Tesla is preparing to release a new software update for the Cybertruck that will include a slew of new off-road features, including new driving mode, locking differentials (lockers), and more, making the all-electric pickup a […]
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Tesla Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Full Self-Driving in China
Tesla has achieved significant milestone in China, receiving regulatory approvals for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, marking a pivotal development in its expansion in the world’s largest and most competitive electric vehicle (EV) markets. The […]
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Tesla rolls out High Fidelity Park Assist and new Autopark to cars with USS
Tesla has rolled out two new features to cars with Ultrasonic Sensors (USS), High Fidelity Park Assist and a new version of Autopark. Previously, these two features were exclusively available on cars without USS. The […]
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Elon Musk Visits China to Discuss Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Approval
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China over the weekend, engaging in talks with Chinese officials in an attempt to secure approval for the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, and to address […]
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Tesla to eliminate almost 700 jobs in Nevada
Tesla’s job cuts continue to be confirmed; this time, they are at the the company’s Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. According to a government notice filed late last week and obtained by CBS 8, Tesla will lay […]
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Tesla Model 3 Performance gets price increase in the US
The new Tesla Model 3 Performance has seen its first price increase in the United States, just four days after it was finally launched. At the same time, Tesla also lowered the price for the […]
Cybertruck News
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Elon Musk tours Giga Texas in Tesla Cybertruck [Photos & Videos]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bit of a splash today in Austin, Texas, driving around the Giga Texas construction site in the Cybertruck. A photo of the dirty Cybertruck was first posted to Reddit. […]
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Tesla Cybertruck reservations surpass 1 million based on crowdsourced tracker
The Tesla Cybertruck was first revealed to the world on November 21, 2019. Even with its unique design, reservations for the all-electric pickup truck took off, with one Cybertruck reservation being placed every two second […]
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Hot Wheels Tesla Cybertruck coming soon to a store near you
Even though it won’t be available in real life until later this year, Hot Wheels will be launching a mini version of the Tesla Cybertruck soon. The mini Cybertruck is not the same as the […]
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Tesla uses Franz von Holzhausen and the Cybertruck to help recruit for China Design Center
Tesla has called upon their Chief Designer and what may be the world’s most recognizable truck to help recruit for the head of the China Design Center. The idea of a Design Center in China […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla expands recalls on Model 3 and Model S to China
Tesla China has recalled nearly 200,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles in China due to the trunk and front hood issues. The company issued the same recall in North America yesterday. China’s State Administration […]
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get price increases in China on New Year’s Eve
Capping off a year of multiple price adjustments, Tesla has increased their prices on the Model 3 and Model Y in China on the final day of 2021. The lesser of the two price increases […]
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Tesla recalls Model S and Model 3 vehicles for trunk and rear camera issues
Tesla issued two separate recalls on Thursday morning impacting impacting nearly 500,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles. Both recalls are relatively minor in nature, and require an easy fix from Tesla’s Service Team. To […]
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Tesla heat pumps failing in extreme cold due to firmware issue, here’s how to help prevent it while a fix is developed
Many parts of Canada are currently experiencing record cold temperatures, with some regions dropping to below -40°C (-40°F). The extreme cold has resulted in a number of Tesla owners reporting their heat pumps are failing, […]
Model Y News
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Tesla launches Model Y orders in four new markets
It was a big day for Tesla on Friday as the company launched Model Y orders in four new markets, opening up the Design Studio for the electric SUV in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and […]
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First Tesla Model Ys arrive in Australia, launch coming soon?
The first Tesla Model Ys have made their way into Australia ahead of the incoming launch. Images posted on Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group show at least two Model Y’s on the back of a […]
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Tesla begins customer 4680 Model Y deliveries, offers new variant to customers outside of Texas
Tesla has started customer deliveries of the all-new Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) made at Giga Texas, just over two months after the first vehicles with the new 4680 battery cells were delivered to employees. […]
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Watch the Logan Police Department’s Tesla Model Y 30 minute high-speed chase with a Ford Mustang
A Tesla Model Y police cruiser was involved in a high-speed chase recently, and it was all captured on the electric SUVs dashcam. On May 22, around 8:40 am, Logan Police Patrolman Gadrim was on […]
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Model S News
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Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid tackles Pike Peak Hill Climb with ease during qualifying
After unveiling their brand new Model S Plaid last week at Laguna Seca, Unplugged Performance (UP) is now taking on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). During practice sessions and now into qualifying today, […]
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Long Range Tesla Model S appears at Service Center as deliveries are about to begin after 6 month hiatus
The first deliveries of the refresh Model S began with the Plaid variant at a special delivery event at the Fremont factory on June 10. Several car carriers have been spotted since then hauling cars […]
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Tesla decreases size of refresh Model S battery pack but increases range through improvements in efficiency
Tesla has so far been pretty quiet about the internals of the new Model S Plaid. At the delivery event last week, CEO Elon Musk said it included an “all new” motor, but did not […]
Model X News
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Tesla opens new Model 3 specific Service Centre in California
In an effort to apparently streamline service and repairs for Tesla vehicles, the California-based automaker recently opened a new Model 3 specific Service Centre in Santa Ana, California. The new Service Centre will work alongside […]
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Tesla safety features saves two families in freak accident
Tesla vehicles are well-known for their safety features, having won numerous awards around the world. Those safety features were put on full display in the UK this weekend saving two families from being killed in […]
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Tesla Model S Long Range now the Long Range Plus as it gets range boost, now rated at 627km, and new 19″ Tempest wheel option
During the Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the current production Model S and Model X can actually achieve a higher range than what is currently published on the Tesla website. Today […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX completes 50th Falcon 9 rocket launch of 2022
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets have had a busy year, and they have now completed their 50th launch in 2022. The 50th launch successfully put Eutelsat’s Hotbird 13G satellite in geostationary orbit. The mission took off […]
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SpaceX offering Starlink discounts and promotions in Australia and Europe
SpaceX has announced it is offering a discount on Starlink equipment in Australia as well as cutting the price and offering an easier way to get started with the service in some European countries. Starlink […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line adds SpaceX Starlink to one of its ships [Update]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) seems to be following in the footsteps of Royal Caribbean and Hurtigruten after a passenger spotted nearly a dozen SpaceX Starlink dishes on one of its cruise ships. NCL hasn’t yet […]
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SpaceX now targeting first Starship orbital flight for early December
SpaceX is now expecting to conduct their first Starship orbital test flight in early December, according to Mark Kirasich, a senior NASA official. Kirasich provided the new timeline during a live-streamed NASA Advisory Council meeting […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla Supercharger under construction in Cobourg [Ontario]
A new Tesla Supercharger is under construction in Cobourg, Ontario. The new Supercharger is located in the parking lot near Mark’s clothing store and Canadian Tire at 1125 Elgin Street West, just a short 2 […]
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Tesla added 200 Supercharger stations on mainland China in H1 2022; tally now 1,200
Public charging network is the backbone of the EV industry, and things are moving in China, where Tesla has deployed over 1,200 Supercharger stations on the mainland. The figure was published by Tesla’s official Weibo account. […]
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Tesla Supercharger expansion in Hope now open [British Columbia]
There are now 12 new Supercharger stalls available in British Columbia as the expansion of the Hope V3 Supercharger has been completed. Construction on the 12-stall expansion began just a few weeks ago in early […]