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Tesla temporarily pauses FSD trial in China, prepares for HW3 expansion
Tesla has temporarily paused its Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China. The trial, initially set to run from March 17 to April 16, hit a regulatory roadblock, with Tesla confirming that it must first receive […]

Tesla Store Vandalized in Vancouver, Suspect Arrested
A Tesla store in Vancouver was the latest target in a string of vandalism incidents on Friday morning. However, unlike previous incidents, police confirmed this one resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man. According […]

Nova Scotia joins Manitoba in cutting Tesla from EV rebate program
Just one day after Manitoba announced it would exclude Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, Nova Scotia has followed suit. On Friday, Nova Scotia MLAs voted unanimously to remove new Tesla vehicles from […]

Manitoba Removes Tesla from EV Rebate Program in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Manitoba government has removed Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The move, which also includes Chinese-made EVs, was announced as part of the province’s $25.9-billion budget on Thursday. Under the EV rebate […]

WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]

SpaceX Gets Green Light to Offer Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX has officially received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to begin Starlink operations in Pakistan. The approval was granted following extensive consultations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology, security institutions, and regulatory bodies. Information […]
Cybertruck News

More Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
All the pieces are literally coming together at Giga Texas as the start of Cybertruck production nears. On Friday more parts to the 9,000 ton IDRA Giga Press were delivered to the factory in Austin. […]

First 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has taken another step towards the start of Cybertruck production with the arrival of the first parts to assemble their 9,000 ton Giga Press. Over the summer IDRA Group, the maker of Tesla’s Giga […]

Leaked photo shows Tesla Cybertruck frame for the first time [Update]
With production of the Tesla Cybertruck inching closer, we are now getting our first look at the electric truck’s massive frame thanks to a new photo taken from inside Giga Texas. Several weeks ago two […]

Tesla shows off smaller, two-door Cybertruck design at Petersen Museum
The Cybertruck is scheduled for production in 2023. However, there have been concerns about the size of the pickup truck, which many having said it is too big, particularly for markets like Europe. It seems Tesla […]
Model 3 News

Canada’s first Tesla police car is coming to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
The Bridgewater Police Service in Nova Scotia looks like they will be the first police force in Canada to officially add a Tesla to their fleet of patrol cars. Mayor David Mitchell announced the exciting […]

Tesla Model 3 was the second best selling EV in Thailand in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 was the second best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Thailand last year, second only to the MG ZS EV. According to data compiled by EV Plaza, the top five selling EVs were: […]

Latest Tesla Model 3/Y updates arrive in Europe
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai has introduced a number of new features to the Model 3 and Model Y production lines since about December 2021. A few months later and cars exported from China to Europe are […]

Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range almost sold out in Europe for 2022
Just over one month into 2022, and Tesla has sold out almost their entire Model 3 production supply destined for Europe for the remainder of the year. According to the online Design Studio, the earliest […]
Model Y News

Tesla Model Y refresh codenamed ‘Juniper’ under development
Tesla is working on a refresh of the popular Model Y electric SUV with the project being given the codename ‘Juniper.’ The updated version of the Model Y is expected to enter production in 2024. […]

Tesla China confirms Model Y Comfort Suspension has been added to Giga Shanghai’s production lines
Last year Tesla updated the suspension of the Model Y built in North America, calling the new setup ‘Comfort Suspension.’ Tesla China has now confirmed that Comfort Suspension has also been added to the production […]

Tesla exonerated in another supposed ‘brake failure’ case in China
The evidence has once again proven that claims of brake failure in Tesla cars in China are false. An investigation into a Model Y crash in November that left two people dead and three others […]

Toyota exec calls Tesla Model Y a “work of art” after teardown
Toyota has been a laggard when it comes to embracing the electric revolution, but the Japanese automaker has realized just how far behind they are after performing a teardown of the best selling electric vehicle, […]
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Model S News

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Nürburgring [Video]
Two Tesla Model S Plaid vehicles were spotted today at Germany’s famous Nürburgring racetrack. The two electric sedans were seen flying around various sections of the track, and based on the observations of a Tesla […]

Refresh Tesla Model S deliveries are about to begin in Canada, VINs assigned and final payments requested [Update]
Tesla delivered the first Model S Plaid vehicles in June, six months after the production lines were first shut down to retool them for the new design. Since then Canadian reservation holders have been waiting […]

It costs more to buy a Tesla Model S in Israel than to import one from a neighbouring country
Israel is the most costly spot to purchase a Model S. It is so expensive that AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services says importing one into the country is cheaper than buying directly from Tesla. After taking […]
Model X News

Ring Car Connect allows Tesla owners to view Sentry Mode footage on your phone [Update]
Ring’s products have so far all been about the home, starting off with their popular Ring Doorbell, eventually growing to offer a full home-security system. The company is expanding their ecosystem to include your car […]

Watch a Tesla Model X nearly take out another car on the highway without a driver behind the wheel
If someone were to say a Tesla without a driver was involved in an accident, most would automatically think to blame the driver-assist feature Autopilot. That’s not the case in this video captured by James […]

Tesla Cybertruck, Cyberquad, Roadster, and Semi on display at Annual Shareholder Meeting & Battery Day
What would a Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting be without their entire lineup, including vehicles not yet available on the market, on display for everyone to check out. Tesla didn’t disappoint yesterday by having their entire […]
SpaceX News

Mongolia grants Starlink two licences
Mongolia has granted two licences to Starlink for internet service in the country. The announcement comes as Mongolia looks to take advantage of the company’s rare earth and copper deposits within its mountainous region. Per […]

SpaceX granted permission to intervene in lawsuit over Starship launches
SpaceX will be allowed to intervene in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups against the federal government. Permission was granted by a US court on Wednesday in regards to a lawsuit that challenges the government’s […]

Telstra makes groundbreaking deal to use Starlink for voice services in remote Australia
Telstra, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies, has made the first agreement of its kind with SpaceX Starlink. This partnership will see Telstra offer voice-only services through Starlink satellites, becoming the first telecommunications providers worldwide […]

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces may stay connected with Starlink
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are exploring the possibility of incorporating SpaceX’s Starlink. Since March, the SDF has been conducting tests of the company’s network for their land, sea, and air forces, and is now contemplating […]
Supercharger News

Third Tesla Supercharger in Merritt now open [British Columbia]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team has opened their first station of 2023 in Merritt, British Columbia. This now gives the small town of Merritt, a key stopping point between Vancouver and the interior of the province, […]

Tesla’s Supercharger truck with Megapack catches fire
Tesla sometimes provides trucks fitted with Megapacks and Superchargers at its charging stations to help with congestion. One such truck caught on fire in Baker, California, according to pictures posted by eye-witnesses. The extra Megapacks and Superchargers supplement […]

Tesla opens Superchargers in Gananoque, Edmonton, and Kamloops [Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia]
The Tesla Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll lately and have opened another three new stations across the country over the last week, bringing the number of new Superchargers in Canada over […]