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Tesla FSD Beta v12.3.1 finally rolls out in Canada, FSD demo drives begin [2023.44.30.30]
Tesla has finally started deploying the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) version in Canada that utilizes end-to-end neural nets. As soon as the software was released, Tesla Service Centers in Canada have started giving customers supervised […]
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Tesla Giga Berlin Uses Little Water, Debunking Protests, Study Shows
Tesla Giga Berlin continues to face criticism and protests over its water consumption. Now, RBB—a local radio broadcaster and news agency—has completed a study on this very subject. Results show that the factory’s water use […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador extends EV rebate program to 2025, but excludes Tesla
There is good news and bad news for those wanting to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) in Newfoundland and Labrador, as the government has extended the EV rebate program into 2025. However at the […]
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FCC Stalls SpaceX’s Starlink Cellular Spectrum Expansion Request, Citing Need for Public Rulemaking Process
SpaceX has encountered a regulatory hurdle in its quest to expand the capabilities of its Starlink cellular service. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that the aerospace company must undergo a formal rulemaking process […]
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Fisker Ocean prices slashed by up to 39% in the US
Fisker has announced substantial price reductions across its lineup of Ocean SUVs in the United States, as the automaker struggles to stay afloat. According to an email sent to customers on Wednesday, Fisker is slashing […]
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Tesla offering at home demo drives during mobile service visits
Tesla is testing out a new program in another effort to boost sales, offering demo drives at your home during mobile service visits. Tesla has been employing a number of different tactics to boost sales […]
Cybertruck News
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Latest Cybertruck replica may be the best one yet
We showed you earlier this week a Ukranian man’s attempt at recreating the Tesla Cybertruck, and while it looked impressive from the outside, the inside left much to be desired. Now someone from nearby Croatio […]
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Ukranian man builds his own Tesla Cybertruck, and it actually doesn’t look too bad
We’ve seen it before from Russia, where someone built a “copycat” Cybertruck which was spotted on the streets of Moscow. While the creator definitely deserves credit for creativity, it didn’t exactly look like the real […]
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Elon Musk talks Cybertruck and Gigafactory in new interview
In the second part of an interview with Automotive News’ Daily Drive podcast, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the upcoming Cybertruck, as well as the potential for future Gigafactory expansion in the […]
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Tesla Cybertruck may be getting even tougher with new skin
When the Tesla Cybertruck was finally unveiled to the world in November, one design feature that drew the most attention (aside from the whole Armor Glass thing) was the stainless steel body. To demonstrate the […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model 3 wins Edmunds’ EV of 2022
The Tesla Model 3 captured Edmunds’ Electric Vehicle of 2022 for the third time in a row. While the new kid on the block, the Rivian R1T won the Editor’s Choice award. 2022 was the […]
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Paris taxi company pulls Teslas from its fleet until investigation of fatal accident is complete [Update]
A Paris-based taxi company, G7, has announced it is pulling 37 Tesla Model 3s from its fleet following a fatal crash involving one of their cars on the weekend. On Saturday night one of their […]
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Tesla Model 3 was the top selling car in Switzerland in November, Model Y third most popular
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in Switzerland is growing. In a month that saw a big drop in overall vehicle sales, down 17.6% compared to the same month last year, BEVs once again bucked […]
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Tesla Model 3 taxi accident hurts up to 20 people in Paris
A Tesla Model 3 taxi reportedly lost control and injured up to 20 people in Paris on Saturday night. The Mayor of the 13th arrondissement of Paris claimed the Model 3 had a technical failure […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y is the top-selling SUV in China so far in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to be a big seller in China in 2022. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Model Y sales are up, and the vehicle is the best-selling SUV […]
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Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Austria in March as EVs take nearly 15% market share
The Tesla Model Y has proven to be extremely popular in Europe since its launch earlier this year, topping sales charts in several countries in the region. We can now add another country to the […]
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Tesla employee confirms made in Texas Model Y delivery with 4680 battery cells
During last week’s Cyber Rodeo, ten Model Ys drove across the stage after Elon Musk announced the deliveries of the first cars made at Giga Texas. Unlike at Giga Berlin a few weeks earlier, we […]
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Tesla updates Design Studio source code to add Model Y Standard Range AWD
Tesla officially started deliveries of the Made-in-Texas Model Y at the Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo on Saturday. Those deliveries were presumably to employees as the Design Studio still doesn’t list the Standard Range AWD variant […]
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Model S News
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Tesla Model S Plaid showcases new 12-volt Li-ion battery
One of the many changes in the new Model S Plaid is a new 12-volt Lithium-ion battery. The new battery replaces the conventional lead-acid battery, which has long been the industry standard in automobiles. The […]
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Jay Leno talks about his record-breaking quarter-mile run in the Tesla Model S Plaid
Jay Leno is no stranger to the world of automobiles, having a personal collection of nearly 300 cars and bikes of every vintage worth an estimated $150 million. The late-night talkshow host has become a […]
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Tesla introduces new wireless controller to take advantage of PS5 level gaming in refresh Model S/X
When the new refresh Model S and Model X were officially announced late last year, Tesla said the new car’s infotainment system would come with “up to 10 teraflops of processing power.” Comparable to the […]
Model X News
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Tesla and SpaceX team up to transport astronauts in style
In what seems like a natural partnership, Tesla and SpaceX have announced that the Tesla Model X has become the official ride of astronauts as they make their way to the launch pad. With manned […]
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Tesla test drive event coming to Nanaimo BC (January 25-26, 2020)
For Tesla enthusiasts on Vancouver Island, you know the nearest Tesla store is a ferry ride away in Vancouver. Now you don’t have to spend the time and money to take a ferry for a […]
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Tesla launches 3rd generation Wall Charger, now with WiFi
Tesla quietly launched a new version of its popular Wall Connector yesterday with an updated design and a few new features. The Tesla Wall Connector allows owners to have a dedicated home charging solution inside […]
SpaceX News
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Billionaire Dennis Tito buys trip around the moon on SpaceX Starship
What do you do if you are a billionaire and have already bought a flight into space to visit the International Space Station? You buy a flight into space to travel around the moon onboard […]
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Number of Starlink for RV subscribers grows to over 100,000
In May SpaceX announced a new Starlink package called Starlink for RV, which allowed subscribers to take Dishy McFlatface on the road with them and access the satellite internet service in locations outside of their […]
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SpaceX to apply for Starlink permit in India following false start earlier this year
SpaceX will soon apply for a permit to launch its Starlink internet service in India, after being forced earlier this year to refund customers who had already placed a preorder. According to a report by […]
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Starlink launch in the Philippines delayed until mid-2023
SpaceX was hoping to launch Starlink service in the Philippines before the end of 2022, but that date has now been pushed back to the middle of 2023. The country’s Department of Information and Communications […]
Supercharger News
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Fan creates stunning renders of Tesla’s Hollywood Supercharger, Diner, and Drive-In Theater
Last month Tesla filed plans with the City of Los Angeles to build a Supercharger station with a 24-hour diner and drive-in theater in Hollywood. Tesla files plans for Hollywood Supercharger with diner and drive-in […]
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Tesla planning 8-stall Supercharger at Gananoque Canadian Tire [Ontario]
Almost halfway through the year, it looks like Tesla is finally working on a new Supercharger between Kingston and Cornwall. While it isn’t the long awaited Brockville location, there are still 8 stalls coming soon […]
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Tesla expanding Hope Supercharger with 12 new V3 stalls
Less than one year after opening, Tesla is expanding the Supercharger station in Hope, British Columbia. The Hope V3 Supercharger opened in July last year with 12 250kW Superchargers at the Esso station at 19700 […]