Latest News
The Boring Company Pushes Back Nashville Tunnel Opening, Addresses Safety and Expansion Questions
The Boring Company has released a new update on its Music City Loop, the underground transit system designed to link Nashville International Airport (BNA) with with the city’s downtown. The company also responded to nearly […]
SpaceX Expands in Bastrop with $8M Project and $17.3M Texas Grant
SpaceX is preparing for another wave of growth in Central Texas, with fresh investments in its Bastrop facilities, backed by both private funding and state support totaling more than $25 million. $8 Million Expansion Kicks […]
Tesla’s new Megablock promises 23% faster installs and 40% lower costs
Tesla has unveiled the Megablock, a next-generation utility-scale storage solution designed to set new benchmarks in efficiency, speed of deployment, and cost savings. Building on the success of its widely deployed Megapack systems, Megablock introduces […]
Tesla Falls Below 40% U.S. EV Market Share for First Time Since 2017
Tesla’s grip on the American electric vehicle (EV) market is loosening, with new data showing its share slipping to levels not seen in nearly eight years. According to figures from Cox Automotive shared with Reuters, […]
BC Hydro Launches Canada’s First Pilot Turning Electric School Buses Into Mobile Power Sources
BC Hydro has introduced a groundbreaking pilot project that will turn electric school buses into mobile energy resources, marking the first real-world deployment of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in Canada. The initiative will explore how these […]
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum and Expand Starlink Capabilities
SpaceX has reached an agreement to purchase wireless spectrum from EchoStar Corp. in a transaction valued at approximately $17 billion. The acquisition positions SpaceX to significantly enhance its Starlink satellite internet service and push forward […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with new side mirror design [Update]
On the same day that Elon Musk said he had reviewed a beta production version of the Cybertruck, it appears to have been spotted on the roads of Palo Alto, California, according to a photo […]
Elon Musk says production beta Cybertruck is “incredible,” but when will we get to see it?
With production of the Tesla Cybertruck inching closer by the day, CEO Elon Musk has teased that the electric truck is “incredible,” after reviewing the beta production version this week. While Musk has seen what […]
Tesla remains on track to begin Cybertruck production “later this year”
Tesla published their Q4 2022 and full year financial report this afternoon and as is customary the automaker included a number of other tidbits of information in their shareholder deck. One of those was related […]
Tesla secures curved windshield patent for Cybertruck
With Cybertruck production inching closer by the day, Tesla has secured a patent for the electric truck’s massive, and unique, windshield. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the patent titled ‘Automotive […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Autopilot slams on the brakes for jaywalking dog [Video]
There have been countless videos shared of Tesla’s Autopilot system detecting and reacting to obstacles in the road. Many times these videos are captured on the vehicle’s exterior cameras, making it difficult to know whether […]
Billing error leaves Tesla owner in China with nearly $777,000 Supercharger bill
Last week Tesla raised Supercharger prices in Canada, making plugging in and charging your vehicle quite a bit more expensive. But it is nothing compared to what one Tesla owner in China experienced after receiving […]
Stock Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range delivery estimates jump to nearly a full year in Europe
Less than one month ago we reported that European delivery estimates for the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range variants in stock configurations had been extended to November 2022. Now customers placing an […]
Hertz has over 100 Tesla Model 3 rental cars at San Francisco International Airport
Hertz announced plans last year to purchase as many as 150,000 Tesla Model 3s for it global rental fleet and Uber drivers. Some critics questioned the authenticity of the deal, most notably Tesla bear Gordon […]
Model Y News
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 […]
Tesla increases discounts on Model 3 and Model Y inventory in Canada and US
Over the last few weeks Tesla has been offering some discounts on Model 3 and Model Y cars in existing inventory in both Canada and the US. Those discounts have now been increased to over […]
Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best selling car through the first six months of the year
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to exert its dominance in auto markets around the world. The latest accomplishment is in Europe, where the electric SUV was the best selling car, electric or otherwise, through […]
Tesla Korea secures more than 13,000 Model Y RWD orders in days after launch
Tesla launched orders for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in South Korea on Thursday last week, and to say it has been a popular choice among local consumers would be an understatement. By Monday […]
Deals
Model S News
Mercedes EQS gets first drag race against Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, and Audi e-tron GT [Video]
Much has been said about the new Mercedes Benz EQS electric sedan. From its plush interior to the world’s largest 56″ LCD display, affectionately known as the Hyperscreen, it has all the luxury features that […]
Tesla’s new vision-based Autopark gets first tests [Videos]
One of the features in Tesla’s suite of Full Self-Driving (FSD) features is Autopark. The systems works by detecting vacant parking spaces between vehicles, either straight in or parallel spaces, and then using the car’s […]
Tesla Model S reservation holders in Canada get new September delivery dates as some US deliveries get pushed back into 2022
When Tesla first announced the refresh Model S in January, CEO Elon Musk was hoping to begin deliveries just one month later in February. The company’s website disagreed with the CEO, indicating deliveries would instead […]
Model X News
New Sirius XM interface and free trial finally arrives in Canada
Earlier this summer when Tesla deployed the 2020.24.6.4 software update, the release notes indicated a new SiriusXM user interface (UI) for Model S and Model X owners. Despite being in the release notes, the improvements […]
Tesla HW3.0 upgrades finally begin in Europe
Tesla has been upgrading vehicles equipped with the older HW2 or HW2.5 computers since September 2019 in the US, and earlier this year in Canada. Owners in Europe have been patiently waiting for their turn […]
Going on a road trip and don’t have PPF? Consider this cheap alternative
A popular aftermarket add-on to Tesla vehicles (any new vehicle actually) is Paint Protection Film, or PPF. This provides a thin layer of protection to your paint from scratches, door dings, and road debris. PPF […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX challenges FAA report on Starlink debris risk, calls analysis ‘deeply flawed’
SpaceX has engaged in a dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a report to Congress that raised concerns about the risk of Starlink satellite debris falling to Earth. The aerospace company alleges that […]
SpaceX faces lawsuit over alleged gender and minority pay discrimination
SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Ashley Foltz, a SpaceX engineer, who alleges that she was paid significantly less than her male colleagues for performing a similar job. The lawsuit, filed as a class […]
Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites in race to catch up with SpaceX
Amazon has successfully launched its first two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper, setting the stage for the debut of the company’s satellite internet system. The launch, which took place on Friday, marks a significant milestone […]
SpaceX Starship Has “decent chance” to Reach Orbit, Says Elon Musk
SpaceX’s Starship has a “decent chance” of reaching orbit on its second test flight, says Elon Musk. The vehicle is an integral part of SpaceX’s plans to explore various destinations in the solar system and […]
Supercharger News
Tesla’s Superchargers network grew by 34% YoY in Q1 2023
One of the barriers to entry for EVs for many people is charging, specifically public charging opportunities, because they are not as widespread. However, Tesla is changing that as it expands its public charging network. […]
Tesla begins construction on Surrey’s fifth Supercharger station [British Columbia]
It appears the Tesla capital of British Columbia is Surrey, as the city just outside of Vancouver is getting its fifth Supercharger station. Construction has started on a new station in the parking lot of […]
Tesla’s new V4 Supercharger is now open to non-Tesla vehicles
In March, Tesla unveiled its new V4 Supercharger at a Tesla Supercharger station outside of Amsterdam. However, despite being designed with other electric vehicles (EVs) in mind with a longer cord, the station was only […]
