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Tesla says FSD is 3.5x safer than human drivers in first European safety report
Tesla has released its first-ever European safety data for Full Self-Driving (FSD), and the results are impressive. The report comes less than two months after Tesla secured its first European approval FSD in the Netherlands. […]
Tesla Model 3 RWD Exceeds EPA Range Rating in Edmunds’ Real-World Test
Driving range is still a concern for some EV shoppers. However, a real-world test by Edmunds shows switching to electric does not need to scare drivers. The media outlet has confirmed that the Tesla Model […]
Lucid UX 3.6 Update Adds Hands-Free Driving and More to Gravity SUV
Lucid has started rolling out one of its most significant software updates yet for the Gravity SUV, adding hands-free driving capabilities alongside a range of new navigation, charging, and convenience features. Hands-Free Driving Arrives for […]
Starlink Brings Connectivity to Remote Schools in Bolivia
As Starlink continues to expand across South America, the satellite internet provider is now helping bring reliable connectivity to schools in Bolivia, giving students and teachers access to digital resources that were previously difficult or […]
Tesla updates rules to allow FSD transfer ahead of Cybertruck AWD deliveries, but it comes at a cost
With the first deliveries fast approaching, Tesla has provided an update on how its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Transfer Program will apply to customers who ordered the $59K Cybertruck AWD. Tesla had previously stated customers who […]
Wizz Air becomes first European budget airline to adopt Starlink
Wizz Air is joining a growing list of airlines turning to Starlink for in-flight connectivity, announcing plans to equip its fleet with SpaceX’s satellite internet service beginning in 2027. The move will make the Hungary-based […]
Cybertruck News
Leaked photo shows Tesla Cybertruck BIW frames and castings inside Giga Texas
A new photo has leaked from inside Giga Texas showing that Tesla is inching closer to the official start of Cybertruck production. The photo shows two Cybertruck frames with front and rear castings attached. This […]
Tesla Cybertrucks tackle snow and ice in New Zealand [Videos]
The Tesla Cybertruck arrived in New Zealand last month for winter testing, and on Friday two versions of the electric truck were spotted playing in the snow and ice. For several months now all the […]
Tesla Cybertruck frame spotted leaving Giga Texas
We have already seen evidence that Tesla’s Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas is up and running, and on Friday what may be one of the first complete Cybertruck frames built on that line was […]
Tesla to shut down Giga Texas for Model Y production line upgrades, shift employees to Cybertruck lines
Tesla will be shutting down Giga Texas next month to perform some upgrades to the Model Y production lines. At the same time the company will be shifting some of its workers who were previously […]
Model 3 News
Tesla no longer providing chrome license plate frames on new Model 3/Y deliveries
Tesla has made a number of changes to their vehicles over the years, making features and items that were once standard either an option or removing them altogether. Sometimes these changes prove to be controversial, […]
Tesla shuts down orders for the Model 3 Long Range in Canada and the US
A few months ago Elon Musk warned Tesla may stop taking orders on some vehicles due to “ridiculous” demand. Today the automaker followed through on those words and is no longer taking orders for the […]
Budget adds Tesla Model 3 to rental fleet in Canada
You now have another option to rent a Tesla in British Columbia as at least two Budget locations have recently added Model 3s to their car rental fleet. While Budget hasn’t advertised or promoted that […]
British Transport Police add Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 to fleet
The British Transport Police (BTP) has added two new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet after having taken delivery of a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 this month. BTP is a special force that polices […]
Model Y News
Tesla releases ‘Energy Boost’ to add more range to Model Y RWD in the US
Tesla has now started offering Energy Boost, a software upgrade which will add up to 50 miles (80km) of driving range for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the US. The upgrade is unfortunately […]
Tesla brings Quicksilver to Model Y in Canada, makes Dark Gemini Wheels standard, and axes seven-seat option
Tesla was busy making a number of changes to the Design Studio for the Model Y in Canada on Thursday night, adding a new paint colour, and also discontinuing a wheel and interior configuration option. […]
UK buyers to enjoy 0% APR financing on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla is promoting a new financing scheme to attract buyers in the UK. The company is offering 0% APR for the Model 3 and Model Y, including Hire Purchases (HP) and Personal Contract Purchases (PCP). […]
Tesla raises Model 3 prices across Europe following tariffs, cuts Model 3/Y prices in Israel
Tesla has been forced to raise prices for the Model 3 sedan across much of Europe, after the European Union (EU) imposed new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. At the same time, […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S hits existing inventory in Canada before most deliveries begin
We reported earlier today that Tesla has begun international deliveries of the refresh Model S with the first cars handed over to customers in Vancouver and Calgary. While hundreds of other long-time reservation holders wait […]
Tesla officially begins international deliveries of refresh Model S in Canada
Without much fanfare at all, Tesla has delivered the first refresh Model S cars in Canada with separate deliveries in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta. The first delivery actually took place over the weekend, where […]
Half a dozen Long Range Model S cars spotted in Vancouver at Tesla Richmond [Update]
We have so far received reports of refresh Model S cars arriving last week in Alberta in Calgary and Edmonton and also Oakville and Vaughan, Ontario. Noticeably absent from that list is Vancouver, which is […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X can be hacked and stolen within minutes, OTA fix on its way
A security researcher has been able to develop a new bluetooth attack that allows him to clone a Tesla keyfob and steal a Model X within minutes. The hack was developed by Lennert Wouters, a […]
NHTSA still considering recall of Model S/X over eMMC touchscreen failures, expands scope
Even though Tesla last week announced a change to its policies regarding the memory chips (eMMC) on older Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its investigation into the […]
Tesla updates trip planner to include Model 3 SR+, Model Y, and all new EPA ranges
It may have taken a few years, but Tesla has finally updated its Trip Planner by adding a couple of its vehicles, but also removing one. Earlier this week the automaker released a series of […]
SpaceX News
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX in land dispute; demands Twitter/X as compensation
SpaceX is facing its latest lawsuit courtesy of Cards Against Humanity. The contention is that the space exploration company is encroaching on land purchased by the latter to thwart former President Trump’s effort to build […]
SpaceX and FAA Clash Over $633K Fines: Musk Calls Regulatory Actions Politically Motivated
SpaceX is once again at odds with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), escalating a long-standing dispute over regulatory oversight. The FAA recently proposed fines totaling US$633,009 against SpaceX for alleged violations during two rocket launches […]
SpaceX’s Starlink Deal With United Airlines Deal Boosts Aircraft Contracts to Over 2,500
SpaceX currently has deals to install Starlink on more than 2,500 aircraft. The surge in orders follows a landmark agreement with United Airlines, which nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink Aviation orders. During the World […]
FAA Hits SpaceX With $633,009 in Proposed Fines For Launch Violations, Musk Promises Lawsuit [Update]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a total of US$633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for alleged violations during two of its 2023 launches. The FAA, which oversees the safety and regulation of commercial […]
Supercharger News
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 […]
Tesla files plans to build world’s largest 164-stall Supercharger in California
Tesla already has a number of large Supercharger stations in California, including the world’s largest at Harris Ranch. However, that 98-stall station will soon be dwarfed by one in Kern County, which if approved, will […]
Tesla partners with gas station to more than triple Supercharger network in Iceland
Tesla’s Supercharger network in Iceland is about to get a big boost, more than tripling in size, and it is happening with an unlikely partner. According to a post from the official Tesla Europe & […]
