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Tesla Launches Wheel and Tire Protection Plan in the U.S.
Tesla has introduced a new Wheel and Tire Protection Plan (WTPP) in the United States, expanding its coverage options for drivers concerned about unexpected damage from road hazards. Unlike Tesla’s earlier annual plans, the new […]
Teslas Are The Least Stolen Cars in America: Study
Tesla vehicles are proving to be the hardest targets for car thieves. A new study from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows that four Tesla vehicles top the list of vehicles least likely to […]
Tesla launches new customer feedback portal for vehicles, FSD, Supercharging, and more
Tesla has introduced a new customer feedback feature designed to streamline how owners report issues and share suggestions across its wide range of products and services. The tool, called Tesla Echo and now live at […]
Tesla raises Model S/X prices by $10k in the U.S, but adds ‘Luxe Package’
Tesla has updated its Model S and Model X lineup in the U.S., introducing a new premium “Luxe Package” across all trims. The move comes with a US$10,000 price increase, but the included features add […]
Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV Backlog Hits 59 Weeks — CEO Suggests Buying a Tesla
Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle (EV), the YU7 SUV, has taken China’s EV market by storm — but overwhelming demand has created a backlog so severe that CEO Lei Jun is telling buyers to consider rival […]
Tesla Brings Monthly Extended Warranty Program to Canada
Tesla has introduced its monthly Extended Service Agreement (ESA) program to Canada, offering owners a flexible way to maintain peace of mind once their original vehicle warranty expires. The program mirrors the version launched in […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla mobile app update adds Semi assets and Cybertruck references for the first time
Tesla released a new version of their mobile app on the iOS App Store on Thursday night, version 4.14.3. While the release notes said no new features were added, there were several items added behind […]
Tesla Cybertruck production inches closer with new job postings [Update]
Tesla has published several job postings related to Cybertruck production, in the clearest sign yet that the futuristic electric truck is getting closer to reality. The Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019, and had an […]
Franz von Holzhausen talks Tesla Cybertruck at former school, ArtCenter College of Design [Video]
Students at one of the preeminent automotive design colleges in the US recently got to experience the original Tesla Cybertruck prototype in person thanks to one of its former students, Franz von Holzhausen. Tesla’s Chief […]
Did Unplugged Performance just reveal the final Cybertruck design?
There have been several indications in the last few weeks that the Cybertruck is inching closer to production, but the final design of the electric truck still hasn’t been revealed, even though it was finalized […]
Model 3 News
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 […]
NHTSA recalls Tesla’s Boombox feature to disable custom sounds while driving
Tesla owners in the United States will soon be receiving a new software update to disable some of the features of Boombox. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the ability to play […]
How to tell if you have heated wipers on your Tesla Model 3/Y (if you don’t have 2022.4.5 yet)
Tesla started turning on a brand new feature in some of their cars this week – heated wipers. Referred to internally as Heated Wiper Park or Windshield Wiper Defrost in the release notes, the new […]
Model Y News
Tesla cancels Fremont-made Model Y Long Range orders in Canada after switching to imports from China
Tesla has started emailing customers in Canada with existing orders for a Model Y Long Range made at Fremont, notifying them that their order is being cancelled. The emails come a few weeks after Tesla […]
Tesla increases Model Y price in Türkiye and discounts Model 3 in Thailand
Tesla has rolled out another set of price changes to the Model Y and Model 3, this time in Türkiye and Thailand, and they include both an increase and a limited time decrease. In Türkiye, […]
Tesla adds 20″ Induction wheels to Model Y RWD configurator in Canada
In April Tesla launched a new Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant in Canada. Since the vehicle was being imported from China it was initially offered with limited options. Now Tesla has added the ability […]
Tesla launches car scrappage program in the UK providing up to £4,000 off new Model 3/Y
Tesla has launched a new car scrappage program in the United Kingdom (UK), aimed at encouraging customers to trade in their older gas or diesel cars for a new Model 3 or Model Y. For […]
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Model S News
Tesla returns to the Nürburgring with a Model S Plaid
Nearly two years since Tesla last tested the Model S Plaid in 2019; the vehicle returned to Germany. No longer is the car equipped with lip spoilers, splitters or fixed wings. Instead, according to Car […]
Tesla Model S Plaid sets world record and comes within inches of breaking 9-second quarter mile barrier [Video]
When Tesla unveiled the Model S Plaid earlier this year, the automaker made the bold claim it was going to be the fastest production car ever made. Although it was a little later than planned, […]
Round steering wheel in refresh Tesla Model S? Elon Musk says ‘No’
Since the refresh Model S design was revealed earlier this year, the most controversial aspect was the all-new yoke steering wheel. Although the unconventional steering wheel had been seen in prototype vehicles like the Roadster […]
Model X News
The Tesla S3XYR lineup [Photos]
It’s not every day that you are able to get all of Tesla’s current vehicles on the road today together in one place. Drive Tesla was able to do just that yesterday, bringing together a […]
Tesla adds Sirius XM improvements in 2020.24.6.4 software update
It seems like a lot of the newest features being released via free over-the-air (OTA) software updates has been geared towards owners of the Model 3. But in good news for Model S and Model […]
NHTSA investigating MCU failures in older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced they are investigation what is alleged to be premature failures of the touchscreen units in Model S and Model X vehicles. According to documents posted to […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX eyes Ireland for first European office
SpaceX is preparing to launch across the Atlantic with its plans to establish an office in Dublin, Ireland. This strategic move is driven by SpaceX’s plans to expand its satellite internet service, Starlink, across Europe. […]
British Columbia government utilizes SpaceX Starlink for enhanced connectivity
The British Columbia government has turned to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service to enhance the connectivity of several key highway webcam sites. The province’s Avalanche and Weather Programs team has also embraced this technology for […]
SpaceX Starship Ready For Second Launch, But Awaiting FAA Approval
SpaceX’s full stack Starship is on the launch pad at Starbase in Texas, ready to launch. During the test, the company aims to put the spacecraft into orbit. When that will actually happen is still […]
SpaceX Urges Regulators to Review Viasat Takeover
SpaceX is urging regulators to reconsider the £5.5bn takeover of Viasat. The company is seeking to challenge the deal, which was previously approved and closed in May. This week, SpaceX again entered the fight against […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens Superchargers in Toronto, Scarborough, and Saint-Jérôme [Ontario & Quebec]
Tesla’s Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll this week opening three new stations, two in Ontario and one in Quebec. Saint-Jérôme Supercharger The first to open was the new Supercharger in Saint-Jérôme, […]
Tesla already installing V4 Superchargers in Europe
Tesla fans have been waiting and expecting to see the launch of the new V4 Superchargers in North America as plans for several stations across the US have already been uncovered. However Tesla revealed that […]
Non-Tesla EV owners quickly find out how easy fast charging should be with the Supercharger network and Magic Dock
Tesla opened up its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles (EV) yesterday, instantly providing owners of non-Tesla EVs access to the fast and reliable Supercharger network. It didn’t take long for EV owners to try […]
