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Tesla Secures Top Five Spots in Kogod School’s 2024 Made in America Auto Index
Tesla’s commitment to American manufacturing has once again earned it top honours in the Kogod School of Business’s 2024 Made in America Auto Index. The annual study, conducted by American University, evaluates the percentage of […]

SpaceX gets $350 billion valuation in latest share sale
SpaceX has secured a valuation of $350 billion through a secondary share sale. The deal, finalized at $185 per share, marks a sharp increase from the $112 valuation just a few months prior. This transaction […]

Tesla Resumes Showroom Search in India
Tesla has reignited its efforts to enter the Indian market by resuming its search for a showroom space in New Delhi. This marks a significant shift after the company put its investment plans in the […]

Starlink Mini Launches in Canada With Introductory Price
SpaceX has finally launched the Starlink Mini in Canada, offering a more compact and cost-effective option for satellite internet users. According to an update to the Starlink website on Tuesday, the Mini is available at […]

GM Shifts Gears and Ends Cruise Robotaxi Program
General Motors (GM) has announced the end of its Cruise robotaxi program. Instead, the automaker will focus its efforts to integrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) into personal vehicles. The Detroit automaker revealed its decision […]

Tesla planning 20-stall Supercharger in Toronto [Ontario]
Tesla is continuously working to expand its charging infrastructure across Canada, and the latest plans show Tesla wants to build a 20-stall Supercharger in Toronto, Ontario. According to a zoning application submitted by Tesla in […]
Cybertruck News

Elon Musk drives around Giga Texas in latest Cybertruck prototype, calls it “awesome”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has again been driving the Cybertruck around Giga Texas, except this time it was in the Alpha prototype. The Cybertruck arrived in Austin on Sunday, and has been sitting inside the […]

Tesla’s 8,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press rumoured to begin operating next month
The official opening of Giga Texas is getting closer by the day, with rumours circulating that the first Model Y deliveries could happen before the end of March. The new factory will be producing more […]

New photos confirm Tesla Cybertruck Alpha prototype has instrument cluster display and Auto Shift out of Park
The Tesla Cybertruck prototype that arrived at Giga Texas over the weekend has generated a lot of excitement among workers at the factory, with many taking photos and videos of the electric truck. Some of […]

Tesla Cybertruck Alpha prototype arrives at Giga Texas for likely unveil during earnings call
We have so far seen a few images and a walk-around video of the new Cybertruck. Early reports indicated the electric truck was spotted at Giga Texas, even though the factory is currently only producing […]
Model 3 News

Tesla Model 3 was the second best selling car in the UK in 2021
Riding a growing wave of interest in electric vehicles (EVs), the Tesla Model 3 became the second best selling car in the United Kingdom (UK) for 2021, even when taking gas-powered cars into account. Not […]

Tesla owner’s manual hints ventilated seats may come to the Model 3/Y
Tesla brought back ventilated seats with the introduction of the Model S and Model X refresh last year. According to the latest versions of the owner’s manual on Tesla’s website, the feature may soon also […]

UK politician attempting to stop purchase of Tesla police cars
Warley MP John Speller from Sandwell in the United Kingdom hopes to stop local police forces from buying Teslas for their fleets. The MP urged the Midlands Police not to invest in American cars when […]

Hands-on test with Model Y and AMD Ryzen processor show greatly improved user experience. Is a retrofit coming?
Tesla started delivering Fremont-made Model 3 and Model Y cars with AMD Ryzen processors last month, just a few weeks after the same change was made at Giga Shanghai. The chip gives new Tesla cars up […]
Model Y News

Tesla updates Model Y rear door emergency release to make it easier to access, makes rear seat bench longer in China
Tesla has made two updates to the Model Y, one of which is for cars built at both Fremont and Giga Shanghai, and the other which appears to be exclusive to China. Model Y Rear […]

First Tesla Model Ys from Giga Berlin arrive in Taiwan ahead of December deliveries
Tesla has exported the first vehicles from Giga Berlin outside of Europe, sending the first shipment of Model Ys to Taiwan. Those first few vehicles have started arriving in the country ahead of the first deliveries […]

Euro NCAP has found no evidence Tesla attempted to cheat safety tests
Last month the Tesla Model Y excelled in European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) testing, achieving the highest score of any vehicle ever tested. The results were quickly put into doubt after Tesla hacker […]

Tesla Model Y tops China’s SUV sales charts in September
The Tesla Model Y is set to become the world’s most popular car in the very near future. On the way to that achievement, the Model Y was the best selling SUV in China September, […]
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Model S News

Tesla Model S Plaid shines in first MotorTrend review – “the best Tesla yet”
When Tesla first created the Model S, Elon Musk said their goal “was to create not the best electric car, but the best car of any kind.” They were able to do just that, with […]

This is how quiet the Tesla Model S Plaid cabin is, and it is going to get quieter through a software update [Video]
When Tesla announced the refresh Model S in January, it said the flagship sedan would be equipped withe new microphones that would enable active noise cancelling. Combined with other features in the design, the cabin […]

Tesla Parts Catalog confirms refresh Model S third row, tow hitch, and much more
Tesla recently added the refresh Model S to the official Parts Catalog, and with it confirmed some features we suspected the new car had, and also revealed some new information about other features. Model S […]
Model X News

Voluntary recall issued by Tesla for 2016 and older Model X vehicles for power steering issue
Tesla has issued a new voluntary recall notice for Tesla Model X vehicles built before mid-2016, as there may be a potential issue with the power steering components. The official recall notice is called the […]

Tesla Test Drive event coming to Langley BC (February 15-17, 2020)
If you are a resident of the Fraser Valley outside of Vancouver, and you want to experience a Tesla without having to make the journey into downtown Vancouver, there’s some good news. Tesla will be […]

Tesla updates the warranty on Model S and X vehicles to introduce battery mileage limits, but older vehicles are grandfathered
Probably the biggest question still asked by those considering to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) is about battery life, and how quickly the battery degrades. If you were to purchase a Tesla Model S or […]
SpaceX News

FAA may fine SpaceX over missing data ahead of an August launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes imposing a $175,000 fine against SpaceX for failure to submit required data before a launch. In a notice to SpaceX, the FAA noted SpaceX failed to submit the required […]

Starlink customers on waiting list being offered ‘Global Roaming’ service
If you are interested in SpaceX’s Starlink but live in a country where it has not rolled out officially yet, you may still be able to sign up for the satellite internet service. The company […]

SpaceX’s Starlink supporting connectivity after New Zealand’s Cyclone Gabrielle
SpaceX has come to the rescue as New Zealand deals with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The company reports it is coordinating with the country’s Nation Emergency Management Agency to support connectivity during recovery efforts […]

American Queen Voyages is the latest cruise line to run fleet on Starlink
Cruise operator American Queen Voyages has announced it is upgrading all the vessels in its fleet. All seven cruisers will stay connected through SpaceX’s Starlink. The company claims it is the first cruise line to power […]
Supercharger News

Tesla increases Supercharger fees in Europe 30% or more [Update]
It is now much more expensive to plug in and use a Supercharger in Europe after Tesla raised its per kWh Supercharging fees as much as 30% or more at stations across the region on […]

Laguna Seca Superchargers get turned on ahead of race weekend
Tesla drivers going to Laguna Seca Raceway in California will no longer have to visit the Superchargers in nearby Monterey as the track now has its very own station. Last year Drive Tesla first reported […]

Tesla Superchargers in Iceland open to other EVs
Tesla has expanded its Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program to Iceland, allowing owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) plug in at five different Supercharger stations around the country. The Tesla Charging team announced the expansion of […]