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Tesla European Sales Dip 45% in January
Tesla’s European sales took a significant hit in January, dropping by 45% year-over-year. While Tesla saw a decline, the broader electric vehicle (EV) market grew by 37% during the same time period. Several factors are […]

Tesla expands in Germany with acquisition of Manz AG assets and workforce
Tesla has agreed to acquire key assets and staff from Manz AG, a financially troubled automation systems supplier in Germany. The deal, facilitated by Tesla Automation GmbH, will bolster Tesla’s manufacturing and automation capabilities in […]

Washington State Bill to Expand Direct EV Sales Beyond Tesla Fails
Washington State’s bid to expand direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a wall as House Bill 1721 failed to advance out of the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee. The legislation, which would have allowed […]

Vandals take aim at Superchargers, Tesla promises criminal charges
Tesla’s Supercharger network has become a target for vandalism, prompting Tesla to take a hard stance against those responsible. The company has vowed to prosecute anyone caught damaging its charging stations, after a station was […]

SpaceX Targets February 28 for Starship Flight 8 After Flight 7 Failure Investigation
SpaceX is targeting this Friday, February 28, for the 8th test flight of Starship, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle. The upcoming launch from Starbase, Texas, follows the failure of Flight 7 on January 16, […]

Tesla Roadster still in development, but no launch date in sight – Lars Moravy
Tesla’s next-generation Roadster may be delayed by nearly a decade, but the vehicle is still in active development and will be coming to market, according to Lars Moravy, Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering. In a […]
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 sold out in Europe until Q2 2022
Just 10 days into the new year, Tesla has already sold out their entire Model 3 production supply destined for Europe in the first quarter of 2022. According to the online Design Studio, the earliest […]

Tesla Model 3 with LFP battery impresses in range test in sub-zero temperatures [Video]
In the Q3 2021 shareholder deck Tesla confirmed they were shifting all Standard Range vehicles to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. The change came over a year after they first introduced LFP battery packs […]
Tesla owner supposedly mining $800 a month in crypto from his Model 3
As per a report on CNBC, Siraj Raval is one of the latest Tesla owners to use the vehicle as a conduit to mine for cryptocurrencies. Raval is running free mining software on his Apple […]

Tesla owner supposedly mining $800 a month in crypto from his Model 3
As per a report on CNBC, Siraj Raval is one of the latest Tesla owners to use the vehicle as a conduit to mine for cryptocurrencies. Raval is running free mining software on his Apple […]
Model Y News

Tesla RWD Model 3 and Model Y qualify for new subsidy in China, only available until the end of the year
Tesla now benefits from another EV incentive as its Model 3 RWD and Model Y RWD just qualified for a new subsidy in China. The subsidy is offered by Shenzhen and is available only locally. […]

Tesla China staff debunks rumours of Model Y production slow down: Report
Tesla is often the subject of rumours. However, one of its staff has denied the latest one that the EV maker will cut down production of Model Y in China toward the end of the […]

Tesla begins Model Y Quicksilver deliveries at Giga Berlin
Tesla has officially started deliveries of Model Y in the all-new Quicksilver paint colour from Giga Berlin. Tesla announced the new Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red paint colours back in October. The two new colours […]

Tesla Model Y leads Chinese premium SUV sales by a wide margin
Tesla continues to dominate the premium SUV market in China. Its Model Y sales in November were four times as many as the second-place. Tesla makes only two models in China; the Model 3 and […]
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Model S News

Unplugged Performance and Randy Pobst easily take Pikes Peak crown in Tesla Model S Plaid
Even though Mother Nature tried to throw a wrench into the plans, Randy Pobst and the team at Unplugged Performance were able to win the Exhibition Class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb […]

Tesla outselling all other EVs combined in the US by a 3-1 margin
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in the United States. The latest data shows Americans registered 3 times as many new EVs in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) […]

Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid tackles Pike Peak Hill Climb with ease during qualifying
After unveiling their brand new Model S Plaid last week at Laguna Seca, Unplugged Performance (UP) is now taking on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). During practice sessions and now into qualifying today, […]
Model X News

Tesla opens new Model 3 specific Service Centre in California
In an effort to apparently streamline service and repairs for Tesla vehicles, the California-based automaker recently opened a new Model 3 specific Service Centre in Santa Ana, California. The new Service Centre will work alongside […]

Tesla safety features saves two families in freak accident
Tesla vehicles are well-known for their safety features, having won numerous awards around the world. Those safety features were put on full display in the UK this weekend saving two families from being killed in […]

Tesla Model S Long Range now the Long Range Plus as it gets range boost, now rated at 627km, and new 19″ Tempest wheel option
During the Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the current production Model S and Model X can actually achieve a higher range than what is currently published on the Tesla website. Today […]
SpaceX News

Starship orbital launch could still happen next week as dress rehearsal cancelled
SpaceX fans waiting to see the first Starship orbital test flight may have to wait a little longer as it appears a launch could now take place closer towards the end of the month. SpaceX […]

SpaceX Prepares For Starship Launch Rehearsal and Orbital Test Flight
SpaceX is gearing up for a major launch rehearsal of its Starship rocket, the most powerful rocket ever built, with its first orbital test flight expected to take place in the following weeks, pending regulatory […]

One of SpaceX’s new Starlink mini satellites deorbits
SpaceX recently started launching the mini versions of its next-gen Starlink satellites. However, instead of orbiting the planet and providing internet connection anywhere, one of these satellites has dropped back to Earth, as Gizmodo reports. That […]

SpaceX granted Starlink license in The Bahamas
SpaceX’s Starlink has been granted a license by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) to operate in The Bahamas. Starlink Services Bahamas Limited was licensed in mid-February 2023, according to URCA’s public register of […]
Supercharger News

Tesla installs 50th Supercharger in Japan
These days, it is hard to keep up with Tesla’s expansion. The EV maker is building out its presence in Japan, recently commissioning its 50th Supercharger. The official handle of Tesla Japan commemorated the milestone […]

Tesla opens up Supercharger location voting, including multiple sites across Canada
As promised Tesla has launched a new voting system where owners can help select the locations of future Supercharger stations. The voting launched today and includes locations around the world, including 17 sites across Canada. […]

Tesla increases Supercharger fees in Germany with introduction of time-of-use tiers
For the second time in less than one month Tesla has raised Supercharger rates in Germany. However, the increased rates are only at certain times of the day as the automaker has also introduced three […]