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US Senators Ask NHTSA to Review Tesla’s FSD Safety Claims Following Reuters Investigation
Two longtime Tesla critics are once again turning their attention to the automaker’s driver assistance technology, this time asking U.S. regulators to examine the safety claims Tesla has made about its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. […]
Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs days after launching the R2 SUV
Rivian has announced another round of layoffs, this time cutting hundreds of positions across its business. The layoffs come just days after beginning deliveries of its highly anticipated R2 SUV. The electric vehicle (EV) maker […]
Dutch Minister Defends Tesla FSD Approval After Reuters Questions Safety Data
Dutch officials are pushing back against claims that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) approval in the Netherlands was influenced by the company’s own marketing or safety statistics, insisting the decision was based on extensive independent testing […]
SpaceX completes $60B Cursor acquisition to build next-generation AI models
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding platform Cursor, completing a deal that was first set in motion in April when the two companies announced a partnership focused on developing advanced coding and knowledge-work AI models. […]
Industry Minister to Discuss Canadian Manufacturing Opportunities with BYD, Chery, and Geely
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly is heading to China and Japan this week to discuss investment in the Canadian auto sector. As part of the trip, Minister Joly confirmed that she is meeting with BYD, […]
Tesla files FSD application in Taiwan, sets end date for one-time purchases and transfers
While much of the focus lately has been on Europe, Tesla has taken a major step toward bringing Full Self-Driving (FSD) to another part of the world. The company has officially confirmed that it has […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla made this change to the Cybertruck mirror caps to improve durability and cut costs
Over the past few weeks, Tesla Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill has been sharing some of the many production improvements made to the electric pickup since its launch, revealing changes to everything from the battery […]
Tesla shows off custom Cybertruck tool rack accessory, but it may not make it to production
Tesla has shown off the first accessory for the Cybertruck at the groundbreaking event for the company’s new lithium refinery in Texas. A custom-made tool rack was shown off when CEO Elon Musk arrived at […]
South Korean firm wins $300 million Tesla Cybertruck parts supply contract
Tesla is getting closer and closer to the start of Cybertruck production, and when it does some of the parts that will go into making the futuristic electric truck will come from South Korea. According […]
Tesla shares first look at Cybertruck production lines, still on track to begin production later this year
Tesla has provided an update on Cybertruck production with the release of their Q1 2023 shareholder deck this afternoon, and included a first look at the Cybertruck pilot production line at Fremont and the permanent […]
Cybertruck may begin deliveries at the end of Q3, according to Elon Musk
The dream of many Tesla fans to drive their own Cybertruck may become a reality in the third quarter of 2023, when the company may start to make the first deliveries, according to comments made […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Cuts Model 3 and Model Y Prices in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla is lowering the cost of getting into both the Model 3 and Model Y lineups in Australia and New Zealand. A new entry-level Model 3 brings the sedan’s starting price down by A$9,000/NZ$9,000, while […]
Tesla raises prices across the board in both Canada and the US again
Tesla has once again raised the prices on all of its vehicles in both Canada and the United States on Wednesday night, pushing prices to new all-time highs. The last time Tesla increased prices on […]
Tesla and the Model 3 have the highest satisfaction ratings among car owners
Tesla and the Model 3 have come out on top in the Global Happy Motorist Index, which seeks to measure how satisfied customers are with their car and the brand overall. The study, conducted by […]
Hertz Tesla Model 3 rentals expand to Canada [Update]
Canadians can now rent the Tesla Model 3 through Hertz as the company has brought the Model 3 to select airports across Canada. A Drive Tesla reader sent us these pictures showing close to a […]
Tesla’s glass roof shows off its strength after massive tree falls on Model 3 in China
Tesla’s glass roof has once again showed off its impressive strength, this time keeping a driver unharmed after a massive tree fell on a Model 3 in China. Video of the incident shared by Jay […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y becomes Taiwan’s best-selling vehicle in September
Tesla had a huge September in Taiwan, with the Model Y finishing the month as the country’s best-selling vehicle. Not best-selling electric vehicle, but best-selling vehicle overall. According to new vehicle registration data, Tesla registered […]
Elon Musk squashes rumours of impending Tesla Model Y refresh
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is not about to launch a refreshed version of the Model Y, marking the second time this year that the company has denied rumours of a refresh for the […]
Tesla adds Model Y Gemini dark wheels as option in Canada, makes them standard in the US
Tesla is now offering the new Model Y Gemini dark wheels to buyers in Canada, just a few weeks after launching them in the US. However the new wheels are still an optional upgrade in […]
Tesla issues OTA recall for seatbelt warning system glitch
Tesla has issued a new over-the-air (OTA) recall over concerns the seatbelt warning system may not work as intended. The fix will be a simple OTA software update that will be released in June. According […]
Tesla launches Model Y Gemini Dark Wheels, but only in the US
Tesla has brought their Model Y Gemini Dark Wheels to North America, after first launching them in China last year. However, as with many other recent changes to the Model Y, these new wheels and […]
Deals
Jowua launches new app with Tesla dashboard, smart accessory controls and more
Jowua is expanding beyond physical Tesla accessories with one of its newest projects, the Jowua App. Designed as the central hub for Jowua’s growing smart hardware ecosystem, the app already works with the company’s Mobile […]
Snuuzu Model Y mattress review – worth every penny
Sleeping in the back of a Tesla usually means making a few compromises, but that wasn’t my experience with the Snuuzu mattress. I recently had the chance to use it for the first time on […]
Enhance Auto Launches Summer Sale With Up to 20% Off S3XY Accessories [Deal]
Enhance Auto is kicking off its annual Summer Sale, giving Tesla owners a chance to save on some of the company’s most popular accessories while also supporting a good cause. Running through August 31, the […]
Jowua’s Car Refrigerator Turns Your Tesla Model Y Into the Ultimate Road Trip Vehicle [Deal]
Whether you’re heading out on a weekend camping trip, packing groceries on a hot summer day, or spending hours on the road, keeping food and drinks cold in your Tesla usually means bringing along a […]
SPLACH Zippy Ultra Combines a Tesla Phone Mount and Portable Power Bank Into One Device [Deal]
Tesla owners often find themselves choosing between convenience and visibility. The factory wireless charging pad keeps your phone tucked away, but many drivers still rely on their devices for navigation, charging apps, music controls, and […]
Trunk Ambient Light LED Strip for Tesla Model Y/X from Jowua [Deal]
If you’ve ever opened your Tesla’s trunk at night, you’ll know the factory lighting doesn’t always get the job done. Whether you’re loading groceries, packing for a trip, or just trying to find something in […]
Model S News
Tesla Model S Plaid sets new lap record at Nürburgring [Video]
Two Tesla Model S Plaid vehicles were spotted today at Germany’s famous Nürburgring racetrack. The two electric sedans were seen flying around various sections of the track, and based on the observations of a Tesla […]
Refresh Tesla Model S deliveries are about to begin in Canada, VINs assigned and final payments requested [Update]
Tesla delivered the first Model S Plaid vehicles in June, six months after the production lines were first shut down to retool them for the new design. Since then Canadian reservation holders have been waiting […]
It costs more to buy a Tesla Model S in Israel than to import one from a neighbouring country
Israel is the most costly spot to purchase a Model S. It is so expensive that AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services says importing one into the country is cheaper than buying directly from Tesla. After taking […]
Model X News
Watch a Tesla Model X nearly take out another car on the highway without a driver behind the wheel
If someone were to say a Tesla without a driver was involved in an accident, most would automatically think to blame the driver-assist feature Autopilot. That’s not the case in this video captured by James […]
Tesla Cybertruck, Cyberquad, Roadster, and Semi on display at Annual Shareholder Meeting & Battery Day
What would a Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting be without their entire lineup, including vehicles not yet available on the market, on display for everyone to check out. Tesla didn’t disappoint yesterday by having their entire […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
Elon Musk Says Delta CEO Will “Lose His Job” as Starlink Feud Escalates
Elon Musk has escalated his ongoing feud with Delta Air Lines, saying CEO Ed Bastian will “lose his job” after unverified remarks surfaced claiming the airline deliberately avoided working with Musk and SpaceX’s Starlink. The […]
SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell Plans Face Strong Opposition from AT&T and Verizon
SpaceX’s plan to extend cellular coverage using its Starlink satellites with T-Mobile in the US has run into resistance from AT&T and Verizon. The two telecom giants are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to […]
Monroe County To Add Starlink Mini Terminals To Police Fleet
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will soon outfit its entire fleet with Starlink Mini terminals, ensuring continuous connectivity for deputies, even in areas where traditional communication methods falter. The Starlink initiative is the brainchild of […]
SpaceX to Launch First Commercial Human Spaceflight Mission to Explore Earth from Polar Orbit
SpaceX is preparing to launch the first commercial human spaceflight mission to explore Earth from polar orbit and conduct the first flyover of the Earth’s polar regions. The crew will observe the region at an […]
SpaceX Refutes Allegations of Environmental Violations at Starbase Facility
SpaceX has issued a strong rebuttal, categorically denying claims and defending its environmental practices, following a report the company has been contaminating local waters with pollutants, including mercury at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla’s 3,000th Canadian Supercharger opens in Mont-Tremblant with special design
Tesla has reached a charging milestone in Canada with the opening of a 24-stall Supercharger in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. According to Tesla Charging, the new Montée Ryan location brings its Canadian network to 3,000 Supercharger stalls. The […]
Tesla Dominates US Fast Charging Installations While Rivals Flounder
Tesla is the clear leader in installing fast charging stations in the US, while competitors continue to flounder behind. In 2023, the company installed 606% more charging stations than its next closest competitor. The number […]
Tesla V4 Supercharger improvements coming soon
Tesla has promised some improvements are coming soon to its V4 Superchargers. The changes are being made to make the V4 Supercharger posts easier to use, something which is a key design focus as Tesla […]
Tesla builds dedicated pull-through Supercharger station in Manning Park [British Columbia]
As Tesla rapidly expands its Supercharger network, more stations are being built before they are added to the list of upcoming stations. The latest to be built unannounced is in Manning Park, BC. Making it […]
