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Miami court documents reveal a $183M mistake by Tesla
New legal documents have unveiled that Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement in a wrongful death case in Miami that ended up costing the company $243 million in punitive and compensatory damages earlier this month. […]
Tesla’s Robotaxi network in Austin hits 170 square miles with third expansion
Tesla has extended the area covered by its Robotaxi in Austin again. This third expansion puts the driverless taxi service ahead of rival Waymo. Tesla is trying to penetrate new cities with its Robotaxi business […]
Tesla’s Giga Texas Appraisal Appeal Triggers Possible Legal Battle in Texas
Tesla’s headquarters in Austin could soon become the center of a legal battle after the company successfully reduced the facility’s appraised value by more than $1 billion. The dispute stems from a July appraisal by […]
Tesla Could Launch FSD in Australia This Week
Tesla is preparing to unveil a surprise for customers in Australia and New Zealand later this week, with the electric automaker confirming that a major reveal is scheduled for Friday, August 29. While details remain […]
Tesla May Hike Model Y Prices in the U.S. as Tax Credit Deadline Drives Surge in Demand
Tesla is considering a price increase for its top-selling Model Y in the United States as customers scramble to lock in orders ahead of the looming expiration of the US$7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax […]
Tesla Model Y Inventory in the U.S. Shrinks as Tax Credit Nears Expiration
Tesla is facing dwindling Model Y inventory across the United States as the September 30 deadline for the federal $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit approaches. With demand surging ahead of the cutoff, many regions […]
Cybertruck News
Elon Musk confirms IDRA’s new 9,000 ton Giga Press is for the Cybertruck
Tesla’s Giga Press supplier IDRA Group has been teasing an all-new 9,000 ton Giga Press over the last few weeks, and will officially unveil the massive machine at an open house in Italy next week. […]
Tesla stops taking Cybertruck orders outside North America
With the Tesla Cybertruck not set to start production until 2023, and enough reservations to keep Tesla busy for three years, the automaker has stopped taking orders for the electric truck outside of North America. […]
Tesla China announces competition to design Cyberquad battery pack
With hopefully about one year to go until the Cybertruck officially launches in North America, Tesla China has announced a new design competition for the Cybertruck’s highly anticipated accessory – the Cyberquad. The competition is […]
Tesla applies for ‘Cyberbackpack’ trademark
Tesla could soon be adding a Cybertruck inspired backpack to their online store that will undoubtedly sell out within minutes just like their other recent Cybertruck inspired merchandise. According to the US Patent and Trademark […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 Long Range outlasts Mercedes Benz EQS in cold weather range test in Norway
Despite having a more range on paper, the Mercedes Benz EQS 580 was no match for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range in a recent cold weather range test in Norway. The winter test, conducted […]
DIY fix for side repeater camera glare in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, but it is not for the faint of heart
After the most recent Holiday Software Update, Tesla finally released a blind spot camera function. However, with this new function came a new issue. The blind spot camera on many Model 3 and Model Y […]
Tesla updates Model 3 Performance feature list to remove “lowered suspension” [Update]
Tesla is continuously making changes to their vehicles, introducing new parts and features throughout the year. The approach is different than that of legacy automakers which only makes changes with model year refreshes. Tesla also […]
Autonomy launches Tesla Model 3 subscription service in California
A new electric vehicle (EV) subscription service has launched in California with a fleet of Tesla Model 3s. The service is called Autonomy and allows customers to sign up for a minimum subscription term of […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 remain California’s best-selling vehicles as EV market share hits 20% in Q1 2023
California’s electric vehicle (EV) market share hit a new high in the first quarter, reaching 19.5% of all new car sales in the state in the first three months of the year. Continuing to lead […]
Tesla increases vehicle pricing in Canada and the US again
Tesla adjusted their prices yet again, increasing prices across almost their entire lineup in North America on Thursday night. In Canada the Model S and Model X saw some substantial price increases, while prices in […]
Giga Texas hits next major production milestone: 5,000 Model Ys per week
Tesla announced on Tuesday that Giga Texas has hit its next major milestone on its production ramp by rolling out 5,000 Model Ys in a single week. This means Giga Texas has now hit volume […]
South Pasadena Police Department going all electric, starting with 10 Tesla Model Y patrol cars
The South Pasadena Police Department announced on Monday it is converting its entire police fleet to electric vehicles (EVs), and the department has already started the process by ordering the most popular electric police car, […]
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Model S News
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, […]
Long Range Tesla Model S appears at Service Center as deliveries are about to begin after 6 month hiatus
The first deliveries of the refresh Model S began with the Plaid variant at a special delivery event at the Fremont factory on June 10. Several car carriers have been spotted since then hauling cars […]
Model X News
NTSB lays fault with Tesla and Apple in deadly Model X crash in 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) criticized both Tesla and Apple at a hearing yesterday around the fatal crash of a Tesla in 2018. The crash, involving a Tesla Model X driving by game developer […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX starts selling Starlink kits at Costco in Japan
SpaceX is working to make Starlink more accessible to consumers, and in its latest attempt to do that is now selling Starlink hardware at Costco in Japan, making it the first time the company has […]
SpaceX sued for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylum seekers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken legal action against SpaceX for alleged discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, accuses SpaceX of wrongly restricting its […]
SpaceX reportedly taps Cloudfare to increase Starlink speeds
SpaceX is reportedly seeking the help of Cloudfare to increase the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service. Cloudfare describes itself as a large network of servers that can improve the security, performance, and reliability of […]
South African regulator cracks down on unauthorized Starlink reseller
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) is attempting to put its foot down on unauthorized Starlink resellers. The telecoms regulator has ordered IT Lec, an internet service provider based in the northern Cape to stop […]
Supercharger News
Saint-Louis-de-Blandford Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Tesla owners in Quebec have their first new Supercharger station of 2023 in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, following station openings in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario last month. The Saint-Louis-de-Blandford Supercharger began construction more than six months ago […]
Tesla lobbying Ontario government to include Superchargers and Destination Chargers in $91M public EV charger infrastructure program
The Ontario government recently held a 30 day public consultation period on its plans to spend $91 million to build public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the province. During that period the Ministry of Transportation […]
Tesla opens Supercharger network to others EVs in Australia
Tesla has expanded their non-Tesla Supercharger program outside of Europe for the first time, opening select Supercharger stations in Australia to other electric vehicle (EV) owners. This brings the number of countries participating in the […]
