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Tesla Debuts Model Y Performance, But Only in Europe For Now
Tesla has officially launched the refreshed Model Y Performance, with initial availability limited to Europe and the Middle East. Deliveries are expected to begin in September, with expansion to other markets planned at a later […]
Tesla Begins Full Self-Driving Tests in Boring Company’s Las Vegas Tunnels
Tesla’s long-awaited push to bring Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology into The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnels is finally underway. After four years of human-operated shuttles beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center, autonomous trials have begun, […]
The Boring Company Eyes Houston Flood Tunnels as Potential Mega-Project
The Boring Company is setting its sights on Houston with a proposal that shifts the company’s usual focus from easing urban traffic to tackling one of Texas’s biggest challenges—flood control. According to an investigation by […]
Tesla launches FSD (Supervised) in Australia; offers 30-day trials for new buyer
Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Australia. It is the first time the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) is available in a right-hand drive country. The company had limited the technology to the US, […]
Tesla sales decline 40% in Europe in July
Tesla sold 40 percent fewer cars in Europe in July as sales continue to plummet. The automaker’s loss, however, was a gain for Chinese EV makers, who increased their market share. Tesla sold only 8,800 […]
Rivian is recalling 23 R1Ss and R1Ts due to a sudden power loss risk
Rivian has recalled a tiny batch of R1S and R1T vehicles due to a potential electrical fault that can lead to a sudden loss of power. The total recall covers 23 vehicles, a mix of […]
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 taxi crashes in Norway in another alleged case of brake malfunction [Video]
A Tesla Model Y taxi crashed in Norway over the weekend in a case very similar to a Model 3 taxi that crashed in Paris in 2021. Fortunately in this particular incident no one was […]
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 […]
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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 now shows Starlink speed estimates for your area before ordering
If you are thinking of switching to Starlink and have been curious about the estimated internet speeds in your area, you can now check on the Starlink map which shows estimated download and upload speeds […]
SpaceX Successfully Launches Crew-7, its 11th Mission with Astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched a Crew-7 mission that will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). It became its 11th mission to carry astronauts into space. Since its first crewed launch in May […]
Hawaiian Airlines delays Starlink integration due to certification delays
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a delay in the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system. Originally slated for launch this year, the much-anticipated WiFi enhancement is now expected to take flight in early 2024. […]
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 […]
Supercharger News
Cold snap causes long line ups at Tesla Superchargers in Ontario and Quebec
An arctic air mass descended on Ontario and Quebec on Friday, bringing with it frigid temperatures which combined with a wind chill made it feel as cold as -40ºC (-40F). While Tesla vehicles had no […]
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 […]
