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Mercedes-Benz gets Tesla Supercharger access starting February 2025
Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) owners in North America will gain access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network starting in February 2025, giving Mercedes drivers access to more than 20,000 Supercharger stations across Canada and the United […]

Telstra Partners with Starlink to Bring Direct-To-Cell Connectivity to Australia
Australia’s Telstra has announced it plans to bring Starlink’s Direct-To-Cell (DTC) technology to the vast island continent. Starlink’s DTC technology will expand coverage in Australia for text messaging, particularly in remote regions in the country. […]

Tesla Model Y refresh spotted winter testing without camouflage [Update]
The Tesla Model Y refresh, dubbed “Project Juniper,” has been spotted winter testing without camouflage for the first time in northeastern China. The most notable changes to the new Model Y Juniper are to the […]

Court Approves Tesla Board’s $919 Million Excessive Compensation Settlement
Tesla board members have received court approval for a $919 million settlement addressing claims of excessive compensation. The agreement was first reached in July 2023, at a time when the value amounted to $735 million, […]

Lucid Becomes First Automaker to Earn ‘Saudi Made’ Badge
Lucid has joined the ‘Made in Saudi’ program. Announced by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Lucid’s inclusion in the program makes it the first automaker to receive the ‘Saudi Made’ certification. This […]

Elon Musk Appeals to Reinstate $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has formally appealed to Delaware’s Supreme Court in an effort to reinstate his $56 billion compensation package. The appeal, filed on Wednesday, reignited the legal battle after Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla removed 2022 Cybertruck production estimate from order page in early December
Tesla makes constant updates to their website, some of which can often be hard to track. One such change was to the Cybertruck’s order page, which was updated to remove reference to when production of […]

Tesla Cybertruck seat design and details revealed in patent filing
New details about the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck have been revealed in a patent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). U.S. patent number D938,745 [Application Number D/714,260] was granted by the […]

GMC Hummer EV user interface includes image that mocks Tesla Cybertruck
Neither the GMC Hummer EV nor the Tesla Cybertruck have officially hit the streets, but it looks like General Motors thinks their offering will crush the competition. In a video review of a prototype unit, […]

Tesla Cybertruck with new design features spotted on Fremont test track
There has been another sighting of the new Tesla Cybertruck, revealing for the first time some never before seen design features of the electric truck. This time the Cybertruck was spotted doing laps at the […]
Model 3 News

Tesla heat pumps failing in extreme cold due to firmware issue, here’s how to help prevent it while a fix is developed
Many parts of Canada are currently experiencing record cold temperatures, with some regions dropping to below -40°C (-40°F). The extreme cold has resulted in a number of Tesla owners reporting their heat pumps are failing, […]

New York City gets green light to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s for NYPD
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been given the go ahead to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s to add to its fleet of police cruisers. The $12.36 million sole source contract […]

Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 is on track to be the number one selling electric vehicle (EV) in Europe. However, Tesla will not be the top-selling EV brand on the continent. Matthias Schmidt, the author of […]

Fremont built Tesla Model 3/Y now include AMD Ryzen processor, 12V Li-Ion battery, and more [Update]
Shortly after being introduced in China, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars being built at the Fremont factory have also received a few upgrades. In early December Tesla China started deliveries of the Performance […]
Model Y News

Tesla begins model year 2023 production, adds some 2023 cars to existing inventory [Update]
Earlier this year Tesla stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Long Range citing high demand for the electric sedan. While it is still not available on the Design Studio, you can get your hands […]

Tesla Model Y was the second most popular car in the UK in September
Tesla launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom earlier this year in February, and it quickly rose to the top of the charts to become the best selling car in March. More than six […]

Tesla Model 3 more popular than Toyota Camry in Australia so far in 2022, Model Y third best selling car in September
We often report on Tesla vehicles topping the sales charts in countries around the world, like yesterday when we told you the Model Y was the most popular car, electric or otherwise, in New Zealand […]

Tesla Model Y was the most popular car in New Zealand in August
It appears as though Tesla fans in New Zealand couldn’t wait for the electric SUV to launch in the country. In the first full month the Model Y was available, it became New Zealand’s best […]
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Model S News

Tesla Model S Plaid owner tests out the car’s acceleration [Videos]
After a longer than anticipated wait, Tesla finally delivered the first 25 Model S Plaid vehicles last week. The cars were delivered to lucky owners at a delivery event at the Fremont factory, where attendees […]

Unplugged Performance unveils heavily modified Model S Plaid at Laguna Seca
Unplugged Performance unveiled a huge surprise at Laguna Seca yesterday, a heavily modified Model S Plaid that will take on the Pikes Peak Challenge later this year. The racetrack was playing host to the third annual […]

Tesla Model S Plaid showcases new 12-volt Li-ion battery
One of the many changes in the new Model S Plaid is a new 12-volt Lithium-ion battery. The new battery replaces the conventional lead-acid battery, which has long been the industry standard in automobiles. The […]
Model X News

Tesla hints at new upcoming changes to Model S and X in latest software update
Looking behind the curtain can often reveal some interesting things. If you were to do that with Tesla’s latest 2020.4 software update, you would find some hints about possible upgrades coming to the Model S […]

Tesla Model X split in half in high speed crash with Nissan GT-R
In a testament to the safety of Tesla vehicles, a black Model X was involved in a high speed crash yesterday in Florida that resulted in the SUV being split into two pieces. The accident […]

Tesla and SpaceX team up to transport astronauts in style
In what seems like a natural partnership, Tesla and SpaceX have announced that the Tesla Model X has become the official ride of astronauts as they make their way to the launch pad. With manned […]
SpaceX News

NASA removes SpaceX’s Starship launch calendar placeholder, putting hopes of March orbit flight in doubt
One of the most anticipated milestones in the modern space industry is the first orbital flight of SpaceX’s Starship. However, it appears the company and its fans will have to wait longer as NASA has quietly […]

SpaceX updates Starlink pricing in the US, and it could go up or down depending on where you live
SpaceX has begun notifying residential Starlink customers that their monthly fees are changing, and depending on where you live the fees could be increasing or decreasing. The changes are effective April 24, 2023 for existing […]

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 […]
Supercharger News

Tesla upgrading Urban Supercharger in Etobicoke [Ontario]
For the second time in a month in Canada, and for just the second time that we are aware of anywhere in the world, Tesla is upgrading a slow Urban Supercharger to faster, newer technology. […]

Tesla Supercharger in Quebec blocked by idling pickup truck and Lamborghini [Video]
Unfortunately it is still common to see a Tesla Supercharger stall (or several) blocked by a gas powered vehicle, commonly referred to as being “ICE’d”. This was the case in Boisbriand, Quebec over the weekend […]

First known Tesla V4 Supercharger location revealed to be in Arizona
Tesla has yet to officially announce or unveil their new V4 Superchargers, but thanks to some construction plans we know what they will look like when they do arrive. Now also thanks to some construction […]