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The Boring Company Fined Nearly $500,000 for Dumping Drilling Fluids in Las Vegas Manholes
The Boring Company has been fined nearly $500,000 after environmental regulators in Clark County, Nevada, determined that the company illegally dumped drilling fluids into manholes around Las Vegas, causing significant damage to county infrastructure. According […]
Tesla and Oona Offer Free Year of Insurance Coverage for Model Y Buyers in the Philippines
Tesla has partnered with Oona Insurance Philippines to offer a full year of complimentary comprehensive insurance for new Model Y owners, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. One […]
Model Y Program Manager Emmanuel Lamacchia Also Departs Tesla
Another high-profile departure has hit Tesla’s vehicle programs. On the same day that Cybertruck Program Manager Siddhant Awasthi announced he was leaving the company, Model Y Program Manager Emmanuel Lamacchia has revealed he too is […]
Tesla releases AC power adapter for Model Y L in China
Tesla has officially launched the AC external power adapter for the Model Y L in China, enabling the electric SUV’s new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability. According to the Tesla Shop listing in China, the adapter is […]
Tesla Sales in India Decline in Second Month After Launch
Tesla’s long-awaited debut in India has gotten off to a slow start, as the company’s premium pricing and limited local presence have kept early sales low. Despite the buzz surrounding its arrival, the Model Y […]
Tesla adds trade-in estimates to configurator in the U.S., rolling out to Canada this week
Tesla has rolled out a new feature that lets buyers see real-time trade-in estimates directly within its online vehicle configurator — eliminating the need for separate trade-in requests or advisor contact. The feature, now appearing […]
Cybertruck News
Did Unplugged Performance just reveal the final Cybertruck design?
There have been several indications in the last few weeks that the Cybertruck is inching closer to production, but the final design of the electric truck still hasn’t been revealed, even though it was finalized […]
Tesla Cybertruck moves from ‘in development’ to ‘tooling’ as production nears
Tesla published their Q3 2022 earnings this afternoon, and as usual included some exciting information in the shareholder deck. One piece that will be particularly interesting to the more than 1 million people waiting in […]
Tesla Cybertruck battery packs to be made at Fremont at launch, not Giga Texas: Report
With the launch of the Cybertruck on the horizon, Tesla is reportedly planning to build one major component of the electric truck at their Fremont factory, while the rest of the vehicle will be assembled […]
Did Tesla just deliver two new Cybertruck bodies to Giga Texas?
Tesla says they will begin Cybertruck production at Giga Texas in mid-2023, but a few recent developments is pointing to the possibility that production could begin sooner than that. Earlier this week Tesla tuner Unplugged […]
Model 3 News
How to tell if you have heated wipers on your Tesla Model 3/Y (if you don’t have 2022.4.5 yet)
Tesla started turning on a brand new feature in some of their cars this week – heated wipers. Referred to internally as Heated Wiper Park or Windshield Wiper Defrost in the release notes, the new […]
Tesla Model Y outsells Honda Civic in California, narrowly misses beating Toyota Camry
In Tesla’s former home state of California, the Model Y came within inches of becoming the best selling car in 2021, even when including internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. According to data from the California […]
Trucker blockades preventing some Tesla shipments from entering Canada resulting in delayed deliveries
Tesla customers in Alberta hoping to receive their new car soon might have to wait a little longer. The ongoing trucker protests have blocked some car carriers from entering Canada. Two Model 3 reservation holders […]
Did you receive an email from Tesla saying your Model 3 order was modified? Here’s why
Did you receive an email from Tesla yesterday saying your Model 3 order has been modified, but you didn’t actually make any changes? We received half a dozen reports from owners who received this email […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 lead California car sales through June
The latest figures show Tesla is outselling the competition in California, including cars with internal combustion engines (ICE), and the competition isn’t even close. The Model Y and Model 3 were the top selling cars […]
Tesla recalls the Model S, X and Y for misaligned front cameras
Tesla is recalling 1,337 vehicles in the US an issue with misaligned cameras in the vehicles. The misaligned cameras can lead to semi-autonomous systems such as forward collision avoidance to fail without warning. Tesla noted […]
Tesla increases discounts on Model 3 and Model Y inventory in Canada and US
Over the last few weeks Tesla has been offering some discounts on Model 3 and Model Y cars in existing inventory in both Canada and the US. Those discounts have now been increased to over […]
Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best selling car through the first six months of the year
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to exert its dominance in auto markets around the world. The latest accomplishment is in Europe, where the electric SUV was the best selling car, electric or otherwise, through […]
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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
SpaceX challenges FAA report on Starlink debris risk, calls analysis ‘deeply flawed’
SpaceX has engaged in a dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a report to Congress that raised concerns about the risk of Starlink satellite debris falling to Earth. The aerospace company alleges that […]
SpaceX faces lawsuit over alleged gender and minority pay discrimination
SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Ashley Foltz, a SpaceX engineer, who alleges that she was paid significantly less than her male colleagues for performing a similar job. The lawsuit, filed as a class […]
Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites in race to catch up with SpaceX
Amazon has successfully launched its first two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper, setting the stage for the debut of the company’s satellite internet system. The launch, which took place on Friday, marks a significant milestone […]
SpaceX Starship Has “decent chance” to Reach Orbit, Says Elon Musk
SpaceX’s Starship has a “decent chance” of reaching orbit on its second test flight, says Elon Musk. The vehicle is an integral part of SpaceX’s plans to explore various destinations in the solar system and […]
Supercharger News
Additional Supercharger locations in Europe now available to non-Tesla EVs
Tesla continues to expand its non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program across Europe. This time the expansion doesn’t include more countries where owners of other EVs can plug in to the Supercharger network, but rather the number […]
Windsor Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla has added to their tally of new Superchargers in Canada in 2023, opening a new station in Windsor, Ontario on Tuesday. The Windsor Supercharger is located in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire […]
First Tesla V4 Supercharger station now open in the Netherlands
Tesla has officially opened their first V4 Supercharger station in the Netherlands. The new Supercharger has been under construction for several weeks and just yesterday we reported that the work had wrapped up, testing had […]
