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Tesla AI5 chip takes another step toward production as Samsung confirms foundry tape-out
Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip has reached another important milestone, this time on the manufacturing side. A Samsung Foundry principal engineer revealed on LinkedIn that the Tesla-Samsung AI5 chip has completed Samsung’s tape-out. The post confirms the […]
Tesla Dismantles Model S/X Line in Just 46 Days to Make Room for Optimus Production
Tesla is going all in with Optimus production. The company has revealed how it took out the EV production lines to accommodate humanoid manufacturing at the Fremont factory in less than 50 days. Tesla is […]
Tesla Model Y Demand Drives LG Energy Solution’s New Cylindrical Battery Lines in Nanjing
LG Energy Solution has decided to expand its battery production capacity. The expansion is driven by surging demand for the Tesla Model Y. The success of the Tesla Model Y is prompting LG Energy to […]
Tesla Hiring to Expand Rental Program to Four Additional States
Tesla appears to be preparing a broader expansion of its vehicle rental program, with new job postings indicating the service is coming to at least four additional U.S. states. Last year we reported that Tesla […]
Tesla Model Y Performance Appears in China Regulatory Filing Ahead of Expected Launch
Tesla appears to be preparing to bring the Model Y Performance back to China after a new variant surfaced in the latest regulatory filings from the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The filing, published […]
Tesla Model Y is the Netherlands’ best-selling car
The Tesla Model Y has emerged as the best-selling car in the Netherlands. The electric SUV outsold even fossil-fueled models from popular brands. Tesla Europe has posted about another triumph for the Model Y on […]
Cybertruck News
Franz von Holzhausen talks about Tesla Cybertruck design features, including the yoke steering wheel and the lack of door handles [Podcast]
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen discussed a lot of topics in his latest interview with Ryan McCaffrey on the Ride The Lightning podcast, but his comments around the Cybertruck will probably be of most […]
Tesla starts assembling Cybertruck’s 9,000 ton Giga Press inside Giga Texas
Over the last few weeks we have seen several shipments of Tesla’s 9,000 ton Giga Press arriving at Giga Texas. The casting machine will be used to produce the Cybertruck’s body, which is slated to […]
More Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
All the pieces are literally coming together at Giga Texas as the start of Cybertruck production nears. On Friday more parts to the 9,000 ton IDRA Giga Press were delivered to the factory in Austin. […]
First 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has taken another step towards the start of Cybertruck production with the arrival of the first parts to assemble their 9,000 ton Giga Press. Over the summer IDRA Group, the maker of Tesla’s Giga […]
Model 3 News
Tesla increases price of Model 3 RWD by nearly $10,000 in Germany
On a day when you shouldn’t believe everything you read online, this story is actually true. Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive in Germany by nearly $10,000. According to an […]
Linn Creek and North Judson police departments add Teslas to their fleets
Two more police departments in the United States have added electric cruisers to their fleets. Missouri’s Linn Creek Police Department and the North Judson Police Department in Indiana have both added a Tesla Model 3. In […]
Kyte expands from rental company to subscription service with fleet of Tesla Model 3s
Car rental company Kyte is expanding their offerings to include vehicle subscriptions, and is launching the new service with a fleet of Tesla Model 3s. The electric vehicles (EVs) will be available in San Francisco […]
Breathe to deploy 100 Tesla Model 3s as Vehicle-as-a-Service fleet in London
The Mayor of London announced that they are providing capital to vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe to purchase 100 Tesla Model 3s. Breathe will then provide private hire drivers with the ability to subscribe to rent or […]
Model Y News
Tesla cuts Model S/X/Y prices in the US by $2,000
Tesla has initiated another round of price cuts in the United States, lowering the starting prices of all trims of the Model S, Model X, and Model Y, all by $2,000. There was no price […]
Anaheim Police Debut Tesla Model Y Patrol Fleet
The Anaheim Police Department is deploying a new fleet of six Tesla Model Y patrol vehicles. The shift to electric was driven by a national patrol car shortage and aging vehicle issues. Chief Rick Armendariz […]
Tesla launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Europe
Tesla has launched a new Model Y Long Range (LR) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in most European countries. This is the same variant that was initially offered when the Model Y was unveiled in 2019, but […]
Tesla discounts Model Y inventory in the US
Tesla has initiated price cuts on Model Y SUVs sitting in existing inventory across the US. As of writing, there are no similar discounts for inventory Model Ys in Canada. Tesla’s decision to cut prices […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S vehicles without LTE-capable modem will lose connectivity features next year as AT&T shuts down 3G network
Some Tesla Model S vehicles will lose connectivity features early next year as AT&T has announced it will be shutting down its 3G network in February 2022. The shutdown affects vehicles in both Canada and […]
Tesla’s sales and profits soar as Model 3 becomes third best-selling EV in Ireland
In a year impacted by a global pandemic, Tesla’s popularity surged in Ireland, helping the automaker report record sales and profits in 2020. According to newly released data, Tesla sold a total of 780 cars […]
Tesla increases prices of Long Range Model S and Model X in the US, no changes in Canada
Another week, and another round of price increases at Tesla. This time the change impacts the new refresh Long Range (LR) Model S and Model X. In an update to the Design Studio on Thursday […]
Model X News
New Launch Mode coming to Model S and Model X with adaptive suspension
According to a recent dive by Tesla hacker @greentheonly into an upcoming software release, Tesla is planning on introducing a new Launch Mode for the Model S and Model X Raven vehicles. The new feature, […]
First look at the new Dashcam Viewer coming soon to your Tesla [Video]
Just yesterday we told you about a new feature, the integrated Dashcam Viewer, that was leaked from a Tesla owner in the Early Access Program (EAP). The new feature allows you to view your Sentry […]
Watch a Tesla Model X with Ludicrous race a 2020 Scat Pack 392 Dodge Charger
Almost everyone underestimates the power a Tesla vehicle can put down off the line, even against the most expensive supercars. While not exactly a supercar, this Dodge Charger would be a worth contender for most […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX’s Starbase Investment in South Texas Wins Praise From County Judge
SpaceX’s multibillion-dollar investment in Starbase in South Texas has received praise from a county judge. The company creates jobs, develops local communities and schools, and has brought in tourism. Cameron County shared the latest Starbase […]
SpaceX discounts Starlink hardware in select Canadian provinces
SpaceX has introduced a “regional savings” program in Canada, providing substantial discounts on Starlink hardware for Canadians. This program is only available in select provinces, and is aimed at increasing the subscriber base in areas […]
SpaceX to debut Starlink Mini dish that can fit in a backpack
SpaceX is set to debut a new Starlink Mini dish, a portable and affordable alternative to its current Starlink dish that will feature a compact, lightweight design that can be easily carried in a backpack. […]
SpaceX visits Saskatchewan to collect Dragon spacecraft debris
SpaceX made a trip to Canada this week, visiting a farm in Saskatchewan to collect debris from one of its spacecraft returning to Earth earlier this year. The debris was found by farmer Barry Sawchuk, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla planning 20-stall Supercharger in Vaughan [Ontario]
Ontario will soon be home to another large Supercharger station as Tesla has submitted plans to construct a 20-stall station in Vaughan. According to plans submitted to the City of Vaughan this past summer, and […]
Tesla Supercharger in Guelph under construction [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction on a new Supercharger station in Guelph, Ontario. This is the first Supercharger station for Guelph, and is a bit of a surprise as it was not on Tesla’s list of […]
Tesla opens two new Superchargers in Saskatchewan
Christmas has arrived a little early for Tesla owners in Saskatchewan as two new Superchargers have opened in the province this week. With the opening of Superchargers in Kindersley and Yorkton, there are now 13 […]