Tesla’s latest software update 2025.8.4 (that first debuted a week ago) quietly includes a handy feature for Model 3 Performance owners — even though the release notes only mention “minor fixes and improvements.” As pointed out by @WholeMarsBlog, the update now lets drivers automatically switch to the standard setting on adaptive suspension whenever Autopilot is […]
Elon Musk announced Friday that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired X in an all-stock deal that values the two companies at a combined $113 billion. Musk shared the news on X, writing that the deal “officially take[s] the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent” of both companies. xAI is […]
Tesla could come out ahead after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars, set to begin next week. The move has shaken the auto industry, with analysts saying it will hit most traditional carmakers hard—but benefit Tesla, which builds all of its vehicles in the U.S. Shares of Tesla […]
Update March 25: The Star has a follow up story just now–with an investigation underway into Tesla’s rebates. The federal investigation into Tesla’s $43 million in iZEV rebate claims is now underway, with Transport Canada reviewing each submission individually. While no timeline has been given for when or if the funds will be released, industry […]
Tesla is officially entering the Saudi market, announcing today that it will host a launch event at Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh on April 10. The event will offer guests a look at Tesla’s global bestsellers and its clean energy ecosystem, including solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicles. Visitors will also be able to experience […]
Ark Investment Management’s Cathie Wood is standing by her long-term bet on Tesla, telling Bloomberg that she expects the EV maker’s stock to surge nearly tenfold to $2,600 within five years. Speaking at the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Wood said Tesla’s future value will be driven primarily by its yet-to-launch robotaxi business, […]
Tesla saw a drop in sales across Europe in February 2025, but the company says the slowdown is part of a planned transition—and not a sign of long-term trouble. According to data from JATO Dynamics, registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe rose 26% year-over-year, hitting a record 164,000 units for the month. But […]
Tesla held its first live-streamed, company-wide all-hands keynote in Q1 2025, offering an inside look at the company’s progress, challenges, and bold ambitions for the future. The presentation, led by CEO Elon Musk and streamed from Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas, highlighted the company’s strategy to deliver “sustainable abundance” through advanced AI, clean energy, autonomous vehicles, and […]
Hamilton Police are investigating a large-scale case of vandalism at a Tesla dealership on the Hamilton Mountain in Ontario. Officers were called to the Tesla location at 999 Upper Wentworth Street on March 19, 2025, after reports of damage to several vehicles. Upon arrival, police discovered that up to 80 Tesla vehicles parked outside had […]
Tesla has received approval from California regulators to begin carrying passengers, a key step toward launching its ride-hailing service, Bloomberg reports. The California Public Utilities Commission confirmed on Tuesday that Tesla was granted a transportation charter-party carrier permit, allowing the company to transport employees in company-owned vehicles before expanding the service to the public. Tesla […]
Tesla has been removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show just before its opening, event organizers announced Tuesday, on the eve of the event. The decision follows growing backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada. Musk also stirred controversy by claiming on X […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2025.8.3 software update and it includes updates for the Consumption page, battery energy estimates and also a new Battery Health Test. What does the Battery Health Test do? You run the test and it tells you how much retention your battery has now, compared to when it was new. […]
Tesla China has introduced new financing options for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, offering three years of 0% interest and a five-year low-interest financing plan. At the same time, the Long Range Model Y has increased in price by 10,000 RMB, now starting at 313,500 RMB. For buyers opting for the three-year 0% interest plan, […]
YouTuber Mark Rober, known for his quirky science experiments and viral videos, is facing major backlash after releasing a video titled “Can You Fool a Self-Driving Car?”—a piece many are calling misleading and deceptive. The video, which racked up over 9 million views in 24 hours, compares Tesla’s basic Autopilot system with Luminar’s LiDAR technology. […]
Tesla has officially stopped taking orders for the older Model Y in the United States and Canada. Customers can now only order the new Model Y Launch series through Tesla’s website. Tesla’s homepage now promotes the new lineup with a caption stating, “Inventory Model Y Available Now. Explore Reduced Pricing.” While existing inventory of the […]
