Tesla has initiated a safety recall, 23V-838, affecting approximately 2,031,220 vehicles, as part of a recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This recall involves certain Model S vehicles produced between October 5, 2012, and December 7, 2023, Model X vehicles from September 15, 2015, to December 7, 2023, Model 3 […]
The Federal Communications Commission has reaffirmed its decision to deny SpaceX $886 million in federal funding aimed at expanding Starlink’s internet service in rural US areas. The ruling, a 3-2 vote, upheld the FCC’s 2022 decision, citing SpaceX’s failure to demonstrate its capability to provide high-speed internet across 35 states, according to PCMag. SpaceX sought […]
Tesla has issued an advisory to its customers regarding the potential reduction of the $7,500 federal tax credit for certain vehicle models starting in 2024. The company urges customers to take delivery of eligible vehicles by December 31, 2023, to fully benefit from the current tax credit offer. Under the current federal guidelines, customers who […]
When Tesla let Hagerty’s Jason Cammisa review the company’s Cybertruck early, they also let the reviewer witness a Cybertruck side impact crash test at Giga Texas, which was shared within the full review to the world for the first time. Now, Tesla has shared a short video detailing a front crash test of Cybertruck. Previously, […]
In Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, a brownfield lot has been designated as the future site of North America’s largest Tesla service facility. Local Vancouver, B.C., developer Beedie developer will spearhead the construction of this two-storey, 120,000-square-foot flagship Tesla Centre at 950 Raymur Ave. The facility will encompass a range of operations, including servicing, vehicle preparation, delivery, […]
The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B robot spaceplane is scheduled for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch, planned for Monday night during a 10-minute window starting at 8:14 p.m. EST, marks the vehicle’s seventh mission to orbit and its first launch using the Falcon Heavy, which is […]
Masahiro Moro, the newly appointed global CEO of Mazda, is steering the company towards a future heavily invested in electric vehicles (EVs). Moro, who previously led Mazda’s North American operations to record U.S. sales, is now focused on launching Mazda’s first dedicated electric vehicle platform. By 2030, Mazda anticipates up to 40% of its global […]
In a detailed interview with Munro Live and Sandy Munro, five Tesla executives provided an in-depth look at the Cybertruck, revealing key insights into its design and technology. The team included Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering; Franz von Holzhausen, Head of Design; Drew Baglino, Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering; Pete […]
Back in August, SpaceX’s Starlink hardware made its way into Costco warehouses in Japan, and now we’re seeing an expansion of the latter’s availability. Costco warehouses in Canada, specifically in Toronto, Canada, are now selling Starlink hardware for $499.99 CAD, product number 3030630. Buying your Starlink kit from Costco includes two months of service credit, […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck has demonstrated its superior performance in an off-road race, outpacing the Ford F-150 Raptor R that was on asphalt. The event, covered by carwow’s Mat Watson on YouTube, showcased the electric vehicle’s capabilities on a dirt track that was outside of Tesla’s factory in Austin. The race, conducted at Tesla’s Giga Factory in […]
Tesla has successfully opened a new sales center at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, after nearly a decade of efforts to change state law. This strategic move allows Tesla to circumvent a Connecticut law that prohibits direct sales of automobiles to consumers, by situating the showroom on Native American tribal land, which is […]
Image via @jolopez Alright, now this is starting to look real. Previously, we saw what looked like a Tesla email go out detailing the Limited-Edition Foundation Series Cybertruck, but it wasn’t widespread, so there was some doubt about its legitimacy. But now, the Cybertruck order floodgates have opened. Tesla has started sending out Cybertruck configuration […]
In a special edition of the Top Gear magazine podcast, Jack Rix was joined by tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) and Hagerty’s automotive journalist Jason Cammisa to discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. These three men and their YouTube channels were the only ones to get full access to the Tesla Cybertruck and executives in sharing their […]
Tesla is set to roll out its 2023 Holiday Update next week, introducing a suite of new features and entertainment options for its vehicles. The company officially announced details about the upcoming software update, after recent leaks detailed the new features. The update includes customizable lock sounds, allowing owners to replace the standard horn lock […]
Tesla has updated its referral program Cybertruck sweepstakes in the U.S., offering up a Foundation Series version of the truck for free to one lucky winner. When a Tesla owner refers a friend or family member to buy a new car through their referral link, they were getting anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 points, depending […]
