Tesla
Tesla’s Video Contest for a New Model Y Gets Deadline Extension — Here’s How to Enter
Tesla has extended the deadline for its TeslaVision fan video contest, giving participants more time — and a better shot — at winning a brand-new Model Y. Originally slated to close on July 17, the deadline has now been pushed to August 31, or until 10,000 entries are received, whichever comes first. That means if […]
Tesla Model 3, Model Y Get New ‘Indestructible’ Aftermarket Wheel for Robotaxi Future
Tesla aftermarket leader Unplugged Performance has officially launched what it’s calling the world’s first “indestructible” forged wheel — designed for the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and the company’s upcoming Cybercab and Robotaxi fleet. Dubbed the UP Forged Road Warrior (UP-RW), this new forged wheel was built from the ground up with durability, efficiency, and […]
Tesla Sales Chief for North America Leaves After 15 Years
Tesla’s long‑time Vice President of Sales, Service, and Delivery for North America, Troy Jones, has departed the company after 15 years, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Jones oversaw Tesla’s largest market through its remarkable growth from a niche Silicon Valley startup to the world’s leading electric vehicle maker. Jones joined Tesla […]
Tesla Vehicles to Get Wake Word for Grok AI, Confirms Musk
Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed that Tesla vehicles will soon support a dedicated wake word for the in-car Grok AI assistant. In response to a post on X suggesting an optional “Hey Grok” wake word for Teslas, Musk simply replied: “Coming.” Coming — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 16, 2025 The news comes just days after […]
Tesla Unveils Model Y L with Third Row, Model 3 Plus in China
Tesla has officially unveiled two new variants of its best-selling electric vehicles in China: the Model 3 Plus and a long-rumoured stretched Model Y L with a real third row. Both launches come as Tesla faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest EV market, with Chinese automakers like BYD, NIO, and even Xiaomi in full-on […]
Tesla Opens First Showroom in India, Launches Model Y
Tesla has officially opened the doors to its first showroom in India, marking a much-anticipated entry into the world’s third-largest auto market and one of the fastest-growing regions for EV sales. The showroom, located at the Maker Maxity mall in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), is a 4,000 sq. ft “Tesla Experience Centre” where […]
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service Area in Austin, Rides Now Cost $6.90
Tesla has officially expanded its Robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas — doubling its previous coverage and, unsurprisingly, sparking viral reactions online thanks to its, let’s say, questionable shape. The new service area, which now covers a whopping 3.9 square miles more than Waymo’s footprint in Austin, was rolled out in a recent Robotaxi app […]
Tesla Model Y Tops U.S. EV Sales for First Half of 2025
Tesla continues to dominate the electric vehicle market in the U.S., with the first half of 2025 solidifying its lead by a wide margin. According to new sales data shared by @SawyerMerritt, the Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in the country from January through June, moving an impressive 155,000 units — more than […]
Tesla 2025.26 Software Update: Grok 4 AI and More
You can now strike up a conversation with Grok — xAI’s powerful AI chatbot — right from the driver’s seat. Tesla has begun rolling out its latest over-the-air software update, version 2025.26, and it’s headlined by the long-awaited in-car debut of Grok 4, xAI’s next-generation conversational AI. The update also brings visual and audio enhancements, […]
Tesla Gets Green Light in Canada’s $43 Million EV Rebate Probe
Tesla has officially been cleared by Transport Canada in its high-profile $43.2 million CAD (about $31 million USD) EV rebate investigation, with the government finding no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing. The probe was launched earlier this year after Tesla submitted an eye-popping 8,653 claims for federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebates over a […]
Tesla Model Y Gets $20,000 Price Cut in Canada
Tesla has slashed the price of its Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in Canada by a whopping $20,000 CAD, bringing it back below pre-tariff levels and making it a far more attractive buy. As of Thursday night, Tesla’s Canadian website now lists the Model Y Long Range AWD at $64,990, down from its […]
Tesla Robotaxi Service Expanding in Austin, Awaiting Approval in Other Cities
Tesla’s Robotaxi service is quickly gaining traction. After its debut in Austin last month, CEO Elon Musk has now confirmed that the company’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service is expanding to a larger service area in the city this weekend. Expanding to a larger service area in Austin this weekend — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 10, […]
Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4, Coming to Tesla Vehicles ‘Next Week’
Elon Musk has officially pulled back the curtain on Grok 4, the latest version of xAI’s chatbot, which he boldly declared is the “smartest AI in the world.” During a livestream on July 9, Musk touted Grok 4 as a major leap forward in reasoning, speed, and multimodal capabilities — and Tesla owners won’t have […]
Tesla Semi Impresses in New Logistics Pilot
The Tesla Semi continues to turn heads in the freight world. ArcBest, a major player in the logistics industry, has just wrapped up a pilot program testing the electric semi-truck in over-the-road operations — and the results were promising. Over a three-week period, ArcBest’s ABF Freight division put the Tesla Semi through its paces on […]
Tesla Megapacks Installed at $330 Million Battery Project in Australia
The Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, has just hit a major milestone, with all 164 of its Tesla Megapack 2XL units now fully installed — reports Ecogeneration. Located at Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station in the South Burnett region, the $514 million AUD (roughly $330 million USD) project also recently completed the energization […]