Tesla owners with active vehicle orders placed before August 24 may need to take additional steps to access the company’s recently introduced $1,000 loyalty incentive. Tesla recently re-launched its referral program in the USA and Canada, in a push to get customers to refer friends and family to buy a new Model S/X or Model […]

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered a freeze on Starlink’s finances, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country, according to a statement posted by Starlink on X on August 29. The order was issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who determined that Starlink should be held responsible for fines levied against […]

Rivian has introduced a new rewards program for U.S.-based owners, offering incentives for referring new buyers to the electric vehicle brand. Each Rivian owner receives a personalized referral code found in their account and Rivian app profile. When a new customer uses this code during checkout and takes delivery of a qualifying vehicle from the […]

Tesla has re-launched its referral program in Canada, allowing customers to save $1,300 CAD when they buy a new car using a friend’s referral code. The reintroduction follows a recent relaunch of the program in the United States. Under the updated terms, Canadian customers who refer someone to buy a Tesla can earn up to […]

Tesla is set to launch two updated versions of its popular Model Y in 2025, according to sources, reports Chinese publication Late Post (via @Tslachan). The refreshed 5-seater Model Y, internally codenamed “Juniper,” is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2025. A new 7-seater Model Y variant is slated for delivery in […]

Tesla has announced a price reduction for its CCS Combo 1 Adapter and retrofit services, expanding fast-charging options for its vehicles at third-party charging stations. The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is now priced at $125 USD, down from $250 USD in September 2022, and $175 CAD in Canada, reduced from $325 CAD. Tesla has also […]

Tesla continues to lead the luxury car market in China, with the Tesla Model Y emerging as the best-selling luxury vehicle for the third consecutive week. According to data shared by @Tslachan, 14,200 Teslas were insured in China last week alone, underscoring the brand’s strong performance in the competitive market. In August 2024, Tesla saw […]

In a recent comparison of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5 on Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4), Tesla owners Zack (@BLKMDL3) and James Locke (@arctechinc) tested the systems’ performance on unprotected left turns (UPLs) and speed bumps, revealing varied results. Tesla recently started rolling out FSD 12.5 to HW3 vehicles, after a month […]

The Canadian government has introduced new measures to address competition from Chinese producers in the electric vehicle (EV), steel, and aluminum sectors. The measures include a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs, effective October 1, 2024, and a 25% surtax on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum, starting October 15, 2024. These steps aim to protect […]

Tesla started rolling out its 2024.32 software update this week, and new features are coming that will make your vehicle better than before. Notable new features include the ability to see construction zones on your route, but this feature requires a Premium Connectivity subscription. Predictive text is also now available for nav searches, making it […]

Tesla recently began rolling out its 2024.26.11 software update today for the Cybertruck, which now brings the company’s Vision Park Assist. According to Tesla, the Vision Park Assist feature displays a “high fidelity 3D representation of the world around your vehicle, including the proximity and shape of nearby objects, barriers, vehicles and painted road markings. […]

Tesla’s referral program is back, baby. The Tesla North America account on X announced today you can now, “earn $500 by giving anyone $1000 off a new Tesla.” This includes Model S/X and Model 3/Y, but not Cybertruck. The money back “can be used toward Supercharging, software upgrades, merchandise, service payments or a new Tesla.” […]

Tesla UK has introduced a new promotional price for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), available at £299 per month for a limited time. This offer is valid for 36 monthly payments with a downpayment of £4,499. The deal includes 10,000 miles per annum, with an excess mileage charge of £0.20 per mile. The total […]

Tesla’s Wall Connector has debuted on Amazon Canada, as the official charger is being promoted on the retailer’s main featured carousel. Two Tesla Wall Connectors are available, offering shipping at Prime speeds: Wall Connector with 24’ Cable: $625 CAD Universal Wall Connector (NACS + J1772) with 24’ Cable: $800 CAD The Universal Wall Connector also […]

Zack, known as @BLKMDL3 on X, recently shared his experience with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 12.5.1.5 in his 2019 Model 3 equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3). The drive yielded generally positive feedback, with both notable improvements and minor regressions observed. This was part of Tesla’s rollout of FSD 12.5.1.5 on late Thursday evening […]