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The Tesla Model Y is set to hit countries around the world later this year, and the newest region to gain the electric vehicle (EV) has just been revealed. Tesla’s Model Y will debut July 2 in Hong Kong, China, with three different variants of the unit hitting the market, according to the region’s customs […]

Tesla’s software updates often subtly change the functionality of its cars, and a recent update following a “safety recall” in the country has upgraded the company’s cruise control mode to become more engaging for drivers. A new over-the-air (OTA) update in China’s Tesla vehicles features audible alerts when the driver enters or exits the car’s […]

Tesla has had to delay the opening of its Gigafactory Berlin significantly, and a new update shows that the company may begin exporting Model Y units from Gigafactory Shanghai to catch up with Europe’s backlog of orders for the electric SUV. The Shanghai Gigafactory will begin exporting Tesla Model Y units to Europe in the […]

Image credit: @klwtts Aside from revealing the ‘Plaid’ badge on the rear of the Tesla Model S Plaid, we’re now seeing what appears to be a ‘crimson’ red Model Y. Again, the images were shared by The Kilowatts (@klwtts), attending the Tesla special event in California, that’s set to kick off in 10 minutes or […]

On the eve of Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event, set for Thursday, June 10, the price of the vehicle has increased by $10,000 USD, to now start at $129,990 USD (previously it was at $119,990 USD in the U.S.). BREAKING: Tesla has increased the price of the Plaid Model S by $10,000 to $129,990. […]

  Many Tesla users have taken their electric vehicles (EVs) camping, and while few are brave enough to tow a 6,000-pound Airstream with a Tesla Model 3, a range of other camping options and accessories exist for camping and Tesla fans alike. Following off-road Tesla Model Y enthusiast iTesla‘s last video, the channel shared an […]

It’s never a good idea to street race, as two drivers in Brantford, Ontario, Canada have discovered. Drivers of a Lamborghini and a Tesla Model Y were seen street racing in Brantford, Ontario on Wayne Gretzky Parkway near the 403 highway ramp, according to a crime brief from the Brantford Police (via Facebook). The drivers, […]

After Tesla rolled out its pure vision cameras to replace radar technology, many customers are out on the road testing the technology when it comes to Forward Collision Warnings (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). A new video from Kevin Smith shows updated tests during both daytime and nighttime with a Tesla Model Y equipped […]

Despite reports from Tesla’s Elon Musk that the next Model Y will have “extreme precision, down to its microns,” the electric SUV is still in its infancy in many markets around the world, even as it increases in popularity globally. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in South Korea in May, following a […]

  After a recent recall over the brake caliper bolts in certain Model 3 and Y units, Tesla has issued two new recalls, affecting a total of 7,696 Model 3 and Y units. As of Wednesday, Tesla is issuing two separate recalls, one of which is for 5,530 Model 3 units from 2018-2020, and the […]

Vancouver Police in British Columbia, Canada, are looking for drivers involved in a racing incident after the driver of what appears to be a Tesla Model Y posted footage of the event to social media. On Monday, Vancouver Police Sergeant Mark Christensen shared an Instagram video to Twitter, depicting the driver of what appears to […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company has indeed officially removed the front passenger lumbar seat support in its Model 3 and Model Y. Replying to a tweet on the matter on Monday afternoon, Musk said the change was made because of low usage of the lumbar support. He said, “Moving lumbar was removed […]

Tesla is no stranger to best-selling electric vehicle (EV) charts — the Model 3 was the top-selling EV in China for 2020, led global EV sales in February, and became the best-selling EV across the globe for the entirety of Q1 2021. According to EV Sales, Tesla dominated global EV sales in April despite giving up […]

Tesla looks to be making a cost-cutting measure for new builds of its Model Y and some Model 3 vehicles, according to new owners. According to u/Chrissugar21 on Reddit, the new Model Y owner picked up the compact crossover SUV from Tesla (VIN 199 XXX), only to notice the passenger seat no longer includes lumbar […]

  Tesla has deployed a voluntary recall on certain Model 3 and Y units manufactured between December 2018 and March 2021, to check that brake caliper bolts were properly fastened to the vehicle’s frame, according to electrek. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has yet to post the official recall notice, and the news […]