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Tesla upgrades voice commands to voice assistant in China, could Grōk integration be around the corner?
Tesla has released a new software update in China that has upgraded the in-car voice command system to a voice assistant. The improvements were included in the 2023.44.30.8 software update that started rolling out this […]
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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries begin for non-employees
The moment Cybertruck reservations holders have been waiting for has finally happened. On Thursday Tesla delivered the first Cybertruck to a non-employee, marking a milestone over four years in the making. However, despite the anticipation […]
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Lucid recalls over 2,000 Air sedans over faulty heaters
Lucid has issued its first recall of 2024 over concerns the high voltage coolant heater (HVCH) may fail, impacting over 2,000 Air sedans in the US. The recall will be addressed with an over-the-air (OTA) […]
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Tesla referral program updates – Model 3 excluded in North America, credit changes in Europe, and more
Tesla has made a number of changes to its referral program over the last few days. The changes were different depending on where you live, resulting in either the Model 3 being removed or added […]
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Canada dominates fall Supercharger Voting, sweeping North American leaderboard
It is the start of a new year and that means the closing of another round of Supercharger Voting. For the first time Canada has swept the North American results, taking all five of the […]
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Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in China
Tesla has issued its first price adjustments of 2024 in China, lowering prices on the upgraded Model 3 and slightly refreshed Model Y. The price cuts affect the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range (LR) […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla starts to roll out Cybertruck test drive experience invites
Tesla is starting to roll out the Cybertruck test drive experience to select customers in a few locations across the United States. Social media was ablaze as Tesla enthusiasts started posting about their invite-only invitations […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla offering free options to Model 3 Performance and Model X buyers in the US, but there’s a catch
Tesla has launched a new offer in the US in an attempt to get more customers eligible for the federal tax credit behind the wheel of a new Model 3 Performance or Model X All-Wheel-Drive […]
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Redding Police Department given green light to purchase Tesla Model 3
Another police department is purchasing a Tesla. In a 4-1 council vote last night, the Redding Police Department (RPD) in California received approval to purchase a Model 3. According to a report prepared for council, […]
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New glovebox USB ports in Model 3 and Y are USB 3.0
Tesla recently added glovebox USB ports with the introduction of the refresh 2021 Model 3. The new feature has also now appeared on recent builds of the Model Y, and is meant in part to […]
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Tesla Model 3 spotted testing possible new cameras and sensors
A Tesla Model 3 has been spotted near the automaker’s headquarters testing an interesting setup of cameras and sensors. Driving around the Bay Area in California, it is not uncommon to spot test vehicles out […]
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Tesla offering buyers 1 year of free Supercharging in attempt to reach 500K Q4 deliveries [Update]
Despite a two-month shutdown of its Fremont facility earlier this year, Tesla has maintained its annual guidance of 500,000 vehicle deliveries for 2020. To reach that goal, the automaker needs to deliver about 182,000 vehicles […]
Model Y News
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Tesla offers another low interest rate for Model Y buyers in the US
Tesla is again offering a low interest rate to Model Y buyers who finance their purchase in the US. This is the second time Tesla has enticed buyers with a low promotional interest rate in […]
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Tesla issues recall to inspect Model 3/Y brake caliper bolts [Update]
Tesla has decided to proactively recall some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for a brake caliper bolt inspection. In an email sent to some owners this morning, the automaker says the issue impacts Model […]
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Model Y with no radar and Tesla Vision gets first drive on Canadian roads
Tesla began delivering the first cars without radar this week, opting to use only cameras for Autopilot with what the automaker is calling Tesla Vision. Many Tesla fans expressed concern with the new approach, wondering […]
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Tesla officially adds driver monitoring system through cabin camera update [Update]
A popular talking point against Tesla’s Autopilot system is the lack of a driver monitoring system (DMS). That is no longer the case as the automaker has officially added one using the vehicle’s interior cabin […]
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Tesla Giga Shanghai production continues to ramp as more than 30K cars rolled off production lines in April
Tesla officially opened their first factory outside the US, Giga Shanghai, in early 2020. Since then production has continued to ramp up, and even included the addition of a new line for the Model Y. […]
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Rebranded TuxMat floor mats for Tesla now for sale at Costco.ca, starting at $219.99
One of the popular all-weather floor mat alternatives for Tesla’s, TuxMat, a Canadian company based out of Ontario, are now available for purchase on Costco.ca. Despite the Phantom branding on these floor mats, these are […]
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Watch a Tesla Model S go head to head against a Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo
Many have tried before, and many have failed to beat Tesla’s flagship Model S on a race track. Whether it’s a straight line drag race, or if there are some twisties in there for good […]
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Watch a Porsche Taycan Turbo S go head to head against a Model S P100D
As soon as the new Porsche Taycan EV was revealed last month, comparisons began immediately with Tesla’s fastest EV, the Model S. Now a German TV show, Auto Mobil, has been able to get their […]
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SpaceX Now Has Over 400,000 Starlink Customers in Canada
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now providing high-speed satellite internet to more than 400,000 active customers across Canada, just three and a half years after the company first launched its service in Canada. This […]
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Elon Musk sporting new deep crimson colour for Giga Berlin on his personal Model S
Tesla currently offers five paint options for customers to select from when ordering their vehicle through their online Design Studio – White, Black, Midnight Silver, Blue, and Red. Elon Musk recently announced the options were […]
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Don’t try to photograph comet Neowise while Starlink satellites are overhead
SpaceX has been sending Starlink satellites into space at a rapid pace, with 540 already in orbit. Many astronomers and space hobbyists have complained the satellites are too shiny as they reflect the sun’s light, […]
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Tesla Cybertruck may be getting even tougher with new skin
When the Tesla Cybertruck was finally unveiled to the world in November, one design feature that drew the most attention (aside from the whole Armor Glass thing) was the stainless steel body. To demonstrate the […]
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Starlink beta testing program details revealed in leak
Earlier this week we reported that Starlink was beginning to send out emails to Canadians requesting their specific address as the beta testing program neared. Based on feedback received from that article, users from around […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla installs 2,000th Supercharger stall in Norway
Tesla has reached another milestone in the expansion of its Supercharger network, this time in Norway, with the company celebrating the recent installation the 2,000th stall in the Nordic country. Tesla announced the milestone on […]
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New Tesla Service Center could be coming soon to Vancouver, Washington
Recent documents submitted to the City of Vancouver, Washington reveal Tesla is planning to open a massive new Service Center in the state. Located just a few minutes from the Washington State and Portland border, […]
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Coquitlam Tesla Supercharger under construction [British Columbia]
Due to open in the 2nd quarter, there is a new Tesla Supercharger under construction in Coquitlam at 1090 Lougheed Hwy, just in front of where the Fatburger restaurant is located. Work on the site […]
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Tesla Supercharger network will soon open up to other EVs: Rumour
One of Tesla’s biggest advantages over other electric vehicle (EV) makers is their expansive Supercharger network, now with nearly 24,000 stalls around the world. If the latest rumour is true, that advantage might not be […]