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Tesla adds new Lunar Silver paint for Model S/X
Tesla is bringing silver back to their lineup. After launching Quicksilver to the US this month for the Model Y, Tesla has added a new ‘Lunar Silver’ colour for the Model S and Model X. […]
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Tesla begins recruiting for Manufacturing and Autopilot & Robotics teams following temporary hiring freeze
Tesla is ramping up recruitment for its Manufacturing and Autopilot & Robotics teams following a series of layoffs that impacted more than 10% of the company’s workforce, and resulted in a temporary hiring freeze. As […]
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Volkswagen delays ID.7 launch in North America due to a slow EV market
Volkswagen announced yesterday that it is delaying the launch of the Volkswagen ID.7 in Canada and the United States. In a short statement, the German automaker cited changing market conditions as the reason for the […]
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Tesla Vehicle Safety Report: One accident every 7.63 million miles in Q1 2024
Tesla has published their latest Vehicle Safety Report, after more than a year hiatus. The data for the most recent quarter has set a new all-time record for safety with more than 7.5 million miles […]
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Tesla Breaks Ground on New Megafactory in Shanghai
Tesla has officially begun construction of the new Megafactory in Shanghai, China. The Megapack factory along with the electric vehicle factory will help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The company announced the update […]
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Tesla requests suppliers shift production outside China and Taiwan amid rising geopolitical tensions
Tesla is reportedly seeking to diversify its supply chain in Asia by asking its suppliers to relocate production of critical components outside of China and Taiwan by next year. This request is driven by escalating […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla gets Cybertruck steer-by-wire exemption from Transport Canada [Update]
Tesla is one step closer to launching the Cybertruck in Canada after receiving an exemption to allow for the truck’s steer-by-wire system. As we all know by now, Tesla first started delivering the Cybertruck in […]
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Tesla shows off Cybertruck seats in new testing video
Tesla has shared a new video on Monday showing off their rigorous seat testing procedures. While the video makes no mention of what seats were being tested, fans were quick to notice they were the […]
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Elon Musk hints at Cybertruck pricing after Ford drops cost of F-150 Lightning
The first Cybertruck has already rolled off the production line at Giga Texas, and the first deliveries are expected to take place within a couple of months. Despite this, we still don’t know what to […]
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First Tesla Cybertruck rolls off the line at Giga Texas
The day Tesla fans have been waiting for since 2019 has finally arrived as Tesla announced this morning the first Cybertruck had been built at Giga Texas. As Tesla has become know to do, they […]
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More photos leak showing Cybertruck production progress
Late last month it was reported that Tesla would be shutting down Giga Texas in early July in order to perform some upgrades to the Model Y production line, but also to shift some workers […]
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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Tesla launches Model Y Long Range in Japan and Australia while cutting prices in Australia on the 3 and Y
Tesla announced that the Model Y Long Range is coming to Japan and Australia. The Model Y Long Range in Australia starts at $81,900. While in Japan, the vehicle will start at 6,760,700 Yen. Based […]
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Tesla may lose $7,500 US tax credit on the entry-level Model 3: Report
Tesla has reportedly notified its employees in the US that it will soon lose the $7,500 tax credit currently available on the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). Tesla sales in the US have boomed with […]
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Tesla Model 3 Project Highland to feature updated headlights, side mirrors, and some interior updates: Report
Tesla has been working on Project Highland, a design refresh for the Model 3, for well over one year now. As we get closer to the launch of the refresh design, more details are emerging […]
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Tesla Model 3 RWD tops Canada’s iZEV rebate sales charts in February after price cut
The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) is once again sitting on top of the monthly sales rankings in Canada among electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for the iZEV rebate. For all of 2022 the entry-level […]
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 recalls 137 Model Ys over possible loose steering wheel fasteners
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall of a small number of Model Y SUVs over concerns the steering wheels may not have been properly fastened, potentially leading to the steering wheel becoming disconnected while driving. […]
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Tesla Model Y is the best-selling SUV in Australia
Australia is seeing a massive surge towards EVs, and the Tesla Model Y is leading the way. The Model Y was the best-selling SUV and third best seller of any new vehicle sold in Australia. […]
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Tesla issues new Service Bulletin to address water ingress on Model Y liftgate
If you are a Model Y owner that has been plagued with water ingress from the liftgate of your Model Y, it looks like Tesla may finally have a fix for you. The automaker has […]
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Tesla Model Ys with HW4 come without high-def radar, for now
Tesla’s release of their next-generation self-driving computer, and associated cameras and sensors, known as Hardware 4.0 (HW4) has been confusing to say the least. Even though Tesla has yet to officially announce the existence of […]
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Model S News
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Up-close look at the new Tesla Model S Matrix LED headlights [Photos & Video]
Tesla updated the Model S design this week with a few new features like updated headlights, taillights, and charge port door design to accommodate a CCS2 charge port. We have so far seen photos of […]
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Tesla Model S deliveries with updated features to start next week
After a brief pause earlier this week to add a few new features, the Model S production line at Fremont is back up and running. Tesla has already started shipping out the electric sedan with […]
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Tesla begins “Get to know your Tesla” live online lessons with company’s product experts
Tesla begins hosting “Get to know your Tesla” online lessons. Owners can learn more about the car’s basic functions with company’s own product experts. In the online course Tesla currently offers lessons on the Model […]
Model X News
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Entire Tesla lineup gets fresh round of price increases in Canada and US [Update]
Tesla has increased prices across the board tonight in both Canada and the US, raising them anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the vehicle and configuration. Model 3 Price Changes The Model 3 in […]
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Vote for Tesla in the AutoTrader Canada’s Choice Awards
AutoTrader has announced voting for their Canada’s Choice Awards is now open. The awards gives you the opportunity to vote for the vehicles and brand you trust most. Voting also gives you the chance to […]
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Tesla kicks off refresh Model X deliveries in Fremont [Update]
Nearly a full 10 months after Tesla shut down the Model X production line, the first few deliveries of the refresh design have taken place today. The deliveries came about unexpectedly, with the first report […]
SpaceX News
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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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South African regulator cracks down on unauthorized Starlink reseller
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) is attempting to put its foot down on unauthorized Starlink resellers. The telecoms regulator has ordered IT Lec, an internet service provider based in the northern Cape to stop […]
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SpaceX sells Bitcoin holdings and writes down $373 million: Report
SpaceX has reportedly liquidated its entire Bitcoin holdings, accompanied by a $373 million write-down. The sale, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicates that SpaceX had previously recorded Bitcoin worth $373 million on its […]
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SpaceX earns first profit in Q1 2023
SpaceX has taken a significant leap forward in its financial journey. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk’s company achieved a noteworthy milestone by turning a profit during the first quarter. […]
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SpaceX lends helping hand with hundreds of Starlink kits sent to Maui
SpaceX has extended a technological helping hand to Hawaii in the wake of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Maui and in particular, the small town of Lahaina. According to a post on Linkedin by Red […]
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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Tesla’s Superchargers network grew by 34% YoY in Q1 2023
One of the barriers to entry for EVs for many people is charging, specifically public charging opportunities, because they are not as widespread. However, Tesla is changing that as it expands its public charging network. […]
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Tesla begins construction on Surrey’s fifth Supercharger station [British Columbia]
It appears the Tesla capital of British Columbia is Surrey, as the city just outside of Vancouver is getting its fifth Supercharger station. Construction has started on a new station in the parking lot of […]
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Tesla’s new V4 Supercharger is now open to non-Tesla vehicles
In March, Tesla unveiled its new V4 Supercharger at a Tesla Supercharger station outside of Amsterdam. However, despite being designed with other electric vehicles (EVs) in mind with a longer cord, the station was only […]