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Canadian BEV market continues to make gains in Q2 2024
Canadian zero-emission vehicle registrations saw a bounce back in quarter two and set a new all-time high in volume. According to the latest data from S & P Global, zero-emission vehicle registrations now make up […]
Tesla Cybertruck Dominates EV Pickup Market, Outsells Competitors in July
The Tesla Cybertruck continues to make a significant impact in the electric truck market, even with production limited to the Foundation Series. In July, the Cybertruck nearly outsold the combined sales of all other electric […]
Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries in Mexico, Canada to follow in late October
Tesla has officially started deliveries of the Cybertruck in a country outside of the United States for the first time. That country is unfortunately not Canada, but Mexico, although we do have a clearer timeline […]
Tesla Semi Debuts at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover
Tesla is showcasing its Semi at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany this week. The electric truck will not only be available for viewing but attendees will also be able to go for a […]
Tesla resumes FSD v12.5 rollout for HW3 cars [2024.27.10]
Tesla has started rolling out a new version of Full Self-Driving (FSD), v12.5.2.1 to some owners. The update, 2024.27.10, is another point release of FSD v12.5, but more importantly is finally providing an update to […]
James May Test Drives Tesla Cybertruck, Calls It ‘Willfully Ugly’ But Lovable
James May, one of the leading TV car presenters, took the Tesla Cybertruck for a spin around California in his latest YouTube video. The ex-Top Gear and Grand Tour host touched on several of the […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla rolls out FSD for Cybertruck owners in Canada
Tesla has finally rolled out Full Self-Driving (FSD) for Cybertruck owners in Canada. The arrival of FSD Canadian Cybertrucks follows its US debut in September, and a few weeks after Cybertrucks were delivered in Canada […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s four-wheel steering may give it a better turning radius than Model Y: Elon Musk
The latest Tesla Cybertruck builds have been spotted several times over the course of the last few days on public roads near the company’s engineering headquarters in California. In one particular sighting captured by The […]
Tesla Cybertruck spotted driving on public roads as production nears [Video]
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted driving on public roads near the company’s engineering headquarters in California. This is the first sighting of the Cybertruck going for a drive on public roads since the […]
Second Tesla Cybertruck Giga Press arrives in Texas
Tesla already has one 9,000 ton Giga Press installed at Giga Texas to produce the Cybertruck’s body. But with over 1.5 million reservations for the electric truck Tesla is going to need to build a […]
More Tesla Cybertruck details revealed following Investor Day display
Tesla put the latest beta production version of the Cybertruck on display at Investor Day last week, giving us a look at some never before seen features of the electric truck. Not only were attendees […]
Model 3 News
Tesla extends free Supercharging and FSD offer to new vehicle purchases
Tesla has updated one of its end-of-year promotions for customers in both Canada and the United States for buyers who take delivery of a new Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or […]
Tesla Model S easily outsells Ford Mustang Mach-E as Tesla dominates Q1 2022 EV registrations in the US
Despite a significantly higher price point, the Tesla Model S easily outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E in the United States in the first quarter, making Tesla’s flagship sedan the third best-selling EV overall in the […]
German YouTubers convert Tesla Model 3 into a tank
We have previously seen a Canadian turn a Tesla Model 3 into an electric snowmobile by installing specially fitted snow tracks on the rear wheel hubs. Then there was Dave Sparks, otherwise known as Heavy […]
Tesla owner claims brake failure as Model 3 flies into Greater Columbus Convention Center at 70mph [Video]
Another Tesla owner is claiming brake failure after his Model 3 went airborne and crashed into the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The incident actually occurred last week on May 4, but footage from nearby surveillance […]
Tesla increases prices for all Model S, 3, X and Y variants in Canada
Tesla has been busy adjusting prices in Canada on Thursday night. The price of Full Self-Driving Capability has increased by $2,200, and both Model Y variants were also increased by $1,000 and $1,100. Not to […]
Model Y News
Tesla recalls 27 Model Y vehicles over seat weld defect
Tesla has announced a small recall affecting 27 Model Y vehicles from the 2024 model year due to a potential defect in the seat recliner mechanism. The recall applies to vehicles built between October 28 […]
Westshore RCMP add Canada’s first Tesla Model Y police cruiser
Canada has its first Tesla Model Y police car and second Tesla police vehicle after the Westshore RCMP finally added a Model Y to its fleet this week. The Westshore RCMP detachment is leading a […]
Somerset Police Department expects Tesla Model Y cruiser to save them nearly $84,000 over 10 years
Police departments across the United States are adding Tesla vehicles to their fleets in an effort to reduce their carbon emissions. As we have seen with those that have already added an EV, the financial […]
The Tesla Model 3 was the third-best-selling car in Australia in January
In January, the Tesla Model 3 came in third place in overall vehicle sales in Australia. The top three models per the Federated Chamber of Automotive Industries were: The Ford Ranger with 4,749 vehicles sold. […]
All Tesla Model Y variants now qualify for $7,500 US tax credit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated their list of electric vehicles (EVs) eligible for the $7,500 tax credit and now all variants of the Model Y qualify for the full credit. The inclusion of […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Tesla releases new video to showcase team behind Nürburgring Model S Plaid lap record
In September a completely stock Tesla Model S Plaid was able to complete the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in Germany in a time of 7:35.579, setting the EV lap record in the process. Now Tesla has […]
NTSB says both driver and passenger seats were occupied at time of Tesla crash in Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed that both the driver and passenger seats of a Tesla Model S were occupied during a serious crash earlier this year in Houston, Texas. The confirmation directly […]
Model X News
Tesla announces new Plaid Model X along with refresh design
Not only did Tesla finally announce the Model S refresh in its Q4 2020 earnings update, it also updated its website to announce the refresh of the Model X. In addition the Performance Model X […]
Tesla Model S/X Refresh: Latest information on production line shutdown
In December Tesla notified employees working the Model S and Model X production lines of an extended holiday closure. The planned 18-day shutdown immediately sparked rumours of a refresh coming to Tesla’s flagship vehicles after […]
Germany considering Tesla Model S/X recall over touchscreen failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and X vehicles over touchscreen failures. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is now also looking into the […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX gets FCC approval for Starlink Direct to Cell
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to turn on its Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, targeting areas with limited or no T-Mobile cellular connectivity in the United States. The approval was […]
SpaceX must give up 30% equity stake in Starlink to operate in South Africa, says government
SpaceX is rapidly expanding and is now offering its Starlink service in more than 50 countries around the world. However if SpaceX wants to expand Starlink service into CEO Elon Musk’s home country of South […]
SpaceX Starlink helps Fisheries and Oceans Canada monitor fish populations in remote areas of British Columbia
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has been using SpaceX Starlink to monitor fish populations in remote areas of British Columbia, revolutionizing their data collection process. The first unit was installed at Stamp River on Vancouver […]
SpaceX will attempt next Starship launch on April 20
SpaceX has set its sights on Thursday, April 20th (yes, 4/20) for the second attempt at launching its Starship rocket into space. The eagerly anticipated test mission will mark the inaugural flight of a fully […]
SpaceX calls off Starship launch due to valve issue
SpaceX’s much-anticipated first attempt to launch its Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has been called off in the final minutes of the countdown on Monday morning. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, revealed that […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens fourth Supercharger in Merritt [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened yet another Supercharger in Merritt, British Columbia. This is the fourth Supercharger in the small city, and the first with trailer-friendly stalls. The newest Merritt Supercharger first appeared in August, with the […]
Morris Supercharger now open [Manitoba]
Tesla has opened their second Supercharger in Canada in 2023 in the small town of Morris, Manitoba. We first found out about the Morris Supercharger just under a year ago when Tesla added it to […]
Third Tesla Supercharger in Merritt now open [British Columbia]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team has opened their first station of 2023 in Merritt, British Columbia. This now gives the small town of Merritt, a key stopping point between Vancouver and the interior of the province, […]
Tesla’s Supercharger truck with Megapack catches fire
Tesla sometimes provides trucks fitted with Megapacks and Superchargers at its charging stations to help with congestion. One such truck caught on fire in Baker, California, according to pictures posted by eye-witnesses. The extra Megapacks and Superchargers supplement […]