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Lucid Air now available to lease in Canada
Lucid has announced the expansion of its financing options in Canada, with the introduction of leasing through Lucid Financial Services, with the goal to make the Air electric sedan more accessible to a broader range […]
Polestar delivers first Polestar 4 SUVs in Europe
Polestar has completed its first customer deliveries of the Polestar 4 SUV coupe to European customers. The initial deliveries were made to customers in Germany, Norway, and Sweden, with more Polestar 4s due to arrive […]
Tesla gets lower EU tariffs than other Chinese EV manufacturers
Earlier today, the European Union Commission disclosed its draft decision on tariffs to compete with China’s battery-electric vehicles value chain. According to Reuters, the draft decision specifically mentions some companies, while others will fall into two […]
Tesla offers Foundation Series Cybertruck to all Canadian reservation holders – here’s why
Tesla officially launched sales of the Cybertruck in Canada earlier this month. With the premium prices it appeared as though the company was facing challenges in attracting buyers for the Foundation Series by working their […]
SpaceX Gears Up for its First Spacewalk Mission
The first SpaceX spacewalk, in the frame of a private mission, is scheduled for August 26. The four-person crew will launch from Florida, with a crew consisting of Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, and a pair […]
Tesla Semi catches fire after first reported crash
The first reported Tesla Semi crash took place in Placer County, California early this morning. Fortunately no injuries were reported, but the Semi did catch fire, resulting in authorities closing down a section of highway. […]
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 removed 2022 Cybertruck production estimate from order page in early December
Tesla makes constant updates to their website, some of which can often be hard to track. One such change was to the Cybertruck’s order page, which was updated to remove reference to when production of […]
Tesla Cybertruck seat design and details revealed in patent filing
New details about the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck have been revealed in a patent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). U.S. patent number D938,745 [Application Number D/714,260] was granted by the […]
GMC Hummer EV user interface includes image that mocks Tesla Cybertruck
Neither the GMC Hummer EV nor the Tesla Cybertruck have officially hit the streets, but it looks like General Motors thinks their offering will crush the competition. In a video review of a prototype unit, […]
Tesla Cybertruck with new design features spotted on Fremont test track
There has been another sighting of the new Tesla Cybertruck, revealing for the first time some never before seen design features of the electric truck. This time the Cybertruck was spotted doing laps at the […]
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 tops list of luxury auto brands in China in December
Tesla can add yet another trophy to their awards cabinet. The Texas-based automaker was the top selling luxury automotive brand in China in December. According to registration data from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory […]
Tesla lowers Model 3 range estimates in Europe due to extra power consumption of AMD Ryzen processor [Update]
Tesla made several changes to the Model 3 and Model Y configurations in Europe last night. The Model Y got a range increase, with the Long Range variant increasing by as much as 28km (17 […]
Tesla Model Y gets range increase in Germany, Performance deliveries begin in March
Tesla has increased the estimated range of both Model Y variants available in Germany. The Long Range saw its range increase from 537km to 565km when equipped with the 19″ Gemini wheels. With the 20″ […]
Transport Canada investigating Tesla heat pump issues
After receiving several complaints from owners across the country over the last few weeks, Transport Canada has launched an investigation into the recent heat pump issues in Tesla vehicles. If you are a regular reader […]
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 […]
Tesla launches Model Y RWD orders in Europe
Tesla has added a new Model Y variant to the Design Studio in Europe as the single motor Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) appeared on the website early Friday morning. The new entry-level variant has […]
Tesla now limits buyers of new existing inventory vehicles to be in nearby states
With long delivery wait times, or even the inability to order, many prospective Tesla owners are turning to the existing inventory section of the website, hoping to snap up a new EV that becomes available […]
Tesla switches from Brembo to Mando for rear brake calipers on Model Y Performance
Tesla has made a number of changes this month to the Model Y built at Fremont. Updated door panels with wood trim has been added to both variants of the electric SUV, and they have […]
Tesla no longer providing chrome license plate frames on new Model 3/Y deliveries
Tesla has made a number of changes to their vehicles over the years, making features and items that were once standard either an option or removing them altogether. Sometimes these changes prove to be controversial, […]
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Model S News
Tesla’s sales and profits soar as Model 3 becomes third best-selling EV in Ireland
In a year impacted by a global pandemic, Tesla’s popularity surged in Ireland, helping the automaker report record sales and profits in 2020. According to newly released data, Tesla sold a total of 780 cars […]
Tesla increases prices of Long Range Model S and Model X in the US, no changes in Canada
Another week, and another round of price increases at Tesla. This time the change impacts the new refresh Long Range (LR) Model S and Model X. In an update to the Design Studio on Thursday […]
Tesla updates Trip Planner to include refresh Model S/X, including Plaid
In what may be the quickest update ever to its Trip Planner, Tesla has added the new refresh Model S and Model X vehicles to the tool, including the new Plaid variants. Tesla began deliveries […]
Model X News
Tesla also increases price for Model S, Model X, and Long Range and Performance Model 3 in Canada
Tesla has been busy. On the plus side they recently added the tow hitch as an option for the Model Y. On the negative side they also increased the price of the Model Y in […]
New Launch Mode coming to Model S and Model X with adaptive suspension
According to a recent dive by Tesla hacker @greentheonly into an upcoming software release, Tesla is planning on introducing a new Launch Mode for the Model S and Model X Raven vehicles. The new feature, […]
First look at the new Dashcam Viewer coming soon to your Tesla [Video]
Just yesterday we told you about a new feature, the integrated Dashcam Viewer, that was leaked from a Tesla owner in the Early Access Program (EAP). The new feature allows you to view your Sentry […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Completes First Direct-to-Cell Starlink Orbital Shell
SpaceX has successfully completed its first Direct-to-Cell (DTC) orbital shell for Starlink, a milestone achievement for satellite-based telecommunications. The first orbital shell was completed with the launch of 12 DTC satellites earlier today, bringing SpaceX’s […]
SpaceX begins hiring for Starlink factory in Austin, starts including pay rates for all job openings
SpaceX is currently building a new facility in Austin, Texas, where the company will be manufacturing Starlink equipment. As construction gets closer to completion the aerospace company has started hiring for the new factory. Along […]
airBaltic selects SpaceX Starlink for inflight WiFi
SpaceX has added its first European airline as a customer as airBaltic announced today plans to add Starlink satellite internet service to their fleet of aircraft. In a press release this morning the Latvian airline […]
Musk says Starship’s debut orbital launch could come as early as late February
SpaceX has had the first orbital launch delayed. However, CEO Elon Musk has revealed the team has a ‘real shot’ at the long-awaited milestone in late February. He also stated there could be another launch […]
Taiwan wants to build its own Starlink to protect itself from potential China attack
Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s invasion has had a ripple effect. Taiwan, which also faces a potential attack by much more powerful China, has been inspired to set up a similar defense system […]
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 […]
Tesla Obtains Funding to Build Four Massive Superchargers, Including World’s Largest
As electric vehicle adoption increases, new legislation and funding has been proposed in order to accelerate the expansion of the public charging network. One of those funding programs is the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation […]
Tesla upgrades Laval Urban Supercharger to V2 stalls [Quebec]
Tesla owners visiting the Laval Urban Supercharger are in for a nice surprise as the 72kW Urban Superchargers have been upgraded to V2 stalls. Located at CF Carrefour Laval at 3035 Boulevard le Carrefour, the […]
Tesla completes Supercharger expansions in Coquitlam, Merritt, and Peterborough [British Columbia & Ontario]
While Tesla works to double the size of their Supercharger Design Team in Canada to add more stations across the country, the company has recently completed expansions at three different Superchargers in British Columbia and […]