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Tesla Issues Recall for 2016 Model X Vehicles Over Trim Issue
Tesla has issued a rare physical recall affecting certain 2016 Model X vehicles in both the United States and Canada due to concerns about improperly attached roof trims that could pose a safety hazard. The […]
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Tesla rebrands Model S/X bundle to ‘Drive Anywhere Package,’ offers discount when buying FSD
Tesla has updated its recently launched bundle for buyers of the Model S and Model X in the US that includes unlimited Supercharging, Premium Connectivity, and Full Self-Driving (FSD) for three years. The package has […]
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Volkswagen Canada Unveils the 2025 ID. Buzz, price starts at $77,495
Volkswagen Canada has announced the upcoming arrival of the 2025 ID. Buzz, a modern take on the iconic “VW Bus” that is scheduled to hit Canadian roads later this year. At first glance, the ID. […]
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Rivian secures approval for Normal factory expansion
Rivian has officially obtained approval for the planned expansion of its production facility in Normal, Illinois, where it will make EVs based on its next-gen electric platform after the town’s council voted almost completely in […]
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Tesla MegaFactory in China is 45% Complete, Says Grace Tao
Tesla’s China Megafactory is nearly half complete, says company senior executive, Grace Tao Lin. Tesla remains on track to complete the factory by the end of this year and begin production in the first quarter […]
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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 […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla produces nearly 1.4 million 4680 cells in a single week at Giga Texas
Tesla has announced the latest milestone for 4680 battery cell production at Giga Texas, with the company revealing they produced enough cells in a single week to build over 1,000 Cybertrucks. Tesla first started battery […]
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Tesla preparing to release illuminated door sills for the Cybertruck, and more
Tesla is apparently working on several new accessories for the Cybertruck, including illuminated door sill plates, according to a recent trademark filing by the company. The Cybertruck has a unique design, so unique that there […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets 25-mile range boost with tonneau cover closed
A lot has been said about the range of the Cybertruck. While Tesla wasn’t able to deliver on their 500 mile (804km) range target (although it will come close with the release of the optional […]
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Tesla rolls out new trailer alarm feature in latest Cybertruck software update [2024.8.4]
Tesla has released its latest software update for the Cybertruck, and it includes a brand new towing that will hopefully migrate to the Model X and Model Y as well. The new feature is included […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Model 3/Y headlights flickering? It’s a known issue, OTA fix coming soon
If you have recently noticed the non-matrix headlights of your Tesla have started flickering, you are not going crazy. The good news is a service appointment is not required and your headlights don’t need to […]
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Tesla increases price of Model 3 Long Range and white interior option in the US
Tesla has once again tweaked pricing for the Model 3 in the United States, increasing the price of the Long Range (LR) variant of the electric sedan by $250, the third price increase this month […]
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Tesla Model 3 Performance with new white Sport Seats spotted as ‘Project Highland’ nears completion
Tesla is gearing up to relaunch sales of the Model 3 Performance, a move that would close out the “Project Highland” refresh of the electric sedan. As the launch approaches, a test vehicle has been […]
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Tesla’s VP of engineering reveals new details about upgraded Model 3
The new Tesla Model 3 is just starting to hit streets in North America, after launching in China, Europe, and other Asia-Pacific markets late last year. As new owners are getting acquainted with the upgraded […]
Model Y News
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Tesla launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Europe
Tesla has launched a new Model Y Long Range (LR) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in most European countries. This is the same variant that was initially offered when the Model Y was unveiled in 2019, but […]
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Tesla discounts Model Y inventory in the US
Tesla has initiated price cuts on Model Y SUVs sitting in existing inventory across the US. As of writing, there are no similar discounts for inventory Model Ys in Canada. Tesla’s decision to cut prices […]
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Tesla expands Quicksilver to more markets – is North America next?
In the last few days Tesla has made their Quicksilver paint option available in several new markets around the world. The new paint colour is currently only available from Giga Berlin and Giga Shanghai, but […]
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Tesla slashes Model Y prices in Australia, introduces new paint options and wheel covers, but no new dash
Tesla has implemented another price adjustment for the Model Y, this time lowering the price of the electric SUV in Australia by as much as AUD$8,500. At the same time, the company has also introduced […]
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Model S News
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Tesla lowers referral award amounts for Model S/X following price cuts
Tesla has lowered the amount of referral credits existing owners can earn when they refer someone to buy a new Model S or Model X, as well as reducing the cash discount those buyers can […]
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Tesla drops price of FSD in Canada and US, and drops Model S/X Standard Range from lineup, cutting prices at the same time
After a major announcement earlier tonight with the launch of the Model 3 refresh in China and Europe, Tesla has made some significant changes for the North American market. The automaker has lowered the price […]
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The Rimac Nevera beats Tesla’s Model S Plaid’s Nurburgring lap records by 20 seconds
Tesla often boasts about breaking records. However, the shoe is on the other foot as Croatian automaker Rimac has pulled on against Tesla. The Rimac Nevera set a new record for production car racing on the famous Nurburgring racing […]
Model X News
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Tesla recalling Model S and Model X for seat belt and camera issues in China
Tesla has had to recall 271 Model S and Model X in China over an issue to do with seat belts. Two hundred and thirty-three Model S and Model X that rolled off the production lines between the 5th […]
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Tesla recalls the Model S, X and Y for misaligned front cameras
Tesla is recalling 1,337 vehicles in the US an issue with misaligned cameras in the vehicles. The misaligned cameras can lead to semi-autonomous systems such as forward collision avoidance to fail without warning. Tesla noted […]
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Tesla recalls 2021-2023 Model S/X over potential seatbelt issues
Tesla has recalled nearly 16,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the US, and unlike most of their recalls that can be fixed through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update, this one will require […]
SpaceX News
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves SpaceX Land Swap
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a land exchange with SpaceX, impacting the Boca Chica State Park in Brownsville, Texas. The decision, finalized after a period of heated debate and public opposition, involves […]
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SpaceX Launches New ‘Deprioritized Plan’ in New Zealand, Offering 50% Off Starlink for Slower Speeds
SpaceX’s goal with Starlink is to provide fast and reliable satellite internet service in remote and underserved areas access across the globe. However, the cost of the service has remained a barrier for some potential […]
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FAA Concludes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has wrapped up its mishap investigation into SpaceX’s second Starship flight, paving the way for potential future launches. This announcement comes after an in-depth review of the November 18, 2023, […]
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SpaceX Fights Against Sending Lawsuit from Texas to California
SpaceX is intensifying its fight for its rights in court. The company bolstered its claims that the judge was wrong by moving its lawsuit challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla adds new planned Supercharger locations across Canada
For the first time in a long time, Tesla has updated their map of planned Supercharger locations, and there have been a number of additions across Canada. Tesla used to update their Supercharger map, which […]
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Tesla starts construction on two new Supercharger stations in Ontario
Tesla has started construction on two new Supercharger stations in Canada, a 24 stall station in Brampton and a 20 stall station in Vaughan. Brampton Supercharger In May of last year we told you about […]
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Tesla developing Supercharger extension cable for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla is working on a solution to extend the length of Supercharger cables so they can more easily reach the charge ports on non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla opened up their Supercharger network to owners […]