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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson awarded $6M cash bonus for Gravity reveal
Lucid has had their fair of struggles since they started deliveries in 2021, from a slow production ramp to slow sales, leading to substantial price cuts and a growing number of vehicles in inventory. Despite […]
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Tesla launches new referral rewards, brings back Cybertruck raffle and factory tours
Tesla deployed a fairly significant update to its referral program on Thursday night, launching some new rewards and bringing back some favourites. Unfortunately, most of them are not open to Canadians and only available in […]
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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 […]
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Tesla Now Closer to India Launch, as Government Nears Final Plan to Reduce Import Tax
Tesla is one step closer to launching in India. The country’s government is close to finalizing a policy to extend preferential import duties on electric vehicles costing more than Rs 30 lakh (about US$36,000) for […]
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Rivian teases R2 ahead of unveil, announces $100 refundable deposits
Rivian is gearing up to debut its next model, the R2 during an official unveiling on March 7, 2024. Ahead of that event, Rivian has given us a teaser of the more compact and affordable […]
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GM Expands Super Cruise Coverage to 1.2 Million Kilometers Across North America
General Motors (GM) has significantly expanded where its semi-autonomous driving technology Super Cruise can operate, almost doubling its coverage on North American roads. This expansion now allows GM vehicles equipped with Super Cruise to navigate […]
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Tesla Model 3 production line workers called back to the job as Fremont reopens
Earlier this week it was reported that Tesla had partially shut down their factory in Fremont with the likely cause being a shortage from a parts supplier. We were able to verify this story through […]
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Tesla Model 3 outsold in China in by another EV, but it costs less than $5,000
The Tesla Model 3 has been enjoying growing sales in China since its launch last year. Other automakers have been attempting to create a compelling electric vehicle (EV) that can compete with the Model 3 […]
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Tesla Model 3 wins third straight IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
The Tesla Model 3 has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award for the third year in a row. The IIHS, an independent, non-profit scientific and educational organization, gave the […]
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Tesla adds Center Console tray to online shop for refresh Model 3/Y
If you own a newer Model 3 or Model Y with the new center console, Tesla has added a new accessory to its online shop just for you. The Model 3/Y accessory tray bundle includes […]
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Tesla Model Y LR RWD reservation holders get new account update
The saga that is the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) Model Y is still alive. Tesla has recently updated the accounts of reservation holders, giving new hope to the possibility the elusive variant might […]
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More Tesla Model Y bodies arrive in Germany as Giga Berlin nears test production
As Giga Texas nears Model Y test production this week, crews at Giga Berlin are doing their best to keep up. Over the weekend at least 9 new Model Y bodies arrived in Germany. The […]
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Tesla teases Model Y arrival in Europe ahead of first deliveries
Tesla updated their Design Studio last month to indicate the first Model Y vehicles that will hit the roads in Europe won’t be coming from Giga Berlin. With a hopefully short delay to the opening […]
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Tesla Model Y spotted testing in New Zealand
Just as the first Tesla Model Y vehicles arrive in Australia, another has been spotted testing in neighbouring New Zealand. Earlier this week the Australian ship and delivery tracker VedaPrime revealed that three of the […]
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Tesla opens new Model 3 specific Service Centre in California
In an effort to apparently streamline service and repairs for Tesla vehicles, the California-based automaker recently opened a new Model 3 specific Service Centre in Santa Ana, California. The new Service Centre will work alongside […]
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Tesla Model S Long Range now the Long Range Plus as it gets range boost, now rated at 627km, and new 19″ Tempest wheel option
During the Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the current production Model S and Model X can actually achieve a higher range than what is currently published on the Tesla website. Today […]
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Tesla vehicles on older software versions may get locked out of future updates and other features on May 1st 2020
One of the big perks of owning a Tesla vehicle is that it gets better over time through free over-the-air (OTA) software updates. In the last year we’ve seen big power increases delivered OTA, as […]
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Starlink internet users will soon be able to take Dishy McFlatface wherever they want
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is currently in its beta testing phase, which first began late last year in the US and Canada. As part of the terms and conditions when signing up, service was […]
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SpaceX raises $1.16 billion in equity financing
According to regulatory filings, Space X has raised an additional $1.16 billion in equity financing. This release comes as the company disclosed funding from investors such as Alphabet Inc and Fidelity Investments. Space X’s last […]
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Shell converting gas stations in the UK to EV charging stations
Not wanting to be left behind in the shift to electrification, Shell is converting gas stations in the United Kingdom into electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The change was spotted by Twitter user Sam, who […]
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SpaceX and Tesla could soon be neighbours in Texas
Multiple sources have confirmed that the land across from the Texas Gigafactory could be set aside for SpaceX. The Texas Gigafactory currently sits on about 2,100 acres on the east side of State Highway 130 […]
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Tesla facing potential $162M fine in Norway over throttled Model S charging speeds
Tesla could be forced to pay $162 million to Tesla owners in Norway following a preliminary judgement against the automaker over throttled charging speeds in some Model S vehicles. More than 30 Norwegian Tesla owners […]
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Europe’s Most Powerful EV Charging Hub Will Feature Tesla Superchargers
The Oxford Superhub announced that they choose Tesla as one of the charging solutions for their new park-and-ride site. The slated site is the most powerful EV charging hub in Europe. The project is part […]
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Tesla removes referral section from owner accounts hinting at the end of the current program
Tesla’s website was down for several hours yesterday, leaving owners unable to access their accounts through either their computer or mobile app. https://twitter.com/klwtts/status/1395478398764392449 Access was eventually restored, but not without an important change. The referral […]