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Tesla Lawsuit Over Alleged Monopoly on Repairs and Parts Allowed to Proceed
Tesla will face allegations of monopolizing its vehicle repairs and parts markets, after US District Judge Trina Thompson in San Francisco ruled that Tesla owners could proceed with a class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs claim […]
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SpaceX’s Starbase Investment in South Texas Wins Praise From County Judge
SpaceX’s multibillion-dollar investment in Starbase in South Texas has received praise from a county judge. The company creates jobs, develops local communities and schools, and has brought in tourism. Cameron County shared the latest Starbase […]
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Canadian Electric Vehicle Market Sees Fluctuations in Q1 2024
The Canadian electric vehicle (EV) market has seen a dynamic first quarter in 2024. While the national adoption rate of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) has shown impressive year-over-year (YoY) growth, quarter-over-quarter figures reveal a slight […]
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Tesla’s Dog Mode not working in 2024.20.1, fix coming soon
Tesla owners should be aware that there is a bug in the latest 2024.20.1 software update that is causing Dog Mode to not work properly, creating a potentially dangerous situation and putting your pets at […]
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ChargePoint removes charging credits after Fisker abandons contract
Chargepoint has emailed Fisker owners to let them know they are removing their EV charging credits due to Fisker abandoning their contract. Earlier this year Fisker said it was running out of cash and seeking […]
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Tesla begins construction on second Supercharger in Whistler [British Columbia]
Tesla has finally started construction of a new Supercharger station in the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Tesla currently has one Supercharger station in Whistler. However it is not ideal as it just a 72kW Urban […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck rear castings appear outside Giga Texas
The most highly anticipated vehicle launch of 2023 is getting closer to the start of production. The latest sign the automaker is inching ever closer is the appearance of dozens of rear castings for the […]
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The Tesla Cybertruck could feature dual subwoofers
The Tesla Cybetruck may have one of the best audio systems in the EV space with a new set-up we have not seen in a Tesla. The Cybertruck could sport two subwoofers under the rear […]
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Tesla Cybertruck may come with a round steering wheel option
Tesla has made steering wheels a bit of a controversial feature, first introducing the yoke steering wheel with the Model S and Model X refresh in 2021. The unconventional design is now a paid option […]
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New photo gives best look yet at Tesla Cybertruck interior
A new photo of the Tesla Cybertruck has been shared online that gives us our best look yet at the interior of the electric pickup truck. The photo was taken from the driver’s seat while […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla issues recall for 24,000 Model 3 vehicles in the US, and some in Canada [Update]
Tesla has issued a recall for some of their Model 3 vehicles over concerns the rear seatbelts may not have been properly reinstalled after being disassembled as part of a previous service action. The recall […]
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Tesloid’s 3D Extreme Performance Model 3 floor mats are perfect for winter protection [Deal – 10% off]
Winter is coming, and for a large portion of North America that means a lot of rain, snow and ice is in your future. If you are looking for a way to protect the carpet […]
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Tesla cars without ultrasonic sensors do not show distances to objects (yet)
Tesla announced last week it was removing ultrasonic sensors from new Model 3 and Model Y builds, shifting instead to using its cameras and Tesla Vision for nearby object detection. One week later and the first […]
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Tesla Model 3 dominates iZEV rebate list in 2022 even though it became ineligible last year
In the first eight months of 2022, Transport Canada handed out 25,452 $5,000 iZEV rebates to Canadians. Even though the Tesla Model 3 became ineligible for the rebate in November 2021, a long order backlog […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in March
The Tesla Model Y has been available in the UK for over a year, and it continues to be an extremely popular choice among consumers. The electric SUV was the best selling car, electric or […]
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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 officially launches in Türkiye, but only with the Model Y
Tesla has officially launched in Turkey, but interestingly decided to only start taking orders for the Model Y. The automaker announced pricing for the electric SUV at a special event in Instabul on April 4, […]
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Tesla Model Y was Europe’s top selling EV in January
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove popular in Europe. The electric SUV topped sales charts in the region for the final two months of 2022, and the Model Y has picked up where […]
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Model S News
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Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter for crash while on Autopilot
The driver of a Tesla that ran a red light and crashed into another car killing two people, all while Autopilot was engaged, has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter by California prosecutors. It is […]
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Refresh Model S Mud Flaps Added to Tesla Shop
Tesla has added another new product to their online shop specifically for 2021+ Model S owners. Yesterday Tesla added an All-Weather Cargo Liner set, and today refresh Model S owners can purchase mud flaps for […]
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All-Weather Cargo Liner Set and All-Weather Floor Mats for refresh Model S and X added to Tesla Shop
If you are the lucky owner of a refresh Model S or Model X, Tesla has added two new products to their online shop today designed just for you. Model S All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner […]
Model X News
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Tesla outselling all other EVs combined in the US by a 3-1 margin
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in the United States. The latest data shows Americans registered 3 times as many new EVs in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) […]
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Tesla introduces new wireless controller to take advantage of PS5 level gaming in refresh Model S/X
When the new refresh Model S and Model X were officially announced late last year, Tesla said the new car’s infotainment system would come with “up to 10 teraflops of processing power.” Comparable to the […]
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Tesla updates Model S Tempest wheel design and removes red calipers from Plaid S/X
After officially removing the Model S Plaid+ earlier in the day, Tesla has made some other changes to the Design Studio for both the Model S and Model X. New Tempest Wheels Tesla’s flagship sedan […]
SpaceX News
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Seabourn cruise line adds Starlink to expedition fleet
Seabourn, an ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has announced that its two purpose-built expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, will be outfitted with SpaceX’s Starlink. Seabourn Venture is the first ship in the Seabourn […]
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SpaceX hires former NASA head of human spaceflight: Report
SpaceX has reportedly made a significant hire, adding NASA’s former head of human spaceflight, Kathy Lueders. The new hire was first reported by CNBC, who said Lueders will be based at the company’s Starbase facility […]
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Starlink continues to deliver the fastest satellite internet service in Canada
Starlink has retained its title as Canada’s fastest satellite internet service, according to the most recent speed tests conducted by Ookla. The internet speed experts tested Starlink and other internet service providers’ speeds over the […]
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SpaceX starts talks to operate Starlink in Somalia
Somalian officials confirmed that Starlink representatives have met with Somalia’s National Communications Authority to become a licenced operator in the country. Starlink officials met with the head of NCA and other state representatives per Horn […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla officially opens Supercharger network to other EVs in the US
Tesla has officially opened up its Supercharger network in the United States to owners of other electric vehicles (EVs). The Tesla Charging Twitter account announced the milestone moment on Tuesday afternoon with a video giving us […]
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Measurement Canada approves per kWh billing for Tesla’s Supercharger network and other DC fast charging providers
Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) owners in Canada will soon be billed at charging stations by the amount of electricity they put in their car, and not based on the amount of time they […]
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Tesla offering trade-in bonus to Model S/X owners with unlimited free Supercharging
Tesla has launched a new ‘Ownership Loyalty Benefits’ offer for Canadian and US owners of the Model S and Model X with free unlimited Supercharging aimed at getting them to trade-in their vehicles and upgrade […]