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FLO and METRO to Install 500 EV Fast Charging Ports at 130 Grocery Stores in Quebec and Ontario
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Quebec and Ontario are set to enjoy a significant boost in charging convenience thanks to a new partnership between FLO and METRO Inc. The partnership aims to install 500 EV […]
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Tesla tries new fix to temporarily improve automatic wipers
Tesla’s automatic wipers have been atopic of discussion for years, but with the latest software update the company is taking a new approach to at least temporarily improve their performance. The reason behind the poor […]
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Tesla Supercharger planned for Sandown Park Shopping Center in North Saanich [British Columbia]
Tesla owners on Vancouver Island will soon be getting another Supercharger, and it will be located in North Saanich on Saanich Peninsula. Vancouver Island, and in particular Greater Victoria, is home to one of the […]
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Tesla builds 50 millionth 4680 cell at Giga Texas
Tesla battery cell team at Giga Texas has hit a new production milestone, building its 50 millionth 4680 battery cell this week. This latest milestone gives us an insight into Tesla’s 4680 production ramp at […]
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Elon Musk sets new timeline for public release of FSD v12.4.1
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided a new timeline for the public release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.4.1, a big update that is supposed to include substantial improvements and the removal of the steering wheel […]
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Porsche Attempts to Lure Tesla Drivers with New Taycan Incentives
Porsche is the latest automaker to try and attract Tesla drivers to its electric vehicle lineup. Porsche is offering significant financial incentives to entice potential buyers to the Taycan, through their Welcome To Porsche Conquest […]
Cybertruck News
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More Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
All the pieces are literally coming together at Giga Texas as the start of Cybertruck production nears. On Friday more parts to the 9,000 ton IDRA Giga Press were delivered to the factory in Austin. […]
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First 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has taken another step towards the start of Cybertruck production with the arrival of the first parts to assemble their 9,000 ton Giga Press. Over the summer IDRA Group, the maker of Tesla’s Giga […]
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Leaked photo shows Tesla Cybertruck frame for the first time [Update]
With production of the Tesla Cybertruck inching closer, we are now getting our first look at the electric truck’s massive frame thanks to a new photo taken from inside Giga Texas. Several weeks ago two […]
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Tesla shows off smaller, two-door Cybertruck design at Petersen Museum
The Cybertruck is scheduled for production in 2023. However, there have been concerns about the size of the pickup truck, which many having said it is too big, particularly for markets like Europe. It seems Tesla […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla Sentry Mode captures incredible footage of Uxbridge, Ontario’s EF2 tornado [Videos]
Sentry Mode on a Tesla Model 3 was able to capture some incredible footage of a destructive EF2 tornado that touched down in Uxbridge, Ontario last weekend. The Model 3 owner, who shared the videos […]
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TLC Properties launches FlexDrive, a free Tesla car share program for apartment residents
A property management group in Springfield, Missouri, announced a new, and totally free, Tesla car share program for its residents. TLC Properties announced they are offering a new car share program, Flexdrive, with a Tesla […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y claims spot on America’s top 10 bestselling list in 2022
Tesla had a massive year in 2022, and the evidence has kept pouring in. The Model Y was in the list of top ten best-selling vehicles in the US for the year just ended. The […]
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Tesla Model Y outsells all other cars in Taiwan in December, 3X more than closest competitor
With the start of a new quarter countries around the world are starting to release their December sales figures, and Tesla is continuing to dominate the results in markets big and small. On the smaller […]
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Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in the UK in December, third most popular in 2022
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate car sales in many markets around the world. According to the latest statistics out of the United Kingdom (UK), the electric SUV was the most popular car […]
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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the two most popular cars in New Zealand in December
Tesla ended the year with a bang in New Zealand, claiming the top two spots in the best selling vehicles list, and not just for electric vehicles (EVs). According to registration data from New Zealand […]
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Model S News
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New Model S/X orders in North America see delivery wait times extend to March 2023
Tesla has made a change to its website tonight to update the estimated delivery wait times for the Model S and Model X, and it is not good news if you were planning on placing […]
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Watch Jay Leno’s Tesla Model S Plaid segment before it airs on CNBC on Wednesday
Jay Leno’s Garage will finally be airing a segment on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting the new record for the fastest production car over the quarter mile on Wednesday night. In advance of the […]
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Modified Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 9-second quarter mile barrier
The Tesla Model S Plaid has officially broken though the 9-second barrier in the quarter mile. A slightly modified version of the world’s fastest production car was able to cross the line in 8.994 seconds […]
Model X News
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Transport Canada announces official recall of 9,023 Tesla Model S/X vehicles for faulty memory chips
Earlier this week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) forced Tesla’s hand into announcing a recall of older Model S and Model X vehicles. The recall affected approximately 135,000 vehicles in the US which […]
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Tesla takes 4 of the top 10 spots in Consumer Reports latest Satisfaction Survey, named ‘Most Liked’ car brand
Consumer Reports has what you might call a love-hate relationship with Tesla. The latest episode falls into the love category as the publication has named Tesla the ‘most liked’ car brand. The accolade comes after […]
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Tesla Model S and Model X Megacastings Revealed in Leaked Photos
Recently leaked photos provide us with the first look at the megacastings of the refresh Model S and Model X. Posted to Twitter by @Ray4Tesla, the images show that the Model S and Model X […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX offering more than 50% discount on Starlink hardware in Canada
SpaceX has launched a new promotion in Canada where new Starlink subscribers can get more than 50% off the required hardware purchase. The deal comes after the company has been offering two free months of […]
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Starlink RV rebranded to Starlink Roam with $200/month global roaming plan
Starlink users can now roam globally with their dishes for $200 per month. SpaceX is offering the option as the Starlink RV, which it has rebranded to Starlink Roam. Starlink RV allowed users to roam. […]
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SpaceX subsidiary Swarm partners with Ontario’s Symboticware on mining tech
SpaceX’s subsidiary Swarm has partnered with tech firm Symboticware. The $3.9 million deal will enable mining vehicles to get connectivity in any part of the world. Symboticware announced the deal at the Northern Ontario Mining […]
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SpaceX introduces £15 per month Starlink dish rental in the UK
If you feel the capital outlay for getting a Starlink dish is beyond your means, SpaceX has introduced the option to rent your hardware in the UK, at the cost of £15 per month, according to […]
Supercharger News
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Cobourg Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team has been busy turning on new stations this week. One of the latest to go live is in Cobourg, Ontario. The Cobourg Supercharger started construction in July in the parking lot […]
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Port Severn Supercharger now open [Ontario]
The Port Severn Supercharger in Ontario is finally open, giving Tesla owners another spot to charge on their way to cottage country. Construction of the Port Severn Supercharger began back in June. It looked like […]
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Wynyard Supercharger now open [Saskatchewan]
One day after announcing their Supercharger network now totals more than 40,000 stalls worldwide, 6 of those stalls belong to a brand new station in Wynyard, Saskatchewan. The Wynard Supercharger is located at the Wynyard […]