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Weeve Triples Fleet of Polestar 2 as EV Subscription Service Expands to Vancouver
Polestar has announced that it will be tripling the number of Polestar 2 vehicles available through Weeve, a Canadian EV subscription service that is expanding into Vancouver. Weeve, which started in Montreal under the name […]
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2022 Kia Niro EV recalled over potential fire risk
Kia has been forced to recall nearly 2,500 Niro EVs in Canada and the United States over concerns related to the high-voltage battery pack that may result in a fire and loss of power to […]
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Tesla issues OTA recall for seatbelt warning system glitch
Tesla has issued a new over-the-air (OTA) recall over concerns the seatbelt warning system may not work as intended. The fix will be a simple OTA software update that will be released in June. According […]
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FLO and Co-Op partner for 21 fast charging locations in British Columbia
FLO and Federated Co-operatives Limited announced a new partnership to bring 21 fast charging stations to Co-op and Co-Op Gas Bars in British Columbia. The partnership will see FLO provide 41 100KW SmartDC fast chargers […]
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Tesla Supercharger access for GM, Polestar delayed
Tesla’s plans to open its Supercharger network to accommodate other electric vehicles (EVs) is facing delays due to the unexpected layoffs within Tesla’s Supercharging team. Originally, Tesla had announced electric vehicles (EVs) from General Motors […]
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Tesla Cybertruck goes on display in Calgary
The Tesla Cybertruck has officially arrived in Alberta, as a Foundation Series Cybertruck is now on display in the Calgary showroom for anyone to check out. The Cybertruck arrived in Alberta on Tuesday, with the […]
Cybertruck News
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Unplugged Performance teases early Tesla Cybertruck launch while showing off new CYBRHEX wheels
Unplugged Performance has had a long history with Tesla, largely stemming from them being neighbours to the automaker’s Design Studio in Hawthorne, California for nearly a decade. That relationship was informal for most of that […]
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IDRA finishes testing and ships the Cybertruck Giga Press to Texas
IDRA Group has finished building and testing, and has shipped the 9,000-ton Giga Press to Texas that will be central to the production of the Tesla Cybertruck in the coming months. The machine left Italy […]
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Musk shares some ideas on Cybertruck’s “Boat Mode” via Twitter
Elon Musk provided some insights on how the much-anticipated Cybertruck’s “Boat Mode” might work. Musk’s ideas sounded plausible, considering some of the ideas we have seen around this mode. On Twitter, he responded to user […]
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Washington State begs people not to use Tesla Cybertruck as a boat
Elon Musk sent waves through the automotive community last week by suggesting the Tesla Cybertruck was waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat” over lakes, rivers, and “seas that aren’t too choppy.” That suggestion […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla raises Model 3 prices in the US, no changes in Canada
While fans were preoccupied with the upcoming Cyber Rodeo, Tesla quietly raised prices last night on the Model 3 in the US. Unlike the previous price increase which affected all three variants, this latest one […]
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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the best selling cars in the UK in March
The introduction of the Model Y to the UK helped propel the electric SUV to become the top selling car in the UK in March, even when taking into account internal combustion engine cars. According […]
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Sales of electrified vehicles outnumber gas powered cars in France for the first time with the Model 3 leading the way
For the first time sales of new electrified vehicles has outnumbered that of gas-powered cars in France. The milestone occurred during the first three months of the year, where electrified vehicles (fully electric and hybrid) […]
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Tesla increases price of Model 3 RWD by nearly $10,000 in Germany
On a day when you shouldn’t believe everything you read online, this story is actually true. Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive in Germany by nearly $10,000. According to an […]
Model Y News
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Tesla opens up Model 3 and Model Y orders in Thailand
Tesla has officially launched sales in Thailand. The automaker added a Thai Design Studio to its website on Wednesday after holding a special presentation at a local mall, giving customers in the country the option […]
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Tesla Model Y earns second place on the UK’s best sellers list in November
The Tesla Model Y is continuing on its path to becoming the fourth best selling car in the world this year, and likely the best selling car in the world in 2023. The latest figures […]
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Tesla begins Model Y deliveries in Taiwan
Tesla has started deliveries of the Model Y in Taiwan, marking the first time the automaker has delivered cars made at Giga Berlin outside of Europe. Back in September Tesla opened up orders for the […]
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Tesla displays Quicksilver Model Ys at showrooms across Europe
Tesla has shipped some of the first Model Ys finished in the new Quicksilver paint colour to showrooms across Europe, allowing customers to get an up close look at the new colour exclusive to Giga […]
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Model S News
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Entire Tesla lineup gets fresh round of price increases in Canada and US [Update]
Tesla has increased prices across the board tonight in both Canada and the US, raising them anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the vehicle and configuration. Model 3 Price Changes The Model 3 in […]
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Vote for Tesla in the AutoTrader Canada’s Choice Awards
AutoTrader has announced voting for their Canada’s Choice Awards is now open. The awards gives you the opportunity to vote for the vehicles and brand you trust most. Voting also gives you the chance to […]
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Tesla releases new video to showcase team behind Nürburgring Model S Plaid lap record
In September a completely stock Tesla Model S Plaid was able to complete the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in Germany in a time of 7:35.579, setting the EV lap record in the process. Now Tesla has […]
Model X News
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Tesla Model S and Model X get new heat pump, making entire lineup more efficient
Tesla announced a lot of changes to the Model S and Model X this week. The update to the flagship vehicles that got the most attention was the new interior and futuristic steering wheel. But […]
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Tesla announces new Plaid Model X along with refresh design
Not only did Tesla finally announce the Model S refresh in its Q4 2020 earnings update, it also updated its website to announce the refresh of the Model X. In addition the Performance Model X […]
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Tesla Model S/X Refresh: Latest information on production line shutdown
In December Tesla notified employees working the Model S and Model X production lines of an extended holiday closure. The planned 18-day shutdown immediately sparked rumours of a refresh coming to Tesla’s flagship vehicles after […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX updates Starlink pricing in the US, and it could go up or down depending on where you live
SpaceX has begun notifying residential Starlink customers that their monthly fees are changing, and depending on where you live the fees could be increasing or decreasing. The changes are effective April 24, 2023 for existing […]
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FAA may fine SpaceX over missing data ahead of an August launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes imposing a $175,000 fine against SpaceX for failure to submit required data before a launch. In a notice to SpaceX, the FAA noted SpaceX failed to submit the required […]
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Starlink customers on waiting list being offered ‘Global Roaming’ service
If you are interested in SpaceX’s Starlink but live in a country where it has not rolled out officially yet, you may still be able to sign up for the satellite internet service. The company […]
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SpaceX’s Starlink supporting connectivity after New Zealand’s Cyclone Gabrielle
SpaceX has come to the rescue as New Zealand deals with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The company reports it is coordinating with the country’s Nation Emergency Management Agency to support connectivity during recovery efforts […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla mobile app source code hints at Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program expanding soon to the US
Tesla launched their Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program in Europe late last year, allowing owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) to use the Supercharger network in the Netherlands. Based on some recent changes to the mobile […]
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Tesla adjusts European Supercharger rates and shrinks peak hours
Tesla has again adjusted how much owners pay to plug in and charge their cars at Supercharger stations across Europe. We use the word adjust because fees have increased in some countries, decreased in others, […]
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Tesla China brings 43 new Superchargers online in October
Just as quickly as the number of Tesla owners in China grows, the company is expanding its Supercharger network. During the month of October the automaker added 43 new Supercharger stations across the country, or […]