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Four Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed by fire in Seattle, reporter threatened with knife
Four Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed in a fire late Sunday night at a temporary storage lot in Seattle, raising concerns about potential arson and escalating tensions surrounding Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk. According to […]

Former Tesla Finance Exec Sreela Venkataratnam Joins Rivian as Chief Accounting Officer
Rivian has announced Sreela Venkataratnam as its new Chief Accounting Officer. Venkataratnam will oversee the company’s financial reporting, tax and trade, internal controls and compliance, finance transformation management and manufacturing controllership. Venkataratnam is a Tesla veteran, having […]

Ford Faces Lawsuit Over Mustang Mach-E Door Handles
The Ford Mustang Mach-E’s design eliminates traditional door handles in favor of an electronic E-Latch system, which is intended to provide a seamless entry experience. However, for some owners, this high-tech approach has turned into […]

B.C. Ferries Weighs Canadian Satellite Alternatives to Starlink Amid U.S. Tariffs
B.C. Ferries is reassessing its satellite internet options as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Canada impact government contracts with American companies. While the ferry operator has been piloting SpaceX’s Starlink service for crew members […]

Ford Issues Another Recall for Mustang Mach-E Over Battery Software Error
Ford has issued a new recall for some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-Es after discovering that some of the electric SUVs did not receive a previously required software update, despite being marked as repaired. The recall affects […]

United Airlines completes first Starlink installation, plans 40 installations per month
United Airlines has officially launched its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink by installing the satellite-based internet service on its first aircraft. The airline, which operates over 1,000 aircraft, plans to roll out Starlink across its entire […]
Cybertruck News

Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks spotted in California ahead of start of production
Last week a camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on the streets of Palo Alto, California. It was the first time a Cybertruck in anything other than the signature stainless steel finish had been seen in […]

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the Cybertruck isn’t for “real people who do real work”
Tesla is set to start deliveries of the Cybertruck later this year, and while the company reportedly has over 1.5 million reservations, Ford CEO Jim Farley apparently isn’t worried customers will pick it over their […]

Tesla Cybertruck heads to New Zealand for winter testing
Tesla recently shared an image of the Cybertruck sliding through the snow for some winter testing. While that photo was undated and the location is unknown (but most likely at Tesla’s winter testing grounds in […]

Camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Palo Alto [Update]
A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in camouflage has been spotted for the first time today in California, suggesting the automaker may have finalized the design of the electric pickup truck. Since the Cybertruck was unveiled in […]
Model 3 News

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 […]

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 […]

Tesla owner claims brake failure as Model 3 flies into Greater Columbus Convention Center at 70mph [Video]
Another Tesla owner is claiming brake failure after his Model 3 went airborne and crashed into the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The incident actually occurred last week on May 4, but footage from nearby surveillance […]

Tesla increases prices for all Model S, 3, X and Y variants in Canada
Tesla has been busy adjusting prices in Canada on Thursday night. The price of Full Self-Driving Capability has increased by $2,200, and both Model Y variants were also increased by $1,000 and $1,100. Not to […]
Model Y News

Tesla cancels Fremont-made Model Y Long Range orders in Canada after switching to imports from China
Tesla has started emailing customers in Canada with existing orders for a Model Y Long Range made at Fremont, notifying them that their order is being cancelled. The emails come a few weeks after Tesla […]

Tesla increases Model Y price in Türkiye and discounts Model 3 in Thailand
Tesla has rolled out another set of price changes to the Model Y and Model 3, this time in Türkiye and Thailand, and they include both an increase and a limited time decrease. In Türkiye, […]

Tesla adds 20″ Induction wheels to Model Y RWD configurator in Canada
In April Tesla launched a new Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant in Canada. Since the vehicle was being imported from China it was initially offered with limited options. Now Tesla has added the ability […]

Tesla launches car scrappage program in the UK providing up to £4,000 off new Model 3/Y
Tesla has launched a new car scrappage program in the United Kingdom (UK), aimed at encouraging customers to trade in their older gas or diesel cars for a new Model 3 or Model Y. For […]
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Model S News

Tesla increases Model S/X prices in Europe and China
After a price increase to the flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in North America last week, Tesla has followed suit and increased prices in both Europe and China. Model S/X Price Increase in […]

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 […]

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 […]
Model X News

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 […]

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 […]

Germany considering Tesla Model S/X recall over touchscreen failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and X vehicles over touchscreen failures. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is now also looking into the […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX Plans to Launch Starlink in Burundi in 2024
SpaceX plans to launch Starlink in Burundi in 2024. The vast majority of the African country’s population still lacks access to the internet, so the government is seeking to close the gap as part of […]

SpaceX Starlink to Be Deployed Across Fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Ships
Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will deploy SpaceX’s Starlink internet service across its fleet of ships. After successful testing, the service will be provided to more than a hundred ships, providing reliable internet communications during […]

Flexjet launches SpaceX’s Starlink for Gulfstream G650 in-flight connectivity
Flexjet, a fractional jet ownership and leasing company, has added SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation to its list of amenities on their Gulfstream G650 private jets. In an announcement on Tuesday Flexjet said the Federal Aviation Administration […]

Starlink receives warning for breaching consumer advertising rules in Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found SpaceX breached consumer advertising rules for failing to disclose the end date of a ‘limited-time offer’ on its website. The breach, as identified by ACMA in […]
Supercharger News

Delta Supercharger now open, Langley Supercharger expected online tonight [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Delta, British Columbia on Thursday, and if all goes well a second Supercharger should come online later tonight. According to the Tesla mobile app the Delta Supercharger is […]

Additional Supercharger locations in Europe now available to non-Tesla EVs
Tesla continues to expand its non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program across Europe. This time the expansion doesn’t include more countries where owners of other EVs can plug in to the Supercharger network, but rather the number […]

Windsor Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla has added to their tally of new Superchargers in Canada in 2023, opening a new station in Windsor, Ontario on Tuesday. The Windsor Supercharger is located in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire […]