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2027 Nissan Ariya starts at $48,998 in Canada
While the Nissan Ariya has reached the end of the road in the United States, the Japanese automaker is bringing the Ariya back for the 2027 model year. With several new features and a slight […]
Tesla Canada gets new country manager nearly a year after departure of longtime leader
Nearly a year after losing its longtime Canadian sales and delivery leader, Tesla has appointed a new executive to oversee its operations north of the border. Michelle Veenhuizen has been promoted to Country Manager for […]
Tesla provides update on Cybertruck Powershare With Powerwall – sort of
Cybertruck owners hoping to use their truck as a backup power source alongside a Tesla Powerwall are still waiting for the feature to arrive. After years of delays, it looks like Tesla will miss its […]
Canada’s Chinese-EV quota passes 60% with one week left in first window
Canada has released another update on imports of Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), as the program’s first import window nears its end. According to the latest Global Affairs Canada report, 15,063 of the available 24,500 vehicle […]
Rivian Warns Select R2 Owners to Pause DC Fast Charging Pending Inspection
Rivian has asked some R2 owners to refrain from charging their cars with DC pending a technical inspection. The problem has been traced to the gap at the DC charger connector-to-header joint. According to details […]
Tesla Semi coming to Vancouver for grand opening of North America’s largest Service Center
Tesla is hosting a grand opening party for its massive new Vancouver facility, nearly three years after first announcing plans for its largest Sales, Service and Delivery Center in North America. According to emails sent […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck VIN decoder emerges, revealing important specs
While Tesla has yet to announce the final specs for the Cybertruck, we have learned a few important details about the electric pickup truck after the VIN (vehicle identification number) Decoder has been published on […]
Tesla Cybertruck production will pose “enormous challenges,” warns Elon Musk
Tesla announced today that Cybertruck deliveries will finally begin on November 30 at Giga Texas. The announcement came after the publication of the Q3 2023 shareholder deck, but during the earnings call that followed, CEO […]
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries to begin November 30
Tesla has finally announced a date for the Cybertruck delivery event. After posting their Q3 2023 shareholder deck Tesla revealed the first Cybertrucks will be handed over to lucky customers on November 30 at Giga […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets size comparison with Rivian R1T and…DeLorean DMC-12
Tesla still hasn’t released any official details about the Cybertruck in terms of its dimensions (or anything else for that matter), except a hint in the Q2 2023 earnings report that it will be less […]
Model 3 News
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 […]
Tesla now discounting Model 3 inventory in Canada by up to $2,320
Tesla is now discounting Model 3 inventory in Canada, with discounts for the electric sedan ranging from $1,500 all the way up to $2,320 for select vehicles. The discounts in Canada come just over a […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets small range increase with official EPA certification
Tesla finally reopened orders for the Model 3 Long Range a few weeks ago, nearly nine months after the electric sedan was removed from the Design Studio. While Tesla brought it back, it did so […]
Tesla owners drive more than any other EV owners, with the Model X leading the pack: Study
Tesla owners love their cars, and that apparently translates into more mileage being put on Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) than any other EVs on the market. That’s according to the results of a new study […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y Remains Europe’s Best-Selling BEV in 2024, But Tesla Faces a Sluggish Start in 2025
The Tesla Model Y held on to its title as Europe’s best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in 2024. Showing its dominance in the BEV market, the accomplishment was achieved despite a 17% drop in registrations. According […]
Tesla Increases Prices in Canada By Up To $9,000
Tesla has officially raised the prices of its entire lineup in Canada, implementing an increase that impacts every Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X variant. The price adjustments, which went into effect […]
Tesla sells out of white interior for Model Y Launch Series in North America
Tesla’s new Model Y has only been available to order in North America for a week, but despite its high price tag it appears to be drawing a lot of interest from buyers as one […]
Tesla announces significant price increases up to $9,000 for all models in Canada on February 1
In a surprising move, Tesla has announced substantial price hikes across its entire vehicle lineup in Canada. Tesla has given some warning, saying the new prices will be effective February 1, 2025. The increases impact […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode coming in final OTA software update of the year – 2021.44.30 [Update]
Tesla released their annual holiday software update on December 23, packing it with a number of new features. Some of them, like the Light Show, proved popular, while others, like the new user interface, generated […]
Tesla recalls Model S and Model 3 vehicles for trunk and rear camera issues
Tesla issued two separate recalls on Thursday morning impacting impacting nearly 500,000 Model S and Model 3 vehicles. Both recalls are relatively minor in nature, and require an easy fix from Tesla’s Service Team. To […]
Tesla using in-car notification to warn early Model S owners of impending AT&T 3G network shutdown
AT&T is planning to shutdown their 3G network in February 2022. The shutdown impacts Model S cars built before June 2015 as they do not have the required 4G/LTE-capable modem that will allow them to […]
Model X News
Federal Budget 2021 includes new tax on luxury vehicles, impacting Tesla Model S and X buyers
The Government of Canada tabled its first budget in two years this afternoon, and with it introduced a new tax on luxury goods including yachts, personal aircraft, and vehicles. According to the official Budget 2021 […]
First Plaid Tesla Model X spotted at Fremont test track
A new drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory has given us our first glimpse of the new Plaid Model X. The Midnight Silver Metallic Model X was seen driving around the Fremont test track earlier […]
Refresh Tesla Model S/X VINs being assigned, deliveries could begin within 3 weeks
In what may be the best sign that deliveries of the first refresh Tesla Model S vehicles will finally begin soon, some customers are reportedly receiving their vehicle identification numbers (VIN). According to a reservation […]
SpaceX News
Sri Lanka halts Starlink rollout over national security concerns
SpaceX has hit a regulatory roadblock in Sri Lanka. The government has suspended Starlink’s rollout in the country, citing unresolved national security concerns. Among the government’s concerns is access to communications data. The Telecommunications Regulatory […]
WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]
SpaceX Gets Green Light to Offer Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX has officially received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to begin Starlink operations in Pakistan. The approval was granted following extensive consultations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology, security institutions, and regulatory bodies. Information […]
Elon Musk says Starship launching to Mars in 2026
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the Starship will leave for Mars in 2026, and the company is hoping to send the first humans to the red planet in 2029. According to a post […]
Supercharger News
Tesla planning 28-stall Supercharger for Toronto [Ontario]
Tesla is planning to build a large 28-stall Supercharger in Toronto, Ontario, according to recently uncovered permits. Earlier this year Tesla added a pin for an upcoming Supercharger in Toronto, in the area of the […]
Tesla opens Superchargers in Whistler and Markham [British Columbia & Ontario]
Tesla has opened two new Superchargers in Canada in recent days, one in Whistler, British Columbia, and the other in Markham, Ontario. Whistler Supercharger The first of the two to open was the new Whistler […]
Tesla breaks ground on ‘Oasis’ – a 168 stall Supercharger in Lost Hills, California
Tesla announced it has broken ground on its latest Supercharger project, dubbed ‘Oasis,’ in Lost Hills, California. This isn’t your ordinary Supercharger station, as it will be the world’s largest and serve as a key […]