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Tesla offers new financing incentive in China: no down payment
Tesla is offering a new financing incentive in China, giving customers the option to purchase a Model 3 or Model Y from existing inventory with no down payment. According to a post from Tesla official […]
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Honda Announces $15 Billion EV Mega-Project in Ontario
Honda has officially announced a massive $15 billion investment to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ecosystem in Ontario. The investment includes the construction of four new facilities and is projected to create thousands […]
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Rivian Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Misrepresentations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rivian, alleging the automaker failed to disclose important information to investors. Filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California this week, the […]
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Tesla to export Model 3 Performance from China to Canada with less horsepower, but will it matter?
Tesla announced their new Model 3 Performance this week, with more horsepower, more acceleration, and design features unique to the top-of-the-line electric sedan. While Canada will be getting the Model 3 Performance, it will be […]
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Ford Model-E Division Loses $1.3BN Despite 86% Surge in Q1 EV Sales
Ford has seen a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the first quarter of 2024, but the transition to electric continues to pose serious financial hurdles for the automaker. In the first quarter of […]
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Fisker facing bankruptcy in weeks without new investment, according to SEC filing
Fisker might commence bankruptcy procedures as early as the middle of May, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. The embattled company has not been able to attract an investor to secure a lifeline. Fisker defaulted […]
Cybertruck News
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Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck pre-order deliveries should begin soon, one month after they appeared on store shelves
It was almost a year ago when Mattel announced a pair of Tesla RC Cybertrucks, a 1:10 scale limited edition and a cheaper 1:64 scale version. Originally slated for a December 2020 delivery just in […]
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Tesla’s 8,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press revealed in new video
IDRA, the makers of the Tesla’s Giga Press diecasting machines, has announced the completion of the world’s first 8,000 ton Giga Press, and that it has officially received its first order. Without specifically naming who […]
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Canoo unveils new electric pickup truck
Canoo, known for its unique and funky designs, has unveiled its latest vehicle, a truck. Pre-orders of the Canoo truck will start in the coming months, and production aims to begin deliveries by 2023. Based […]
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Tesla Cybertruck can take you off-grid by powering your tiny house or camper
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed the upcoming Cybertruck will be able to do more than just haul 14,000lbs behind it. The electric truck will also be able to power your tiny house or camper. […]
Model 3 News
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New Tesla owners flood Chinese DMVs indicating another strong month of sales
In what is becoming a familiar scene across China, local DMVs are being flooded with Teslas as owners line up to register their new cars before the end of the year. A long lineup of […]
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Tesla Holiday Light Show on Model S, Model 3, Model Y
Tesla released their annual Holiday Software Update last night, with one of the most highly anticipated features being the Light Show. The Light Show is an Easter Egg that has been included in the Model […]
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Tesla Model 3 Most Expensive “Popular” Vehicle to insure in the US
A new study by QuoteWizard, an insurance price comparison website, reveals the most expensive “popular” vehicle to insure in the United States is the Tesla Model 3. Coming in a close second is the Tesla […]
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Tesla begins selling 2021 Model 3s through existing inventory with battery packs from 2017
Tesla updated the existing inventory page of their website on Sunday night, adding a large number of 2021 Model 3s across the United States. Many of these cars are ‘Demo Vehicles’, which means they were […]
Model Y News
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Easthampton Police gets approval to purchase two Tesla Model Y cruisers, but not without some pushback from council
Massachusetts’ Easthampton Police Department got the green light this week to add two Tesla Model Y cruisers to their fleet. One will be purchased using funds from the department’s federal drug forfeiture account, while the […]
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Tesla begins offering existing Model Y reservation holders in Austin the option to switch to the Standard Range for faster delivery
It looks like Tesla is about to start customer deliveries of the all-new Model Y Standard Range with a structural battery pack and 4680 cells. The automaker has started emailing Model Y reservation holders that […]
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Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre employs fleet of Tesla Model Ys for security team
The Tesla Model Y has proven to be a popular choice among law enforcement agencies across the United States, and soon also in Canada. Its popularity has also extended to security services, as Toronto’s Yorkdale […]
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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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Model S News
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This is how quiet the Tesla Model S Plaid cabin is, and it is going to get quieter through a software update [Video]
When Tesla announced the refresh Model S in January, it said the flagship sedan would be equipped withe new microphones that would enable active noise cancelling. Combined with other features in the design, the cabin […]
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Tesla Parts Catalog confirms refresh Model S third row, tow hitch, and much more
Tesla recently added the refresh Model S to the official Parts Catalog, and with it confirmed some features we suspected the new car had, and also revealed some new information about other features. Model S […]
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Tesla Parts Catalog reveals Zero-G wheel package coming soon to Model S Plaid
If either the stock 19″ Tempest wheels or upgraded 21″ Arachnid wheels on the new Model S aren’t your style, it looks like you will soon have another official option from Tesla. According to the […]
Model X News
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Tesla Test Drive event coming to Langley BC (February 15-17, 2020)
If you are a resident of the Fraser Valley outside of Vancouver, and you want to experience a Tesla without having to make the journey into downtown Vancouver, there’s some good news. Tesla will be […]
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Tesla updates the warranty on Model S and X vehicles to introduce battery mileage limits, but older vehicles are grandfathered
Probably the biggest question still asked by those considering to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) is about battery life, and how quickly the battery degrades. If you were to purchase a Tesla Model S or […]
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Tesla has a secret Dyno Mode that disables traction and stability control, and more
It appears that Tesla released a new feature in their 2019.40 software update that no one knew about until someone discovered it within an EPA filing. A member of the Tesla Owners Online forum, Long […]
SpaceX News
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Researchers decode Starlink for use as a GPS alternative
Researchers have reverse-engineered Starlink‘s signal for potential use as a GPS alternative. In a non-peer-reviewed paper, the University of Texas Austin researchers claim they have decoded Starlink downlink signals to locate Starlink receivers within 30 […]
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SpaceX launches Starlink in Jamaica
SpaceX has expanded the reach of Starlink once again, flipping the switch and making the satellite internet service available in Jamaica. The activation of the service comes just a few weeks after the aerospace company […]
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Malawi licenses SpaceX to operate Starlink
SpaceX just can’t stop expanding its Starlink business. The company has obtained the license to operate its satellite internet service in Malawi, Africa. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has granted SpaceX approval to operate […]
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First SpaceX Starlink terminals arrive in Iran
According to multiple reports, the first SpaceX Starlink terminals have arrived in Iran via independent groups. https://twitter.com/iamfinancegeek/status/1583180770877014016 As per Karim Sadjadpour, one group of activists now has sent a dozen terminals to the country, with […]
Supercharger News
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Prince Albert Supercharger now open [Saskatchewan]
Tesla has opened up a new Supercharger station in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan less than one month after construction first began. Construction of the 8-stall Supercharger began around May 20th near the Co-Op gas station in […]
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Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot expands to five new European countries
Tesla has officially opened up more Superchargers to all electric vehicles (EVs) in five new European countries today. The Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program launched in November 2021 and was limited to just one country, the […]
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Tesla Supercharger in Port Severn under construction [Ontario]
Construction has just started on a new Tesla Supercharger station in Port Severn, Ontario. The 12 stall V3 Supercharger station is being built at the G&G Travel Plaza, located at 35 Lone Pine Rd, as […]