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Tesla lowers Model Y price in Canada by $20,000, adds Diamond Black paint
Tesla has lowered the price of the Model Y in Canada by $20,000, brining pricing back down to below pre-tariff levels. The lower price, and other indicators, point to Tesla deciding to import the Model […]
Canada Clears Tesla in iZEV Rebate Investigation, $43M Payment Unfrozen
Transport Canada has concluded its investigation into Tesla’s $43.2 million in rebate claims under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, finding no evidence of fraud. The probe, launched after Tesla filed 8,653 claims over […]
Tesla Robotaxi expanding to more areas in Austin this weekend; soon to debut in the Bay Area
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the Robotaxi service is expanding to more areas in Austin this week. He added that riders will soon be able to use the taxi platform in the Bay Area, […]
Tesla Semi Shines in ArcBest Trial, Beats Efficiency Estimates
ArcBest, an Arkansas-based logistics company, has put the Tesla Semi truck through its paces, and the verdict is that the electric truck “generally” matched its diesel-powered counterparts in performance. It also won the admiration of […]
Polestar 4 awarded a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
The Polestar 4 is the latest Polestar to receive a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The NCAP, which has been testing new vehicle entrants to the European market since […]
Starlink gets over the last regulatory hurdle in India
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre has granted Starlink a licence to launch commercial operations in the country, bringing an end to an almost three-year-long process for the space company. SpaceX first applied […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla secures curved windshield patent for Cybertruck
With Cybertruck production inching closer by the day, Tesla has secured a patent for the electric truck’s massive, and unique, windshield. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the patent titled ‘Automotive […]
Tesla Cybertruck moulds for 9,000 ton Giga Press arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has received another piece of the Cybertruck production puzzle as the automaker has taken delivery of the die casting moulds that will be used in IDRA’s 9,000 ton Giga Press. Tesla is getting closer […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s stainless steel will have a non-directional finish for easy maintenance
The Tesla Cybertruck certainly goes against conventional automotive design language, and is the first vehicle since the DeLorean to have a stainless steel finish instead of traditional aluminum. This stainless steel exoskeleton will not only […]
Franz von Holzhausen talks about Tesla Cybertruck design features, including the yoke steering wheel and the lack of door handles [Podcast]
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen discussed a lot of topics in his latest interview with Ryan McCaffrey on the Ride The Lightning podcast, but his comments around the Cybertruck will probably be of most […]
Model 3 News
WiTricity to launch wireless charging system for Tesla Model 3
WiTricity announced this week plans to launch a wireless charging system for the Tesla Model 3. The company claims the Halo Charging System can deliver up to 11kW of wireless charging power, enough for 35-40 […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earn Top Safety Pick+ awards from IIHS
Both the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have earned the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Despite this being the 2022 edition of the awards, the safety […]
Tesla Model 3 air suspension resurfaces in Israeli parts list
Tesla was supposed to launch the Model 3 in 2017 with air suspension. The added complexities and a difficult production ramp forced the automaker to abandon the feature at the last minute. Since its launch […]
Extra bonus coming to Tesla Model 3/Y owners with Acceleration Boost
You could soon be receiving an extra bonus from Tesla if you spent the money to purchase the Acceleration Boost for your Model 3 or Model Y . If it happens, you can thank Tesla […]
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’s new vision-based Autopark gets first tests [Videos]
One of the features in Tesla’s suite of Full Self-Driving (FSD) features is Autopark. The systems works by detecting vacant parking spaces between vehicles, either straight in or parallel spaces, and then using the car’s […]
Tesla Model S reservation holders in Canada get new September delivery dates as some US deliveries get pushed back into 2022
When Tesla first announced the refresh Model S in January, CEO Elon Musk was hoping to begin deliveries just one month later in February. The company’s website disagreed with the CEO, indicating deliveries would instead […]
Tesla Model S/X delivery timelines slip even further into 2022
Customers sitting on the sidelines and deciding where to click the order button for a refresh Tesla Model S or Model X are probably regretting that decision. Delivery timelines for both variants of the vehicles […]
Model X News
Going on a road trip and don’t have PPF? Consider this cheap alternative
A popular aftermarket add-on to Tesla vehicles (any new vehicle actually) is Paint Protection Film, or PPF. This provides a thin layer of protection to your paint from scratches, door dings, and road debris. PPF […]
Tesmanian switches shipping partner and reduces shipping fees to Canada
One of the top stores for aftermarket accessories is Tesmanian, which offers products for the entire lineup of Tesla vehicles. Working with Drive Tesla Canada and based on feedback from our customers, Tesmanian has switched […]
First look at the new 2020.32.2 suspension update with real-time visualization
Tesla started releasing its latest 2020.32.2 software update yesterday, with a lot of Canadian cars being part of the deployment. Looks like a big push of 2020.32.2 to Canadian cars right now 🇨🇦 https://t.co/VfqkRCtV3b — […]
SpaceX News
British Columbia government utilizes SpaceX Starlink for enhanced connectivity
The British Columbia government has turned to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service to enhance the connectivity of several key highway webcam sites. The province’s Avalanche and Weather Programs team has also embraced this technology for […]
SpaceX Starship Ready For Second Launch, But Awaiting FAA Approval
SpaceX’s full stack Starship is on the launch pad at Starbase in Texas, ready to launch. During the test, the company aims to put the spacecraft into orbit. When that will actually happen is still […]
SpaceX Urges Regulators to Review Viasat Takeover
SpaceX is urging regulators to reconsider the £5.5bn takeover of Viasat. The company is seeking to challenge the deal, which was previously approved and closed in May. This week, SpaceX again entered the fight against […]
Zimbabwean government warns against unlicensed use of Starlink before launch
The Zimbabwean government has warned against the unlicensed use of SpaceX’s Starlink service months before its roll-out. As Tech Cabal reports, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) issued the warning to Starlink users […]
Supercharger News
Tesla offering trade-in bonus to Model S/X owners with unlimited free Supercharging
Tesla has launched a new ‘Ownership Loyalty Benefits’ offer for Canadian and US owners of the Model S and Model X with free unlimited Supercharging aimed at getting them to trade-in their vehicles and upgrade […]
Tesla says select US Superchargers will soon be available to all EVs, announces plans to more than double size of US network by 2024
Tesla will soon open up its Supercharger network in the US to all electric vehicle (EV) owners. The announcement comes after the automaker worked with the White House, also committing to more than double the […]
Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Nanaimo [British Columbia]
A new Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This is a bit of a surprise as Nanaimo is not listed on Tesla’s map as an upcoming location, however it is […]
