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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 […]
Tesla starts sending invites for September 3 Cybercab launch event
Tesla has started sending out invitations for the Cybercab launch event, with invitations confirming it will take place in Austin, Texas, on September 3. The invitation also includes some interesting fine print about who can […]
Tesla issues OTA recall in China over driver monitoring
Tesla has issued a new over-the-air (OTA) recall in China affecting Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over concerns with how the vehicles monitor driver attention while assisted driving features are in use. According to […]
Tesla and 10 other automakers face China’s largest vehicle recall ever over door handle design
Tesla is among nearly a dozen automakers caught up in the largest vehicle recall in China’s history. The recall covers more than 4 million vehicles over concerns that occupants may have difficulty opening doors after […]
Tesla begins opening 250+ Superchargers in Sweden after strike ends
Tesla is wasting no time restarting its Supercharger expansion in Sweden following the end of IF Metall’s nearly three-year labour dispute, with more than 250 previously blocked charging stalls now set to come online. The […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Offers Model 3 and Model Y Discounts in Australia After Cybertruck Cancellation
Tesla Australia is offering up to A$4,050 (C$3,980) off in-stock Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, days after cancelling Cybertruck plans for Australia and New Zealand.
Leaked photo shows Tesla Cybertruck BIW frames and castings inside Giga Texas
A new photo has leaked from inside Giga Texas showing that Tesla is inching closer to the official start of Cybertruck production. The photo shows two Cybertruck frames with front and rear castings attached. This […]
Tesla Cybertrucks tackle snow and ice in New Zealand [Videos]
The Tesla Cybertruck arrived in New Zealand last month for winter testing, and on Friday two versions of the electric truck were spotted playing in the snow and ice. For several months now all the […]
Tesla Cybertruck frame spotted leaving Giga Texas
We have already seen evidence that Tesla’s Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas is up and running, and on Friday what may be one of the first complete Cybertruck frames built on that line was […]
Tesla to shut down Giga Texas for Model Y production line upgrades, shift employees to Cybertruck lines
Tesla will be shutting down Giga Texas next month to perform some upgrades to the Model Y production lines. At the same time the company will be shifting some of its workers who were previously […]
Model 3 News
Tesla reverses changes to Canadian Model 3 RWD specs (again) that hinted at return of U.S. built vehicles
Tesla has reversed the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive specification changes that appeared on its Canadian website Monday, restoring the previous range and acceleration figures by Tuesday morning. According to a review of Tesla Canada’s […]
Tesla Model 3 dominates iZEV rebate list in 2022 even though it became ineligible last year
In the first eight months of 2022, Transport Canada handed out 25,452 $5,000 iZEV rebates to Canadians. Even though the Tesla Model 3 became ineligible for the rebate in November 2021, a long order backlog […]
New Zealand tribunal orders Tesla to repair Model 3 that had several issues at delivery
A man in New Zealand has won a claim over the delivery of a Tesla Model 3 in less than optimal condition. The man was seeking a brand new replacement vehicle, but will instead be […]
Tesla Model Y outsells all other cars in Germany for the first time
Tesla has been able to do what many critics thought wasn’t possible and outsell all other auto brands in Germany as the Model Y was the most popular car in the country in September. The […]
Tesla begins model year 2023 production, adds some 2023 cars to existing inventory [Update]
Earlier this year Tesla stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Long Range citing high demand for the electric sedan. While it is still not available on the Design Studio, you can get your hands […]
Model Y News
Tesla Confirms New Cybercab Inverter Technology is Coming to Model 3
Tesla has confirmed that technology developed for the Cybercab’s next-generation electric drive unit is making its way into the Model 3, with the same components also compatible with the Model Y. During a factory tour […]
Tesla launches Model Y Long Range RWD, Quicksilver for Model 3 in the UK
Tesla made two changes to its Design Studio in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, introducing a new entry-level variant of the Model Y, and a new paint option for the Model 3. Now available […]
Tesla keeps Model 3/Y pricing and rebate eligibility unchanged as 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs takes effect in Canada
Today is October 1, 2024, which means a new playground for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers selling their Chinese-made EVs in Canada. Starting today, Canada is imposing a 100% tariff and eliminating the federal $5,000 rebate […]
Tesla Model Y Poised to Become Best-Selling Vehicle in the US
Tesla cars have never been more popular, and one of them is on the verge of dethroning a long-standing leader. The Tesla Model Y is set to leapfrog the most popular internal combustion engine (ICE) […]
Tesla launches high-definition Projection Lights for Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has introduced a new accessory for Model 3 and Model Y owners – high-definition projection lights, often referred to as puddle lights. The Model 3 and Model Y come with puddle lights as standard […]
Deals
Today’s Best Deals on Accessories and Essentials: Canada & US (October 26)
The first frosty mornings are here, so today’s roundup mixes winter essentials for Tesla and EV owners: snow brushes, tire inflators, backup power, dash cams, home charging gear and phone mounts. Canadian deals are from […]
Today’s Best Deals on Accessories and Essentials: Canada & US (October 23)
Winter is on the way, so today’s roundup leans into cold-weather essentials for Tesla and EV owners: tire inflators, all-weather mats, backup power, dash cams and charging gear. Canadian deals are from Amazon.ca and priced […]
Jowua launches new app with Tesla dashboard, smart accessory controls and more
Jowua is expanding beyond physical Tesla accessories with one of its newest projects, the Jowua App. Designed as the central hub for Jowua’s growing smart hardware ecosystem, the app already works with the company’s Mobile […]
Snuuzu Model Y mattress review – worth every penny
Sleeping in the back of a Tesla usually means making a few compromises, but that wasn’t my experience with the Snuuzu mattress. I recently had the chance to use it for the first time on […]
Enhance Auto Launches Summer Sale With Up to 20% Off S3XY Accessories [Deal]
Enhance Auto is kicking off its annual Summer Sale, giving Tesla owners a chance to save on some of the company’s most popular accessories while also supporting a good cause. Running through August 31, the […]
Jowua’s Car Refrigerator Turns Your Tesla Model Y Into the Ultimate Road Trip Vehicle [Deal]
Whether you’re heading out on a weekend camping trip, packing groceries on a hot summer day, or spending hours on the road, keeping food and drinks cold in your Tesla usually means bringing along a […]
Model S News
Tesla officially begins international deliveries of refresh Model S in Canada
Without much fanfare at all, Tesla has delivered the first refresh Model S cars in Canada with separate deliveries in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta. The first delivery actually took place over the weekend, where […]
Half a dozen Long Range Model S cars spotted in Vancouver at Tesla Richmond [Update]
We have so far received reports of refresh Model S cars arriving last week in Alberta in Calgary and Edmonton and also Oakville and Vaughan, Ontario. Noticeably absent from that list is Vancouver, which is […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on Model S Plaid in quarter-mile battle [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has been out on public roads for just over three months. During that time we have learned it is a stupidly fast car, able to reach 60mph in under 2 […]
Model X News
NHTSA still considering recall of Model S/X over eMMC touchscreen failures, expands scope
Even though Tesla last week announced a change to its policies regarding the memory chips (eMMC) on older Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its investigation into the […]
Tesla updates trip planner to include Model 3 SR+, Model Y, and all new EPA ranges
It may have taken a few years, but Tesla has finally updated its Trip Planner by adding a couple of its vehicles, but also removing one. Earlier this week the automaker released a series of […]
Tesla to begin free Model S and X eMMC replacements under warranty, also offering reimbursements
In a change of policy, Tesla will soon begin replacing the memory chips on older Model S and Model X vehicles for owners who have experienced the touchscreens going blank, also offering refunds to those […]
SpaceX News
EU reportedly considers Canada for its Starlink alternative satellite network IRIS2
The European Union is reportedly considering Canada as a potential partner in its IRIS² satellite network, as Ottawa works to reduce its reliance on SpaceX and Starlink. The report comes just days before Prime Minister […]
Starlink Mini Launches in Canada With Introductory Price
SpaceX has finally launched the Starlink Mini in Canada, offering a more compact and cost-effective option for satellite internet users. According to an update to the Starlink website on Tuesday, the Mini is available at […]
Italy to Trial Starlink for High-Speed Internet Expansion
Italy is preparing to take a significant step toward solving its digital divide by testing Starlink in early 2025. The pilot project, which aims to address persistent delays in the rollout of high-speed broadband under […]
BC Ferries tests Starlink for crew, but passengers will have to wait
BC Ferries has launched a pilot program to test Starlink satellite internet on its vessels, aiming to address longstanding connectivity issues in remote coastal areas. However, this trial is currently limited to crew members and […]
SpaceX considering another tender offer at $350 BN valuation: Report
SpaceX is in talks to sell insider shares in a transaction that will value the space company at $350 billion. The tender, or what others in the business call a secondary offering, will allow SpaceX […]
Supercharger News
Tesla launches Supercharger for Business and Semi Charging for Business in Canada
Canadian businesses can now buy their own Tesla Superchargers, with a four-post minimum, and Semi Megachargers or Basechargers, with a two-post minimum.
Tesla starts construction on another Supercharger in Mississauga [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction on another new Supercharger station in Mississauga, Ontario. This is the fourth Supercharger to be built in Mississauga in the past year, one of which was the largest station in Ontario. […]
Tesla cuts Supercharger Membership prices in Europe, introduces annual membership option
Tesla has revamped its Supercharger Membership for owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. The company has lowered the monthly price, while also introducing the option for non-Tesla EV owners to purchase an annual […]
Tesla starts construction of 4th Supercharger in Richmond [British Columbia]
Tesla has started construction on a new Supercharger station in Richmond, British Columbia, the fourth station in the city that is also home to the largest Supercharger station in Canada. The new Supercharger is located […]
