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Ford issues stop-sale and recall for 300,000+ Mustang Mach-E over dangerous door lock flaw
Ford has issued a global stop-sale and safety recall for more than 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to a potentially dangerous flaw with the door locking system that could trap occupants inside or lock […]
Texas lawmakers ask Tesla to delay Robotaxi launch ahead of new autonomous driving law
Tesla’s plan to launch its first fleet of fully driverless robotaxis in Austin may not happen on June 22, as several Texas lawmakers have asked the company to delay the rollout until new state regulations […]
Tesla Supercharger in Vaughan opens nearly 2 years after construction first began [Ontario]
Tesla drivers in the Greater Toronto Area now have a Supercharger, as the long-awaited station in Vaughan, Ontario is finally open. The 16-stall station, located at 3940 Highway 7 in front of Fortinos grocery store, […]
Tesla service invoices in Canada can now be financed through Affirm
Tesla owners in Canada now have a new way to manage their vehicle maintenance costs. The company has added Affirm as a financing option for service invoices through the Tesla app, making it easier for […]
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service In Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area
Waymo has significantly expanded its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in California, adding new coverage areas in both Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Alphabet-owned company announced the expansion on Tuesday, increasing […]
Newport Expands Police Fleet with Four Tesla Model Y Vehicles, Citing Cost and Emissions Savings
The City of Newport, Kentucky, is expanding its electric police fleet with four additional Tesla Model Y vehicles following the success of its initial EV pilot program. The decision, approved during a city commission meeting […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla China announces competition to design Cyberquad battery pack
With hopefully about one year to go until the Cybertruck officially launches in North America, Tesla China has announced a new design competition for the Cybertruck’s highly anticipated accessory – the Cyberquad. The competition is […]
Tesla applies for ‘Cyberbackpack’ trademark
Tesla could soon be adding a Cybertruck inspired backpack to their online store that will undoubtedly sell out within minutes just like their other recent Cybertruck inspired merchandise. According to the US Patent and Trademark […]
What we learned about the Tesla Cybertruck from its appearance at the Cyber Rodeo
Tesla held their grand opening party for Giga Texas last week, hosting nearly 15,000 employees and fans at the Cyber Rodeo. While the event was to inaugurate the new factory, which for now only produces […]
Tesla Cybertruck, Semi, and Roadster to enter production in 2023
2023 is shaping up to be Tesla’s biggest year. With four Gigafactories running at full steam, CEO Elon Musk says the automaker will bring three new electric vehicles (EVs) into production next year. After numerous […]
Model 3 News
Apple CarPlay on Tesla? This owner develops a workaround
One of the most highly requested features from Tesla owners is the addition of Apple CarPlay. Although their source code has hinted at Apple Music one day being added, there has still been no indication […]
The saga of a Tesla Model 3 delivered without a brake pad
When you order a new vehicle, you expect some new sounds, and obviously the new car smell. However, for one Tesla owner, their new Model 3 came sans a brake pad, and you can only […]
Tesla tops list of luxury auto brands in China in December
Tesla can add yet another trophy to their awards cabinet. The Texas-based automaker was the top selling luxury automotive brand in China in December. According to registration data from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory […]
Tesla lowers Model 3 range estimates in Europe due to extra power consumption of AMD Ryzen processor [Update]
Tesla made several changes to the Model 3 and Model Y configurations in Europe last night. The Model Y got a range increase, with the Long Range variant increasing by as much as 28km (17 […]
Model Y News
Tesla begins shipping Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys from Giga Berlin to showrooms
Last year Tesla introduced two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The automaker decided to get Quicksilver out the door first with deliveries of that colour starting late last year. […]
NHTSA opens investigation into Tesla Model Y steering wheels falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday it has launched a new investigation into Tesla, this time related to the Model Y and the potential for the steering wheel to fall off. […]
Tesla Model Y refresh codenamed ‘Juniper’ under development
Tesla is working on a refresh of the popular Model Y electric SUV with the project being given the codename ‘Juniper.’ The updated version of the Model Y is expected to enter production in 2024. […]
Tesla China confirms Model Y Comfort Suspension has been added to Giga Shanghai’s production lines
Last year Tesla updated the suspension of the Model Y built in North America, calling the new setup ‘Comfort Suspension.’ Tesla China has now confirmed that Comfort Suspension has also been added to the production […]
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Model S News
Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid tackles Pike Peak Hill Climb with ease during qualifying
After unveiling their brand new Model S Plaid last week at Laguna Seca, Unplugged Performance (UP) is now taking on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). During practice sessions and now into qualifying today, […]
Long Range Tesla Model S appears at Service Center as deliveries are about to begin after 6 month hiatus
The first deliveries of the refresh Model S began with the Plaid variant at a special delivery event at the Fremont factory on June 10. Several car carriers have been spotted since then hauling cars […]
Tesla decreases size of refresh Model S battery pack but increases range through improvements in efficiency
Tesla has so far been pretty quiet about the internals of the new Model S Plaid. At the delivery event last week, CEO Elon Musk said it included an “all new” motor, but did not […]
Model X News
Tesla safety features saves two families in freak accident
Tesla vehicles are well-known for their safety features, having won numerous awards around the world. Those safety features were put on full display in the UK this weekend saving two families from being killed in […]
Tesla Model S Long Range now the Long Range Plus as it gets range boost, now rated at 627km, and new 19″ Tempest wheel option
During the Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the current production Model S and Model X can actually achieve a higher range than what is currently published on the Tesla website. Today […]
Tesla vehicles on older software versions may get locked out of future updates and other features on May 1st 2020
One of the big perks of owning a Tesla vehicle is that it gets better over time through free over-the-air (OTA) software updates. In the last year we’ve seen big power increases delivered OTA, as […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX discounts Starlink kits at Home Depot and Best Buy
SpaceX has been offering discounts on its Starlink hardware over the last few months in certain regions around the world, including Canada. However none of those discounts have been for customers in the US, but […]
Starlink receives approval to launch in Guatemala
Starlink is continuing its expansion in Latin America, with Guatemala becoming the latest country to allow the satellite internet service to operate in the region. On Friday the Telecommunications Superintendency (SIT) authorized Starlink as an […]
SpaceX will join FAA in an environmental lawsuit.
SpaceX is set to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as co-defendants in a lawsuit over the first Starship launch. In a motion on Friday, SpaceX requested that the Judge on the suit allow SpaceX […]
Italian insurance teams up with Starlink amid catastrophic floods
Italian insurance company Unipol Gruppo SpA announced they purchased Starlink terminals to assist rescue and recovery efforts amid catastrophic floods in Italy. The Starlink terminals will help rescue workers and essential services connect to the […]
Supercharger News
Port Severn Supercharger now open [Ontario]
The Port Severn Supercharger in Ontario is finally open, giving Tesla owners another spot to charge on their way to cottage country. Construction of the Port Severn Supercharger began back in June. It looked like […]
Wynyard Supercharger now open [Saskatchewan]
One day after announcing their Supercharger network now totals more than 40,000 stalls worldwide, 6 of those stalls belong to a brand new station in Wynyard, Saskatchewan. The Wynard Supercharger is located at the Wynyard […]
Tesla Supercharger network reaches 40,000 stalls around the world
One of Tesla’s biggest and undervalued assets is its Supercharger network, and today the company announced the network now includes over 40,000 stalls around the world. The milestone was reached just over 10 years after […]
