Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Slashes Prices of Model S/X and Full Self-Driving

Tesla has once again made headlines by reducing the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in both Canada and the United States. This move comes on the heels of Tesla announcing new Model 3 offerings for Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. U.S. Price Adjustments In the United States, Tesla has […]

Hands-On: 2024 Tesla Model 3 [VIDEOS]

Tesla announced its new Model 3 today, available in China, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. An embargo lifted earlier this evening showing us the first hands-on with the new Model 3. Check out the videos below to learn more details about the Model 3:

Alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Promo Images Leak [PICS]

Are we seeing what could be a leak of Tesla’s Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh? Well, take these images for what you want to believe, as they’ve been leaked on the Spanish website Cochespias. Dubbed the 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, what we see are photos taken of a computer monitor showing what look to be […]

Less Than 20% of Canada’s Federal EV Chargers Operational

A new report reveals that fewer than 1 in 5 federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Canada are currently operational, raising concerns over the effectiveness of governmental initiatives to promote greener transportation options. The information comes from data supplied by the Department of Natural Resources, as Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson makes another funding […]

Tesla CEO Appeals to Block Deposition in Florida Crash Case

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed an appeal with Florida’s 4th District Court to prevent a deposition in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a high-speed Tesla Model S crash. The appeal argues that Musk should be protected from “harassing and burdensome” deposition efforts by the plaintiffs’ lawyers, reports Reuters. Although Musk is not directly […]

KDDI and SpaceX Partner for Remote Cellular Service in Japan

KDDI Corporation and SpaceX have announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth orbit satellites and KDDI’s national wireless spectrum, the collaboration aims to extend cellular connectivity to remote areas, including islands and mountainous regions, which are currently beyond the reach of traditional 4G and 5G networks. The companies […]

Federal Regulators Probe Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode’ Amid Safety Concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a special order to Tesla, demanding extensive data on the company’s driver assistance and monitoring systems, including a previously undisclosed configuration known as “Elon Mode.” The order, dated July 26, was made public on the agency’s website this week, reports CNBC. Standard Tesla vehicles equipped with […]

X App for Tesla Coming to Watch Videos in the Car

Elon Musk plans to make an official X app for Tesla vehicles, so owners can watch videos and more. That’s according to a response from the X owner and Tesla CEO on late Monday. “This might be a dumb question. How do you watch X videos on a Tesla?”, posed Jenny. Musk replied, “We will […]

Tesla Eyes Samsung for Hardware 5 Self-Driving Chips: Report

In a significant market shift, the automotive semiconductor sector is rapidly transitioning from being centered around low-end products to becoming a significant demand driver for high-performance chips. This trend comes as autonomous driving and infotainment functionalities in vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Industry insiders confirmed on August 28 that this development is heating up the […]

Tesla Model 3 RWD Muffled Audio Fix: Remove this Speaker Kit

Last week Tesla North told you about the muffled navigation audio issues related to a recent 2023.26.8 software update. We can now confirm how to fix this audio issue, as it’s caused by an aftermarket audio kit from Hansshow that unlocked dormant speakers in the entry Model 3. Canadian Tesla North reader Jim told us […]

First Tesla Gigafactory Mexico Site Drone Flyovers are Here [VIDEOS]

We’ve seen drone flyovers of Tesla’s Gigafactories in China, Texas, Germany and more, and now we have an unofficial pilot for the upcoming next-gen factory in Mexico. Adrean Calderon in Mexico has started documenting the site and has been sharing some 4K drone flyovers. Here’s one of the first videos he released: A more recent […]

Tesla’s Model Y was the Best Selling EV in Canada in Q2

According to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) are gaining significant traction in Canada, accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023. This marks an increase from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record for ZEV market share in the […]

Tesla Delays FSD Beta for HW4 Vehicles to 2024

In a recent discussion on X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk clarified that Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta access for the company’s Hardware 4 (HW4) will be delayed by at least six months. That timeline suggests at least February 2024. The delay primarily affects owners and prospective buyers of Tesla’s latest vehicles, including the newest iterations of […]

Elon Musk Demos Tesla’s FSD 12 in Palo Alto Test Drive [VIDEO]

In an impromptu demonstration on Friday evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the streets to showcase the capabilities of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12. The drive was conducted on a Tesla Model S equipped with Hardware 3. “Alright, I think we are now live. Great, and I think it’s maybe better to go […]

Tesla Rolls Out FSD Beta 11.4.7 to Customer Testers

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.4.7 to its customer testers, after releasing the beta to employees and internal testers earlier this week. Customers that were running FSD beta 11.4.4 and 11.4.6 are starting to see 11.4.7 rollout, says @Teslascope. Others such as @kkvr2823 in Canada are also receiving FSD beta 11.4.7, […]