SpaceX Offers Last Chance for Discounted Starlink Hardware in Canada
SpaceX is offering rural Canadian customers a last chance to take advantage of a significant discount on its Starlink hardware. The promotion, which initially launched in March with a 54% discount, was further reduced to $199 CAD in May, marking a 74% price cut. This special offer is set to expire as the last date […]
Tesla Model 3 Fastest-Selling Used Car in September: eBay Motors
The Tesla Model 3 has been identified as the fastest-selling used car for the month of September, taking an average of just 17 days to sell, according to eBay Motors Group’s latest data. This comes amidst a broader context where the used car market experienced a 1% increase in electric vehicle (EV) prices to £31,203, […]
Tesla Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the electric car manufacturer violated federal laws by permitting “widespread and ongoing racial harassment” against its Black employees. The federal agency also accuses Tesla of retaliating against workers who opposed such harassment. “The EEOC alleges that non-Black offenders at Tesla […]
2024 Honda Prologue EV SUV Unveiled with 300-Mile Range
Honda has announced its first all-electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue, which is expected to have an EPA range rating of 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle is slated for nationwide availability in early 2024, with pre-sale activities commencing later this year. The starting MSRP is expected to be in the upper $40,000 […]
Tesla Diner Construction Begins in Los Angeles
Tesla has officially started construction on its first-ever restaurant, located in Los Angeles, following months of speculation and permitting hurdles. The site, which previously housed a Shakey’s pizza restaurant for over 50 years, has been demolished to make way for Tesla’s new venture. The restaurant is planned to be a two-story structure, featuring 32 charging […]
Canada and Quebec Commit C$2.71 Billion to Northvolt EV Battery Plant
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced a combined capital commitment of C$2.71 billion to support a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility by Northvolt Batteries North America in Quebec. The plant, once fully operational, is expected to contribute up to $1.6 billion to the GDP annually and […]
SpaceX Secures First US Space Force Contract from Pentagon
SpaceX has been awarded its first contract by the US Space Force to provide customized satellite communications under its new Starshield program. The contract, which has a ceiling of $70 million, was awarded on September 1 and extends SpaceX’s role as a defense contractor. According to Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek, the contract covers “Starshield […]
Tesla Launches Extended Warranty Service in Canada
Tesla has officially rolled out its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers. The extended warranty covers Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles, according to an official document dated September 25, 2023, the day of the launch. The Tesla mobile app is showing an option for ‘Extended Service Agreement’ […]
Mercedes ‘Drive Pilot’ Gets U.S. Approval, Costs $2,500/year
Mercedes-Benz says it has become the first automaker to receive state approval in the U.S. for the deployment of its SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving vehicle, known as Drive Pilot. The system is set to make its on-road debut in California and Nevada in late 2023 with a limited fleet of Level 3 equipped […]
Lucid Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Car Manufacturing Plant
Lucid Group has opened Saudi Arabia’s first-ever car manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial landscape. Located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, the Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) is Lucid’s first international facility and second overall. It will produce the Lucid Air, the company’s award-winning electric vehicle (EV). The plant has […]
Tesla is King in the U.S., Outselling Next 19 Competitors Combined
Tesla continues to maintain a significant lead in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, forcing competitors into low-volume, unprofitable niches, according to a Reuters analysis of U.S. EV sales data for the first half of 2023. The report comes as Ford Motor pauses its planned $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan, raising questions about the […]
Tesla Files Permit for ‘Cyber Cafeteria’ at Giga Texas
Tesla has filed a permit to construct a $10.5 million cafeteria at its Giga Texas facility, according to documents from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Named the “Cyber Cafeteria,” the project is slated to replace an existing facility within the complex. The cafeteria will span 22,639 square feet and is expected to commence […]
Tesla Exec Explains New Model 3 Upgrades [VIDEO]
Tesla’s new Model 3 and its new features were detailed by Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, at the company’s Gigafactory Shanghai in China. Tesla has introduced several upgrades to its Model 3 electric vehicle, focusing on enhanced cabin isolation, shock-absorbing technology, and engineering contributions from its China team. Moravy detailed these […]
Fast Food Fling: Tesla Dashcam Records Road Rage Sundae Toss
Oak Bay, a municipality located in British Columbia, Canada, witnessed a unique road rage incident on September 18, 2023. According to the Oak Bay Police Department, the event occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Cedar Hill Cross Rd at University Dr. Two drivers were involved in the incident, during which they exchanged obscene hand gestures. […]
Tesla Extends Free FSD Beta Trial for HW4 Buyers
Tesla has extended the free three-month trial of its Full-Self Driving (FSD) Beta Capability for customers who purchased their vehicles using a referral link and received vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4), such as the Model S, Model X and Model Y. The extension was confirmed by Tesla owners sharing the news received by email, such […]