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Tesla Makes it into J.D. Power Car Quality Study for the First Time
Today J.D. Power released its 2020 Initial Quality Study for new vehicles and for the first time, Tesla was profiled. However, looking at the chart, Tesla came in at the very bottom of rankings. Why? “Unlike other manufacturers, Tesla doesn’t grant us permission to survey its owners in 15 states where it is required,” said Doug Betts,...
Tesla Autopilot Update Will Ditch Green Light Traffic Confirmation, Confirms Musk
Tesla’s Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (TLSSC) feature for Full Self-Driving Autopilot normally requires users to confirm when heading through an intersection with a green light, but that is going to change. According to a source speaking with @Gasoff2 yesterday, the user shared a tip saying, "next update coming in for EA [Enhanced Autopilot] is...
Alleged Tesla Model 3 in Silver Metallic with 100 kWh Battery Leaks
Tesla’s Model 3 in Long Range and Performance versions currently include a 75 kWh battery, but a new leak claims the company is testing a version with a 100 kWh battery, showing a quarter jump in size. Shared earlier this morning by “Zeus M3” (@zeus7f1), the alleged Factory Mode image was directed on reliable Tesla...
Tesla Texts Some Canadians Model Y Deliveries Coming in 1-2 Weeks, But Fill Out Your Paperwork
After delivering the first Model Y in Canada last week in Vancouver, B.C., Tesla continues to inform reservation holders more deliveries are coming soon. For some Canadians, Tesla has been sending out text messages, such as the one below sent in by a Tesla North reader. The text message reads: Tesla Update - We currently...
Tesla Model Y Hits Showrooms in Canada at Vancouver Locations [u]
Image via Paul Carter (@ShuttleAkajor) After delivering the first Tesla Model Y in Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, this week, you can now visit the new electric SUV in person at local showrooms in the city. The Tesla stores in Kitsilano on West 4th and also at Park Royal in West Vancouver now have the...
Tesla Stock Downgraded by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs
Analysts from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have downgraded Tesla’s stock, citing the recent surge beyond $1,000, citing risks between the company and China. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas downgraded TSLA to underweight and cut the target price to $650 US from $680, saying the current price over $1,000 might not take into account rising...
Tesla Assigning Model Y VINs to Canadian Orders Ahead of Deliveries
With what appears to be the first Tesla Model Y already delivered in Canada to an owner in Vancouver, British Columbia, more signs are here deliveries are ramping up and are soon imminent for other reservations. According to members on the TMC forums, Tesla has started assigning vehicle identification numbers (VINs). One user named ‘jd007’...
Tesla Model Y Arrives in Canada to Vancouver Store, as Upcoming Delivery Emails Sent Out [u]
Tesla has delivered in what appears to be the first Model Y compact SUV to a store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tesla North can confirm. Earlier this month, a local Vancouver Tesla store confirmed deliveries would take place in June. Now, according to a source familiar with the situation speaking on the condition of anonymity,...
Tesla Starts Asking for Canadian Model Y Registration, Trade-In, Payment Details
Last week we told you Tesla Model Y deliveries in Canada would begin this month, as confirmed by the company’s store in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Ahead of the first Tesla Model Y deliveries, Tesla has started asking Canadians for registration, trade-in and payment details for their Model Y reservations. When logging into your Tesla...
Tesla Model Y Deliveries in Canada Starting in June, Confirms Company
For the Canadians out there waiting for Tesla’s Model Y to hit north of the 49th parallel, the wait will be over soon. According to Tesla’s store in West Vancouver, Model Y deliveries will begin in June. “Hey guys! Some really exciting news this morning. As you may have heard through the grapevine, Model Y...
Tesla Restarts Production at California Factory, Defying Local County Rules
After suing Alameda County in California over its inability to restart production at its Fremont factory, CEO Elon Musk just went ahead and began production this afternoon, anyways. Musk made the announcement on Twitter, saying, "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone...
Tesla Calling Canadians About Model Y RWD Orders for May/June Delivery
Tesla no longer offers a rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y to order on its website, but for those who ordered the new compact SUV early on in Canada, they have apparently been called by the electric automaker about deliveries for May and June. According to Toronto-based @MFrunker on Twitter, the user said yesterday, "Tesla called....
Tesla Calling Canadians About Upcoming Model Y Deliveries
Local Tesla sales centres in Canada continue to call Canadians about upcoming Model Y deliveries. Earlier this morning, William E. shared on Facebook he received a call from the Tesla sales centre in Calgary. The company informed him he would be the first Model Y owner in Alberta, with his red Dual Motor All-Wheel-Drive model....
Tesla Q1 2020: ‘Best Ever First Quarter Performance’, Almost 103,000 Vehicles Made
Tesla today revealed its vehicle production numbers for Q1 2020 and they were pretty impressive, according to the company. The electric automaker said in a press release, "In the first quarter, we produced almost 103,000 vehicles and delivered approximately 88,400 vehicles. This is our best ever first quarter performance." Below is the breakdown of vehicles...
Tesla Supercharger Rates Compared for Metro Vancouver [CHART]
If you’ve always wondered about the prices of charging your Tesla at a Supercharger, a local owner has shared a chart comparing the prices for those located in Metro Vancouver. William de la Cruz shared a chart on Facebook showing Tesla Supercharger rates from Abbotsford to Whistler. He explains, "On "paper” [Abbotsford] is supposed to...