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ElectricTesla Model Y Range Goes Down, Prices Stay Put
Canadians ordering and taking delivery of a Tesla Model Y will find out that the electric compact crossover’s official range has recently been shortened while prices are essentially unchanged. When it comes to dual-motor units, the Long Range model now boasts a range of 497 km, a significant drop from …
NewsThese Were the World’s Best-Selling Vehicles in 2022
Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …
ElectricThese 10 Electric Vehicles Are the Most Popular in Google Searches
Production volumes and delivery times can vary greatly from one automaker to another, so a mere look at sales charts doesn’t tell the whole story. That’s especially true when it comes to electric vehicles. What are the most sought-after EVs out there or the ones that generate the most buzz?
ElectricStandard-Range Tesla Model Y With RWD is Back, Starts Under $60K
After dramatically slashing prices on its Model Y crossover (and the rest of its lineup) earlier this year, Tesla is now adding a new entry-level model in Canada with an even lower price. Featuring a single motor and rear-wheel drive, this model starts at $59,990. It’s not only $10,000 cheaper …
RecallsThese 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study Says
Vehicle recalls are designed to fix a variety of problems that could potentially affect the safety of their occupants or other road users. They also help paint a picture of a product’s overall quality and reliability. U.S. research firm iSeeCars recently looked at the vehicles that had the most recalls …
NewsMost Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
NewsUS opens inquiry on Tesla steering wheel detachments
U.S. auto safety officials have opened a preliminary inquiry on Tesla after the steering wheel on its cars completely detached in two newly delivered vehicles, according to a document reviewed Wednesday by AFP. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 4 opened a "preliminary evaluation" following two instances of …
NewsTesla 'Recalls' 360,000 Vehicles With FSD Beta to Fix Software
Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 electric vehicles (including 20,667 in Canada) because of problems with their driver-assistance technology that heighten crash risk, according to a U.S. regulatory announcement seen by AFP Thursday. The recall affects a range of Model S , Model X , Model 3 and Model Y vehicles …
ElectricTesla Dramatically Cuts Prices in Canada, Model 3 Regains EV Rebate
Just like it did in several other countries in recent days, Tesla yesterday dramatically cut prices on its various models in Canada. This comes after the electric vehicle manufacturer failed to meet its delivery forecast for 2022 and lost two-thirds of its market value. Most notably, the Tesla Model 3 …
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