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NewsWatch: IIHS Reveals the Most Watched Crash Tests of 2022
Every year, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs hundreds of crash tests to validate the safety of new vehicles hitting the road. It also crowns the safest models by handing out “Top Safety Pick” awards . It’s always interesting to see how a vehicle reacts during a …
NewsTesla Surprises With $5,000 Credit, Shows Upcoming Swiveling Screen
Tesla vehicles have received a number of price increases over the past two years, which CEO Elon Musk called an “embarrassing” situation, but there’s a surprise gift for Model 3 and Model Y customers this holiday season. Customers who take delivery between now and December 31 get a $5,000 credit, …
ElectricConsumer Reports Says Most Reliable EVs Come From Tesla, Nissan
Electric vehicles are still a fairly new technology. Manufacturers with the most experience in that field are also those that build the most reliable models according to Consumer Reports . Based on its extensive databases and surveys among tens of thousands of vehicle owners, the trusted publication is able to …
ElectricTesla’s Charging Connector Design Now Open to Everyone
After launching a CCS Combo 1 adapter for customers who want to access public charging stations other than its Superchargers, Tesla today announced that it is opening its EV connector design to the world. Remember, this was a longtime promise made by CEO Elon Musk, who has repeatedly said the …
ElectricDissatisfied Tesla Owners in Norway Launch Hunger Strike
Norway is known all over the world as a paradise for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As of July 2022, these accounted for nearly 90 percent of total new vehicle sales in the country—and 13 of the 15 most popular models in terms of new vehicle registrations. The Tesla Model …
NewsTesla to Require Subscription for Navigation After Eight Years
Subscription-based features and services in new vehicles are something consumers need to prepare for as more and more automakers seem to be trending in that direction. We recently told you about BMW’s decision to require monthly fees for heated seats in select markets. Now, let’s talk about Tesla . Standard …
NewsTesla Has the Most American-Made Vehicles on the Road, Again
Cars.com recently published its latest ranking of the most American-made vehicles on the road, meaning those that are built on U.S. soil using a large number of domestically sourced components including engines and transmissions. For 2022, Tesla tops the list yet again. The Model Y and Model 3 take up …
NewsTesla’s Heating Systems Under Investigation by Transport Canada
Tesla has been making a lot of headlines lately, seemingly half the time for the wrong reasons. Now, Transport Canada has put the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y under an “Issue Assessment Investigation” after receiving 16 consumer complaints. There’s a concern that a malfunctioning heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) …
ElectricNew Study Sheds Light on EV Range Loss in Winter
Battery deterioration and range loss in the winter are two primary concerns of potential EV buyers in Canada. Driving and charging habits are just not the same as in the summer. Of course, not all EVs are created equal. Some do a better job than others of withstanding temperature drops.
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