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The $61,000 Tesla Cybertruck Is Dead. Here’s Why
On the flip side, you can order the electric pickup without a reservation and have it delivered this month. Is it worth it, though?
Police Diversify With EVs As Combustion Engine Just Can’t Keep Up
Departments are finding their existing combustion engine fleet cannot keep up with todays modern electric vehicles.
Tesla opens Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ orders, no reservation needed
Tesla opens Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ orders, no reservation needed Tesla has opened orders of the Cybertruck “Foundation Series” on its website, meaning that buyers will no longer need a reservation to purchase the launch edition of the electric truck—though the limited-edition version will only last a few more months. Buyers can now purchase a Tesla…
GM loses top North America executive after just eight months
GM loses top North America executive after just eight months The top executive of General Motors (GM) North America has departed after an eight-month stint in the position, as was reported this week. GM North America President Marissa West has departed from GM after just eight months in the role, as announced by the company…
Tesla granted license for direct vehicle sales in Kentucky
Tesla granted license for direct vehicle sales in Kentucky Tesla has been granted a license to sell its vehicles in Kentucky, after being previously barred from certain sales due to its direct-to-consumer model being in violation of legislation requiring vehicle sales to be made through a franchised dealership. While Tesla has been able to sell…
Uber CEO shares his doubts on Tesla’s robotaxi plans
Uber CEO shares his doubts on Tesla’s robotaxi plans The CEO of ride-sharing platform Uber has shared some of his doubts about Tesla’s ability to effectively execute robotaxi plans for its customers, pointing to the customer service side of the business as well as vehicle owner skepticism about letting strangers into their cars. Tesla plans…
Tesla faces lawsuit from family of worker who died at Giga Texas
Tesla faces lawsuit from family of worker who died at Giga Texas Tesla is facing a lawsuit from the family of a person who passed away at Gigafactory Texas last week, with the suit alleging that the worker’s cardiac event had been the result of electrocution. After it was announced that the Occupational Safety and…
Tesla launches Cybertruck Canada Sales & Test Drives
Tesla launches Cybertruck Canada Sales & Test Drives The Tesla Cybertruck orders were officially opened to customers in Canada. At the same time, Tesla rolled out Cybertruck test drives in the United States and Canada with no reservations required. The Tesla Cybertruck starts at CAD$137,990 in Canada with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Foundation Series. Tesla…
GM Canada supports tariffs on China-made EVs
GM Canada supports tariffs on China-made EVs General Motors Canada announced its support for tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports as Chinese automaker BYD plans to enter the Canadian auto market. “We’re encouraged by the government’s examination of these issues. Because on the basis of strong competition, a fair playing field, it encourages us…