Tesla
Tesla’s $43 Million EV Rebate Claims Deemed Legit by Ottawa
Tesla followed the rules when it filed nearly 8,600 electric vehicle rebate claims just before the federal government ended its iZEV program in January, according to Transport Canada. A spokesperson for Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told The Canadian Press that the automaker’s submissions “were determined to legitimately represent cars sold before January 12.” The same...
Tesla Slashes Model Y Pricing in Canada by $20,000
Tesla has dramatically lowered the price of the Model Y in Canada, cutting $20,000 off its previous price tag and bringing it back below pre-tariff levels
How Air Canada and WestJet Stack Up Against Starlink Wi-Fi: Report
A new report from Speedtest maker Ookla shows that some airlines are finally giving passengers fast, reliable Wi-Fi. The company pointed out SpaceX's Starlink is leading the charge, based on Q1 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data. Starlink uses low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to offer much faster internet compared to older satellites that orbit much farther away....
Watch: Tesla Drives Itself Home from the Factory—No One Inside
Tesla released a new video on Friday evening showing a Model Y fully driving itself from the Gigafactory in Texas to its new owner's home, with no one inside the car. The successful test happened on Friday, one day ahead of schedule, according to Tesla. CEO Elon Musk said back on June 10 that the...
SpaceX Completes Starlink Cell Network–Rogers Access Next?
SpaceX announced today that it has officially completed the first generation of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network, designed to connect standard cellphones in remote areas — even where there are no cell towers. “Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation!” the company posted on X on Friday....
Musk–Trump Feud Can’t Save Starlink’s $100M Ontario Deal: Ford
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump may be feuding in an ugly public spat, but that won’t be enough to bring Starlink back to Ontario. On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the province has no plans to restart a previously cancelled $100 million CAD satellite internet deal with Musk’s company, SpaceX. The project...
Starlink Gives Free Internet for Canadian Wildfire Relief: Who’s Eligible?
As wildfires continue to affect regions across Canada, SpaceX's Starlink is stepping in to keep people connected. The satellite internet provider has announced it is offering one month of free service to residents in fire-impacted areas, a move that could make a real difference for those cut off from traditional networks (via Tesla North). Unlike...
Tesla Rolls Out $1,000 ‘Heroes’ Discount in Canada: Who Qualifies?
Tesla is now offering a $1,000 discount in Canada for new car buyers who are verified first responders, teachers, or students. The incentive applies to all new orders of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck, points out Tesla North. To qualify, customers must confirm their eligibility through ID.me before ordering....
Tesla iOS App Gets Live Activities—Here’s What It Can Now Do
Image via @mariusfanu Tesla has added support for Apple’s Live Activities feature, giving iPhone users real-time updates on Supercharging directly from their Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (via Tesla North). Available with iOS 17.2 and later, the Tesla app now displays charging details such as battery percentage, time remaining, and charging speed as soon as...
Starlink Mini Deal Is Back in Canada—$200 Off While It Lasts
Starlink Mini, the compact satellite internet kit from SpaceX, is back on sale in Canada for $399, down from its regular $599. The limited-time offer, spotted by Tesla North, ends on May 28. First launched in Canada in December 2024 at the same promo price, the Starlink Mini is built for people on the move....
Tesla Demands Feds Unfreeze $43 Million in EV Rebates
Tesla is demanding the federal government release over $43 million in electric vehicle rebates, warning it may pursue legal action if payments aren’t reinstated immediately. In a letter sent to Transport Canada on March 28, obtained by the Toronto Star through an access to information request, Tesla said it was blindsided by the government’s decision...
Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites to Rival Starlink
Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, reached a major milestone this Monday, with the successful launch of its first full batch of operational satellites. As reported by Tesla North, the KA-01 mission lifted off aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying 27 satellites into low Earth orbit. Amazon confirmed that it...