Reliability Ratings: Consumer Reports reveals EVs are more reliable than PHEVs, but less than ICE vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicles have 79 percent more reliability problems on average than combustion cars, most of which occur in the high-voltage battery system, according to Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Study. In 2023, CR gathered data on more than 330,000 vehicles from the 2000 to 2023 model years, as well as […]
Puzzling Panels: Cybertruck experiences design critiques before launch date
Toronto, Ontario — The Wall Street Journal has released a report critiquing Tesla’s Cybertruck’s manufacturing before the vehicle’s official launch. Expected to be launched on November 30, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body has been difficult to work with—especially when it comes to the vehicle’s fit and finish. The Cybertruck […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles do stunts; while self-driving cars make tentative steps
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Model X driver reportedly flew their vehicle 50 feet after hitting a curb; and GM’s Cruise makes tentative steps to begin a scaled-down comeback following lawsuits. Houston, we have a problem Recently, a Tesla Model X driver discovered the hard way that […]
Ah, Flip It: Tesla won’t sue Cybertruck owners for selling their vehicles, after all
Texas, United States — Tesla caused quite the hubbub this week after reports circulated that the OEM would bar Cybertruck owners from selling their vehicles in the first year of ownership, lest they seek and obtain approval from Tesla itself. Reports from recent purchasers of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles—who saw lines pertaining to […]
A Giga Deal: GM purchases key Tesla giga-casting supplier
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) has recently acquired Tooling and Equipment International (TEI), the company that formerly helped Tesla perform giga-casting manufacturing to produce large body parts for cars in one piece. According to two sources with direct knowledge of the recent deal, with this new contract, GM is hoping to continue jumpstarting its […]
Can’t Sell Your Cybertruck: Tesla could have a ‘no resale’ policy for first year of ownership
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s electric pickup will be subject to a “no resale” policy, according to recent reports and sightings in recent buyers’ agreements. According to Tesla terms and conditions–spotted by recent purchasers of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles–Tesla Cybertruck buyers will not be allowed to sell their vehicles for up to a year […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles build for the future; while self-driving cars dismantle court claims
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Linamar announces its plans to supply the EV industry from a new Ontario giga-casting plant; and Tesla avoids legal action in a recent California jury vote. Giga-casting with gusto In an announcement made on Wednesday, Linamar declared its plans to develop a giga-casting plant […]
Faulty Signalling: Tesla recalls over 54,000 Model X EVs
Toronto, Ontario — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a problem has been identified with Tesla’s Model X, resulting in a recall of approximately 54, 676 vehicles so far. The problem is specifically the result of the vehicle’s controller, which does not detect low brake fluid levels, and consequently, does not show […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla’s tearful earnings call; Toyota adopts standard
Toronto, Ontario — This week we look at automakers and economics as Tesla marks a tumultuous earnings call; Toyota adopts a standard and Hyundai breaks records with its plans to break ground. Tears for Tesla Tesla’s Q3 earnings call last week did not entirely go as planned, according to reports that CEO Elon Musk was […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles feel the rain; while self-driving cars get into hot water
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla owner in Scotland received a battery repair cost of $29,000 due to rain damages; and GM’s self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise faces legal repercussions. Floating the bill Johnny Bacigalupo and his partner Rob Hussey recently received a repair cost of $29,000 after their […]
