Last-minute cancellation hits buyers
Tesla has postponed its Signature Edition Model S and Model X delivery event just three days before it was scheduled at the Fremont factory. Attendees received a very short email confirming the postponement with no explanation, no new date, and no details about whether travel costs would be reimbursed. The event…
Safety limits are becoming Tesla’s biggest robotaxi problem
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout is facing growing criticism as reports reveal long wait times, tiny service areas, and limited vehicle availability across Texas. While Tesla frames these as temporary convenience issues, the deeper problem appears to be safety validation and scaling limitations.
Reuters recently tested Tesla’s robotaxi service…
Tesla launches virtual queue pilot
Tesla has officially started testing a virtual queue system at select Supercharger stations in the US. The feature allows drivers to join a digital waitlist through the Tesla app instead of physically lining up at crowded charging stations.
The pilot is currently active at five locations, including four in California…
Tesla removes free Autopilot in the Netherlands
Tesla has quietly removed Basic Autopilot from its configurator in the Netherlands, making it the first European market where buyers no longer receive Tesla’s lane-centering and Autosteer features for free. New Model 3 and Model Y orders now only show Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as the available driver-assistance option.…
Lexus jumps into 3-row electric SUV segment
Lexus has officially unveiled the 2027 TZ, its first fully electric three-row SUV. It enters a fast-growing segment dominated by vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Volvo EX90, and Rivian R1S, positioning itself as a luxury alternative built on Toyota’s TNGA platform.
The TZ will be offered with…
Big range jump puts iX3 at the top of its class
The next-generation BMW iX3 has officially been priced for Canada, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive midsize electric SUVs arriving in 2026. Starting at $75,900 CAD, the new model delivers up to 698 km of range (EPA cycle), putting…
Subtle design tweaks, cleaner look
The 2026 Nissan Ariya arrives as a refined update rather than a full redesign, focusing on small but meaningful improvements across design, tech, and comfort. Nissan continues its “Timeless Japanese Futurism” design language, but the front end has been cleaned up with a smoother body-coloured panel replacing the larger black…
Big promises, different reality
Five years after Tesla introduced its 4680 battery cell at Battery Day, the real-world results look far from the breakthrough that was advertised. The cell was originally pitched as a major leap forward, promising significantly higher energy, lower cost, and improved range at the pack level. Instead, production data shows Tesla’s…
Model Y first under new safety benchmark
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s updated advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) evaluations under its New Car Assessment Program. The agency confirmed the vehicle passed all eight required safety categories, marking a formal milestone for Tesla and…
Spark EUV leads Brazil’s EV SUV market
General Motors’ revived Chevy Spark EUV has officially become the best-selling electric SUV in Brazil, marking a major milestone for the automaker’s affordable EV strategy in emerging markets. The compact electric crossover, launched for 2026, was designed to bring low-cost electric mobility to regions where affordability is the…
