Discovery Day Details: Tropicana hosts 2024 Discovery Day student learning event at CWB Group
Milton, Ontario — On May 23rd, Tropicana Community Services hosted the 2024 Discovery Day event at the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) in Milton, Ont. The event was hosted in collaboration with CWB Group’s Canadian Collision Repair Academy and Tesla Collision Centers in Canada, and was also in support of Tropicana’s 2024 cohort of its […]
Extending Service Sectors: Tesla brings its extended warranty program to Canada
Toronto, Ontario – In a recent announcement from the automaker, Tesla has officially launched its extended warranty program in Canada for owners of the Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. The Extended Service Agreement (ESA)–which first launched in the United States in March of this year–offers an upgraded warranty service to drivers […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
Field Testing: Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta tears down geofence in downtown Toronto
An FSD-powered self driving route, right in the heart of Toronto. (Twitter/Chansoo Byeon) Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has removed Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta restrictions from Toronto’s downtown core, following complaints among drivers that much of the city’s urban centre is geofenced off by the software. This was confirmed in a tweet by FSD tester Chansoo Byeon […]
Tuesday Ticker: Nikola’s former CEO charged; Tesla could save big bucks by eliminating ultrasonic sensors
Toronto, Ontario — It’s electric in this weekly Tuesday Ticker as Nikola Corp.’s founder and former CEO is charged with fraud; Rivian recalls a slew of freshly-delivered vehicles and an analyst makes estimates on Tesla’s upcoming cash savings. Milton gets charged Trevor Milton, founder of electric truckmaker Nikola Corp., has been found guilty of fraud […]
Financial Fact-Check: New gigafactory supports Tesla and Ontario’s EV production goals
Toronto, Ontario – Previously reported allegations of a new major Tesla factory in Ontario have been revealed to have some teeth, with information from multiple sources suggesting that a new Gigafactory aligns with Tesla’s plan to expand production by 13 new factories, and Ontario’s goal to become a global electric vehicle production hub. While the […]
EV/AV Report: July 18, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicles report, the head of autopilot development leaves Tesla, a pioneering EV is discontinued just as the market heats up, and Turo partners with Hyundai to offer EV rentals for holidaymakers and prospective buyers alike. Director’s Departure Tesla’s senior director of artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy announced […]
Check your Inbox: free All-Weather Protection Kits for some Tesla Model Y owners
Toronto, Ontario — According to an email shared on the Tesla Model Y Canadian Group, some Tesla Model Y owners have received codes to redeem free All-Weather Protection Kits. The protection kit retails for $110 CAD and includes two front mud flaps, clear protective film for rear fenders and accessories to install the components. Previously […]
Streamlined Scope: Tesla building up collision repair capability, says Elon Musk
Palo Alta, California — Tesla is buckling down on its collision repair capabilities, including a smoother experience for customers via Tesla Insurance, according to recent tweets from CEO Elon Musk. “Tesla is building up collision repair capability to help address the grief you went through,” Musk tweeted in reply to a Tesla owner who recently […]
The costs for a shop to be Tesla certified
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 28, 2018 — To state the obvious, a shop needs to be equipped with the right tools in order to properly perform the right repairs on an electric vehicle. Although, this a grand opportunity for shops to gain more business it can also be a huge expense. “It’s quite […]
