Tag: Tesla Cybertruck

Collision Repair

EV/AV Report: Tesla Cybertruck turned into a solar panel at CES 2025; while Waymo robo-taxi traps passenger inside while doing donuts

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Cybertruck turns into a solar panel at the Consumer Electronics Show through a flexible solar wrap; while a Waymo robo-taxi traps its passenger inside while doing donuts in a parking lot. Solar flare  Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in […]

January 10, 2025

EV

EV/AV Report: Tesla Cybertruck owner racks up 50,000 miles; while Switzerland announces the regulation of autonomous driving

Toronto, Ontario—In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Cybertruck with a little over 50,000 miles registered is supposedly the highest-mileage version of the vehicle in the world. Meanwhile, the government of Switzerland has announced that it is regulating the use of autonomous driving within the country. Mastering mileage A YouTube video by TesLatino highlights […]

December 17, 2024

Collision Repair

Rear Frame Restorations: Tesla Cybertruck’s frame snaps after hitting pothole; costs owner $34,000 in repairs

Toronto, Ontario — A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared on social media that despite his truck’s rear subframe being shattered from a pothole and costing $34,000 to fix, they still believe that the vehicle is “the most amazing truck ever.” Notably, the owner originally shared on Facebook and Reddit that after four months to repair, […]

December 6, 2024

Collision Repair

Not So Stainless Steel: Tesla Cybertruck owners find vehicles discoloured after removing vinyl wraps

Toronto, Ontario — Owners of Tesla’s stainless steel Cybertruck have begun to report that the trucks are becoming permanently blemished after having their vinyl wraps removed. Notably, Cybertruck owner, Aaron Cash posted on social media platform X, that after removing the vinyl wrap on his vehicle following an eight-month stint, ghost lettering and other discolouration […]

November 11, 2024

Collision Repair

Underwriting Uncertainties: GEICO terminating insurance coverage for Tesla’s Cybertruck, says vehicle doesn’t meet underwriting guidelines

Toronto, Ontario — GEICO has revealed that it will not be covering Tesla’s Cybertruck under its insurance system, saying that the vehicle doesn’t meet its underwriting guidelines. Tesla Cybertruck owner, Robert Stevenson recently revealed that GEICO is removing the Cybertruck from its policy plan, commenting on social media platform X that “@GEICO said they can […]

October 7, 2024

Technology

EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck becomes ‘apocalypse ready’; while the United Kingdom deems drivers ‘not liable’ in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Archimedes Defense has announced upgrades to Tesla’s Cybertruck intended to make it “apocalypse ready”; while the United Kingdom has deemed that drivers are “not liable” in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash. Fortifying the frunk Last Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defence contractor and […]

August 23, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see better

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]

August 1, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system exempt by Transport Canada; Cruise puts production of self-driving vehicle without steering wheel on hold

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck receives a temporary exemption from Transport Canada for its steer-by-wire driving system; while General Motors’ Cruise announces that it will be putting the production of a self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel on hold. Wired workarounds Tesla has announced that its electric […]

July 26, 2024

Collision Repair

Totaled Tallies: Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks now appearing on IAA vehicle auction sites

Toronto, Ontario — Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks that have been written off by insurers are currently up for auction on IAA’s website. As of the time of writing, the first Cybertruck listed on IAA’s auction site was reportedly involved in a significant front-end impact that resulted in airbag deployment. This version of Tesla’s electric pick-up truck […]

July 4, 2024

Collision Repair

Wiper Wipeouts: Tesla recalls 11,000 Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers and loose trim

Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, Tesla issued recalls for its Cybertruck electric pickup truck to fix issues related to faulty windshield wipers and trim in the truck bed that may come loose. The issue is specifically related to the fact that “the front windshield wiper motor controller may stop functioning due to electrical overstress to […]

June 27, 2024

Collision Repair

Frunks and Fingers: Tesla deploys software update to change frunk closure amid concerns it could remove fingers

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla deployed a software update last week to change how its Cybertruck EV’s frunk closes amid concerns and viral videos suggesting it could remove a person’s finger. Several videos made their rounds on the internet recent months, wherein users would demonstrate objects like hot dogs, carrots or even replicated human hands to […]

May 7, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles leave the drag behind; while autonomous vehicles prepare for delivery

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Youtube channel i1Tesla puts the Cybertruck’s aerodynamics to the test; while Ford announces electric vehicle (EV) production delays and Hyundai and Kia reveal Dal-e the delivery robot. An aerodynamic assessment Tesla and Ceo Elon Musk previously claimed that the Cybertruck has a 0.34 drag […]

April 5, 2024