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Tesla launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at record-low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) from China

Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD — a record-low price for the electric sedan in the country. The price, which converts to roughly $29,000 USD, is made possible by sourcing the vehicle from Giga Shanghai instead of Fremont, California. The move marks the first time Tesla is selling China-made vehicles in Canada since the country imposed a…
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Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with 'Full Self-Driving' anymore

I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once. This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and…
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Hyundai reveals stunning IONIQ 9 Black Ink Edition, and we got a first-hand look at it [Images]

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Performance Black Ink edition is more than just another blacked-out model, and we were invited to see it in person at Hyundai’s plant in Savannah, Georgia. Meet the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV is already impressive with a commanding presence on the road, but the new Black Ink model takes it to the next…
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BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp

BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range in five minutes. It marks the first time the Blade Battery 2.0 and flash charging combination land in a full-size sedan, positioning it as a…
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