Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Canadian MP Declares War on Tesla Over Trump’s Tariff Plans

Federal New Democrat Party (NDP) Leader Jagmeet Singh in Canada says an NDP government would bring back electric vehicle rebates while punishing Tesla with a 100% tariff if President Donald Trump launches a trade war against Canada. “My top priority is workers and jobs,” Singh said Monday, announcing that Canadians would once again get a […]

Tesla Launches Full Self-Driving in Mexico

Tesla has released Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Mexico, expanding outside Canada and the USA for the first time. This expansion of FSD hits Mexico ahead of Europe and China. Today, the Tesla AI team said ¡Hola México!, while quoting a post from Tesla Owners Mexico that showed a Tesla running FSD, confirming the expansion. ¡Hola […]

T-Mobile Starlink Beta Now Lets Anyone Try Free Satellite Texting

T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink have officially launched a free beta test for their satellite-powered messaging service, allowing anyone on any carrier to sign up and try the service at no cost until July. This marks a major step toward eliminating dead zones by connecting users even in the most remote areas. The T-Mobile Starlink beta […]

Tesla Showcases New Model Y Features and Upgrades in Video

Tesla has revealed more details about its new Model Y, enhancing its best-selling electric SUV with design tweaks, improved efficiency, and new technology. A four-minute video released by the company highlights the key upgrades, including a sleeker exterior, a quieter cabin, and enhanced safety features. Sharper Design and Better Aerodynamics The new Model Y sports […]

Tesla’s European Sales Dip in January, But Let’s Keep Calm: Analyst

Tesla’s January sales are raising concerns, especially in Europe, but industry watchers say there are clear reasons for the slowdown. According to Tesla observer Roland Pircher, the dip is largely due to production timing and model transitions rather than a drop in demand. In Europe, the Model 3 is imported from China, and Tesla typically […]

Tesla’s Market Share Shrinks in California as Hybrids Gain Popularity

Tesla’s grip on California’s electric vehicle market is slipping, according to a new report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shared last week. In 2024, Tesla’s new vehicle registrations dropped by 11.6%, marking the company’s fifth straight quarter of decline. In Q4 alone, registrations fell by 7.8%, while Tesla’s overall EV market share […]

Ontario Cancels Starlink Deal Over US Trade War, Musk Says ‘Oh Well’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a major move against U.S. tariffs, banning American companies from bidding on provincial contracts until the trade measures are lifted in Canada. The decision means U.S. businesses will lose access to tens of billions in government spending, as Ontario and its agencies spend $30 billion annually on procurement, plus a […]

Tesla Shows Off Automatic Robo Vacuum for Robotaxi Network

Tesla has demonstrated a robotic vacuum that appears to be a concept for cleaning up dirty Robotaxis. In a short video titled, “this robot sucks”, we see a robot vacuum cleaning up a dirty Robotaxi that’s filled with crumbs, extra water bottles and even a forgotten backpack. “I wake, I clean, I live. They leave […]

Tesla Reports $2.3B Q4 Profit, Prepares for AI & Robotaxi Push

Tesla closed out 2024 with record-breaking vehicle deliveries and a surge in energy storage deployments, despite facing economic pressures and rising operational costs. That’s according to its Q4 earnings report released today after the market closed. The company posted $2.3 billion in net income for Q4, contributing to a full-year profit of $7.1 billion. Earnings […]

Teslas Now Self-Drive from Factory to Shipping Docks [VIDEO]

Tesla has taken a major step toward Full Self-driving (FSD) Unsupervised. The company announced that its vehicles can now drive themselves from the production line to loading dock lanes at its Fremont factory—without any human intervention. A video shared by Tesla’s AI account on X shows multiple Teslas autonomously navigating the 1.2-mile route inside the […]

Tesla and BMW Sue EU Over Tariffs on Chinese-Made EVs

Tesla and BMW are taking the European Union (EU) to court over new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China. The EU recently added extra taxes on Chinese-made EVs, with rates as high as 45%, saying China unfairly supports its car industry with subsidies. Tesla and BMW, which both make cars in China for […]

Joe Rogan’s Custom Tesla: Built by Unplugged Performance

Podcaster Joe Rogan has taken his Tesla Model S Plaid to the next level, thanks to Unplugged Performance, creating a one-of-a-kind ride that’s fast, powerful, and stylish, known as the S-APEX. The custom Tesla Model S has a wider design, that includes a 19-piece carbon fiber body kit makes the car 80mm wider, giving it […]

Tesla Leaves Police Speechless in Drag Races, Real-World Tests

Police officers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and eight other California agencies recently took part in a unique EV training session at an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) facility, organized by aftermarket modification company, Unplugged Performance. The event gave officers the opportunity to test Tesla vehicles equipped with UP.FIT modifications. For many, […]