Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

The new Tesla Model Y L delivered surprising results during real-world evaluation, outperforming initial estimates despite its larger size and heavier frame. In tests conducted by Edmunds, the three-row electric SUV traveled 358 miles on a single charge. That is nearly 12 percent higher than Tesla’s internal estimate of 320 miles, making it the longest-range […]

SpaceX has successfully towed Starship Ship 40 to Christmas Island following a 24-day journey adrift in the Indian Ocean. The 171-foot upper stage launched on July 24, 2026, as part of Starship Flight 13, achieving the program’s first intact ocean splashdown. Though expected to sink after soft-landing, the vehicle remained floating. SpaceX dispatched recovery vessels […]

Tesla’s Model Y robotaxi fleet got through the mid-June to mid-July reporting window without causing a single crash, according to newly released NHTSA data flagged Monday by Tesla investor and commentator Sawyer Merritt. Two incidents involving the fleet turn up in the filing, and in both of them the collision was started by a human […]

Tesla has been telling its own staff that the Cybercab is nearly ready to start carrying people in public, and the timeline is a lot tighter than most people were expecting. The Information reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans, that the company is gearing up for a public launch in Austin, Texas […]

Tesla drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area are relying heavily on the company’s Full Self-Driving system, with some pushing the software far beyond its intended boundaries, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. Full-time Uber driver Rohullah Hashimi relies on Tesla’s advanced driver assistance for about 95 percent of his driving around […]

Tesla has officially rolled out Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) capabilities for all Model Y Premium trims in the United States, allowing owners to power external electronics directly from their car battery. Buyers can now select a new $80 US Outlet Adapter directly when placing their vehicle order. With the new adapter and capability, Model Y Premium owners […]

Tesla’s massive new semiconductor manufacturing plant, known as Terafab, is already under construction, according to new aerial footage shared online. Independent observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared drone footage of the site after receiving flight approval directly from Tesla. The footage shows early ground preparation and earthmoving operations already well in progress at the location. When complete, […]

Tesla delivered an estimated 2,000 vehicles in Japan during July, marking its best July performance to date in the country. Sales surged 95 percent compared to the same month last year and jumped 91 percent over April, the opening month of the previous quarter. The strong start to the third quarter gives Tesla a 19.8 […]

Tesla achieved a major sales milestone in South Korea last month, driven by strong demand for its popular electric crossover. According to data from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA) and the Korea Automobile Industries Association (KAMA), the Model Y finished as the number one best-selling vehicle overall in the Korean domestic automotive […]

Tesla has begun expanding its latest Full Self-Driving Supervised software to more vehicles, rolling out update 2026.21.6 to a second wave of owners. The software package serves as a unified release, bringing FSD V14 capabilities to vehicles equipped with both Hardware 3 and Hardware 4 suites. The update bundles FSD V14.1 Lite for older Hardware […]

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claims Starlink could eventually generate over $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030 as next-generation satellites boost network capacity and artificial intelligence drives up global data demand. In a series of posts on X, Musk outlined internal projections for the satellite internet service, pointing to major hardware upgrades powered by SpaceX’s […]

SpaceX has brought back a popular perk for its highest-tier satellite internet plan. New subscribers to the Starlink Residential Max tier can once again receive an optional Starlink Mini kit rental at no additional monthly hardware cost, along with half-off pricing for portable Roam service plans. According to a report by PCMag, the benefit recently […]

SpaceX and Tesla are officially building Terafab, a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility, in Grimes County, Texas. The announcement, made on August 6, 2026, details plans for a vertically integrated factory spanning more than 100 million square feet. The site will manufacture, package, and test advanced logic and memory chips in a single location. According to […]

SpaceX will launch dozens of new satellites into orbit after Telesat secured a landmark $2.3 billion CAD military communications contract with the Canadian government. The 15-year agreement with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency will provide high-speed, secure Military Ka-band satellite coverage across the country’s northernmost polar regions starting in early 2028. Option periods included in the […]

New satellite images have revealed an unusual rescue mission unfolding in the middle of the Indian Ocean. SpaceX is working to salvage its massive Starship craft after an unexpected survival story following its recent test flight. New images were shared by CNN of all places. The 170-foot upper stage, known as Ship 40, lifted off […]