Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

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, […]

Tesla Has ‘Model Y Reloaded’ Hardware for Retrofits, Hacker Reveals

Tesla hacker @greentheonly has uncovered details about a new hardware version for the Model Y, labeled as “Model Y Reloaded” in internal markings. He frequently obtains Tesla computers either from salvaged cars and other means, for deep dives. This updated hardware appears to be designed as a retrofit option for existing Model Y vehicles equipped […]

Wedbush Raises Tesla Price Target, Predicts $2T Market Cap in 2025

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has increased Tesla’s price target to $550, up from $515, citing confidence in the company’s growth potential through 2025. The firm maintains a bull case price target of $650. Ives highlighted optimism for Tesla’s autonomous and AI initiatives, noting that regulatory support under the Trump administration could be a “game changer” […]

Air New Zealand to Get Starlink Internet on ATR Aircraft

ATR, a major manufacturer of regional planes, is bringing high-speed internet to its ATR 72 aircraft with the help of SpaceX’s Starlink. This news comes after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved this system after successful tests. “Starlink opens up a new era for ATR, offering unparalleled levels of comfort and passenger experience… […]

China’s Vice President Meets with Tesla’s Elon Musk 

China’s Vice President Han Zheng met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other U.S. business leaders in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. During the meeting, Han encouraged Musk and other U.S. companies to explore opportunities in China, saying they could “share in the benefits of China’s development” while contributing […]

Tesla FSD 12.6 for HW3 Will Include Reverse ‘Soon’: Musk

Tesla’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) update for version 12.6 for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles, will soon enable vehicles to reverse autonomously, according to Elon Musk. The announcement came in response to a user praising the current system while noting its limitations. One driver shared their experience with FSD 12.6, saying, “It blew me away. It […]

SpaceX Explains Why Starship Didn’t Make It on Ascent

SpaceX shared details of the first Starship test flight of 2025, which achieved several milestones but ended in an unexpected failure. The mission, conducted on January 16 at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, focused on testing upgraded systems for the world’s most powerful rocket. The launch began smoothly, with all 33 Raptor engines on […]

Trump’s Transportation Nominee Pushes for EV Drivers to Pay Road Fees

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Transportation Department, Sean Duffy, believes electric vehicle (EV) drivers should help pay for road upkeep, a cost traditionally covered by taxes on gasoline and diesel. Speaking to the Senate Committee during his confirmation hearing, Duffy pointed out that EV owners don’t pay fuel taxes, the main source of […]

SpaceX: Starship Test Flight Set for January 15

SpaceX’s Starship is preparing for its seventh test flight on Wednesday, January 15, with a 60-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. (2pm PST/5pm EST). Previously, the launch date was set for January 10. A live webcast will begin about 35 minutes before liftoff and will be available on the X platform (@SpaceX) and […]

2024.45.25.15 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.6.1 and 13.2.4

Tesla is rolling out software update 2024.45.25.15, combining updates for both Hardware 3 (HW3) and Hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles, including Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.6.1 for HW3 and FSD 13.2.4 for HW4. This is the first time we are seeing one software version update, combine both FSD updates 12.6.x and 13.2.x. FSD 12.6.1 for HW3: […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Y in Canada: Bye Federal Rebate

Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada, ending its eligibility to qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 iZEV rebate. The price increases are as follows for Model 3: Long Range RWD: $55,990 (up $1000) Long Range AWD: $60,990 (up $1000) Performance AWD: $70,990 (up $1000) The price increases […]