Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has released its latest software update, version 2023.38, introducing new features that enhance user experience and vehicle functionality. The update brings two notable changes: Location Sharing and adjustments to windows during software updates, according to Tesla-Info. The Location Sharing feature adds an icon at the top of the vehicle’s touchscreen whenever an app requests […]

Rivian Automotive announced on Monday that it achieved record electric vehicle (EV) deliveries for the third quarter of 2023, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company delivered 15,564 vehicles during the quarter, marking a 23% increase from the second quarter of 2023. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had projected around 14,000 deliveries for the period. All 16,304 […]

Tesla released its vehicle production and delivery statistics for the third quarter of 2023 on Monday, showing a decline compared to the previous quarter. The company produced 430,488 vehicles and delivered 435,059. This represents a 10.3% decline in deliveries from the 466,140 reported in the previous quarter and a 10.3% decline in production from the […]

Early European customers of Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” are reportedly on the cusp of receiving their vehicles. According to unofficial fan X account, Tesla Newswire, customers have reportedly been issued their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and have received instructions to finalize their payments. Another Tesla owner shared their own screenshot of a similar email received, seemingly […]

Eanes Independent School District (ISD) in Travis County is set to acquire nine Tesla vehicles for its newly established police force. The decision follows the district’s earlier vote to form a police department to align with state mandates. The department aims to ensure rapid response to emergencies across its 32-square-mile jurisdiction in greater Austin. In […]

Tesla has rolled out updates to its Model Y produced at the Giga Shanghai facility. The updated vehicle maintains its 15-inch screen, in contrast to the 15.4-inch screen featured in the Highland Model 3. The Model Y is offered at the same price point as its predecessor but now includes ambient lighting, similar to the […]

Tesla has unveiled its largest Supercharger station in Canada, located at 4660 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC. The new facility features 40 stalls capable of charging at up to 250 kW. The charging price is set at $0.22 CAD per kWh, and the station is now live on the Tesla app. The Supercharger is […]

SpaceX is offering rural Canadian customers a last chance to take advantage of a significant discount on its Starlink hardware. The promotion, which initially launched in March with a 54% discount, was further reduced to $199 CAD in May, marking a 74% price cut. This special offer is set to expire as the last date […]

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the electric car manufacturer violated federal laws by permitting “widespread and ongoing racial harassment” against its Black employees. The federal agency also accuses Tesla of retaliating against workers who opposed such harassment. “The EEOC alleges that non-Black offenders at Tesla […]

Honda has announced its first all-electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue, which is expected to have an EPA range rating of 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle is slated for nationwide availability in early 2024, with pre-sale activities commencing later this year. The starting MSRP is expected to be in the upper $40,000 […]

Tesla has officially started construction on its first-ever restaurant, located in Los Angeles, following months of speculation and permitting hurdles. The site, which previously housed a Shakey’s pizza restaurant for over 50 years, has been demolished to make way for Tesla’s new venture. The restaurant is planned to be a two-story structure, featuring 32 charging […]

SpaceX has been awarded its first contract by the US Space Force to provide customized satellite communications under its new Starshield program. The contract, which has a ceiling of $70 million, was awarded on September 1 and extends SpaceX’s role as a defense contractor. According to Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek, the contract covers “Starshield […]

Tesla has officially rolled out its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers. The extended warranty covers Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles, according to an official document dated September 25, 2023, the day of the launch. The Tesla mobile app is showing an option for ‘Extended Service Agreement’ […]

Tesla continues to maintain a significant lead in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, forcing competitors into low-volume, unprofitable niches, according to a Reuters analysis of U.S. EV sales data for the first half of 2023. The report comes as Ford Motor pauses its planned $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan, raising questions about the […]

Tesla has filed a permit to construct a $10.5 million cafeteria at its Giga Texas facility, according to documents from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Named the “Cyber Cafeteria,” the project is slated to replace an existing facility within the complex. The cafeteria will span 22,639 square feet and is expected to commence […]