Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla’s Optimus Conquers Hills and Learns to Bounce Back

Telsa shared a video of its Optimus robot now able to walk up and down hills. This robot is now looking more and more like a Terminator. “Optimus can now walk on highly variable ground using neural nets to control its electric limbs,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Join @Tesla if you want to work on […]

Tesla Tops $400 Per Share for First Time in Nearly Two years

Tesla’s stock surpassed $400 per share today, marking a significant moment since January 2022—almost three years ago. The price reached a 52-week high of $404.80 before dipping to $382.36 by the end of trading, a 1.76% drop for the day. Deutsche Bank has named Tesla a “key idea for 2025,” raising its price target from […]

Tesla Shares Holiday Gift Ideas: Electrify Your Presents

Tesla is getting into the holiday spirit by showcasing a range of gift ideas from its Tesla Shop, perfect for fans of the brand or anyone looking for unique presents. From fun items for kids to stylish apparel and functional accessories, there’s something for everyone on Santa’s Tesla-approved list. The company’s online shop crashed today […]

Skyservice Becomes Starlink Dealer, Expanding In-Flight Internet Options

Skyservice Business Aviation is now an authorized dealer of SpaceX’s Starlink, offering high-speed satellite internet for business aircraft. This partnership brings faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity to more aircraft owners and operators. “At Skyservice, we are committed to growing our avionics offerings and ensuring our customers have access to the latest technology as soon as […]

Tesla Streaming: Paramount+, HBO GO and More Coming, Hints Code

Tesla appears to be gearing up to add several new streaming platforms to its Tesla Theater feature, according to code discovered in the Tesla app by @Tesla_iOS_App. The update suggests that services like TVLand, MTV, Paramount, and HBO GO could soon be available for Tesla drivers, further enhancing entertainment options. There’s nothing better than watching […]

Tesla Model 3 Leads EV Fire Safety with Top Ratings in China

Tesla’s Model 3 has achieved top ratings in China’s Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Index and Automotive Fire Safety Certification, highlighting its strong safety performance. According to Tesla’s data, between 2012 and 2022, there was approximately one Tesla vehicle fire for every 130 million miles traveled. In contrast, data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) […]

Tesla Fights Court Ruling Rejecting Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Pay Again

A Delaware judge has once again rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package, despite the plan being approved twice by over 72% of Tesla shareholders. Judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her earlier decision to strike down the pay package, prompting Tesla to announce plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court. Tesla strongly criticized […]

Tesla Soars as Analysts Boost Price Targets: $411 in Sight

Tesla has Wall Street seeing green with a wave of bullish upgrades, helping increase its stock price and market valuation. Analysts are betting big on the EV giant’s future, with price targets soaring as high as $411, signaling confidence in Elon Musk’s leadership and Tesla’s strategic positioning. This weekend, Tesla released FSD 13.2 to limited […]

Jaguar EV Concept Leaks Ahead of Miami Art Week Debut

Jaguar’s long-anticipated EV concept car has surfaced online ahead of its official debut, thanks to leaked images posted on the forum Coche Spias, reports Autocar. The futuristic electric grand tourer (GT) provides a first glimpse of Jaguar’s new design language, set to define its next-generation electric vehicles. This comes after Jaguar’s complete re-brand of “Copy […]

2024.39.10 Release Notes: FSD 13.2 Rolling Out, First Drives Impress

Tesla has started rollin out software update 2024.39.10, which includes Full Self-Driving 13.2 (Supervised). This is a major release for limited external FSD testers, as it’s for AI4 (Hardware 4) vehicles receiving the update. As for when this will be a major rollout and also support for AI3 (Hardware 3)? That’s another story. Here are […]

Tesla Now Lets You Buy Out Any Lease, Including Cybertruck

Tesla has updated its lease policy, now allowing lease buyouts for all models in the U.S., including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and the newly released Cybertruck. The announcement, made on November 27, marks a shift from Tesla’s previous restrictions, which excluded Model 3 and Model Y leases from buyout eligibility. […]

Starlink Mini Black Friday Deal: Get 25% Off, Stay Connected Anywhere

SpaceX has launched an unofficial Black Friday deal for Starlink Mini, now available for $449 US (regular price $599) until December 8, offering a $150 discount on this compact, high-speed satellite internet system. With download speeds of over 100Mbps, it’s a reliable solution for staying connected, whether at home or on the move. Hey, you […]

Starlink Secures Direct to Cell Commercial License from FCC

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell program’s U.S. commercial license. According to Ben Longmier, SpaceX’s Senior Director of Satellite Engineering, the company is preparing to launch a beta test for employees in the U.S. soon. The program, developed in collaboration with its first US partners like T-Mobile, […]

Tesla Referral Code Now Saves You $2,000 Off in US and Canada

Tesla has made major changes to its North American referral program, offering new perks for both buyers and referrers. This feels like a 2024 Tesla Black Friday deal. For Buyers: Use a referral link to get up to $2,000 USD off a new Tesla, including the Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck. In Canada, […]

Tesla and Rivian Reach Settlement in Trade Secrets Battle

Tesla has announced a “conditional” settlement in its lawsuit against Rivian, which began in 2020. The case accused Rivian of hiring former Tesla employees to steal trade secrets about electric vehicle technology. The settlement terms haven’t been shared publicly, but Tesla told a California judge it plans to dismiss the case by December 24 if […]