Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

A Delaware court has thrown out three lawsuits against Tesla and Elon Musk, saying they need to be refiled in Texas instead. The ruling came down on April 13 from the Delaware Court of Chancery. It all comes down to a rule Tesla put in place in 2024 when it moved its official home state […]

A man with ALS speaks using only his thoughts. A quadriplegic father controls a robotic arm well enough to gesture again. A non-verbal patient moves a computer cursor with his mind for the first time and calls it miraculous. Elon Musk’s Neuralink released a video today featuring clinical trial participants describing in their own words […]

Tesla appears to have filed a patent for a new robotic hand, offering the clearest look yet at how the company plans to engineer the fingers and wrist of its Optimus humanoid robot. The international patent, published today and titled “Mechanically Actuated Robotic Hand,” describes a five-fingered hand controlled by a network of cables running […]

Tesla recently launched its first true V4 Supercharger station in Redwood City, California. A new video from David Moss highlights the advanced hardware, which features significantly faster charging capabilities and a dedicated payment terminal that eliminates the need for the Tesla mobile app. The Redwood City site features V4 units capable of delivering up to […]

Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.3.1 (via software version 2026.2.9.7), a targeted point release that builds on the major architectural changes introduced just over a week ago (Tesla AI team is working overtime yet again). While the formal release notes remain identical to v14.3, early data and driver reports reveal critical refinements […]

Tesla has officially launched Safety Score v3.0, introducing a major update that rewards owners for using the company’s advanced driver assistance software. Under the new version, every mile driven with FSD Supervised enabled will automatically receive a perfect score of 100. This change is designed to help drivers maintain a higher average safety score over […]

A growing group of Tesla owners across Europe is mobilizing against the electric vehicle maker, alleging that the company has failed to deliver the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities promised for vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3). The initiative, known as “HW3 Claim,” has already gathered hundreds of verified participants. The dispute comes as the Dutch […]

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (SVV) is hitting the brakes on any immediate hopes for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised in Norway, following a landmark approval in the Netherlands. In a statement provided to Svenn Petter, the SVV confirmed that while the Dutch vehicle authority (RDW) has granted a national approval, Norway is taking a […]

Amazon is making a massive move into the final frontier by acquiring satellite operator Globalstar in a deal worth roughly $11.6 billion. The agreement essentially merges Globalstar’s assets into Amazon’s Leo satellite network, which was recently rebranded from Project Kuiper. This isn’t just about providing faster internet for homes; it is a direct play for […]

The first batch of updated 2026 Tesla Model Y units has started arriving at delivery centers in China, sporting a fresh look both inside and out. Social media footage shared by @tslaming offers a detailed walkthrough of the changes as the electric SUVs hit the ground. The most noticeable exterior update is the addition of […]

The latest data from Cox Automotive shows a rocky start to the year for the electric vehicle market, but Tesla continues to hold a massive lead over the competition. Despite a general cooling in demand, Tesla’s U.S. market share actually climbed as traditional automakers struggled to keep pace. Tesla delivered 117,300 vehicles in the first […]

Tesla has officially started rolling out Full Self-Driving Supervised to subscribers in the Netherlands with the first installations beginning less than 24 hours after the software received regulatory approval. The quick deployment marks a major milestone for Tesla as it begins its expansion into the European market. Kees Roelandschap, co-host of the TeslaToMars podcast, was […]

SpaceX is looking for a Senior RF Front-End Module Design Engineer to join its engineering hub in Redmond, Washington, according to a new job post (via PC Mag). The role is focused on developing next-generation radio frequency modules for the Starlink Mobile network, the company’s ambitious satellite-to-phone service that aims to provide global broadband connectivity. […]

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW has granted type approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system, making the Netherlands the first European country to greenlight the advanced driver-assist technology. The news was confirmed today by Tesla’s European division and celebrated by CEO Elon Musk, who thanked Dutch regulators for the “hard work” required to reach […]

Tesla has officially expanded the customisation options for the Model Y in Australia and New Zealand, introducing a new interior colour and updated wheel designs for the Premium trim. The most notable addition is the Zen Grey Interior, a fresh aesthetic option that moves away from the standard black or white choices. This new cabin […]