Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla posted an Instagram story today with the word “Türkiye” and the mention of “4/4” suggesting April 4, followed by a side-eyes emoji and a picture of a Tesla Model 3. The post suggests Tesla plans to launch in Turkey next month. Back in December 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke with Turkey’s president about […]

According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice, Lucid USA, Inc. has issued a recall for 637 of its 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles due to a potential issue with contactors. These electrically activated switches are responsible for transferring energy to and from the drive units during vehicle startup and shutdown. In […]

Tesla recently expanded its rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.3.3, and with it came many improvements yet again. When will we see robotaxis on the road? Tesla’s FSD beta may be accelerating that soon. How would FSD beta 11.3.3 handle an actual ride-sharing fare? Whole Mars Catalog put this to the test and […]

According to Reuters, sources have disclosed that Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, is seeking a potential clinical trials partner to test its devices on humans, pending regulatory approval. Neuralink has been developing brain implants since 2016 with the hope of eventually curing conditions such as paralysis and blindness. However, the company faced a setback in […]

Volkswagen started notifying its customers in Canada that ID.4 prices are jumping up by $2,500 CAD, starting on March 31, 2023. The German automaker blamed the price increase due to higher production costs “we have been forced to take on.” A letter was shared by Clement King on the Canadian EV Owners Facebook group. Also […]

Tesla has officially launched Model S and Model X deliveries in China’s mainland, announced on Monday morning. The Tesla Asian account shared a cool promo video of Model S and Model X vehicles offloading from a delivery ship today, as part of the announcement: 2023 Model S & Model X Deliveries Begin in China’s Mainland!🎉 […]

China’s leading battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), announced plans to begin mass production and delivery of its groundbreaking M3P batteries this year, reports Reuters. According to CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun, M3P batteries will offer superior energy density and performance compared to lithium-ion phosphate batteries, while also being more cost-effective than nickel and […]

Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered on March 16 to the Cater Water Treatment Plant in Santa Barbara, California. The battery systems, funded by SCE’s Self Generation Incentive Program, will provide power backup to the plant, a critical city facility, while also managing demand on the electricity grid. This development aligns with the city’s adopted Strategic […]

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, has recently hit a major milestone by producing 5,000 cars per week, according to a tweet liked by CEO Elon Musk. Update: Tesla has confirmed the 5,000 per week number on Saturday. Giga Berlin hits 5k builds/week—1 year after delivering the first vehicles to customers pic.twitter.com/PZigSaSci5 — Tesla (@Tesla) March […]

Tesla started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.3.3 to employees and some testers on Friday evening, with its 2022.45.12 software update. FSD beta 11.3.3 release notes were shared by @winnersechelon and also downloaded by testers such as James Locke. #FSDBeta 11.3.3 rolled out last night. Curious to see what has been polished to allow […]

Ford Motor Co. has ambitious plans for its next electric F-Series pickup, with driver-assistance features so advanced that drivers might even be able to take a nap while traveling at 60 miles per hour. In Friday’s interview with Bloomberg Television, Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested that drivers could potentially sleep or make calls as their […]

Lucid Motors announced on Thursday that Apple CarPlay is now standard on every Lucid Air sedan, along with Android Auto. Apple CarPlay® is standard on every #LucidAir. pic.twitter.com/Daw0zDlne4 — Lucid Motors (@LucidMotors) March 23, 2023 Apple CarPlay is an in-car infotainment system that allows iPhone users to access and use various apps and features from […]

The US Air Force has begun using commercial Starlink satellites to communicate with airmen dispersed across the extensive Indo-Pacific region, according to officials at the US Forces Japan base, reports Stars and Stripes. The 730th Air Mobility Squadron recently showcased one of three newly acquired Starlink terminals during a visit by the Air Force Expeditionary […]

Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication announces Starlink’s registration with SECP. SpaceX’s Starlink, a satellite internet service provider, is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s internet landscape by offering high-speed, affordable connectivity across the country. The news comes after a meeting between the Global Director of SpaceX, Ryan Goodnight, and the Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication, […]

The popular Tesla companion app adds tire, brake, and HVAC maintenance alerts, charging alerts, and more in its latest update. The Tessie mobile app, a popular choice for Tesla owners looking to enhance their ownership experience, has announced a series of updates aimed at providing better maintenance alerts and additional features. Designed to help users […]