Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of Starship on Thursday, March 6, with a launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT (3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET). A live webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff on SpaceX’s website and X. This test will focus on Starship’s first payload deployment, multiple reentry experiments, and an […]

Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas with a new Megapack battery storage manufacturing facility in Brookshire, bringing approximately 1,500 jobs to the area. On March 5, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement to support the project. The Brookshire City Council will review a similar agreement at their next meeting on […]

Tesla has signed a lease to open its first showroom in Mumbai as the U.S. electric carmaker moves forward with plans to sell imported vehicles in India, registration documents show, reports Reuters. The company has secured a five-year lease starting February 16, 2025, for a 4,003-square-foot (372-square-meter) space in the Maker Maxity building in Mumbai’s […]

Apple Maps will soon support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in a future software update. That’s according to code discovered by developer @aaronp613 that mentions “Tesla NACS” numerous times. Earlier today iOS 18.4 beta 2 was released for developers. “A future iOS 18.4 beta will add support for NACS in Apple Maps for electric […]

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, which delivers high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide, is undergoing a large-scale deorbiting process to safely remove older satellites from orbit. This effort is part of Starlink’s commitment to space safety and sustainability, ensuring satellites burn up completely upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, leaving no hazardous debris. Why Is Starlink Deorbiting Satellites? In […]

MotorTrend has named Tesla’s Cybertruck as the winner of its “Best Tech” award for 2025, recognizing its steer-by-wire system as a groundbreaking innovation in the auto industry. Unlike traditional steering systems that rely on a physical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels, steer-by-wire is fully electronic. MotorTrend praised the system for delivering ultra-precise […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) launch in China is turning heads, with early users praising its capabilities—despite the lack of local training. AI observer James Douma shared his surprise on X, saying, “Tesla releasing FSD into China without local training is a testimony to the strength of the driving model. I’m surprised that this is possible […]

Tesla’s Cybercab, originally unveiled as a fully autonomous robotaxi, has been spotted testing with a steering wheel at Giga Texas—a surprising twist given that the vehicle was designed to operate without one. Drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer shared on X that Cybercab testing is ramping up, with multiple vehicles driving around the factory. “Cybercab testing at […]

Tesla is expected to refresh its Model S and Model X lineup in late 2025, according to Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering. During an appearance on the Ride the Lightning podcast, Moravy hinted at upcoming changes, responding to questions about updates with, “Just give it a minute, we’ll get there.” The last major refresh […]

Former Tesla executive Hiro Mizuno has denied reports that the Japanese government is involved in discussions about Tesla acquiring Nissan factories. Mizuno addressed the claims on X, stating, “I have absolutely no involvement in what is reported in this article and am unaware of any such moves by the Japanese government.” He added that, despite […]

Polestar is rolling out new software updates for the Polestar 3, adding features like walk-away locking and digital key functionality. The digital key allows select smartphones and smartwatches to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle without needing a physical key. Compatible Devices for Polestar Digital Key The digital key feature works with: iPhone 11 or […]

Tesla is introducing a virtual queue system for its Supercharger network, aiming to improve the experience for drivers who face wait times at busy charging stations. The company announced that pilot programs will begin in the second quarter of 2025 at select locations, with a broader rollout planned later this year if feedback is positive. […]

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday, February 18, marking another milestone in its reusable rocket program. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 6:21 p.m. ET, carrying the latest batch of Starlink satellites to expand SpaceX’s global internet network. What made this […]

Nikola Corp., once a so-called rising star in the electric vehicle (EV) world that media said was going to disrupt Tesla, has filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a buyer or raise enough money to keep running. The company announced on Wednesday that it will try to sell off its assets through an […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck has received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), solidifying its status as one of the safest vehicles in its category. The rating comes after rigorous crash tests assessing frontal, side, and rollover risks. In frontal crash tests, the Cybertruck demonstrated strong protection, earning five stars for […]