Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has released its first update of 2023, as software version 2023.2.0.5 is rolling out. According to 2023.2.0.5 release notes, we have the following new features and changes, according to Not a Tesla App and @greentheonly, which includes the previously mentioned auto heated steering with low and high settings, plus more: Auto Steering Wheel (Model […]

On Monday evening, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s 2023 State of the State speech revealed Tesla is set to announce a new manufacturing facility in northern Nevada on Tuesday. Today, President Joe Biden and the White House confirmed what Lombardo said and now Tesla has confirmed the announcement itself. “We will be investing over $3.6 billion […]

Following some major price drops just 11 days ago, Tesla is already back to tweaking its prices. The company’s entry Model Y Long Range has increased in price by $500 USD on Monday evening to now start at $53,490 USD, up from $52,990 USD. The Performance Model Y remains at $56,990 USD. We’re not seeing […]

During Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s 2023 State of the State speech on Monday evening, the leader revealed Tesla is set to announce a new factory in northern Nevada on Tuesday. Speaking about restoring Nevada’s reputation as pro-business and pro-development, Lombardo said the state is “ready to partner” to bring back economic growth. That’s when he […]

SpaceX has completed a wet dress rehearsal (WDR) for its Starship 24 and Super Heavy Booster 7, signs it is moving one step closer to the rocket’s first orbital launch. A wet dress rehearsal (WDR) is a type of rocket launch test in which all systems are activated and checked, including fueling the rocket, but […]

Image via @MarcoRPTesla Tesla is planning a new 30,000 square-foot centre in London, England, shows new permits. That’s according to Supercharger researcher @MarcoRPTesla on Sunday. “A new Tesla Centre is coming soon to London, England!!”, said Marco. “Permits have been filed for a 30,000 sqft building in the Ravenside Retail Park in Enfield. Additionally, the […]

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay was the first customer to receive Tesla’s Semi truck and now the snack maker has showcased its green technologies at its Modesto, California, facility. Frito-Lay says it is near completion of its Modesto facility’s transformation into a green facility that uses zero and near zero-emission technologies. The project was started in 2019 and […]

Tesla plans to release a software update in Germany to bring its camera-based speed limit detection feature, according to TeslaMag. The upcoming software update 2023.2 will bring Speed Assist features that will detect speed limit signs using Tesla’s vehicle cameras, including support for the German Autobahns. Normally, speed limit signs would be based on map […]

Tesla has created a dedicated Twitter account for its Optimus robot, following other company projects such as Tesla Charging and more. “A general purpose, bi-pedal, humanoid robot capable of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive or boring,” is the description of the Twitter account for Tesla Optimus, which links to the company’s website to apply […]

Last month, Tesla released a software update integrating myQ garage doors with the company’s vehicles, to allow for seamless automatic opening and closing of your garage door, based on your vehicle’s location. The myQ free trial was only set for 30 days, but it has now been extended. MyQ emailed customers on Friday afternoon and […]

Image via: Not a Tesla App Tesla is set to release a software update where it will bring more granular controls to its heated steering wheel, similar to its heated seats which gained an ‘Auto’ setting back in March of 2022. That’s according to a screenshot showing Tesla’s heated steering wheel icon showing an ‘Auto’ […]

Tesla uploaded a new video on Thursday evening, titled “Tesla Heat Pump”, noting it offers “More Range in Cold Weather.” Heat pump systems are not new technology, but they are far more efficient than resistive heaters found in traditional cars. Tesla engineers reimagined the heat pump that first debuted in the Model Y, but is […]

Tesla appears to have received die casting molds for its upcoming Cybertruck, with parts arriving at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. That’s according to bill of lading discovered by Greg (@greggertruck), showing a container from ZDM (Zhenzhi) Machinery & Mould Co. that arrived at Giga Texas on January 16, 2023. The bill notes a description […]

Carnival Corporation announced on Wednesday it has signed a deal to bring SpaceX’s Starlink internet to its global fleet. Back in December 2022, Starlink started to roll out on Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises ships. There are plans to expand Starlink to other cruise brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), […]

Indiana-based THOR Industries announced on Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to integrate Starlink flat high-performance dishes into select motorized recreational vehicles (RVs) in the U.S. and across the THOR family of companies in 2023. THOR says its family of companies are the first RV OEMs to work with SpaceX to integrate […]