Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla 2023.44.1 Update: Front Camera Washer and More

Tesla is set to introduce a range of new features and improvements in its 2023.44.1 software update that’s rolling out, as discovered by Tesla hacker @greenthonly on November 25. The update includes several notable enhancements aimed at improving user experience and vehicle functionality. One of the key updates is the addition of a washer for […]

Tesla Model Y Set to Win European Car Sales Race for 2023

Despite two months remaining in 2023, the Tesla Model Y is poised to become Europe’s top-seller, outpacing the Dacia Sandero. Dataforce reports that even in a less robust month for the premium midsize SUV, the Model Y maintained a significant lead in the January-October sales period, reports Automotive News Europe. In the preliminary October and […]

2023.38.10: Tesla FSD 12 Rolling Out to Employees, Confirms Musk

Earlier this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Full Self-Driving version 12 would start rolling out in “about 2 weeks.” About 2 weeks — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 12, 2023 Now, responding to a post by Sawyer Merritt that detailed a Not a Tesla App story about FSD 12 rolling out to employees, Musk replied […]

Tesla Discounts Model Y Existing Inventory in Canada, USA

Tesla has rolled out notable discounts on its Model Y existing inventory across Canada and the United States, offering substantial price reductions on various models of the popular electric SUV. The discounts vary by model and region, making Tesla’s electric vehicles more accessible to a broader range of consumers for the end of the year. […]

Kia EV9 to Get Meridian Audio Optimized for EVs

Kia’s upcoming luxury SUV, the EV9, slated for a 2024 release in Europe, Asia, and the US, is set to be one of the first vehicles equipped with a sound system specifically designed for electric vehicles. British audio experts Meridian Audio have developed this 14-speaker system, tailored to meet the unique acoustic challenges of electric […]

Tesla Opens Up Original Roadster Design and Engineering to Public

Tesla has announced that the design and engineering details of the original Tesla Roadster are now fully open source. The announcement, made by CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday, signifies a major shift in Tesla’s approach to its proprietary technology. Musk revealed that all of the design and engineering information related to the first Tesla Roadster […]

Tesla’s New Supercharger Congestion Fee: What You Need to Know

Tesla has announced a new congestion fee system at certain Supercharging locations, replacing the previous idle fees. This change aims to improve the availability and efficiency of Supercharger stations. The company has shared a new FAQ on its website detailing these new congestion fees, but we’ve extracted the important points on what you need to […]

Tesla Confirms 2024 Model 3 Performance Coming

Tesla is set to launch a new and improved version of its Tesla Model 3 Performance variant in early 2024, as confirmed with CarSales. Daniel Ho, Tesla’s Australian chief engineer, who is also Director, Vehicle Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) at the company, noted details of the upcoming Model 3 Performance (‘Highland’). The highly […]

Tesla Model Y HEPA Retrofit Now Available

Back in July 2021, Tesla added support for HEPA filters to the Model Y in the U.S., with the addition a crucial component of the company’s Bioweapon Defense Mode for ensuring hospital-grade cabin air. Older Model Y vehicles that did missed this addition can now order a retrofit from Tesla using the company’s mobile app. […]

Detailed Cybertruck Pictures Leak, Revealing More Details

Ahead of Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event set for November 30, 2023, we’re seeing some new pictures leak on the web that showcase some details we haven’t seen up close before. The pictures were shared on X by YYDS, with watermarks indicating they were posted on Weibo by user ‘xiaohongshu 小红书’. What we see are pictures […]

Cybertruck Towing Capacity, Payload Limits Confirmed by Tesla

Tesla has put up an ad as part of a sandwich board outside its San Diego showroom where the Cybertruck is currently on display. According to the ad, the Cybertruck is “designed to be the world’s toughest truck.” Tesla then states some specs of the electric truck, which is set to be fully unveiled on […]

First Tesla Cybertruck Hits Showrooms, Showcasing Build Quality

Tesla looks to have started showcasing the first Cybertrucks at showrooms, with one hitting Southern California yesterday. That’s according to Russell (@4thefutur), who shared images and video of a pristine-looking Cybertruck from the Tesla showroom at UTC Mall in San Diego. He called the fit and finish “10/10” and according to the rep there, this […]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted in the Wild in Canada

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted in the streets of Quebec, Canada. According to photos and video shared by Phil. G on Facebook, the Cybertruck was seen driving in Quebec on the highway and also in town driving through a shopping centre. You can see the Cybertruck driver waving a photographers and driving by an RBC. […]

New Tesla Light Show World Record: Nearly 700 Cars [VIDEO]

Tesla vehicles can put on a “light show” where the car can play customized music that can synchronize lights, windows and the trunk to the music. We’ve seen a previous unofficial record of 255 Tesla vehicles all simultaneously showcasing a light show, thanks to a scheduled start time feature. But now, Finland looks to have […]

SpaceX Conducts Second Flight Test of Starship

On early Saturday, November 18, 2023, SpaceX conducted a significant integrated flight test of its Starship spacecraft, marking a new chapter in space exploration. This test, crucial for collecting vital data, is a part of SpaceX’s unique rapid development approach, previously successful in the Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink projects. SpaceX gained approval from the FAA […]