Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

After starting its teardown of Tesla’s Model S Plaid yesterday, automotive engineer Sandy Munro revealed what’s under the front hood. On Friday, Munro shared more images of their teardown, revealing pictures of the undercarriage of the Model S Plaid. Undercarriage of the Plaid. #MunroLive #SandyMunro #TeardownTitan #Tesla #ModelS #Plaid pic.twitter.com/d54rWGdXXF — Munro Live (@live_munro) January […]

All eyes are on Tesla’s upcoming Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas, to start production. Based on recent drone flyover videos, these factories appear to be nearly ready. But when will Tesla start delivery of Model Y vehicles from Giga Austin? According to Electrek, unnamed sources claim Tesla is reportedly aiming to delivery a […]

Yesterday we shared with you one of the first images of Tesla’s graffiti art on the exterior of the company’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, and on early Friday morning, the electric automaker previewed some higher-quality images of its own. Tesla shared two images of Giga Berlin’s exterior art, with one showcasing the image we shared […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.11 software update on Thursday evening, as noted by @Teslascope. The 2021.44.30.11 update was detected on a Model 3 Standard Range in Queensland, Australia. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.30.11 on a Model 3 SR+ (2021) in Queensland, Australia. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/RhoIuFkYbr […]

YouTube channel Vehicle Virgins shared their Tesla Model X Plaid review today and the channel was blown away at the performance of the electric automaker’s newest SUV (via @BLKMDL3). What impressed Vehicle Virgins the most was the acceleration and 0-60 mph times of the Model X Plaid with six seats. Tesla’s website states the Model […]

Tesla’s Fremont factory in California looks busier than ever, as the site is still full of completed cars the company is set to deliver to customers. That’s according to a flyover of the site taken this morning on Thursday, January 20, 2022, by YouTube channel ‘Met God in Wilderness’. You can see lots of Model […]

Image credit: @SawyerMerritt Back in May of last year, Tesla asked the community for submissions in its goal to cover its new Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, with “awesome graffiti art.” Fast forward to January 2022, and we’re finally seeing Giga Berlin showing some of this incredible art adorning its exterior walls. According to an image […]

Tesla Insurance has launched in Arizona and Ohio today, joining California, Illinois and Texas (via @SawyerMerritt). The electric automaker’s website now reads, “get competitive rates in Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio and Texas in as little as one minute. Insurance based on real-time driving behavior now available in Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and Texas.” Tesla Insurance is […]

Tesla’s Center Console Trays for Model 3 and Model Y have been restocked in the company’s online shop, priced at $30 USD. “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is […]

Sandy Munro and his team have shared their first impressions of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle. According to Munro, Hyundai provided a press vehicle for them to take a look at. The IONIQ 5 has dual electric motors for 320 horsepower and has a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery system (800V). It also […]

Tesla announced on Wednesday its 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly payments, is now available. The company’s website asks prospective users to enter their home address and average electric bill to continue to see rates. Pricing varies depending on the size of your home and your location. 20-year Solar Roof loan with lower monthly […]

Canadian YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, run by Lewis Hilsenteger (remember when he bent iPhones in half?), recently published his review of his first Tesla ever—a new Model S Plaid. Unbox Therapy is not new to electric vehicles, as one year ago he showed off his Porsche Taycan EV. But this is his first Tesla experience […]

Tesla is offering test drives of its Model Y compact crossover in the United Kingdom, and Mark Brown has provided some of his first impressions with the vehicle, which launched earlier this month. According to Brown, an existing Model 3 Long Range owner, he says ride comfort is “very, very nice” and sound is similar […]

SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday, thanks to its Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 blasted off on Tuesday, January 18 at 9:02 p.m. EST, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The original launch was slated for Monday, but was rescheduled due to unfavorable weather, resulting […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.8 software update, as noted by third-party companion software, @Teslascope. A Tesla Model S Plaid owner in B.C., Canada, received the 2021.44.30.8 update, which comes after automaker’s 2021.44.30.7 software update. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.30.8 on a Model S Plaid (20XX) in British Columbia, Canada. View […]