Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has launched Model S Mud Flaps for its new refresh, cars made from 2021 and beyond. “Protect your Model S from snow, salt, sand and small debris with the Model S Mud Flaps,” says Tesla. The cost is $40 for 2 front mud flaps and installation hardware. These are a must if you drive […]

Tesla announced on Wednesday it will share its financial results for Q4 2021 and full year ended results as of December 31, 2021, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, after market close. The company’s management will hold a live question and answer webcast on January 26 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to […]

After launching all-weather trunk liners for the refresh Model S, Tesla has now debuted all-weather interior mats for the Model X refresh, which means vehicles made in 2021 or later. “Model X All-Weather Interior Mats are made from a thermoplastic elastomer material for protection against mud, spills or snow all year round. With a custom-fit […]

Tesla’s online shop on Wednesday launched a new Model S All-Weather Rear Cargo Liner Set for the company’s refreshed version of the sedan (2021+), priced at $200 USD. “Each liner is made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, the vertical walls […]

Wall Street analysts are releasing new price targets for Tesla, with the latest coming from New Street and Global Equities. Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry’s latest research note has upped Tesla’s price target from $1,200 to $1,500, while maintaining an overweight rating (via @SawyerMerritt). According to Chowdhry, he sees Tesla as a technology company […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.6 software update on Wednesday morning, as noted by @Teslascope, detected on a Model S Plaid in Florida in the United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.30.6 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Florida, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/916uHm3JsC — […]

We’ve been hearing more about some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y customers in extreme cold climates, dealing with no heat issues, related to their vehicle’s heat pump.  While Tesla service has told customers an upcoming software update is coming to address the no heat problem, one Model Y customer in Toronto is getting their […]

Tesla has removed its listing for its popular Cyberwhistle accessory from its online store. It’s unclear if this is temporary, but as it stands, the Cyberwhistle listing is showing a “404” landing page, showing it’s no longer found. The Cyberwhistle was launched in late November 2021 and was priced at $50 USD. “Inspired by Cybertruck, […]

According to drone pilot Jeff Roberts, covering the construction at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, he notes another Giga Press has arrived at the site, in a picture shared on Monday morning. Roberts says this makes four Giga Press machines at the Texas Gigafactory, which is rumoured to launch Model Y production this month. Another […]

Tesla unveiled its Model X Plaid in Taiwan on January 11, 2022, with something new: a CCS2 port. So far, Tesla has limited orders of its Model S and Model X vehicles to North America, but its latest unveiling in Taiwan is making waves, as this is the first time we’ve seen a CCS2 port […]

Tesla’s Vice President, People, Valerie Capers Workman, has stepped down from the company, reports Automotive News. The executive has played a major role at Tesla when it came to issues of race and is leaving the company at the end of the month, according to her LinkedIn page. “I am proud of all that I […]

After seeing Tesla’s new Model S with matrix LED headlights and revised taillight, we now have our very first look at the CCS2 charge port on a Model X refresh in Taiwan. We should see the CCS2 port on the Model S refresh, soon. DDCAR shared some images on Facebook tonight (via @EndlessPlaid) and one […]

Tesla has updated its Model S refresh with matrix LED headlights, as seen in photos of the sedan seen in Taiwan. The company is set to launch its Model S and Model X refresh outside of North America for the first time, and it will start in Taiwan. We see in the image shared above, […]

SpaceX has revealed it plans to launch its second-generation Starlink satellite constellation with its Starship rocket only, instead of its dependable Falcon 9. The news was revealed in a January 7 letter to the Federal Communications Commission, reports SpaceNews. According to SpaceX lawyer William Wiltshire, development has exceeded the company’s expectations and thusly, it could […]

Tesla has inked its first U.S. nickel supply deal, with Talon Metal Corp., reports Reuters. Nickel is seen as a key component in electric vehicle batteries to increase energy storage, and demand is projected to surge in the decades to come as EVs are set to go mainstream. Tesla will get nickel from Talon Metal’s […]