Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in China. According to CnEVPost, the entry Model 3 (RWD) increased by RMB 10,000 ($1,569 USD) to now start at RMB $265,652 ($41,683 USD) after subsidies. The entry Model Y (RWD) saw an increase of RMB 21,088 ($3,308 USD), now priced […]

Tesla’s V11 software update released for the holidays includes numerous features, including a new user interface, which has had some very mixed reviews. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed on Thursday the company is set to bring “many UI improvements” to its V11 software, replying to @tesla_raj. “Ability to remove sources needs to return. I […]

Earlier this week Tesla’s online shop launched a new product, the Model S All-Weather Front Trunk Liner for the 2021+ refresh version of its electric sedan, priced at $70 USD. Tesla says the liner “is made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, […]

Tesla has restocked its Model Y Paint Protection Film, which costs $50 USD. “Protect your Model Y from snow, salt, sand and small debris with the Model Y Paint Protection Film. Protect your paint from stone chips and driving conditions that can accelerate wear and tear,” explains Tesla. This film is applied just in front […]

Tesla has issued a recall for over 475,000 vehicles, specifically its Model 3 and Model S electric vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (via Automotive News). Approximately 356,309 Model 3 vehicles produced from 2017-2020 are being recalled by Tesla to fix rearview camera issues. “The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged […]

Tesla expanded its holiday Light Show feature to the Model S, Model 3 and Model Y as part of its V11 holiday software update, allowing other owners to partake in a feature that was exclusive to the Model X. The automaker also then released open-source software to let any Tesla owner (or any car owner) […]

Tesla lets owners add a friend or family member access to their mobile app via the web, but the company has enabled the feature in its mobile app, though an over-the-air update (via Reddit). When you launch the Tesla app, under the Security menu, the new option ‘Manage Drivers’ now shows up. Once you tap […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has completed his sale of the company’s shares, after exercising a tranche of stock options. In an SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday evening, the footnote stated, “This Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was completed on December 28, 2021,” according to Gary Black, managing partner, The Future Fund. Musk had stock options […]

Tesla Model Y vehicles made in Shanghai, China, were found to include new AMD Ryzen chips, and now we’re seeing these being included in Model 3 and Model Y cars made at the company’s Fremont plant in California. According to images shared by @Teslascope, we see a picture of ‘Additional Vehicle Information’ that shows in […]

Tesla has launched new jackets for men and women, in the form of quilted and puffer varieties. The men’s Quilted Bomber Jacket “features an elevated, quilted design for warmth and mobility in cold weather seasons. With both comfort and style, the bomber features subtle silicone injected Tesla logos on the right and left sleeves, custom […]

Podcaster Lex Fridman offers “conversations about the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power” on his podcast. His latest guest was Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk yet again, in a new podcast that is 2.5 hours long. A variety of topics were discussed, from SpaceX, Tesla, cryptocurrency and more. Check out the podcast timestamps […]

We’re seeing more images of Tesla’s new deep crimson multicoat color leak from Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, according to insider @SawyerMerritt. Unnamed sources shared four images with Merritt, showing the new crimson color on a Tesla body, likely a Model Y. Here is a sneak peek at the new Model Y Deep Crimson color coming soon to […]

3D artist rykllan (@_rykllan) has created and shared a graphic showing 100 successful SpaceX booster landings and 78 booster reflights, spanning from 2006-2021. All #SpaceX's launches in one picture. From 2006 to 2021. Launch with its mission name, date, rocket visualization & booster number.#Falcon9 #FalconHeavy #Space pic.twitter.com/rUhEQx0iYC — rykllan (@_rykllan) December 26, 2021 SpaceX hit […]

According to drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who has been covering the construction at Tesla’s new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, he said today on December 27, 2021, there was a “special delivery” at the site. “A test Model Y body and alignment rig, both moved in to the north end of the paint shop!”, said Tegtmeyer on […]

Image via @hisandhertesla Tesla started rolling out its V11 holiday software update to legacy Model S and Model X owners on Sunday. According to numerous owners such as @HisandHersTesla and their 2017 P100D with Full Self-Driving, the 2021.44.25.2 software update contains the following updates: Customizable App Launcher Edit Waypoints TikTok Sonic the Hedgehog The Battle […]