Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

The Central Washington University Police Department has announced it will soon be adding a Tesla Model Y to its patrol fleet. According to NBC Right Now, the Model Y will be replacing a Ford Explorer and patrols will start “within the month”. The shift to an electric Model Y is for the environment, plus also […]

Tesla’s 2021 holiday update has been released in limited form, and one Model 3 Standard Range owner known as ‘Emulsifide’ continues to share images of the new update. On Wednesday evening, the Tesla owner shared the first images of Sonic the Hedgehog within Tesla Arcade, to Discord. As for the gaming experience with Sonic the […]

Tesla and Melbourne, Australia-based Syrah Resources Limited have signed a deal for the latter to supply the electric automaker with graphite from its plant in Vidalia, Louisiana, reports Bloomberg. “Syrah Resources Limited announces that it has executed an offtake agreement with Tesla, Inc. to supply natural graphite Active Anode Material from its vertically integrated AAM […]

Tesla customers in the United States gained the Disney+ streaming service with software update 2021.24 back in July. Many Tesla owners outside the U.S., including those in Canada and Europe eagerly awaited Disney+, but it has never materialized. Now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed Disney “restricted” Tesla to implement the streaming service to the […]

When will Tesla release its highly anticipated 2021 holiday software update? According to CEO Elon Musk, a wider rolling is coming on the evening of Thursday, December 23, 2021. “Tesla holiday software release being tested with internal owners today. Broader rollout starts tomorrow evening,” said Musk on Wednesday afternoon. Tesla holiday software release being tested […]

After Tesla released its 2021.44.25 software update, which contains its 2021 holiday update with new features, the company has now started pushing out its 2021.44.25.1 update, according to ‘Emulsifide’ on Wednesday afternoon, a Model 3 Standard Range owner that received the update. The screenshot shared by ‘Emulsifiede’ above details the 2021.44.25.1 software update notification in […]

We’re starting to see some more glimpses of Tesla’s 2021 holiday software update, which features a new Light Show for Model 3 and Model Y, plus more, including a new blind spot camera feature. “You can now automatically see a live camera view of your blind spot whenever you activate the turn signal,” explained Tesla’s […]

Yesterday the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Tesla Model Y a Top Safety Pick+ status, the highest possible accolade from the non-profit that crash tests vehicles. On Wednesday, the Tesla Team shed some details on its Model Y award and reiterated the company’s ethos when it comes to safety. Tesla says aside […]

Earlier this month, Tesla launched its Cyberquad for Kids in its online store, a $1,900 USD ride-on toy by Radio Flyer, a smaller version of the adult ATV coming soon from the automaker. This Tesla four-wheel ATV is currently sold out. We recently saw a video of the new Cyberquad for Kids, which also brings […]

We have what appears to be a first look at the new 2021 Tesla holiday software update ‘Light Show’, seen on a Model 3 Performance. The video was shared by @TomerHacohen on Twitter. BREAKING:Model 3 first Holiday dance.@elonmusk @WholeMarsBlog @SawyerMerritt @squawksquare @jpr007 @TSLAFanMtl @garyblack00 @Teslaconomics @TeslaPodcast @Teslarati @ajtourville @MilMileBattery @alex_avoigt @ray4tesla pic.twitter.com/GxRLQ9XGpW — Tomer Hacohen […]

On Monday evening, Tesla started a very limited rollout of its 2021 holiday software update, with numerous images shared by one 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range owner on Reddit. The 2021 holiday update includes a new Light Show for the Model 3 and Model Y, a new customized app launcher, simplified controls, a blind […]

Tesla has launched a new wheel and winter tire package for the new Model S refresh, which includes its 21″ Arachnid Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires “for the icy months ahead,” priced at $6,000 USD. The Model S 21″ Arachnid Wheel and Winter Tire Package includes: 2x 21X9.5J ET40 Arachnid Wheels 2x 21X10.5J ET45 Arachnid Wheels […]

The non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its safety ratings for Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV, for model years 2021-2022. According to the IIHS, the Model Y has earned its TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. In order to qualify for either of the IIHS’s two awards, good ratings must be earned in […]

Tesla has launched a new Wireless Portable Charger 2.0 for $70 USD, to wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled devices, such as a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, or AirPods wireless charging case. The charger itself can be recharged using your Tesla’s wireless charging dock or any wireless charging device, says Tesla. “Provides up to 10,000 mAh […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.25 software update, which contains its 2021 holiday update, full of goodies for the holidays. The 2021.44.25 release notes were shared by u/Emulsifide on Reddit for their Model 3 Standard Range. Here’s a breakdown of all the screenshots of this 2021.44.25 software update… Tesla 2021.44.25 Light Show – New […]