Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

In his 2024 Presidential victory speech, Donald Trump highlighted Elon Musk as an American visionary, commending Musk’s technological achievements and the role he played in the campaign. The speech appeared to have an impact on the market, as Tesla shares jumped nearly 15% the day after the election, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the tech […]

Tesla has started rolling out its software update 2024.33.30, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.2 for Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) vehicles in North America. The release notes for 2024.33.30 says you get the latest version of Actually Smart Summon (ASS) with the following improved features: Public/High-Speed Roads: Pauses ASS maneuver Improved Features: Blocked Camera Aborts Reduced […]

Tesla has updated its Cloud Profiles feature, making it easier for drivers to personalize settings based on their specific vehicle model. Tesla owner Dan Burkland shared his experience with the new update, noting that previously, the Cloud Profiles would sync settings across all Tesla vehicles a user owned, regardless of each model’s unique features. For […]

In the early hours of Saturday, November 2, a Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a crash that quickly became the talk of Guadalajara, Mexico. The electric truck collided with another vehicle, drawing a crowd of onlookers and a swift response from local authorities. This incident marks one of the first documented accidents involving the Cybertruck […]

Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate as California’s top-selling vehicle, solidifying its appeal among Californians despite a highly competitive EV market. The California Auto Outlook report, issued by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shows that Tesla remains a powerful force in the state’s auto market, leading EV adoption and setting benchmarks for alternative […]

Tesla recently shared a rundown of its latest AI advancements, wrapping up October with notable upgrades and upcoming releases. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and coming soon, as noted by @Tesla AI on X. The most notable is the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 13 this week for internal testers, ahead of a […]

Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck is officially making its way to Canadian customers. Early buyers have shared updates on social media confirming delivery dates for November 2023. One excited customer, Steven Point from Kitchener, Ontario, revealed that his all-wheel-drive (AWD) Foundation Series Cybertruck, priced at $160,000 CAD, will now arrive on November 7 after a slight […]

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its G650 and G650ER jets. This certification allows Gulfstream to offer the internet upgrade directly to customers, simplifying the process. The company was testing Starlink earlier this year. “Starlink is an offering that we know […]

Tesla has introduced expansion units for the Powerwall 3, allowing users to boost their energy storage capacity by adding up to three additional units to a single Powerwall system. These new expansion options help homeowners reduce installation time, extend backup power during outages, and maximize savings on electricity bills. Powerwall 3 expansion units now available […]

Tesla has aired its full Cybercab promo to its YouTube channel today. We first saw glimpses of the following promo video at the company’s “We, Robot” event earlier this month, but now we see it all stitched together. The Cybercab video shows off the two-door robotaxi’s gull wing design, with themes brought over from Cybertruck. […]

Volvo and Polestar are expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging options by giving drivers access to over 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the U.S. and Canada. This comes in addition to other fast-charging networks already available to Volvo owners. Starting with 2025 models of the Volvo EX90, EX40, and EC40, an adapter for Tesla’s North […]

Tesla announced a new plan to make the electronics in cars simpler and cheaper by introducing a Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). This follows the company’s previous North American Charging Standard (NACS), which the majority of automakers in Canada and the US have adopted. Right now, the average car needs more than 200 different electrical connections, […]

A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Oregon, TWoodsy (@TGWoodsy), expressed frustration with the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on Saturday, citing frequent alerts during rainy conditions. In a post on X, TWoodsy noted, “In Oregon, it rains 8 months of the year. It was a slight drizzle this morning, and the FSD ‘degraded’ chime dinged almost […]

Tesla has extended the 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised feature for owners, according to an email sent to customers last night, and received by Tesla North.  “Your 30-day complimentary trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been extended,” Tesla wrote in the email. “Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla […]

Tesla’s stock is soaring by 20% today following its Q3 2024 earnings call yesterday, where CEO Elon Musk highlighted the company’s achievements and future goals. Musk shared that, despite challenges in the automotive sector, Tesla delivered record-breaking results. “Tesla is profitable despite a very challenging automotive environment,” he said, emphasizing that the company stands out […]