Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Ford launched its online build and price configurator for its F-150 Lightning electric pickup on Tuesday morning, with prices in the U.S. starting from $39,974 USD. Ford will launch orders for the new electric truck on Thursday, January 6, 2022. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1478369386125660160?s=21 Check out the starting prices below based on four models with dual electric motors: […]

One Tesla Model Y owner recently took delivery of their compact crossover SUV, only to find their front door sills now having paint protection film (PPF) installed on them. “I just realized this, aren’t the door sill panels [supposed] to have Model Y on them?”, said Shane L. from the Tesla Model Y Canadian Group […]

Tesla has announced its Q4 2021 delivery numbers, producing 305,840 cars and delivering 308,600 vehicles. “In the fourth quarter, we achieved production of more than 305,000 vehicles and deliveries of over 308,000 vehicles. In 2021, we delivered over 936,000 vehicles,” said Tesla in a press release on Sunday morning. Tesla produced 13,109 Model S/X vehicles […]

We’re seeing more and more Tesla Light Shows, with some really impressive custom ones such as this Mission Impossible Fallout themed show.  Now, in what could be the largest Tesla Light Show gathering to date, 37 Tesla vehicles came together at the Kemptthal Supercharger in Switzerland on December 27, 2021, at 8pm local time, to […]

Back in October, Hertz announced a deal with Tesla to buy a fleet of 100,000 Model 3 vehicles, and shortly afterwards, the rental car company shared its plans to rent its newly-purchased Tesla vehicles to Uber drivers. Now, on New Year’s Day, 2022, Uber sent an email to its drivers to say, “rent a Tesla […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30 software update, as noted by third-party companion software, @Teslascope. A Model Y Long Range that was previously on 2021.44.25.2, based in Alberta, Canada, received the update first. It turns out that Model Y belongs to KKVR (@kkvr2823), who replied to Teslascope with 2021.44.30 release notes, which you can […]

Tesla’s heat pump in its newer vehicles such as the Model 3 and Model Y isn’t always plagued with problems some owners are seeing, with lack of heat (a software update is coming to fix a current problem). One Tesla Model Y Long Range owner in the United States recently shared their experience using Camp […]

Newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles include a heat pump in their HVAC system for cooling and heating. Now, we’re again hearing about heating issues in extremely cold climates with Tesla’s heat pump—but this time around, the company is telling customers it’s a “firmware” issue. Numerous Model 3 and Model Y owners have […]

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, is said to start production next week, according to drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who has been tracking the construction of the site. “Breaking: A bit of news I just heard at the site today… actual production for Giga Texas starts next week! They are driving finished cars inside the factory […]

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) […]