Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.7 software update, detected by third-party companion software @Teslascope, on a Model 3 in the United Kingdom. The update was also spotted on a Model S Plaid in the United States and also a Model X in Luxembourg. Vehicles receiving this update were previously on 2021.44.25.2 and 2021.44.30.6, with […]

The province of Ontario is set to add 300 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, thanks to Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). An investment of $2 million will head to Essex Powerlines Corporation to deploy the new EV chargers across Windsor-Essex County. The company is accepting applications for site proposals and charger installations are pegged to […]

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 […]