Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla’s Q3 2024 report on Wednesday shows solid growth across vehicle deliveries, profitability, and energy deployments. Total revenue reached $25.2 billion, an 8% increase from last year, while GAAP net income rose to $2.2 billion, marking a 17% improvement. Tesla’s free cash flow stood at $2.7 billion, demonstrating strong financial management. The company also improved […]

Tesla has released its Vehicle Safety Report for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting improvements in crash rates and ongoing safety innovations. The report shows a significant improvement in safety performance over the past year. In Q3 2024, Tesla recorded one crash for every 7.08 million miles driven with Autopilot engaged, compared to one crash […]

Tesla is expanding its presence along the busy Interstate 5 corridor with a new 168-stall Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director of Charging for North America, officially announced that the project, called “Oasis,” aims to meet future demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The new site builds on Tesla’s history […]

Tesla recently rolled out its Actually Smart Summon (A.S.S.) feature, which is part of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package.  Compared to regular ‘dumn’ Summon, A.S.S. relies fully on Tesla vehicle cameras and leverages FSD to navigate through parking lots to come to your location, or a destination you set on the map. A new promo […]

A recent decompile of Tesla’s iOS app version 4.38.0 by @Tesla_App_iOS reveals several intriguing changes, including new API endpoints, assets, and framework updates. The breakdown offers a glimpse of potential upcoming features, though Tesla has not provided official details. Among the changes, new API endpoints point to expanded functionality. These include commands related to energy […]

Tesla has officially launched its Model Y Canopy accessory in Canada and the United States, following its earlier debut in China. Priced at $150 US ($210 CAD), the canopy is designed to enhance the functionality of the Model Y’s trunk, adding approximately 48 square feet of covered space for improved protection from the elements. Constructed […]

Tesla yesterday rolling out another free 30 day trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for customers in Canada and the U.S. The initial free trial saw customers test out FSD 12.3.6, which is not even the latest. Many Tesla owners were hoping for a software update to reach the 12.5.x branch, and it finally arrived on […]

YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut has some incredible video it filmed of SpaceX’s recent fifth Starship launch and first and successful Super Heavy booster catch, showing different angles and perspectives, along with 4K slow motion. The audio alone in this super cut video are spectacular. Can’t wait for the sixth flight test! “Enjoy this incredible audio […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, covering 2.4 million vehicles. The review follows reports of four crashes, including one fatal incident, where FSD was engaged during low-visibility conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust. Drivers are told to always be ready to […]

Tesla has offered free Full Self-Driving (FSD) trials to customers in Canada and the USA, yet again. In an email to customers, Tesla explains, “At our We, Robot event, we unveiled the future of autonomy. Now, you can experience a part of the future for the next 30 days with a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial […]

Rivian is celebrating Halloween in style with a new software update that introduces Car Costumes for its electric vehicles, letting drivers transform their R1 models with themes inspired by iconic entertainment vehicles. The update rolls out on October 18 and offers a fun, immersive experience right from the Rivian app. The Car Costumes include Knight […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck is officially on its way to Canadian customers, with VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) now being assigned. This will mark the expansion of Cybertruck beyond the U.S. and Mexico, covering North America. Customer Noah Webb confirmed the news on social media, hinting that deliveries are likely to begin before the end of October. Webb […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck continues to make headlines, not only for its unique design but now for a celebrated review by automotive journalist Jason Cammisa, whose video recently earned the Best Journalism Film award at the International Motor Film Awards. Wes Morrill, Tesla’s Lead Engineer for Cybertruck, shared insights on the making of the video, reflecting on […]

Apple’s once-secretive electric vehicle (EV) project may have ended, but its collaboration with BYD may have helped the Chinese automaker continue to surge and enter new markets. In an effort to develop safer, more efficient batteries, Apple apparnetly partnered with BYD to work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, reports Bloomberg. Although Apple ultimately shelved […]

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the state agency of overstepping its authority and blocking the company’s efforts to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit (via Reuters), filed in the Central District of California, claims that the commission’s actions violate federal law and are driven by […]