Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Mattel has restocked its Hot Wheels R/C 1:10 Tesla Cybertruck, priced at $100 USD and limited to 2 per user. The R/C truck was teased back in May and comes with a ‘yoke’ remote as well. “The Hot Wheels 1:10 R/C Cybertruck combines the cutting-edge innovation of Tesla with the incredible prestige of Hot Wheels […]

Earlier this month, Tesla filed for final approve of its new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, detailing $1.06 billion in spending for its first phase. Five filings were made detailing Tesla’s intended type of work, funds to be spent and scope of work at Gigafactory Texas, including reviews requested for: Body In White (Cost: $182 million […]

Tesla’s German Gigafactory in Grünheide, Brandenburg, is said to start production in December, according to Automobilwoche (via Bloomberg). According to the German publication, up to 30,000 cars will be produced at Giga Berlin in the first half of 2022. Local regulators will soon grant Tesla permits to start production within days, cite unnamed sources. Tesla wanted […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has emailed employees outlining the company’s strategy in handling end of quarter deliveries for Q4, which should focus on efficiency. The email obtained by Tesla North was sent by Musk on Friday around 6pm and explains employees should focus on lowering Tesla’s cost of deliveries, instead of spending on overtime hours. […]

The Model Y Performance in China has new exclusive features, including its infotainment controller being powered by an AMD Ryzen chip (instead of Intel), rear laminated acoustic glass and now finally confirmed, a 12V lithium-ion battery, replacing a traditional lead-acid battery. We now have a first look at what appears to be the Model Y […]

Tesla has launched new socks available for purchase in its online shop, just in time for the holidays, with kids versions as well. Prices range from $20 USD for a kids set (sizes 3-5 and 5-10) and $30 USD for adult socks (sizes S/M and X/XL). Here’s what’s available: Tesla Wordmark Sock Set – $30 […]

We’re finally learning more about the first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y Performance in China, which gains various upgrades versus the same vehicle made in California. @JayinShanghai has shared a first look hands-on video with the new Model Y Performance, offering another glimpse at the responsiveness of the touchscreen thanks to new AMD Ryzen […]

Tesla delivered its first Model Y Performance in China on Thursday, and the big changes were the inclusion of AMD Ryzen chips powering the company’s compact crossover SUV, taking a feature from the Model S and Model X refresh. This trickle-down effect of AMD chips instead of Intel in China for Model Y, got many […]

According to China’s state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper, Tesla is said to spend up to 1.2 billion yuan ($187.91 million USD) to expand its Gigafactory in Shanghai, reports Reuters. The reported investment by Tesla would allow the electric automaker to support over 4,000 new jobs. According to the Beijing Daily, information comes from environmental disclosures found […]

Apple has hired Soonho Ahn from Samsung SDI Co. back in late 2019 to lead the iPhone maker’s global battery developments, and now the latter has been poached by Volkswagen to work in Germany. Manager Magazin reports Volkswagen is has hired Ahn to ramp up its PowerCo battery division. According to Ahn’s LinkedIn, he is […]

Tesla has restocked its 18’ and 24’ Wall Connector in the online shop, but also increased the price by 10% in the U.S. to $550 USD, a $50 USD price hike compared to before. In Canada, the Wall Connector increased to $700 CAD, up from $635 CAD, a $65 CAD increase. “Wall Connector is the […]

Tesla’s online shop now has a listing for a Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit, at a cool price of $20,000 USD, with availability expected in mid-2022 (via @BLKMDL3). “Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit is a complete hardware package that delivers maximum, repeatable stopping power […]

Tesla has notified its owners in Canada on Wednesday to sign up for future updates about important public policy initiatives about clean energy, electric transportation, charging infrastructure, incentives, emission standards, and more, according to the email obtained by Tesla North. “In fact, by opting in today you should expect to receive an email in the […]

SpaceX is less than an hour away from its 10:21 p.m. PST (6:21 UTC on November 24) Falcon 9 launch of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be the third launch for this particular Falcon 9 booster, B1063, […]

Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada again. Model 3 – Prices in CAD Model 3 – $59,990 (was $56,380; + $3,610) Model 3 Long Range – $66,990 (was $64,990; +$2,000) Model 3 Performance – $76,990 (was $74,990; +$2,000) Model Y – Prices in CAD Model Y Long […]