Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

‘Good artists copy, great artists steal’, was what Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs would always say, citing an inspired quote from Pablo Picasso. When it comes to Tesla, we’ve seen examples of other companies copying the electric automaker, and now when it comes to its Superchargers, Ford is taking a page out of the Jobs […]

Tesla has hired a new managing counsel, according to CNBC. David Misler, a former attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Department of Justice joined the electric automaker back in October, according to his LinkedIn. “Today, a new journey begins. I start at #Tesla as a managing counsel for litigation where I will support our […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.36.8.8 software update on Monday evening, which brings a wider rollout of Full Self-Driving beta 10.5. On Sunday, Tesla released 2021.36.8.7, which also introduced FSD beta 10.5, but Monday’s 2021.36.8.8 release is seeing FSD beta 10.5 hit more beta testers. The release of FSD beta 10.5 in 2021.36.8.8 was […]

Tesla released Full Self-Driving beta 10.5 on Sunday, released to limited testers, including AI Addict. The channel was able to share a first-drive before other FSD beta testers, which saw their downloads made available on Monday afternoon. According to AI Addict, the channel says they are a Tesla employee, hence the release of their FSD […]

Tesla has announced owners can get free Supercharging during Thanksgiving at select routes in California. The move is to alleviate congestion at Superchargers by offering free charging during off-peak hours. “Avoid the rush this Thanksgiving holiday and charge for free during off‑peak hours at Superchargers along select California travel routes,” explains Tesla’s holiday Supercharging website. […]

Tesla has released its 2021.40.6 software update on Thursday evening, as noted by the @Teslascope service, detected on a 2021 Model S Plaid in Kentucky, United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.40.6 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Kentucky, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/ZmjaaN2gtr — Teslascope […]

Update Nov. 19, 2021, 6:26pm: everything is back online now: Should be coming back online now. Looks like we may have accidentally increased verbosity of network traffic. Apologies, we will take measures to ensure this doesn’t happen again. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2021 Can’t connect to your Tesla via the mobile app? You’re […]

Ford and Rivian had plans to jointly develop an electric vehicle together, but that idea has been canceled, confirmed both companies to Automotive News. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, he cited “growing confidence” in the automaker’s ability to “win in the electric space”, in an interview on Thursday with the publication. Farley said Ford’s […]

Rivian’s first electric vans being tested by Amazon may have less range than expected, depending on the HVAC system’s heating and cooling operations. Details were reported from a driver to The Information, citing how the Rivian van’s battery drained 40% faster than normal, when heating or cooling was turned on. Rivan disclosed in recent filings […]

Tesla has unveiled new gift cards in its online shop for its US Tesla Shop on Friday (via @SawyerMerritt). “Give the gift of Tesla all year long. Add a personalized message to your digital Tesla Gift Card for any occasion and share the transition to a sustainable future with family and friends. Tesla Gift Cards […]

Tesla has updated its entry Model 3 rear-wheel drive in China, as noted by @42how_. The updated Model 3 has increased in price by 15,000 RMB to 250,900 RMB. Also, the range has increased from NEDC 486 km to the China light-duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC)556 km. CLTC was created by the China Automotive Technology […]

Tesla has updated its mobile apps for iOS and Android to version 4.3, which brings the following features: Customize quick controls on vehicle homepage with a long press Adjust Cabin Overheat Protection Widget improvements Sentry Mode Live Camera Access on supported cars in select countries (car software 2021.40.5 or newer required) After updating the Tesla […]

President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited Factory Zero, General Motors’ electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Michigan. As part of the electric vehicle factory tour, Biden test drove a Hummer electric vehicle, putting the large SUV through a short acceleration test. Biden was at the plant alongside GM CEO Mary Barra, United Auto Workers President Ray […]

On Wednesday afternoon, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took time to speak and answer questions from the Space Studies Board (SSB) and Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA). Musk started off his virtual prevention with his son Æ A-Xii on his lap, before minutes afterwards someone coming to whisk his toddler away. You can watch Musk […]

Tesla and travel center and convenience store chain Buc’ee’s will be partnering for Superchargers, according to details uncovered by @MarcoRPTesla. Just unearthed an agreement between @Tesla and @Bucees to install Superchargers at 26 different stores across 7 states (TX, AL, GA, FL, TN, KY, SC)!! This is going to be absolutely nuts!!! pic.twitter.com/I7dVA7VdAe — MarcoRP […]