Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Allegedly Fires Key Head of Operations, Say Reports

Tesla has reportedly parted ways with one of its top executives, Omead Afshar, who was overseeing operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes, plus other outlets like CNBC and the WSJ. Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 as an engineer and had risen to become one of Musk’s most trusted insiders. He was promoted […]

Tesla and Electrify Expo Launch Weekend-Long EV Test Drives

Tesla is giving potential buyers a new way to try out its electric vehicles—by letting them take one home for the weekend. As part of a new program called Electrify Weekender, Tesla will be the first automaker to offer extended test drives through a partnership with Electrify Expo, a travelling EV and tech festival. The […]

Here’s Apple’s Liquid Glass CarPlay Redesign Inside a Tesla

The Tesla Android Project now supports Apple’s iOS 26, including the major redesign of CarPlay featuring the new “Liquid Glass” look. Photos shared online show the updated CarPlay interface running inside a new Tesla Model Y, giving a sleek preview of what the overhauled system looks like on a large screen. The Tesla Android Project […]

Tesla Robotaxi Launch Date: June 22 Says Elon Musk

Tesla is set to achieve a significant milestone in autonomous driving, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a tentative target of June 22, 2025, for rolling out its first fully autonomous Robotaxi. “Tentatively, June 22,” said Musk in reply to Owen Sparks who asked when the first public rides will start. “We are being super paranoid […]

Self-Driving Tesla Robotaxi Spotted in Austin Ahead of Launch

A new Tesla Model Y with “Robotaxi” graffiti on the side was spotted driving itself through what looked to be South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, early Tuesday morning — with no one behind the wheel. The video, posted on X by user @TerrapinTerpene, shows the vehicle cruising autonomously with only a safety operator in […]

Tesla Confirmed as Autonomous Vehicle Operator in Austin, Says DMV

Tesla has officially appeared on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ list of “Known AV Operators in Austin”—a move that confirms the company is actively testing autonomous vehicles in the city. We know that Tesla is rumoured to launch its robotaxi network in Austin on June 12 this week. X user @TeslaYoda first noticed the […]

President Trump Might Ditch His Tesla Amid Fallout With Musk

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly thinking about parting ways with his red Tesla — a Model S Plaid he bought earlier this year as a show of support for Elon Musk. According to a senior White House official who spoke to Barron’s, Trump is considering either selling or giving away the car. As of […]

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Goes Public as Tesla Stock Plunges

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump are in an escalating feud that has gone public, sending shockwaves through the markets and dragging Tesla shares down 14.3% today, with another 3% drop after hours. Over the past 48 hours, tensions between the two high-profile figures have flared into open conflict. It began with […]

Tesla Canada: $1,000 Off for Teachers, Students, Responders

Tesla is now offering a $1,000 discount on new vehicles in Canada for verified first responders, teachers, and students. The offer applies to all new purchases of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck. Buyers must verify their status through ID.me before placing an order. Once verified, eligible customers will be […]

Tesla Sales Drop Again in Europe as Model Y Refresh Awaits Wider Launch

Tesla’s sales in key European markets dropped for a fifth straight month in May, with steep declines reported in the UK, Germany, and Italy. The electric carmaker is facing growing pressure from political backlash linked to CEO Elon Musk, as well as tougher competition from traditional automakers and cheaper Chinese EV brands. In Germany, Tesla […]

Tesla Joins China’s Rural EV Campaign Amid Growing Competition

On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]

Tesla Pushes New ‘Tesla Robotaxi’ Trademark Ahead of Launch

Tesla is making another attempt to secure naming rights for its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing service, this time by filing trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi.” The filings come after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) raised concerns over the company’s previous trademark requests for the more general terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” According to […]

Tesla’s Quebec Sales Took a Hit—But a Comeback Could Be Next

Tesla saw a slowdown in the Canadian province of Quebec during the first three months of 2025, but experts say the drop may be temporary — and there’s optimism the EV giant could bounce back. According to Quebec’s auto insurance board (SAAQ), only 524 new Teslas were registered in the province between January and March. […]

Tesla Robotaxi Launch Date is June 12 in Austin, Says Report

Tesla is preparing to launch its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin as soon as Thursday, June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The internal date—previously unreported—marks a key step in CEO Elon Musk’s ambition to shift Tesla’s focus toward autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. However, the launch date could still […]

Starship Test Marks Progress Despite Losses During Reentry

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27 at 6:36 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, achieving several firsts in the company’s effort to develop a fully reusable spacecraft—even though both stages were ultimately lost during the flight. The Super Heavy booster, which had previously flown during the seventh test in January, became the […]