Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Fights Court Ruling Rejecting Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Pay Again

A Delaware judge has once again rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package, despite the plan being approved twice by over 72% of Tesla shareholders. Judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her earlier decision to strike down the pay package, prompting Tesla to announce plans to appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court. Tesla strongly criticized […]

Tesla Soars as Analysts Boost Price Targets: $411 in Sight

Tesla has Wall Street seeing green with a wave of bullish upgrades, helping increase its stock price and market valuation. Analysts are betting big on the EV giant’s future, with price targets soaring as high as $411, signaling confidence in Elon Musk’s leadership and Tesla’s strategic positioning. This weekend, Tesla released FSD 13.2 to limited […]

Jaguar EV Concept Leaks Ahead of Miami Art Week Debut

Jaguar’s long-anticipated EV concept car has surfaced online ahead of its official debut, thanks to leaked images posted on the forum Coche Spias, reports Autocar. The futuristic electric grand tourer (GT) provides a first glimpse of Jaguar’s new design language, set to define its next-generation electric vehicles. This comes after Jaguar’s complete re-brand of “Copy […]

2024.39.10 Release Notes: FSD 13.2 Rolling Out, First Drives Impress

Tesla has started rollin out software update 2024.39.10, which includes Full Self-Driving 13.2 (Supervised). This is a major release for limited external FSD testers, as it’s for AI4 (Hardware 4) vehicles receiving the update. As for when this will be a major rollout and also support for AI3 (Hardware 3)? That’s another story. Here are […]

Tesla Now Lets You Buy Out Any Lease, Including Cybertruck

Tesla has updated its lease policy, now allowing lease buyouts for all models in the U.S., including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and the newly released Cybertruck. The announcement, made on November 27, marks a shift from Tesla’s previous restrictions, which excluded Model 3 and Model Y leases from buyout eligibility. […]

Starlink Mini Black Friday Deal: Get 25% Off, Stay Connected Anywhere

SpaceX has launched an unofficial Black Friday deal for Starlink Mini, now available for $449 US (regular price $599) until December 8, offering a $150 discount on this compact, high-speed satellite internet system. With download speeds of over 100Mbps, it’s a reliable solution for staying connected, whether at home or on the move. Hey, you […]

Starlink Secures Direct to Cell Commercial License from FCC

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell program’s U.S. commercial license. According to Ben Longmier, SpaceX’s Senior Director of Satellite Engineering, the company is preparing to launch a beta test for employees in the U.S. soon. The program, developed in collaboration with its first US partners like T-Mobile, […]

Tesla Referral Code Now Saves You $2,000 Off in US and Canada

Tesla has made major changes to its North American referral program, offering new perks for both buyers and referrers. This feels like a 2024 Tesla Black Friday deal. For Buyers: Use a referral link to get up to $2,000 USD off a new Tesla, including the Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck. In Canada, […]

Tesla and Rivian Reach Settlement in Trade Secrets Battle

Tesla has announced a “conditional” settlement in its lawsuit against Rivian, which began in 2020. The case accused Rivian of hiring former Tesla employees to steal trade secrets about electric vehicle technology. The settlement terms haven’t been shared publicly, but Tesla told a California judge it plans to dismiss the case by December 24 if […]

Tesla Rolling Out Actually Smart Summon in Europe, Middle East

Tesla announced yesterday it is now rolling out Actually Smart Summon (A.S.S.) in Europe and the Middle East. A.S.S. was first released back in September and leverages Full Self-Driving (FSD) to drive your Tesla to your location, using the Tesla mobile app. In Europe and the Middle East, the range of A.S.S. is quite small […]

Tesla Lowers Price for Cybertruck Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tesla has reduced the price of its Cybertruck Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to $60, a significant drop from the $95 it cost in February. The system is designed to help Cybertruck owners monitor tire pressure, ensuring optimal safety and performance on the road. Each TPMS is sold individually, meaning owners will need to purchase […]

Tesla Adds Water Shields to Improve Rear Camera Visibility

Tesla is making a practical upgrade to its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by adding water shields to the rear cameras. This new feature, designed to keep the camera lens clear during rain, aims to improve visibility for drivers in wet conditions. Interestingly, this isn’t a completely new addition for Tesla’s lineup. According to […]

New Tesla Model 3 Gets Acceleration Boost: Here’s What it Costs

Tesla has introduced an optional “Acceleration Boost” upgrade for its new Model 3 Long Range AWD (Highland), reducing the 0-100 km/h acceleration time from 4.4 seconds to 3.8 seconds. The upgrade is currently available in select regions, including Australia ($3000 AUD, about $1,948 USD), China, and Taiwan, with pricing varying by location. In China, the […]

SpaceX Successfully Lands Starship in Gulf, Sets Sights on Tower Catch

On November 19, SpaceX achieved another milestone with its Starship spacecraft, completing a successful test flight and ocean landing in the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed the achievement, saying on X, “Successful ocean landing of Starship! We will do one more ocean landing of the ship. If that goes well, then SpaceX […]

Tesla Could Benefit from Trump’s Push for Self-Driving Car Rules

President-elect Donald Trump’s team is reportedly prioritizing the creation of a federal framework for self-driving cars, a move that could directly support Tesla’s plans for fully autonomous vehicles, according to unnamed sources speaking to Bloomberg. Current U.S. regulations limit the deployment of vehicles without human controls, such as steering wheels and pedals, making it difficult […]