Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla is making a aggressive move to dominate the electric sedan market this quarter by slashing financing rates to a near-zero 0.99% APR for the Model 3 in the United States. While the headline rate is a massive drop from the previous 2.99% offer, a look at the fine print reveals a strategic push to […]

Tesla owners across Europe are getting a major intelligence boost today. The company announced on Sunday that xAI’s Grok assistant is officially rolling out to vehicles in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, bringing real-time information and voice-controlled navigation features to the cockpit. The integration allows drivers to ask Grok complex questions using […]

Tesla is continuing its efforts to bring Apple CarPlay to its vehicles, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Sunday PowerOn newsletter. While initial plans suggested a launch by the end of last year, technical conflicts and slow software updates have pushed the timeline back. Sources familiar with the project say Tesla originally pivoted […]

Starlink has passed 1 million subscribers in Brazil, turning the country into its second-largest market in the world. The update was shared by Michael Nicolls, a SpaceX executive, in a post on X celebrating the milestone. “Thanks to our 1M subscribers in Brazil, @Starlink’s second largest customer base! Starlink now accepts Pix instant payments and […]

Tesla has officially put an end to days of speculation about a mysterious “Hardware 4.5” upgrade appearing in new Model Y vehicles, attributing the sightings to a simple labeling mix-up. The clarification came late Wednesday, January 28, 2026, via prominent Tesla news aggregator Sawyer Merritt. He reported that Tesla has begun reaching out to customers […]

Tesla has officially committed roughly $2 billion to acquire a stake in xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk. The deal, disclosed during Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report on Wednesday, sees the automaker participating in xAI’s massive Series E funding round, which values the AI firm at an estimated $230 billion. The investment […]

For the first time in the company’s history, Tesla has pulled back the curtain on its software adoption rates, revealing exactly how many people are paying for Full Self-Driving (Supervised). According to the company’s Q4 2025 financial report released on Wednesday, the number of active FSD subscribers and owners hit 1.1 million by the end […]

Tesla is officially winding down production of its longest-running electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X. During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that these flagship models will be discontinued by the end of the second quarter of 2026. This decision reflects a massive shift in Tesla’s business […]

Tesla has officially released its Q4 and full-year earnings for 2025, marking what the company calls a “critical year” in its evolution from a car manufacturer to a physical AI company. While automotive revenues saw a year-over-year decline, the company’s energy and AI sectors reached new milestones. The Q4 2025 Numbers You Need to Know […]

Neuralink has reached a major milestone in its quest to merge the human brain with technology, announcing today that 21 “Neuralnauts” are now enrolled in clinical trials worldwide. This expansion comes as the company moves from early experiments toward restoring independence for people with paralysis and speech impairments. The company’s first product, Telepathy, allows individuals […]

Tesla has started rolling out software update 2025.45.9, bringing Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.2.2.4 along with several new driving, navigation, and convenience features. For some, this quick update comes just 8 days after FSD v14.2.2.3 was released. The Tesla AI team works relentlessly on pushing out software updates. What’s New in FSD 14.2.2.4 The latest version […]

Great news for Tesla buyers down under—Tesla has just upgraded its New Vehicle Limited Warranty in Australia and New Zealand to unlimited kilometres for 5 years on all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The updated policy applies to every Model 3 and Model Y delivered on or after January 1, 2026, removing the […]

Tesla’s latest software update, 2025.32.8.15, began rolling out on October 20, 2025, introducing Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.1.3 along with several new features and improvements across the board — including new parking arrival options, a more customizable driving experience, and fresh interface tweaks. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.1.3 Release Notes Added Arrival Options for you to select […]

Amazon has officially rolled out its first electric delivery vans from Rivian in Canada, with 50 of the vehicles now operating in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. The launch marks a key milestone in Amazon’s effort to cut emissions from its delivery network and move toward its 2040 net-zero carbon goal. The electric vans are operating […]

3W sent us their full Tesla Model Y floor mat set to check out for our 2021 car ($299 US for a full set that includes trunk, back rear seats, and sub trunk and frunk), and we swapped out all our old mats right away. These fit perfectly—edge to edge—thanks to 3W’s 3D laser scanning […]