Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Rivian has unveiled a new “Privacy Hub” to provide customers with a centralized location for information on the company’s data practices and privacy rights. The announcement, shared through an email to customers obtained by Tesla North, highlights recent updates and upcoming changes to Rivian’s Data Privacy Notice, which will take effect on November 1, 2024. […]

SpaceX says Starlink is providing free internet service for the first month to those affected by Hurricane Helene, according to the company’s website. The offer is available to new and existing customers located in impacted areas. Users can verify their eligibility by entering their address on the Starlink website and selecting the “Helene Relief” service […]

Tesla reported its Q3 production and delivery figures today, manufacturing approximately 470,000 vehicles and delivering around 463,000 vehicles in Q3 2024. This marks the highest delivery number in any Q3 by Tesla. The company also deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage products during the quarter, which continues to grow at a remarkable pace, up 73% […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a consent order with Cruise, the automated driving company majority-owned by General Motors, over incomplete crash reports. The order addresses Cruise’s failure to disclose full details of a crash on October 2, 2023, when a driverless Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian approximately 20 feet before stopping. […]

  Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving (FSD) for the Cybertruck, which falls into line with the company’s previous software update timeline that said FSD would arrive on the company’s truck in September. Tomorrow is the last day of September so time was quite tight but here we are. This is an early access release, so […]

Tesla has announced the availability of two new wheel cover options for the Cybertruck. The “Cybertruck Core Wheel Cover” and the “Cybertruck Cyber Wheel Cover” are now listed on Tesla’s official online store, priced at $75 USD each. But not so fast… To purchase the covers, users must sign in to their Tesla account and […]

Air France is set to introduce a new ultra-high-speed onboard Wi-Fi service starting in 2025, providing passengers with a seamless “ground-like” internet experience. This free service will be available across all travel cabins and accessible by logging into a Flying Blue account, the airline’s loyalty program. The rollout will progressively cover all Air France aircraft, […]

Tesla is expected to post strong third-quarter sales in China, leading several analysts to raise their delivery estimates. At least four analysts have boosted their forecasts, citing increasing demand in China, a key market for the company, reports Bloomberg. We’ve seen the strong insurance registration numbers coming out of China and everyone has noticed. “This […]

Tesla has announced the winners of its most recent Supercharger voting cycle and opened the latest round for Europe. Customers can now vote for their preferred Supercharger locations, helping to determine future sites for the charging network. Tesla’s last voting round named Ostroda, Poland, as the Summer 2024 winner. The top 10 locations from the […]

Kia America announced today it will soon offer Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 models, significantly expanding charging access for customers. Starting in January 2025, Kia EV6 and EV9 owners will have access to over 16,500 NACS DC fast chargers across the U.S. Customers who purchase a 2024 or […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.27.20 software update and it brings a new version of Full Self-Driving (FSD), with 12.5.4 now available. But more importantly, Actually Smart Summon (ASS) has increased in size, comparable to a “BBL”. Range is now way bigger at 279 feet (85 metres), letting you send your Tesla to you […]

Hawaii has successfully decommissioned its last coal power plant, replacing it with a large-scale energy storage system using Tesla Megapacks. The Kapālama Energy Storage System, developed by Plus Power in collaboration with Tesla, plays a pivotal role in stabilizing the island’s electrical grid. “This system is proving to be vital for stabilizing the grid in […]

SpaceX has sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over recent allegations of safety violations, disputing the agency’s claims and calling its actions “highly irregular” and “unprecedented.” In a letter dated September 18, 2024, SpaceX’s Vice President of Legal, David Harris, addressed members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, including Senators Maria Cantwell […]

Tesla’s sales in China surged in September, with reports indicating a significant increase in registrations. According to data shared by @Tslachan, Tesla China recorded 14,400 insured units for the week of September 1-8, followed by 16,200 the next week, and 15,600 units for the week of September 9-15. This marks a strong third quarter for […]

In July, electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, driven by popular new models like the Tesla Cybertruck, according to data from S&P Global Mobility. Tesla saw a 1.2 percent increase in registrations, marking the end of a five-month decline, with 5,175 Cybertruck deliveries contributing to its […]