Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

General Motors (GM) announced that its electric vehicle (EV) customers will now have access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across North America using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter. This expands the charging options available to GM EV drivers, who will now have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in […]

Tesla is inviting potential buyers to experience its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology firsthand through supervised test drives. The company’s latest version of FSD allows drivers to navigate turns, intersections, and other route elements automatically, with the system operating under the supervision of the driver. To participate, individuals can schedule an appointment by selecting their preferred […]

Tesla announced it has produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell across all factories, marking a major milestone in its push to advance electric vehicle technology. The company shared a photo of its Optimus robot on Saturday holding a 4680 cell with the inscription “100,000,000.” Go Optimus! The 4680 battery cell, first introduced during Tesla’s […]

Brazil has seized 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million USD) from the bank accounts of Elon Musk’s companies X and Starlink to pay fines imposed by the Supreme Court, escalating a legal battle that has led to the blackout of the social media platform in the country, according to Bloomberg. The court ordered the withdrawal on […]

United Airlines has signed a major agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 1,000 of its aircraft with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi service, making United the first airline to provide free, gate-to-gate internet access on this scale. Starting in early 2025, United will begin testing the service, with passenger flights expected later that year. The […]

On September 12, the Polaris Dawn crew conducted the first-ever spacewalk from the Dragon spacecraft at 738 km above Earth. The spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), marked a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The crew began preparing for the EVA shortly after liftoff with a two-day pre-breathe process to prevent decompression sickness by adjusting to […]

Las Vegas Strip’s latest attention-grabber is not a typical attraction but a custom $150,000 matte black Tesla Cybertruck belonging to the gentlemen’s club, Crazy Horse 3. The Cybertruck grabs enough attention on its own. But put a matte black wrap on, then install a stripper pole and drive it around the Las Vegas strip with […]

Uber has introduced a new feature that allows drivers to connect the Uber app directly to their Tesla displays, offering a more seamless and convenient experience for navigating rides. By integrating the Uber app with Tesla’s large touchscreen, drivers can enjoy clearer navigation with trip information automatically sent to their Tesla display after accepting a […]

Tesla’s sales in China are on track for a record-breaking third quarter in 2024, with domestic sales reaching significant milestones. According to data shared by @Tslachan, Tesla China exported 23,241 vehicles in August, while domestic sales surged to 63,456 units—the highest monthly figure this year. This brings Tesla’s domestic sales for the first two months […]

Elon Musk has denied a report by The Wall Street Journal suggesting that his AI startup, xAI, was in talks with Tesla about a revenue-sharing deal in exchange for access to xAI’s technology and resources. The rumored arrangement would involve Tesla licensing xAI’s AI models to enhance its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, with Tesla sharing […]

Toyota plans to significantly reduce its electric vehicle production, cutting its global output forecast for 2026 to 1 million vehicles, about 30% lower than its previous target, according to sources, reports Nikkei. The decision to cut EV production reflects a broader slowdown in the global EV market, prompting Toyota to inform its parts suppliers of […]

Tesla has relaunched its referral program in Europe (including the UK), after similar launches in the US and Canada. Buyers can save 1000€ off a Model S/X or Model 3/Y, while those referring can get 500€. It’s part of Tesla’s push to increase sales for the end of Q3 and into Q4. The discount applies […]

Tesla’s AI team has announced its release roadmap for upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) updates, detailing significant improvements and new features expected through early 2025. The big news is Tesla plans to launch FSD in China and Europe in Q1 2025, but of course, pending government approval. When FSD 12.5.2 is released it will be unified […]

Tesla Cybertruck owners recently gained Tesla Vision Park Assist, which offers visualizations, showing what’s around your truck. Now, the next step is coming this weekend, which is Autopark. That’s according to Tesla’s head of AI and Autonomy, Ashok Elluswamy, who said this morning, “We are glad that you finally learnt how to park yourself. Looking […]

A northern New Jersey pizzeria has taken food trucks to the next level by turning Tesla Cybertrucks into high-speed mobile pizza ovens. Fabio Antonio Arbelaez, a partner at Montville’s Columbia Inn Restaurant and an early Tesla adopter, retrofitted two Cybertrucks with two-tier ovens capable of firing up fresh, handmade pizzas in just two minutes. “She’s […]