Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite internet service headed by Elon Musk, has resisted orders from Brazil’s telecom agency to block access to X. The move comes as Starlink, which has 250,000 customers in Brazil, continues to resist compliance with Brazilian government actions against Musk’s companies. On Sunday, Starlink informed Brazil’s telecom agency, Anatel, that it would […]

Tesla plans to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi at an event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in the Los Angeles area, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. Originally slated for August 8 (8/8), Tesla delayed the event to October 10, 2024 (or 10/10). Sources tell Bloomberg the reveal will take place […]

Tesla owners with active vehicle orders placed before August 24 may need to take additional steps to access the company’s recently introduced $1,000 loyalty incentive. Tesla recently re-launched its referral program in the USA and Canada, in a push to get customers to refer friends and family to buy a new Model S/X or Model […]

Rivian has introduced a new rewards program for U.S.-based owners, offering incentives for referring new buyers to the electric vehicle brand. Each Rivian owner receives a personalized referral code found in their account and Rivian app profile. When a new customer uses this code during checkout and takes delivery of a qualifying vehicle from the […]

Tesla is set to launch two updated versions of its popular Model Y in 2025, according to sources, reports Chinese publication Late Post (via @Tslachan). The refreshed 5-seater Model Y, internally codenamed “Juniper,” is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2025. A new 7-seater Model Y variant is slated for delivery in […]

Tesla has announced a price reduction for its CCS Combo 1 Adapter and retrofit services, expanding fast-charging options for its vehicles at third-party charging stations. The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is now priced at $125 USD, down from $250 USD in September 2022, and $175 CAD in Canada, reduced from $325 CAD. Tesla has also […]

The Canadian government has introduced new measures to address competition from Chinese producers in the electric vehicle (EV), steel, and aluminum sectors. The measures include a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs, effective October 1, 2024, and a 25% surtax on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum, starting October 15, 2024. These steps aim to protect […]

Tesla recently began rolling out its 2024.26.11 software update today for the Cybertruck, which now brings the company’s Vision Park Assist. According to Tesla, the Vision Park Assist feature displays a “high fidelity 3D representation of the world around your vehicle, including the proximity and shape of nearby objects, barriers, vehicles and painted road markings. […]

Tesla’s referral program is back, baby. The Tesla North America account on X announced today you can now, “earn $500 by giving anyone $1000 off a new Tesla.” This includes Model S/X and Model 3/Y, but not Cybertruck. The money back “can be used toward Supercharging, software upgrades, merchandise, service payments or a new Tesla.” […]

Zack, known as @BLKMDL3 on X, recently shared his experience with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 12.5.1.5 in his 2019 Model 3 equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3). The drive yielded generally positive feedback, with both notable improvements and minor regressions observed. This was part of Tesla’s rollout of FSD 12.5.1.5 on late Thursday evening […]

Earlier this week, Tesla released its update 2024.26.15, featuring Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5.1.4, now available for hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles. This marks the first time HW3 vehicles have received FSD 12.5, after a slight delay from the initially promised timeline. Although the public rollout may start with hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles to ensure stability, […]

Tesla has released a detailed rescue sheet for its Cybertruck, aimed at guiding first responders in handling emergencies involving the vehicle. The sheet, covering models from 2023 onwards, provides crucial information on safely managing the unique challenges posed by the all-electric truck. Wes Morrill, Cybertruck Lead Engineer & Director Engineering – Reliability, Test, and Analysis […]

The European Union announced on Tuesday a significant reduction in planned tariffs for Tesla vehicles imported from China, cutting the rate to 9% from the previously anticipated 20.8%. The decision marks a positive turn for Tesla as the company continues to expand its presence in the European market. The EU had initially proposed higher tariffs […]

SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn mission aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, with the launch scheduled for no earlier than August 26. The mission will see the Dragon spacecraft and its crew spend up to five days in orbit, focusing on several groundbreaking objectives. One of the key objectives of the […]

Tesla has introduced a more basic variant of the Model 3 in Mexico, offering a new textile interior option that comes with several feature reductions. The new Model 3 RWD, priced at MXN 749,000 (approximately $40,200 USD), features gray textile seats (instead of vegan leather) and a streamlined set of standard features, marking a significant […]