Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

According to new research from Asian publication, Digitimes, it expects electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Tesla, to hit 800,000 in vehicle sales for 2021. Digitimes Research says it forecasts Tesla selling 800,000 vehicles globally this year, with the lion’s share of sales (90.4%) to be from “more price friendly” Model 3 and Model Y. “Tesla sold […]

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson says the company plans to launch its rival to Tesla’s Model 3 sedan, but not until 2024 or 2025. The former Tesla engineer, now leading Lucid Motors, told Reuters, “I can’t wait to do that,” referring to the Model 3. The company first will focus on its luxury sedan the Lucid […]

Last week, it was reported by CNBC that SpaceX had raised $850 million in new funding, selling shares at $419.99 USD, putting the valuation of Elon Musk’s company at about $74 billion USD. On Tuesday, SpaceX confirmed the $850 million funding, as disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form D (via Reuters). The filing […]

A newly leaked video making its rounds on the web shows off a Tesla Model S refresh, in ‘Factory Mode’. The video, seen below, shows the interior of the Model S refresh, including the best look at the backseat and the new third display. We also get a look at the steering wheel (no yoke […]

Electric vehicle automaker Lucid Motors has announced it will be going public, confirming recent rumours, as it will merge with Churchill Capital Corp IV (CCIV). According to Lucid, the merger will allow for “additional growth capital,” as the company is set to debut its Lucid Air luxury electric sedan to market, which has a range […]

On the weekend, Tesla removed the Model Y Standard Range configuration from its website, and now we know why. The rear-wheel drive Standard Range was the cheapest entry into the Model Y compact SUV and many were upset over the change, as that meant paying more for all-wheel drive models. It was an odd move […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the company’s Solar Roof product will be launching in Canada, “later this year.” Later this year — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 22, 2021 Musk made the announcement on Monday afternoon, responding to a query on Twitter. Earlier today, Musk clarified “the Tesla Solar Roof is slightly hydrophobic, so water, […]

Tesla has released its 2021.4.6.1 software update for download on Monday morning, detected on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.4.6.1 on a Model Y AWD LR (2020) in Tennessee, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/sKhkMIJxEU […]

Tesla’s Model S refresh has been spotted in the wild again, with new pictures shared by user ‘Filter’ from the TMC forums. “Looks like there are more test cars around,” said ‘Filter’, sharing the new images on Sunday morning. Inside the new Model S refresh, we get the best view yet of the interior with […]

Recently a new video by Jason Lassen showed how Tesla’s Solar Roof also clears snow off, showing how his roof was clear compared to his neighbours. On Sunday, Tesla’s official Twitter account shared Lassen’s video, saying “Solar Roof even clears off the snow.” Solar Roof even clears off the snow — Tesla (@Tesla) February 21, […]

Tesla keeps changing up its prices, so let’s try to keep up here. The company has now also reduced the price of the Model 3 Long Range by $1,000 USD. Here’s where we stand now: Standard Range Plus: $36,990 USD Long Range AWD: $45,990 USD (was $46,990 USD) Performance AWD: $55,990 USD Last week, Tesla […]

Tesla has updated its website tonight to no longer offer a Model Y Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive, and instead only offer two Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive options. Of the two Dual Motor configurations available, the Long Range has also dropped in price by $1,000 USD. Here’s what’s available now: Long Range AWD – $48,990 USD […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.10 software update, as noted by @TeslaFi, detected on a Model 3 in Quebec, Canada. Software version 2021.4.10 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range DM in Quebec Canada on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at https://t.co/SDGzKDazss — TeslaFi (@teslafi) February 20, 2021 The release comes two […]

Tesla on Friday shared a short video of its new Model S Plaid refresh winter testing. Plaid winter testing pic.twitter.com/Zau1dWZD2U — Tesla (@Tesla) February 19, 2021 In the 6-second clip, we see a Model S Plaid on a snowy field accelerating in a straight line, while the camera pans across the back of the vehicle. […]

Peel Police in Ontario, Canada, have announced they are considering electric police cruisers. Numerous police forces around the globe have switched to or are considering Tesla police cars. However, the police department says don’t expect to see an electric police car anytime soon, as “further trials and tests must still be conducted to ensure that […]