Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

BYD is poised to enter the Canadian auto market, a move expected to significantly impact the electric-vehicle (EV) segment and attract federal scrutiny. Trade officials in Ottawa are currently considering tariffs on EVs imported from China, according to AutoNews Canada. Public documents filed in late July reveal that lobbyists for BYD have registered with federal […]

Yango Drive has added the Tesla Cybertruck to its Dubai rental fleet, providing tech enthusiasts and adventure seekers an opportunity to experience its unique performance and design. The Cybertruck is now available for rent starting at AED 2800 per day. Yango Drive, part of the Yango Group, allows users to rent the Cybertruck through its […]

Back in September 2023, Tesla added updates for the Model Y produced at Giga Shanghai which included ambient lighting and some other upgrades. Now, Tesla has offered an ambient lighting retrofit for the Model Y, but only in China, priced at 1299 CNY, or about $180 USD, which is a reasonable price, noted @Tslachan. Ambient […]

Tesla first started the global rollout of its software update 2024.20.15, featuring Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.1 two days ago, and now we’re seeing a wide release according to Elon Musk. 2024.20.15 release notes detail that the city-streets driving stack is now a single end-to-end neural network, replacing over 300,000 lines of explicit C++ code. It […]

Tesla has announced the wide release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.1 software, beginning on July 29. CEO Elon Musk urged Tesla owners to connect their vehicles to WiFi to receive the software update, version 2024.20.15. When questioned about the rollout for HW3 (Hardware 3) vehicles, Musk explained, “It takes considerable software effort to optimize […]

LG Energy Solution has completed preparations for a new 4680 battery production line at its Ochang plant, according to Senior Vice President Noh In-hak (via @Tslachan). During the company’s Q2 earnings conference call, Noh stated, “We aimed to expedite mass production but due to internal adjustments and scheduling coordination with our clients, we plan to […]

On July 23, Elon Musk launched a poll on X, asking whether Tesla should invest $5 billion in xAI, contingent upon a valuation determined by several credible outside investors. Musk clarified that board approval and a shareholder vote would be required, emphasizing that the poll was intended to gauge public interest. The poll attracted significant […]

Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) business recorded a significant loss of $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024. Despite generating $1.1 billion in revenue, the EV unit faced a loss margin of -99.5%. This downturn was compounded by a 23% decrease in vehicle volume compared to the previous year. Key factors contributing to the losses […]

WestJet and Telus have announced the initial phase of a strategic alliance to improve the inflight experience for WestJet passengers. This partnership will introduce high-speed, free internet provided by Telus and powered by Starlink, marking a significant advancement in onboard connectivity. “By partnering with Telus, we are redefining standards in the Canadian airline industry with […]

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 12.5 to more owners, as part of its 2024.20.10 software update. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said FSD 12.5 is prioritized for Model Y vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4). Support for HW3 vehicles is coming. According to 2024.20.10 release notes, it includes FSD 12.5. Check out the […]

Tesla announced its Q2 2024 financial results on Tuesday, reporting a GAAP operating income of $1.6 billion, despite incurring $0.6 billion in restructuring charges. The company achieved a GAAP net income of $1.5 billion and a non-GAAP net income of $1.8 billion. “We achieved record quarterly revenues despite a difficult operating environment,” Tesla stated. Financial […]

Fortnite announced on Monday that it will introduce Tesla’s Cybertruck into its game starting Tuesday. “Catch a ride in the @teslaCybertruck in Fortnite tomorrow!” stated the announcement. Similarly, the racing game Rocket League revealed today that the Cybertruck would also be available in its game starting Tuesday. Both games had teased the inclusion of the […]

Tesla has announced a new financing promotion for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. In North America, Tesla is offering 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y orders placed before August 31, with delivery required by September 30. Additionally, Tesla is extending this promotion to New Zealand, where customers can also take advantage of the […]

Tesla and Harmony Energy are set to build France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) using Megapack technology. The Cheviré battery project, located in Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour, will feature a 100 MW / 200 MWh storage unit, capable of powering 170,000 homes for two hours. Construction is set to begin soon, with the system expected […]

Tesla is offering up free paint upgrades if you purchase Full Self-Driving Capability for your Model 3 Performance. The company’s website now reads, “All paint configurations are included with purchase of Full Self-Driving Capability.” Regular prices of paint upgrades are as follows: Stealth Grey – included Pearl White Multi-Coat – $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic – […]