Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
2021 Tesla Model 3 Refresh vs 2018 Model 3 Compared [VIDEO]
David Narayan has again shared another video of his 2021 Tesla Model 3, but this time compared to a 2018 Model 3, to show the major differences from the latest Model 3 refresh. A fellow Utah resident named Lucas showed up to meet with Narayan. There’s a closer look at the revamped aero wheel covers, […]
SpaceX Starlink Beta Invites Launch in Canada, Pricing at $129/Month
SpaceX Starlink internet beta invites have started to roll out in Canada, confirming a previous report they would be arriving this week. So far, Canadians in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, according to users sharing details on Reddit. You can check the chart below showing provinces and latitudes where Starlink […]
Tesla 2020.44.10.2 Update for Full Self-Driving Beta Released: What’s New
Right on schedule, Tesla has released a new 2020.44.10.2 software update for Full Self-Driving beta testers. You may recall the previous FSD beta was at 2020.40.8.13, but now that has jumped directly to 2020.44.10.2. 2020.44.10.2 #FSDBeta Incoming!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 with FSD fixes. So excited to test! — Brandon 🌎☮️🚗⚡️🔋 (@brandonee916) November 14, 2020 What’s new in […]
Firebaugh, California Tesla Supercharger Now Open with 56 V3 Stalls
The V3 Tesla Supercharger in Firebaugh, California has opened, with a staggering 56 V3 stalls capable of up to 250 kW charging rates. Earlier this evening, @TeslaOwnersEBay confirmed the Supercharger was finally open, located at 46272 W Panoche Rd Firebaugh, California. Nearby amenities include McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, Baja Fresh, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Chevron and […]
NASA and SpaceX Delay Crew-1 Launch to Sunday, Nov. 15
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of Crew-1 to Sunday, November 15. Originally scheduled to launch on Saturday, November 14, this afternoon NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine announced, “Due to onshore winds and recovery operations, @NASA and @SpaceX are targeting launch of the Crew-1 mission with astronauts to the @Space_Station at 7:27 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 15.” “The […]
Elon Musk Tests Positive, Negative Twice, Then Positive Again for COVID-19
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making headlines again, this time in regards to COVID-19. Last night, Musk said, “Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD.” Something extremely bogus is […]
Pocket Rocket App for iOS: Track SpaceX Launches from iPhone or iPad
We all lead busy lives and sometimes it’s easy to miss out on the latest SpaceX rocket launch. If you want to keep track of the latest SpaceX launches, Pocket Rocket for iOS—which launched in April—is an elegant app that makes it very easy to do so. Pocket Rocket costs $3.99 USD upfront, which includes […]
Full Self-Driving Beta Takes on Narrow Gravel Roads and More [VIDEO]
We have another video demo of Full Self-Driving beta, this time coming from Zeb Hallock, who shares his Tesla Model 3 RWD cruising along narrow gravel roads at night and more. FSD beta impresses with its ability to navigate these narrow gravel roads, despite being at night. The roads have no lines or lane markings […]
Elon Musk Says ‘Vanity Fair Sucks’ When Asked to Comment on Feature Story
Nick Bilton has written a lengthy December featured story for Vanity Fair, which aims to cover the Elon Musk’s “erratic and crazy year”, according to the writer. I wrote a VF feature on Elon Musk's erratic and crazy year. When I asked him for comment about the reporting in the piece, his response was a […]
Watch Tesla’s Latest Ads for Trip Planner and Sentry Mode [VIDEOS]
Tesla has just shared a new ad titled, ‘Discover: Trip Planner’. The video details how you can “enter any destination and see how Tesla can take you there.” Tesla details how its vehicles can easily help you manage your road trips, by planning out Supercharger destinations, plus with detailed route calculations based on how you […]
Can Telesat Rival SpaceX Starlink in Canada with New $600 Million Contract?
SpaceX Starlink may have an upcoming rival in Canada, as Telesat recently announced it had signed a $600 million CAD ($456 million USD) contract with the federal government for its low earth orbit satellite internet service. Earlier this week, the federal government announced the launch of its $1.7 billion Universal Broadband Fund, aimed at connecting […]
Tesla Launches Model Y Induction Wheel and Winter Package for $4,000 USD
Tesla has launched a new Model Y 20″ Induction Wheel and Winter Tire Package, priced at $4,000 USD ($5,360 in Canada). According to Tesla, the package “provides maximum safety and grip when driving in wet or dry conditions and on icy or snow-covered roads.” “The winter package guarantees a high level of traction, stability, and […]
Tesla Model 3s Headed to Europe Allegedly Have New Panasonic Battery Cells
Tesla is currently exporting numerous Model 3 units to Europe and these newly refreshed cars may have new Panasonic battery cells, if an alleged screenshot in Germany proves true. According to speculation on the German TFF-Forums, one user shared an image of what claims to be the shipping papers for a new Model 3 headed […]
SpaceX Starlink Beta Invites to Hit Canada this Week: Report
After Canada’s telecom industry regular approved SpaceX to operate its Starlink low earth orbit satellite internet in Canada last week, many started to check their email inboxes to see if beta invites would hit the great white north. Now, according to SpaceQ, the publication reports SpaceX will start sending out beta invites for Starlink to […]
Tesla Tequila Easter Egg Confirmed by Company’s Product Designer
Tesla Tequila launched last week and quickly sold out, and now we’re finding out the liquor has been in front of our eyes all along. Tesla showrooms with a picture of the company’s solar products have long had a bottle of Tesla Tequila hidden right in front of our eyes. But of course, eagle-eyed Tesla […]