Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

General Motors is actively seeking to recruit software interns impacted by Tesla’s recent downsizing. Laura del Amo, a talent sourcing strategist for GM, made a public appeal on LinkedIn targeting software students affected by Tesla’s decision to terminate its summer internship program. This move comes as Tesla recently announced a reduction of more than 10% […]

When will Tesla release the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD)? According to the latest update from CEO Elon Musk, that might happen next week. Yesterday, Musk said, “the latest version of Tesla’s (supervised) self-driving will blow your mind,” quoting a post on X, that re-shared an owner’s experience with FSD. The latest version of […]

Tesla will reportedly shut down production at its Grünheide, Germany, plant for one day starting on Friday, in response to protests against its expansion plans. Update: Tesla has confirmed the shut down is one day, not four days, to @SawyerMerritt. According to Handelsblatt, the company has directed all employees to work from home on Friday, […]

Tom Zhu has been a pivotal figure in Tesla’s expansion in China since joining the company in 2014. His roles have included Director of Tesla China’s Supercharger project and Vice President of Tesla Global and President of Greater China, contributing significantly to Tesla’s rapid growth in the Chinese market. Under Zhu’s leadership, Tesla has made […]

Tesla has launched a new version of its Model Y, offering the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S. This debut comes after the launch of the Quicksilver color option previously only available overseas in Europe and Asia. This new Model Y replaces the previous regular RWD and is priced at $44,990, offering 320 miles […]

The Folsom Police Department has officially incorporated a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y into their fleet, following a successful multi-month pilot program. This addition was sanctioned by the Folsom City Council with a purchase totaling $108,838.28, aligning with the police department’s 2023-2024 vehicle procurement budget. The electric vehicles are designated for use by the […]

Vancouver-based Seaspan, a prominent independent owner and operator of maritime assets in Canada, has announced the successful integration of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity across its entire fleet, marking a pivotal advancement in its digital transformation. This initiative positions Seaspan as one of the first major containership operators to fully adopt Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency communication services, […]

Tesla can now sell greenhouse gas credits in South Korea starting this year, as per an investigation by Korea Economic TV. The Ministry of Environment has authorized the domestic trade of Tesla’s emissions credits, estimated to total approximately 4 million g/km based on the sales performance in 2021 and 2022, reports Naver (via @Tslachan). Automotive […]

Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company’s current referral program would end globally on April 30, 2024. Today, Tesla followed through by ending the current referral program. An inbox message to customers says, “the Tesla Referral Program has ended, but existing credits can still be redeemed. Ensure you’re on the latest version of […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dissolved its entire Global EV Charging Infrastructure team, raising uncertainties about the future of its charging network and ongoing projects in the industry. Will Jameson, who was part of the now-disbanded team, expressed both shock and opportunity, noting on X, “What a wild ride it has been,” and pondering the […]

Tesla has announced a huge software update is coming for its Cybertruck, introducing an array of new features designed to enhance its off-road and on-road capabilities. The update, which includes the much-anticipated Off-Road Mode, is set to offer drivers a more robust and versatile driving experience. The highlight of the update is the Off-Road Mode, […]

Tesla is poised to overcome a significant obstacle in China by collaborating with Baidu for enhanced mapping and navigation capabilities, according to sources familiar with the development, reports Bloomberg. This partnership will allow Tesla to introduce advanced assisted driving features in China, leveraging lane-level navigation and mapping technology from Baidu, a Beijing-based internet giant and […]

Tesla has teased a ‘Cyber Odyssey’ tour is coming to Europe, where it will showcase its Cybertruck. That’s according to at easer shared by the Tesla Europe account on Sunday. Euro summer 📐 pic.twitter.com/ApXbn7WqOv — Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 28, 2024 Tesla teased starting on April 30, a Cybertruck tour will begin. […]

Tesla’s Model Y with Quicksilver paint is an exclusive colour from Giga Berlin in Germany, but now it’s available in the U.S., with a catch. According to Tesla’s existing inventory page, Model Y vehicles in Quicksilver paint are available for purchase, in Long Range and Performance variants. Quicksilver is a $2,000 extra and so far […]

Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) division, Model e, experienced significant financial setbacks in the first quarter of 2023, recording a staggering loss of $1.3 billion. This equates to an alarming $132,000 loss for each of the 10,000 vehicles sold during this period, marking a notable decline in performance from the previous year, where sales were 20% […]